slow time enough to revel in it 💫
Dear Starry-Eyed Romantic,
Dream chasing requires patience. Each day you believe in yourself. Every moment you make space to create. And every single little step you take. It’s all getting you where you deserve to be.
And by no means is it easy being a dream chaser. A hopeless romantic. A believer. But if not you, who? If not now, when? If not this, what? Ever wonder if maybe you’re just about turning the corner? Who can say what’s around the next bend…
All those September days spent writing papers in Grade 8. Notes from your English teachers emphasizing, ‘this is great.’ Someday every word will be read. Just you wait. Eyes devouring the ink from your pen.
An artists life is always just beginning. So many pages to write. So much that has yet to be written. This is the course you must stay. And you’re well on your way. Be patient. 💭
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❝ TIME (REVEL IN IT)❞
(January 13, 2022)
my story won’t reach the world
it won’t be known by all
but i hope it finds that one young girl who dreams of greatness
she was me not long ago
when I write these words i am the same as you
but i’ve grown old now
i miss the one thing you need to make dreams happen
the one thing you have that i do not anymore — time
spend it like you’re rich
savour it like you’re poor
one day, you will not have any left
do not reach that day too soon
let your heart control it
your soul guide you through it
for your mind likes to count it
but time is beyond this world — it’s relative
figure out where and with whom it feels infinite
that is the goal in this life
slow time enough to revel in it
📚 Romanticizing Routine 📚
I can’t believe summer is almost over. Half this past week was rainy and gloomy. What a bummer. I’m so sad to see August fly by, but I’m making a promise to myself to stay full of life. September doesn’t have to bring tension and depression, I can still make the most of every lesson. I’ll romanticize routine and responsibility, while still making time for hobbies and relaxing. But what a privilege it is to have purpose. To be anxious for a test, and nervous for assignments. I really can’t wait to be learning again.
🌌 Starlit Reflections 🌌
💛 Describe your summer as an emotion.
💛 What was one thing you hoped for this summer that didn’t happen and why?
💛 If you knew it would all work out, what would you start today?
🪴Humble Gardener 🪴
I got plants! I decided to get some house plants for my room. I adore them. They’re so cute. I’m going to try my best to keep them alive… AND I would love some help giving them all names. First, we have Donkey’s Tail (sedum morganianum) in a blue/gold pot. Next Shy/Sensitive Plant (mimosa pudica) in a pink pot! Then, Pink Striped Prayer Plant (maranta leuconeura) in a unicorn pot lol. And finally, my favourite, a Monstera in a white pot. If you have any name suggestions, leave them in the comments! 🫶🏽
✨ Stardust Thoughts ✨
💫 Slow time enough to revel in it.
🌿 Water your roots, and trust the bloom.
🌙 The night is long, but every dream brightens the sky.
💌 Send this letter to someone who is a dream chaser 💌
You can get a copy of my poetry book Supernova 💫, find me on IG 🩷 YT ❤️ TikTok 💙 @tayashokkerwriter, or check out my website www.tayashokker.com.
Until next time,
Taya