• Daily Thoughts pt 1 – 28/08/2022

    Aug 28, 2022
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    Life happens when you stop inhibiting yourself. When you realise you need to face some parts of it alone so you can get comfortable with being uncomfortable. So many great things happen when you keep pushing despite being so scared of the outcome. You deserve all the blessings that come your way so it’s time to let go.

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  • Daily Thoughts pt 1 – 27082022

    Aug 27, 2022
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    It took me a while to register that healing comes in waves. One day I was thriving, then the next minute, I was reminded, and it was chaos. The tsunami of emotions hits me, and all I want to do is hide. I realised that as bad as I thought the situation was in my head, there was this voice telling me that it would get better and going from where the wound is fresh to navigating healthily takes time.

    It was hard, but it was vital to be kind to myself. I knew I was a creature of emotion, so I needed to find an outlet as I didn’t want to have all those feelings bottled up. As taboo as it appeared to be, I found people. I want to be a part of a generation that has healthy conversations, even though it feels awkward.

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  • Rediscovered Passions

    Aug 26, 2022
    Letters to My Younger Self

    This is an appreciation post to my younger self, the part of me that existed on this earth before I was ten. The part of me was truly free because I hadn’t yet encountered the re-programming. I was genuinely adventurous before the weight of the world became too much for me, and I began feeling sad all the time. I don’t remember the memories from that era, but I do remember the feelings I experienced. It was the point in my life where I was safe with my thoughts, and it was accepted to have a soaring imagination.

    I loved the brave nature of my pre-teen life. I did whatever came to mind, bringing me down a rabbit hole of self-discovery. When people tried to push their thoughts my way, I had a response to all of the nay-sayers. Of course, they thought my candid response and bravery cute. But little did I know I was trying to protect myself from the world’s sadness by just being me. The minute I allowed their opinions to start shaping my mind was when I felt my existence slipping away. I often wonder what would have happened if I stuck to this path, blocked out the negativity and focused on blossoming the freedom within me. So here goes the start of a beautiful story known as “bigging up my WHOLE self.”

    My eight-year-old mind was so precious. I had so many different thoughts and not many people to hear them. I grew up on the beach and always outdoors. On a given day, I would be a teacher, a scientist, a doctor and a chef. There were so many things outside to be part of my creative world, and I loved it. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any friends from my village because my mom was a bit strict, and I was a bit sheltered. As a result, I played for myself. It forced me to be creative, so in hindsight, I guess it wasn’t a bad thing. However, my eight-year-old self longed to have at least one friend from my village because it always made me sad when I saw others children playing together.

    As I played outdoors so much, I hardly watched television. When I did, it was a couple of cartoons per week on Cartoon Network. Nothing particularly memorable. I never watched well-known animated movies, and I don’t think I missed anything. I never spoke about the latest TV shows at school, so I never felt pressured to watch anything. I saw the original version of “The Lion King” at 30, and I only watched it because I was pressured into doing it. It was a good movie, and I got the appeal, but it wasn’t for me.

    Aside from playing outdoors, I loved reading. It was my top interest as a child and still is today. I obtained my library card at seven and thought it was the most precious thing. Every day, after school, I would go to the library, more like run to the library. When I got there, I would read a couple of books; it would be a simple 30-page book or anything that caught my eye. After about an hour, I would borrow books to read on my bus journey to and from school. This was my routine for a few years until the library ran out of interesting books to read, and I pushed myself to do more.

    As I got older, I moved on to more complicated books. I would read textbooks above my grade level, including encyclopedias. I remember pushing myself to read “To Kill A Mockingbird” at 13 when I was home for an extended period as Grenada experienced Hurricane Ivan. I read the book within two weeks, which was challenging as there were so many themes to grasp. For example, I wasn’t aware of the level of racism in the world. I wasn’t fully aware of any societal ills because that’s what I thought your environment was supposed to be.

    I felt discomfort when I saw the n-word, and I remembered feeling saddened by the themes represented in the book. I didn’t fully grasp everything, but you never fully get anything when you encounter it for the first time. But it did open my eyes a bit more, and I’m glad I pushed myself to do it. The fact that I was so adventurous as a child is why I am so adventurous as an adult. I always want to experience something new because I know that is how I learn. I firmly believe that theory and practical aspects should be taught hand in hand. As for my passion for science, it is in my DNA, and the world is one big science project. As for my love for writing, seeing so many of my family suffer in silence or fear, I feel I should honour them by sharing my stories based on my encounters with them.

    Self-awareness is needed because it always allows me to explore different aspects of my life and push the current boundaries to obtain the necessary growth. Just as how I kept to myself when I was younger to avoid encounters with nay-sayers, I see the importance of doing that now. Some journeys are sacred and should be experienced with a high level of privacy. I will forever love the imagination of my pre-teen self and the willingness to explore even amidst discomfort. I will continue to honour these parts of myself and reconnect to propel me into the next phase of my life.

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  • Daily Thoughts pt 1–26082022

    Aug 26, 2022
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    Happiness is found by looking within to find out who you are as a person and choosing to accept all aspects. When you take the time to date yourself, you will automatically align yourself with the opportunities for your success. It will be easier for you will know your worth, so settling will not be an option. You tell God that you don’t deserve your blessings when you settle, and we both know that is just the self-doubt talking. Be kind to yourself, as this journey requires patience and consistency to unlearn all the negative words. You are worth it, so take a little bit out of your day today and every day to create this connection.

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  • Daily thoughts pt 3–25082022

    Aug 25, 2022
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    I have been extremely fortunate not to have any serious physical illness, but I have been plagued with a severe condition called fear. I have allowed fear to control my life because I have been brought up in a society conditioned to stay within the confines of its environment and shame anyone who thinks differently. As a child, I have always been different and confident in my uniqueness. However, it was hard to stay that way when the older generation made it a point to criticise. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will fundamentally restructure a child’s view on life. All I saw were people living in fear, so I became that person and made my decisions based on fear.

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  • Daily thoughts pt 2–25082022

    Aug 25, 2022
    Blogfessions of a Millennial Worker Bee
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    People always say that you should set your expectations low to avoid disappointment. Imagine if you did that for every new phase in your life; you’d be dead inside. I think a new way of looking at this is to know why you are blessed with this encounter. That way, you’ll be motivated to push yourself to get the most out of it. Even if things didn’t work, you would now have the skills to propel you to the next phase in your life.

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  • Daily thoughts pt 1 – 25082022

    Aug 25, 2022
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    Sometimes the worse thing you can do is sulk in regret and replay scenarios where you made the “right” decision. But, what really is the right decision when your future is altered based on your most recent decision? This is why it is so essential to honestly know yourself; understand your core values, and be deeply rooted in your belief. Then, when you get to that point in life where you need to make a decision, it will be easy as the best option will align with your base values. It’s hard work dating and getting to know yourself, but it is worth it in the end!

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  • Daily Thoughts — 24082022

    Aug 24, 2022
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    Sometimes the image of what SHOULD BE is the very thing that prevents us from succeeding. This “SHOULD” idea comes from what others expect but not what we may want for ourselves. We have been bombarded with expectations from people who never took the time to know our values. Getting rid of the “SHOULD” mentality to assess our core values is vital in preventing the weight of unrealistic expectations and fostering our growth.

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  • Daily Thought pt2 — 23082022

    Aug 23, 2022
    Blogfessions of a Millennial Worker Bee

    Sometimes I have this urge to leave it all behind and help family and friends. I do follow that urge sometimes, and most times, I come out of it drained. I have realised that I need to say no, go work on myself and keep working on myself until I’m in a space where I can accommodate the energy of others.

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  • Journalling to a Poetry Book

    Aug 23, 2022
    Written Thoughts
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    I started a blog about four years ago, Blogfessions of a Nomadic Spirit. This blog was a manifestation of me taking my writing to the next level. I wanted to pour out all my thoughts in hopes that I would heal and help someone in the process. Writing the posts came so easy to me; I would write the first draft within 15 minutes and be able to post an edited version later in the day. I loved sharing my thoughts and feelings because the discomfort I was feeling helped with my growth.

    However, after taking a break for personal reasons, sharing my thoughts became harder. First, I would spend hours trying to write a paragraph; then, I would get frustrated and neglect it for a few days. I was annoyed with myself for stopping, but I have learned the importance of being kind to myself. It is a slow process to return to my greatness, but I am getting there.

    I loved writing as a child; I would spend hours writing in the dairies my dad gave me. Getting my thoughts down was a great thing as I never felt comfortable sharing my opinions with the world. I wrote about all the little mundane things, but they were so important at age eight.

    After journalling for a few weeks, I started writing poetry. My first poem was about love! It was the cutest thing because I used all the tips from my English class to write it, and it rhymed!

    VALENTINE

    Valentine, Valentine
    You are my valentine: V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N-E
    You bring me flowers, you bring me candy
    You bring me love that lasts me
    Valentine, Valentine
    You are my valentine: V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N-E
    You, I love, my love
    The only one I love
    I’ll never leave if was for money
    Money, money! is no object when you are my honey.

    Who knew this poem would ignite a passion for poetry? I Have written so many poems since then and kept them hidden in my various notebooks dedicated to poetry. I would only share my work with selected persons, and the feedback was always the same, “your work is amazing; you should publish your work.”

    A few months ago, I FINALLY did! I took the time to organise my poems and collaborated with an independent publishing house to publish my first poetry book. I am proud of myself because this has been on my bucket list for years.

    My poetry book is called “MOMENTS.” The book explores my thoughts during crucial periods in my life. The ideas came about based on my own experiences or the discrimination experienced by others. These poems result from gaining awareness of my life and being brave to capture them to be shared.

    If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy or e-book, it is currently available on Amazon and published by Nomadic Contents Publishing.

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  • Daily Thought  pt1— 23082022

    Aug 23, 2022
    Blogfessions of a Millennial Worker Bee

    Being part of any healthy relationship (familial, platonic or romantic) requires the type of communication where all parties understand the other person’s point of view even though they disagree. In addition, when there are varying points of view, there should be a willingness to come to a conclusion.

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  • I am Embracing

    Aug 22, 2022
    Affirmation Monday
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    I have always been an avid planner. I went from organising events to structuring my personal life. I planned religiously to predict possible outcomes and, most importantly, minimise the disappointment from external forces, i.e., other people. I felt planning was needed to control what was happening around me. Growing up, I have experienced situations out of my control that has profoundly affected me even to this day. So I guess I used planning extensively to cope and prevent any further disappointments.

    I did 5 and 10-year plans with yearly sub-plans. I was planning my life away without really enjoying the journey. I found myself being sad daily but have that glimpse of happiness when I completed a task. Having spent so much time planning, I find it so hard to make that switch, so I stay in my comfort zone. Although staying in my lane was easy, I felt this wasn’t the way my life should be heading, and I was straying from my purpose. So after lots of thought, I forced myself to be super uncomfortable in my space. I focused on embracing the little things that would make me happy without being reckless and inconsiderate to others.

    In embracing this journey, I went out and made friends, which got me invited to a wedding. I didn’t know anyone besides the person I was with, but I did it anyway. I put myself in a highly uncomfortable situation as many people know I like being in my own space. I stayed off my phone for 90% of the event and was sociable. I took it a step further to dance even when I thought about what people might think of me.

    I really enjoyed the experience, it was different, and I pushed myself to try something new. I allowed myself to breathe after bombarding myself with so many unrealistic expectations. Even though it feels uncomfortable for me now, I will continue to embrace scenarios so that I can start smiling through my journey and at my checkpoints. I now view fear as an opportunity to grow, not a point where I must stop and over-analyse.

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  • Daily Thoughts – 22082022

    Aug 22, 2022
    Blogfessions of a Nomadic Spirit

    One thing I have noticed about being an adult is the ability to take ownership of all the choices I have made. Whether things have gone right or wrong, I have credited people for the journey. I never thought about the fact that I (unconsciously) chose to have these people in my life. Moving forward, I will 100% accept ownership for anything that goes on in my life.

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  • daily thought – 21082022

    Aug 21, 2022
    Blogfessions of a Nomadic Spirit

    In life, situations happen because we fail to grasp the part of ourselves that we need to improve. The world makes it so hard (at times) to improve because of the over-stimulation of energy available. It is easier to focus on things that provide a dopamine hit than to take the time to improve ourselves.

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  • And Life Goes On

    Aug 16, 2022
    Written Thoughts
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    Last July, I was simultaneously f%*ked over in my professional and personal life. It was a complete shock as things were going so well, and I was in a place where my projected path would put me in a position of comfort while I got ready for my new journey.

    When it happened, I was in shock for a week because I was trying to wrap my head around the situation. My brain was trying to cope with my new circumstances while holding on to my previous existence. My first thought was, “this has to be a joke” then I went through all the different scenarios in my head. I was encountering a loop of the five stages of grief. A week later, after having my counselling session, I had a moment of clarity. I decided to cut ties from my professional situation completely.

    My personal one is not that easy as there were so many elements to consider. I still was undecided, I was still in a state of confusion, and I ended up making a decision based on fear. Even though I prayed to overcome the feeling of soul-numbing fear, I did it because I convinced myself I wasn’t ready. I regretted my choice, and knowing this wasn’t a simple fix made me depressed. There was a sense of emptiness knowing I would not experience this version of my life.

    After this, it hit me that part of being an adult is making difficult decisions based on your current situation. You can seek advice from others, but there is a level of self-accountability that comes with the decision. While others may assist in getting you in that situation, only you can decide the course you want to take in life. The consequences stemming from any difficult decision solely fall on your shoulders, and that’s some heavy stuff to deal with when the mentorship regarding adulthood has been lacking.

    Now that some time has passed, I am coming to grips with my decision. I have understood the importance of being grounded in my values and being accountable to myself. Having close friends is great, but at that point in my life, I needed to isolate myself and do introspections to determine my path. No matter how much I tried to be kind and heal from my trauma, the world will not give me a pass. The growth I want in life requires some emotionally painful transition, and grief happens in waves, but life still goes on.

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  • Affirmation Monday 15082022

    Aug 15, 2022
    Affirmation Monday

    One thing with affirmations is that you need to believe without a doubt that it will work. Even if it means you need to say it as a joke until you allow yourself the opportunity to accept that greatness is in your destiny. Sometimes in order to get to the point of greatness, certain situations need to be ejected from your life.

    It may seem like the worse thing in life, but looking at it from an objective point of view makes you wonder why this? and why now? I believe that we are conditioned to believe any loss is bad, and the desire to fixate on it is needed. Healing is needed, not an obsession.

    I am going to overcome this challenge in my life because I know a life with peace, happiness and self-belief, and I want to get to that point again. I need the opportunity to go through life and be content with the decisions I have made in my life. I need to get to a point where I stand strong in my convictions again, so I never have to second guess my decisions.

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  • The Thing Called Life

    Aug 15, 2022
    Written Thoughts
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    Being an adult so far for me has been a very confusing experience. The adult experience sold to me by the elders in my community is entirely different to what I am encountering now. All I heard growing up was how “boys and books don’t mix”, “pre-material sex was a fast track to hell”, “working hard is the best way to get a job and have a good life”, and “you need to know how to cook to secure a husband”.

    I was issued these bullet points of generic situations, but no one told me how to deal with being bullied at work, cope with death or heartbreak or keep going when it was clear that I was emotionally drained. It was clear from observing my parents’ generations that being strong and suffering in silence were badges of honour. It was impossible to speak or show any emotion of sadness. How is that ok for an entire generation of people to suffer because of the taboo associated with expressing emotions?

    In my existence on this earth, I saw my parents cry once. My mom, at my grandmother’s funeral, and my dad, when he was sick. At that moment, I saw my parents as people scared of what life was going to be like after this ordeal. I understood that it was overwhelming to keep going and they needed to release. At that moment, they were surrounded by close family and friends, and there were no judgements. I need this no judgement wave to remain because too many people are suffering and dying because of internal conflict.

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  • From Surviving to Thriving

    Mar 1, 2021
    Affirmation Monday
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    As I approach the anniversary of my quarantine situation, I can confidently say I have grown so much since then. Before March 2020, I was existing. I used my flat (apartment) only as a place for physical rest, and I intentionally kept myself busy, so I wouldn’t have to any introspection. I prided myself on perfecting a system of self-denial and the illusion of holistic success.

    After the date was announced and quarantine/lockdown began, everything changed. I said for the worse during the experience, but retrospectively, I can say it was the best thing that happened. I was only allowed to go out for food and work; my village was small, and I lived alone, so I didn’t have much excitement lined up. Normally, when I felt sad, I would take a trip to distract myself, now all I had was my flat. The rooms felt so constricting; all I could feel was my issues waiting to be addressed. 

    I avoided the interaction for as long as possible, but as time went on, it became overwhelming, and I couldn’t ignore it any longer. The final straw was when I blacked out when I came home from work. I never knew why it happened, but I believe it was from the build-up of stress. 

    I decided to speak with a counsellor; free access obtained from my school. The experience felt uncomfortable because growing up in the Caribbean, we were taught to keep it bottled up and only release it during prayers. That belief system didn’t sit well with me, but I was scared to try something new, hence, why I avoided the topic for so long. It was an eye-opening experience; I learnt so much about myself regarding my triggers, weaknesses and strengths. 

    This encounter made me appreciate the journey of knowing myself. I no longer viewed tackling my traumas as a burden, and I was eager to grow from the lessons I learnt. As time progressed, I felt a true belonging within the universe and committed to finding my purpose even if it meant being uncomfortable. 

    There are days when it’s a struggle as I remind myself of my past life. But within that same breath, I focus on all my accomplishment and repeat my mantras seventeen times to give me the push I need even though it is a centimetre. The 1:17 theory came about when I read somewhere that a person believes something negative about themselves after hearing it once but believes something positive after hearing it seventeen times. 

    The entire process is holistically draining, but it is worth gaining clarity about your purpose. I wish you the best on your journey and get to the point where you are constantly thriving.

    “Blogfessions of a Nomadic Spirit is written by Dara Lorianne. She is a scientist with a passion for writing blogs and poetry to bring awareness to mental health within the Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora.”

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  • Demolished to Rebuild

    Jan 19, 2021
    Affirmation Monday

    Last year brought about a cleansing mode; I had the urge to purge all the things and people that did not fit my image. This was an entirely new space for me, and boy was it hard. I was forced to let go of all the things that brought comfort and stagnation in my life.

    The journey showed me that comfort brought nothing but conformity wrapped up in the lie that you’ll lose everything if you risk it all. I needed to be demolished to rebuild correctly. I was taught, directly and indirectly, to live in fear and play it safe. Even though many times, I wanted to leave the comforts of giving in appealed to me more. When it all came crashing down, it was painful, but it was needed for the path that was needed to be forged.

    As I start this journey, I am curious about the direction of life. Based on the people I have in my life, I can say it will be a good experience. I am preparing myself holistically to receive all the blessings that are meant to come my way. There are days when I am overwhelmed with doubt and question myself for taking this leap, but I realise everyone is faced with this challenge when they are entering into a new space. It all comes down to your conscious and subconscious mind challenging you to see if you are serious about your decisions.

    The law (Lord) will be with me every step of the way as long as I continue to believe the journey is worth taking. My guides will not falter in offering protection.

    Happy Manifesting!
    Nomadic (Free) Spirit

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  • Affirmation Monday 11012021

    Jan 13, 2021
    Affirmation Monday

    I am letting go of the things that no longer serve me. I have come to realise my worth, and I am working towards attaining my goals. I am releasing all the teachings that have said otherwise for I have seen countless times that I am worthy of the blessings that came by the way. I remove all the fear that prevents me from accomplishing my goals. This is a new start towards being a better version of myself.

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  • The Year of Alignment

    Jan 4, 2021
    Affirmation Monday

    In line with my theme this year, year of alignment (with success, abundance and creativity), I welcome all avenues to obtain my goals. I have spent so much time overthinking and doubting myself because I got comfort in analysing every possible “what if” in the negative sense. 

    I seldom took the time to focus on the positives of my encounters. Now that I am weaning this habit, I will look at my willingness to achieve peace, growth and goals in my life. I also aim to maintain a positive outlook on life; I often cling to my physical attributes which are finite. I need to expand my thoughts now and look at the larger picture to secure my wins.

    Happy Manifesting,
    Nomadic (Free) Spirit

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  • The Year of Alignment (with Success, Creativity & Abundance)

    Jan 3, 2021
    Special Reflections
    Photo by Dara Lorianne Pierre

    This year’s theme was easy as the word alignment kept appearing in my thoughts and conversations. If you know me, I am a big believer in signs and synchronicities, so this was a no-brainer. In choosing my theme, I had to be specific with my intention as the universe does not distinguish.

    I am planning to align my myself with greatness (in all forms). I am networking and collaborating with persons that will transform my vision into reality. I have lots of ideas floating around in my mind, and sometimes I need to take a step back to organise my thoughts. Hopefully, I’ll find persons that can help me develop the ideas. 

    I hope this year will push me to outdo myself. I’m so eager to see what it brings! I welcome the positive people in my life that will help me grow and kindly ask the others to step aside so I can shine. Follow me to the end of the year to hear the update; I promise you it will be juicy. 

    Some of my previous themes were:

    • 2020: The year of mass holistic expansion 
    • 2019: The year of gratitude
    • 2018: The year of new leaps
    • 2017: The year of self-actualisation
    • 2016: The year of self-acceptance
    • 2015: The year of 24 — The disappearance of the rose-tinted glasses

    Happy Manifesting,
    Nomadic (Free) Spirit

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  • Farewell to Another Great Year

    Jan 2, 2021
    Special Reflections
    Fallen log on the Rogue River in Oregon near Farewell Bend Campground

    Last year, I said 2020 was going to be the year of “mass holistic expansion,” I didn’t realise it was going to be the year of vision as well. I didn’t think I would be so certain of what I needed to keep and let go in my life. This clarity came with strict instructions, and that confused me. It hinted that I should say goodbye to things I wasn’t ready to give up, but once I did more opportunities came my way.

    I was always the person held tightly because if resistance to change was a person, it would be me. I clung on to things that weren’t existing anymore; I mainly held on to the idea of what it was in a previous lifetime. it all stemmed from my fear of thriving. I realised this was a reflex learned from growing up in the Caribbean. You shine once, and a thousand will be against you.

    I had to be stripped of all things to realise I can exist without the crutches I kept close. When I had to let go forcefully, I was left with no excuse but to transcend to the next stage. Here, I decided failure was not an option; only lessons learned to keep growing. 

    I now trust my intuition deeply and foster each thought that enters my mind. If it has materialised in my subconscious, it was meant to be executed. I give because I am truly fulfilled when I put the needs of others above my own. I’m grateful for all the blessings; my business, Daraki Essentials (formally Daraki Designs), where I got to create aromatherapy diffusers for face masks. As for my writing, I have been commissioned to write a few pieces, my upcoming poetry book, MOMENTS, and all other future creative and academic ventures.

    I’ve learned from the test I’ve been through; now I’m ready to apply the knowledge I have received to forge into the new year. After lots of meditation and cleansing, I decided that 2021 will be the year of alignment (with greatness).

    Happy Manifesting,
    Nomadic (Free) Spirit

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  • Affirmation Monday 28122020

    Dec 29, 2020
    Affirmation Monday

    It’s time for us to follow our counterparts in nature and let go of things no longer serve a purpose. For instance, if a tree has a dying branch, internal measures are put in place for the branch to be purged. 

    Following nature, our bodies, mind and spirit exist in homeostasis. When the equilibrium is disrupted, our bodies attempt to starve the source. However, if this is not possible (and the burden becomes too great) our bodies slowly shift to create a new equilibrium. These are often presented as hypertension and diabetes. 

    If our bodies are designed to facilitate such mechanisms, then our minds must follow suit. It is time for us to internalise and change to reach our highest potential. The choice may be painful at first with self-doubt. However, with all wounds, the decisions will offer healing.

    Cleansing with result in growth; letting go of things that no longer serve us to make room for the greater blessings to come. There is a need to have continuous cleansing to maintain blessings. This year has shown the world in a cleansing phase, and so many things flourished as a result. We have our proof, so it’s time to accept, cleanse and reset.  

    Happy Manifesting,
    Nomadic (Free) Spirit

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  • Affirmation Monday (21122020)

    Dec 22, 2020
    Affirmation Monday

    All that I need to succeed is within me. I have to look past the fear and all the teachings that told me I was mediocre. I live in a time where access to information has provided me with the blueprint to my success.

    I need to use pray and meditation as a tool to clear the distractions from my life. I need to use my guides as a source of wisdom and listen when they offer advice. I have dreams I have to fulfil, and it is time to ignore the voices that say I should do otherwise. Follow your intuition; your magic is waiting to be released. 

    Happy Manifesting,
    Nomadic (free) Spirit

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  • Affirmation Monday (07122020)

    Dec 7, 2020
    Affirmation Monday

    Whenever I was alone, I would be thinking about what it would be like if I were never born. When I did this, I never thought about the contribution I made but dwelled on my failures. As a result, I concluded that I was insignificant. I kept this belief until I truly started to love myself. I realised that my power was tied to my self worth; so once I started changing the narrative, the outcome was better.

    I realised that my presence affected so many people; I listened, always tried to make others smile and offered assistance (where possible). I had to remember that we, as humans, are interconnected and the simplest things we do affect others. It’s so easy to get carried away into believing that we are solo travellers due to the social media craze. However, this aspect should be taken into consideration much more as our reach is wider and sometimes instantaneous.

    I’m now mindful of all the energy I put out into the world for it is important that others feel worthy. The way you act towards someone can change the course of the world. I am using my influence to uplift others as I believe that the level of abundance you acquire is based on how much you help others.

    Best Wishes and Be Safe!

    Happy Manifesting,
    Nomadic (Free) Spirit

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  • Affirmation Monday 23112020

    Nov 23, 2020
    Affirmation Monday

    A few months ago, I decided I wasn’t going to be intentionally sad. I was aware of my triggers so I made it my priority to achieve my goal of consistent happiness. When I made the decision, it appeared inconceivable but with time it shrunk into something achievable.

    On days when it’s hard to get out of bed, I think about this goal and others I’ve set. Dreaming about the long term results motivates me to keep moving. When ever I am sad, I instantly think about happy thoughts and reject other thoughts as all of the books I have read re-affirms that happiness is a choice and how you allow something to impact you results in your mood.

    I’m happy that I made a conscious decision to constantly improve myself. I notice all the changes around me and I know there is more to come. Stay tuned for all the new adventures in my life. I hope that you realise your worth and the power you have in accomplishing your goals (no matter the magnitude).

    Happy Manifesting,
    Nomadic

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  • The Prodigal Writer Returns

    Oct 20, 2020
    Special Reflections
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    “I always knew I would return to writing, but I didn’t realise it would be in an entirely different form.”

    I took a break from my blog because I didn’t expect the lockdown to hit me so hard. Being alone with my thoughts was especially hard considering I was still healing. Pre-lockdown I kept myself busy with anything I could find to avoid this intense conversation. I literally drained myself so I wouldn’t have to sit down and analyse my feelings.

    As the lock down intensified and the number of hiding places decreased, I found myself sitting alone in my flat thinking about all the decisions I’ve made throughout my life. All the experiences that shaped me into the person I was presently and all the missed opportunities that slipped through my hands due to fear.

    I found myself crying for existing, wishing that this pain would go away. I never knew what an addiction withdrawal felt like until I was forced to do some healing. I held unto the past so tightly because it brought me comfort but I failed to realise that this unhealthy dependence was costing me my future.

    I hid away because I felt embarrassed for feeling; I stopped writing, stayed away from social media and avoided face to face contact. I thought it was easier to lick my wounds in private. Some people did see that side of me when I allowed my pride to take a break once in a while. It was good to speak to someone and let out the ugliest cry. I noticed overtime that as the words and tears came out, I became to heal and writing became a priority again. The writing flowed but when I reread the words I noticed some unfamiliarity it the delivery; it wasn’t in the form of a poem or a blog but the makings of a novel.

    I liked this new side of me because I firmly believed that I had a voice and was willing to keep sharing. I saw that as I healed my writing evolved to encompass all the complexity of my thoughts. I’m excited to see where this story will take me and I’ll definitely keep you posted!

    Happy Manifesting,
    Nomadic Free Spirit

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  • G2: how to heal [Repost]

    Aug 27, 2020
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    Everyone heals in there own way, embrace this journey for it marks growth.

    Your body is not small. The total surface area of the human lung could be spread to the height of a brachiosaurus. If you want to heal,you must firstfind every bruised place. Your body is not obvious.It sheds forty thousand cellsevery minute,and who knows how many of thosewere the last to rememberthe bruising? Just in […]

    G2: how to heal

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  • 5 Ways to Find Your True North [Repost]

    Aug 25, 2020
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    There is an old Greek parable that states, “The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.” Ideally, the fox is cunning and has many tricks under its sleeves. It plays dead, it races, it pounces, to catch the hedgehog for its meal. The hedgehog, on the other hand, is quiet and […]

    5 Ways to Find Your True North

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