Say Hi I was sitting on a bench today. Three benches in a row, each one with a person alone, staring into their own little worlds. None of us spoke. Then a dog passed by. Not rushing anywhere, not caught up in thought — just wagging its tail. It looked at me, slowed down, and […]
When Her Friends Become Ours
Last night, I met her friends. Erin wasn’t even there—out of town, trusting I’d find my way. At first, it felt like walking into a room where everyone already knew the choreography. I stood at the edge of the circle, unsure if I should dance or disappear. It’s funny how old patterns echo—how quickly the […]
Strategizing the Spiral
The rhythm is changing. Not because I lost faith—but because I found direction. Until now, these posts were daily echoes. Drops in a vast sea of potential. But lately, something landed. Not a coin—but a compass. I’m strategizing now. Not chasing, not escaping. Just… aligning. There’s a team forming. A vision crystallizing. And maybe even […]
The Kindest Memory You Can Keep
She snapped at me yesterday. Not cruelly. Not unfairly. Just… sharply. A flash of frustration. A tone that cut quicker than intended. And for a moment, I felt it rise in me— That old instinct to match energy with energy. To defend. To correct. To sharpen back. But I didn’t. Not because I’m enlightened. Not […]
Remembering Is the Vow
Today I remembered something I used to forget on purpose: How much I learn when I spiral down. It doesn’t feel like progress. It feels like fog. Like shame. Like rereading a paragraph I swore I already understood. But this time, something shifted— Because instead of resisting the spiral, I started tracing its shape. And […]
The Country Isn’t the Point—She Is
I know it’s not just about where. But still—something about the place matters. Not because it needs to be perfect. But because I want the land itself to hold the memory. To feel like an echo that never fades. And lately, I’ve been asking myself: Where does forever begin? I’ve narrowed it down to four, […]
Love Without a Grip
She’s chasing something right now. A sound. A dream. A rhythm only she can hear. And I love that about her. Her fire. Her focus. Her character. There’s something in her that says, “I’ll make it”—and I believe her. Not just because she’s talented—because she’s built for the climb. She feels things deeply, yes. But […]
First Thought ≠ Final Truth
This morning, I caught myself thinking like someone I no longer want to be. Not in a dramatic way. Not destructive. Just… familiar. The kind of thought that slips in quietly, wearing the costume of logic but carrying the scent of old programming. I had just uncovered something beautiful— An insight about emotional intelligence and […]
When EQ Became the Real Sex Appeal
It took longer than I thought. That “tomorrow” I kept promising? It didn’t come the next day. Or the next. It came after a hangover. After a silence. After watching Erin move through the morning while I tried to remember why I drank in the first place. And the truth? I didn’t drink because I […]
This Is What Commitment Feels Like
There’s a moment in every love story that changes everything. Not the moment you meet. Not the first kiss. Not even the night you say “I love you.” It’s the moment you realize: “I want to provide—not because I have to… but because I get to.” With her, that moment landed today. It hit me […]