Anew

“the year of letting go, of understanding loss. grace. of the word ‘no’ and also being able to say ‘you are not kind’. the year of humanity/humility. when the whole world couldn’t get out of bed. everyone i’ve met this year, says the same thing ‘you are so easy to be around, how do you do that?’. the year i broke open and dug out all the rot with own hands. the year i learnt small talk. and how to smile at strangers. the year i understood that i am my best when i reach out and ask ‘do you want to be my friend?’. the year of sugar, everywhere. softness. sweetness. honey honey. the year of being alone, and learning how much i like it. the year of hugging people i don’t know, because i want to know them. the year i made peace and love, right here.” -Warsan Shire

Direction

More often than not the answers we seek are so laughably simple but difficult to accept. So instead of confrontation, we seek further, delve deeper then wonder why we’re so lost.

Time Stamp

Don’t forget to forget
You don’t need to carry the weight of the past with you every morning
When you breathe you deserve to taste freedom
From your worries
Love, for yourself
And belonging to the world
Everyday God give us the sun
You will be wordly
You will be elegant

Wishes Of The Dying

It is almost impossible to look at an old man or woman and not wonder what they were like when they were children, teenagers, young adults; I’ve always believed they are just as valuable to society as a newborn child. And I cannot tell you what an honor it is to take care of people who have lived through war, multiple heartbreaks, marriages, divorces, careers. These people have been through it all, they are living miracles, survivors of a life filled with hardship. What an honor to see the progression of the human cycle. The most transformative experiences in nursing school were my interactions with the elderly. I’ve always had a soft spot for this particular age group because they house so much wisdom, humor, and dignity.

As the new year rolls in and everyone scrambles to renew their yearly resolutions. I’d like to share with you the things I’ve read and heard repeadly by the elderly in hopes that we can all learn to lead better lives. Here are a few of the most common regrets of the elderly and the dying, and perhaps a change of perspective.

Shots of February

Victor and The Vanquished

On the third of every February I weep for you the way I did the year before. As the immediate world is sound asleep, it signals my time to grieve in silence. In retrospect some things don’t need to be reflected upon or orchestrated

Take Care: III

Although the earth is adorned with beauty, I don’t think there’s anything more captivating than man himself. Those who strive for change and breed altruism, those who ache in secret by the weight of their worries, yet speak so gently simply to create

harmony~