Tunneling

We descend into ourselvesT u n n e l i n gFor greatnessFor strengthFor some meaning that will define our reason for being.We T u n n e lFor hopeFor allyship that doesn’t sail off at the first sign of sacrificeFor understanding.Descent is but a journey to GreatnessandTriumph.We descend into the deepest pits of chaosandRISEWreathedContinue reading “Tunneling”

Cringing Through the Pain for Beauty

The Dove Beauty Campaigns have done a wonderful job of shining a light on the overly touched up impossible standards of beauty in today’s society; unfortunately, we’re not listening. We say we care about the message but are still primping, stenciling, straightening, and contouring our reflections to appear as superior “perfect” selves. When we don tenContinue reading “Cringing Through the Pain for Beauty”

Drinking the Orange Kool-Aid

Somewhere in our twenties, most of us feel our metabolism slowing and our hangovers worsening. Our jeans fit tighter and somehow muffin tops appear visibly in the mirror. The age of partying without consequence has come to a depressing halt that we swear appeared too quickly and without warning. Instead of reminiscing about our nightsContinue reading “Drinking the Orange Kool-Aid”