and the peace beyond it 🧘
Dear Starry-Eyed Romantic,
The lull between semesters. An eerie silence. The kind that judges and questions. That asks over and over, “What are you doing?” And I fall for it over and over again. I bend and break looking at my academic progress. Falling short. Too late. Too slow. If I had just— No. Enough is enough. We can’t succumb to that sort of thinking. It’s self-sabotaging. As easy as it is said, and hard as it is believed; you’re not behind. You’re right on time.
❝ ENOUGH ❞
(unpublished)
i’m behind
started too late
moving too slow
there’s this panic that sets
within my chest
when i start mapping out the future
i’m adding up the past
like i’m counting cash
— it’s never enough.
Enough. Stop. Breathe.
i’m on time
started when i was supposed to
moving at my pace
calendars are for reflection and intention
not to cause stress and depression
who’s counting anyways?
— you’re more than enough.
🪐 What I’m Orbiting 🪐
Honestly, life has been absolutely CRAZY lately, in the best way. I’m so grateful to be so busy enjoying time with the people I love. The best art is made from being present and experiencing your own life. I got nothing else to say except keep making time for the people you love. It’s worth it, by a long shot 🥰
✨ Stardust Thoughts ✨
💫 You’re right on time in your timeline.
🌿 BREATHE. BE HERE TODAY.
🌙 Make time just to sit and stare at the moon.
💌 Send this letter to someone you want to grab a coffee with! 💌
You can get a copy of my poetry book Supernova 💫, find me on IG @tayashokkerwriter, or check out my website www.tayashokker.com.
Until next time,
Taya