Tag: life

Open Love Letter of a Love Lost

There are some loves that never truly leave us. They linger; soft at first, like a scent caught in the folds of an old sweater, or a song that plays faintly in the back of your mind. This isn’t a story of regret. It’s a love letter to what once was. To the moments that shaped me, to the laughter that still echoes, and to the warmth that time has not erased.

Love, you were both my comfort and my storm.

There were days when your presence steadied me. Your words calmed the chaos and made the world seem gentle again. There were nights when distance between us became an ache so deep it hummed in my bones. Love is not always about forever; sometimes, it is about how deeply we feel in the time we are given.

The Beauty and the Bruise

We were beautiful once, not perfect, but honest. There were mornings lit by laughter, evenings wrapped in the kind of quiet only two hearts can understand. Beauty has a way of bruising, doesn’t it? The same love that lifted me could also undo me with a single silence.

There were moments I tried to hold on too tightly, afraid letting go would mean losing a part of myself. Love even when it hurts teaches us something sacred. We are capable of feeling deeply, even at the risk of breaking.

The Passage of Time

Time moves on, and so do we; at least, that’s what they say.

Yet, even as days turn into years, I still catch glimpses of you in the ordinary……a song, a phrase, the way the light hits just right on a Sunday afternoon. The heart remembers long after the mind forgets.

I have learned the heart will always love you, even once the memory fades. It is not a curse, it is a quiet truth. Some loves are woven into who we become. They shape the way we see the world, the way we open ourselves to others, and the way we heal.

Fate and Soulmates

Was it fate that brought us together……or fate that pulled us apart? Maybe both. Maybe the universe lets us meet our soulmates not to keep them, but to awaken something in us. To remind us of what love can feel like when it is real; even if it does not last.

How do we measure a soulmate? By time spent, or by the way two souls recognize each other in an instant?

Perhaps soulmates are not meant to stay. Perhaps they are meant to teach us that love in it’s truest form does not need to be possessed, only felt.

Love as a Cup of Tea

Love, to me, has always been like a warm cup of tea. Hot one minute, cold the next, but always calming. It is something you savor slowly, sip by sip, knowing it won’t stay warm forever, but cherishing the comfort while it lasts. When the cup is empty, the warmth still lingers in your hands; that is what you were. You were the warmth that stayed even after the tea had cooled.

The Resilient Heart

Even in loss, the heart remains resilient. Maybe love is never truly lost, it just changes form. It becomes the lesson, the memory, the music that plays softly in the background of your days. Sometimes, if the universe is kind, love circles back, in a new time, in a different way, with the same familiar soul.

Maybe that’s what fate really is; Not an ending, but an unfinished conversation.

Song of the Week: “She Lives in My Lap” by Outkast featuring Rosario Dawson

This week, the song that sits on repeat in my mind is “She Lives in My Lap”by OutKast featuring Rosario Dawson. It is haunting. It has a rhythm that feels like the echo of a love that never fully faded. It questions the kind of love that sears the soul and inspires the heart, yet remains out of reach.

It is unrequited, unresolved, and unforgettable. This is the same kind of love that burns quietly within, never dying, only changing its form. The lyrics are a conversation between passion and patience, between desire and distance. It is a love that refuses to be defined…..just felt.

Closing Reflection – Have You Ever Loved?

Have you ever loved someone so deeply that even time bows in silence to the memory? The kind of love that does not ask to be returned, only remembered?

If you have, then know love never really leaves. It lives in the pauses between words, in the stillness between songs, and in quiet moments when your heart feels both full and empty at once.

So here is to the love lost, but never gone. To the cup of tea gone cold, but still soothing. To the memory that keeps your soul warm.

Have you ever loved?

Having Grace: Finding Balance When Life Feels Heavy

There are moments in life when everything feels louder than usual; when emotions rise quickly, patience wears thin, and peace feels like something just out of reach. It is in these moments that grace becomes more than a word….it becomes a practice. Having grace means choosing calm over chaos, kindness over reaction, and trust over fear. It’s quiet strength that allows us to move through difficult days without losing who we are inside.

Recognizing When You Are Out of Balance

Stress has a way of creeping into our lives quietly and then suddenly taking center stage. It can look like exhaustion, irritability, or a familiar knot of worry sitting heavy on your heart. These moments don’t mean you have failed, they simply mean you are human. Recognizing emotional unbalance is an important step to restoring peace. When you notice yourself rushing, snapping, or feeling disconnected, pause. Take a breath. Grace begins with awareness.

Finding Balance in the Middle of the Storm

Finding balance does not mean everything is perfect; it means you are learning to adjust, moment by moment. Sometimes the balance comes from stepping outside, feeling the air on your skin, or writing down your thoughts until your mind slows down. Other times it’s saying “no” when you have already given enough or simply choosing rest over another task.

Balance is not about keeping everything steady; it is about giving yourself permission to sway gently without falling.

Staying True to Yourself

During challenging times, it is easy to drift away from your values in an effort to keep up or protect yourself. However, grace reminds us to come back home……to our own voice, our own truth, our own heart. Staying true to yourself might mean speaking gently when frustration would be easier, or extending understanding when judgment feels justified. It is remembering your peace matters, even when the world around you feels unsettled.

Choosing to See the Positive

There is always something good to be found, even when the light feels dim. Sometimes it is in the laughter of a friend who checks in, the comfort of a familiar song, or the stillness of early morning quiet. Seeing the positive does not mean ignoring the pain, it means choosing hope in the midst of it. It is looking up when everything feels heavy, knowing that grace is not about having control, but about letting go.

Moving Forward with Grace

Having grace is an everyday act. Think of it as a choice to be gentle with yourself and others even when life feels unfair. It’s realizing that strength does not always roar; sometimes it whispers, “Try again tomorrow.” Grace gives you room to breathe, to forgive, and to grow through what challenges you.

Every step forward, no matter how small, is a step towards peace.

Closing Reflection: A Cup of Calm

As you end your day, remember to pause. Pour yourself a warm cup of tea, let the world slow down for a moment, and breathe deeply. Feel the warmth in your hands, and let that small ritual remind you that calm still lives within you; no matter what life brings. Having grace is not about perfection; it is about presence.

It is finding stillness in a busy world, keeping your spirit soft, and trusting that peace will always find it’s way back to you.