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Soul Structure

By: Gabriela Yareliz I live in a wilderness that is quietly loud. And while I may not rest here forever, I carry the wild to my every endeavor. It’s simplicity mixed with what is natural; mixed with extravagant colors and memorable fragrances. It’s peace, mixed with hope and belief. It’s miles and miles of freedomContinue reading “Soul Structure”

Reflections Before Bedtime #26

By: Gabriela Yareliz Walking around here is like walking through a thick stew. It’s warm, thick and pretty much spicy. It’s the land where seashells crackle under our feet, where lizards come out to greet us, and where the sky, even after sunset, is drop-dead gorgeous. We almost envy the stars. The salty air andContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #26”

Monday Inspiration: June 8, 2015

“Stop planting flowers in people’s yards who aren’t going to water them.” Unknown By: Gabriela Yareliz So much has happened. Life continues to change in delightful ways. Nostalgia grips; beginnings commence; and other things end. Moments of transition are so bittersweet. Regardless, moving forward is always something positive no matter how huge the growing curveContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: June 8, 2015”

Reflections Before Bedtime #25

By: Gabriela Yareliz It is in moments of transition that life asks us who we are, not who we want to be, but who we are in the present. Really, the present is all we have for sure. This question of our identity can be scary, tricky, and sometimes confusing. There is the part ofContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #25”

Reflections Before Bedtime #23

By: Gabriela Yareliz The fact that this is my 23rd reflection is ironic and perfect. It’s like a lot of those things in life that we don’t plan, but they happen at the right moment. We age, day by day, and it is a privilege we must embrace to grow our souls into flourishing gardens. IContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #23”

Reflections Before Bedtime #22

By: Gabriela Yareliz My random thoughts of the night: Life surprises us in the wildest ways. We make plans, God laughs (that kind of thing). Sometimes, dreaming big can cost you, literally, but then faith comes through to repay all debts. Maybe, when we think we are lost, if we look close enough, we realize thatContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #22”

Friday Glee: April 24, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz Things are ending slowly, quickly; regardless, they are ending. Things are changing quickly, slowly; regardless, they are changing. Dreams are coming true slowly, quickly; regardless, they are coming true. These next few months will be filled with study routines, exams, airport lines, jet setting, interviews, and the beginning of a career unfolding. I’veContinue reading “Friday Glee: April 24, 2015”

Reflections Before Bedtime #21

By: Gabriela Yareliz Several random thoughts: When Aladdin asked Jasmin, “Do you trust me?” That was a deep question…You should only take risks and go on magic carpet rides with someone you would say ‘yes’ to. Do you ever catch yourself thinking as if you are still your 15-year-old self? The Lizzie McGuire Movie hitContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #21”