your complacency is hurting you, fam

it’s always right when you get the most comfortable, life gets 1000% uncomfortable, ainnit fam? no, it’s not life coming for your neck, either. complacency + comfort are the opposite of growth + forward motion.the moment you decide you are done living, life decides to send you that reminder to keep moving with purpose + passion. today,…… Continue reading your complacency is hurting you, fam

what you gone do when i disagree with you?

disagreements will ensue, opinions that don’t support what you believe will form, + people will have something to say about how you choose to live your life. remain confident in your decisions, fam.of course, when you gain new information it’s okay to change your mind, but don’t allow their discomfort to make you change who you…… Continue reading what you gone do when i disagree with you?

you can + you’re choosing not to

today, every time you have the urge to say: i can’t this is too hard it’s impossible there’s no way life sucks or anything self deprecating, pause.close your mouth + stop the thoughts dead in their tracks.take three deep breaths, + reframe: i can + i’m choosing not to ___________ (or choosing to attempt __________) though i’m…… Continue reading you can + you’re choosing not to

decide you’ll do + be better

their rudeness, though jarring, isn’t provocation to showcase rudeness in return. it’s actually an invitation to practice your kindhearted approach. when met with rudeness, you have a choice:internalize the rudeness + act with malicious intent  or reject the rudeness + give the gift of love insteadi know, i know… why does the responsibility of being the bigger…… Continue reading decide you’ll do + be better

you are the exception

standing out amongst the crowd takes courage. going against the status quo, in most cases, forces you to abandon your gut instincts or risk being ostracized by others for holding opposing societal views, standards, + opinions. today, realize you are the exception. there’s no point concerning yourself with blending in or worrying about what others…… Continue reading you are the exception

do you really need it, though?

the appearance doesn’t outdo functionality. how something looks won’t change the importance of how it works. today, resist the urge to buy “new” for aesthetic purposes only.it may look good, but do you actually need it? capitalism convinces you that you need this new item because it looks good.when you examine its functionality, it’s suddenly revealed that you already…… Continue reading do you really need it, though?

for when you’re movin’ a little off kilter

the attitude you have towards others is a direct reflection of what’s manifesting inside of you. when trouble’s a brewin’ + you’re movin’ a little off kilter, oh trust: folks be knowing! it shows up in the way you interact with others.it echoes in the ears of those who hear your voice. it’s deafening in the most silent way — long…… Continue reading for when you’re movin’ a little off kilter