Niyah_Naturally

  The raindrops seem to be in a race with time, Cascading down the surface until it’s time to bind, bind once again becoming a part of a cycle that has no end. There is one on its own clock, longingly sliding in no rush to rejoin the fray, almost as if it wants to stay away. Stay on its own, exploring the new. In some ways, this raindrop is you. Slow and timid, weightless and pure, flowing and free. Poet reflection: Writing this poem was like exhaling for the first time in a long time. It made me realize how easy it is to be so wrapped up in life, love, careers, and family that we never take the time to slow down and enjoy the pleasure of just being. I heard a quote that really stuck with me. It goes, "Life isn't about how many breaths you take, it's about the moments that take your breath away." If we are always trying to beat time at its own race before we know it, the moments that mattered would have gone, and the only proof you have is the air in your lungs. Ch...

 Garden of thorn’s Once overpowered by the potent smell of roses and trees, Filled with honey and bees, Littered with laughter and love, Bathed in sunlight, Kissed by sweet rain. Now the thorns have grown, Nourished by broken promises, Seeded with pain, Picked with hate, Soiled with greed. Thorns seek no beauty in gardens, Only the pain that it feels when hurt. Poet reflection: When I wrote this poem, I'll admit I was in an angry place with my life and myself. This poem to me represents how even the most beautiful things can feel the deepest pain. Sooner or later, all the trials and tribulations make you build a suit of armor and protect yourself. I've come to realize that having armour isn't a bad thing; all living creatures have their own form of armor. The walls we build aren't much different from the thorns that grow on roses. Just because one is timid to share their beauty doesn't mean they aren't willing to let the right one slip past the thorn...

Welcome back, fabulous people! This week's topic is about how to handle when your brain won't stop asking the annoying question of what-ifs.  Fun fact: Did you know that the human brain has 6,000 to 70,000 thoughts a day, which roughly comes out to 48.6 thoughts per minute? I'm not sure about you, but that seems insane to me. I'm telling you this fact because if you are like me, most of the time your thoughts are a storm of what-ifs. Now, there is a reason our brain does this; the simple answer is control. Everyone wants to be in control of their own life, so when we make a decision that we are unsure of, all we can think about is "what if I didn't do that?" "What if I do this instead?" It's our mind's way of making predictions so we can be prepared for the situations we can't control. Under most circumstances, asking what if isn't a bad thing, as it can help you figure out what the next best course of action will be for you. The ...