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There is something tremendously powerful about showing up for what you decide you would show up for. The natural human tendency is to stick to a comfort zone and, to put it bluntly, to be lazy. When I make it a point to show up, I kill my natural human tendency for creating excuses.

I’m an expressionist. I have this insatiable need to express myself. I’ve found my journal to be my best therapist, a most faithful listener and companion who is present rain or shine, snow or drought. My journal neither judges nor despises me. My journal listens, accepts and loves me no matter if I’ve been good or bad. And it’s cheaper than a cup of coffee.

Angeline TanJanuary 22, 2019journal, reflection, post, writer, writeComment

Uniquely Me. No Apologies.

I resolve to exercise kindness. Being kind means being patient, even when my drive is pushing me forward and raising my temperature against people who are blocking my way. I’m guaranteed to trip, but I resolve to get back up and do it over and over, despite the numerous attempts. I ain’t knocked down till I stay down.

Angeline TanJanuary 4, 2017journal, reflection, 2016, 2017, writerComment