Roots & Hope
Soulful Reflections on Faith, Healing, and Young Adulting
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I opened my eyes this morning, Fought the tease to stay hidden underneath linen comforts Last night, I left my phone in another room so its screen wouldn’t swallow me before I could even savor the day. I took a long, hot shower. Though I felt guilty for not conserving water, It was too hard to…
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I was in the 6th grade when I created my first social media account. Unbeknownst to my mom, I spent hours perfecting my Bebo profile and messaging friends. Two years later, in 2007, I logged into Facebook for the first time. In the beginning, I exchanged pokes (who does that anymore), had wall-to-wall convos, wrote random notes about my favorite…
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You are not alone. As 2017 approaches, I’m hopeful about the possibilities of growth, adventure, and wisdom. Yet, there is a lingering anxiety about what’s in store, too. In January alone, Trump’s taking office, I’m turning a year older, and sunshine will feel increasingly coated by winter. To sustain myself in the new year, there are a few rhythms…
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Tell depression it can fly away Tell my doubts that they can die today I’ma catch me a wave, sail away Can’t stop me now “Can’t Stop Me Now” (Destination) by Lecrae A few days ago, Lecrae released a new song entitled “Can’t Stop Me Now”. It’s vulnerable and encouraging, so I thought that I’d…
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This for my people that stressing whenever times is hard Your mind’s slipping, wondering, “Is there really a God?” Knowing you shouldn’t think that way and trying to freeze your brain But whenever there’s pain, that feeling forever remains We can’t believe what we can’t see and reality seems stronger than prayer Cause you tried…
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Disappointment has scarred the past few months of my life. It has manifested as constant worry, feelings of inadequacy, chest pains, sleep-deprived nights, sadness, and let me admit, spending far too much time on social media. Recently, I let go of some commitments to focus on my spiritual and mental health. That decision, in itself, was beyond difficult…
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In May, I spent time reading Unashamed, an autobiography by Lecrae, a rapper whose music has inspired many people. Throughout his book, Lecrae openly reflected on struggles faced along his journey so far. Namely, he’s deeply wrestled with feeling like an outsider, or in his words, an anomaly. As a child, Lecrae didn’t have a relationship with his…
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“Hope is peace. Hope informs your greatest peace. Hope is triumphant. Hope holds no law. Hope is without doubt the greatest thing with love. Hope is peace. Hope is patient. Hope endures. There is hope in the waters of life that flow from the river of God. Hope rejoices. In hope, there is life.” Almost…
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You made all the delicate inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous – how well I know it. . .How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered. -Psalm 139:13-14, 17 (Bible, New…
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I am tired of hiding: inside fear. underneath cotton blankets with finite shelters (“snooze” buttons only soothe for so long). behind dangling dreams hanging from heights, seeming to be unreachable. within the fruitless toiling of comparing my depth, gifts, and flaws to others’ picturesque snapshots. for the sake of familiarity, of hoarding unboxed confidence in rooms…
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