I am a freedom fighter. I’ve fought for the freedom of others and I am learning to prioritize fighting for my own freedom. I am working on speaking life over myself with a resonance that disturbs my own unhealthy patterns. 

I am an explorer. I’ve explored the maze of my mind and the labyrinth of my emotions. I have found my needs tucked quietly into the corners I stashed them in and I have coaxed them out of those dark corners into the light. I am now working on watering my needs, speaking my truth, prioritizing healing, and giving myself grace.

I am a student. I have sought out knowledge, devoured it, expelled the words that clash with my spirit, and allowed the ones that harmonize with my soul to take root in my belly.

I am a star-gazer. I have sat with my own visualizations and set my intentions for the future. I am learning to embrace and nurture my higher self.

I am the actualization of a dream. I am the manifestation of my ancestors’ fantasies and as they walk by my side, I consult them and thank them for paving the way and walking in step with me.

 I am a giant. I have reflected on the mountains I have climbed and I thank God and the universe for ordering my steps. My path hasn’t always been the clearest. Sometimes it has been overgrown and unpaved. Sometimes my steps have been thwarted by distractions: bridge trolls with tricks that could have deterred me from my destiny. YET, I have persevered. I have found my way using my own two feet.