May This Type of Love Never Find Me
May This Type of Love Never Find Me: Love is one of the most beautiful things we long for as human beings. We crave it, we chase it, we write about it in books, sing about it in songs, and…
Yinka's Muse
Finding Pockets of Joy in the Unending Journey of Grief
Finding Pockets of Joy in the Unending Journey of Grief: When I write about grief, someone once told me, “It feels like you think your friends didn’t do enough for you.” But here’s the truth: what more can a friend…
Most Days I Want to Disappear, Other Days I Just Want to Be Hugged
Most Days I Want to Disappear, Other Days I Just Want to Be Hugged and hugged and hugged… Some days, I wake up and wish the world would be still. I wish I could melt into the shadows, slip between…
Learning to Smell the Flowers, Even in Difficult Seasons
One thing I would like to learn to be better at is to smell the flowers during difficult seasons. I mean, I say it all the time and even remind friends when they’re going through tough moments. But somehow, I…
It’s Okay to Not Have Everything Figured Out
January is the friend who consciously and unconsciously puts unnecessary pressure on everyone. They don’t intend to but somehow everyone seems to want to get their act together in January, forgetting that it’s okay to not have everything figured out…
Embracing Change: New Year, Same Me, More Growth
Embracing Change: New Year, Same Me, More Growth Whenever I think about the number of new versions of people that accompany the beginning of a new year, I also think about the disappointment that comes with it at the end…
Beauty in Imperfection: Embracing the Creative Process
As we approach the end of the year, it’s natural to reflect on accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned. For me, this year has been defined by an ongoing relationship with creativity—one that is both beautiful and imperfect. The Struggle Between…
Your Comfort Zone: Why Our Safe Spaces Aren’t Always Healthy
Your comfort zone – A familiar space that feels safe, predictable and soothing but not always is. what if I told you that your comfort zone might be holding you back from the life you deserve? Let’s explore why these…
No One is Good
‘No one is good’ is a phrase that has made me think about being good or being called a good person because inherently we are a villain or a bad person in someone’s story. What does it mean to be…
The lie that nobody is coming to save you
The lie that nobody is coming to save you is one sentence that’s been said over and over again and many people are starting to believe it. In today’s fast-paced world, we’re often bombarded with messages that emphasize the importance…
