" It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell." ~ Buddha The path you take is your own, don't let others make you feel like it shouldn't be travelled the way … Continue reading Prevail
Author: Shelved
Nurture
“You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company.” ~ Diane Von Furstenburg The times you feel like you are constantly being judged #judgement #scrutiny #opinions Figuring out how to stop being someone, who needs to be validated by other people, is something I am constantly struggling with. I have always wondered … Continue reading Nurture
Beguiling
“I've always believed there are moments in our lives which can be defined as a transition between the before and after, between the cause and the effect.”~ Benjamin X. Wretlind Though one of the happiest days, it can also come with a daunting list of changes you have to comprehend #marriage #change #transition I have spent … Continue reading Beguiling
Construction…!
" Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace … Continue reading Construction…!
Constricted
"You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love." ~ The Notebook I had the idea for the title of my blog, way before I actually put ‘pen to paper’. Being shelved is all I felt, for so long…before the … Continue reading Constricted
Descent
“It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently.”~ Anthony Robbins I hate those 30 seconds when you wake up and don’t remember your turmoil’s. When for that fleeting moment everything is ‘normal’ and then, quite painfully you are jolted back to reality…the feeling of coming down … Continue reading Descent
Credence
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh I was asked today what my three strengths were, I didn’t know. I was asked what other people would say my strengths were – I said I really didn’t … Continue reading Credence
Tralatitious
"As women, we know that we must always find ways to change the process because the present institutions want to hold on to power and keep the status quo." ~ Bella Abzug I have two younger siblings, whom are both women. There is a three year age gap, between me and my middle sister … Continue reading Tralatitious
Anomalous
“Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't … Continue reading Anomalous
Unaccompanied
"If you cannot find a good companion to walk with, walk alone, like an elephant roaming the jungle. It is better to be alone than to be with those who hinder your progress." ~ Buddha ‘You’ll have a queue of people lining up to be with you…..’ I still remember when that was said to … Continue reading Unaccompanied