A Haiku
Precious life moments
Cherish capture and relish
In every day laud
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Category: Words of Wisdom
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Shaping of a New Year
A triolet
Finally a new year is here
With everything you have hold on tight
New goals and ambitions appear
Finally a new year is here
Stopping old habits the slate will clear
Just as day turns into night
Finally a new year is here
With everything you have hold on tight
That one place
Place no one knows
Knows not where to look
Look but unable to find
Find your place of peace
Peace not to be disturbed
Disturbed for only one minute
Minute that feels like eternity
Eternity only an exaggeration
Exaggeration of time
Time only imagined
Imagined to be infinite
Infinite it is not
Not by a longshot
That one place
Place now found
Found, no longer sacred
Sacred, private, peaceful
Peaceful once, now tarnished
Tarnished, perturbed, just bothered
Bothered, tense, no longer a place of refuge
Refuge from the outside noise
Noise like loud and quiet chatter
Chatter unnecessary and shady
Shady in times when light is needed
Needed to block out murder masked as self-defense
Self-defense now used as a cover up
Cover up for ill behavior of the letter groups
Can’t we all just get along
Along with each other
Other people, faiths and skin tones
Skin tones, just the outer part
Part of the core of a human
Human, we bleed the same as you
You are not entitled to harass at will
Will led by your lack of understanding
Understanding nothing when it comes to rights
Rights to which you are not the dictator
Dictator to all people you deem unworthy
Unworthy to be here just like you
You in all your glory are delusional
Delusional, unfair, self-righteous to a fault
Place of peace, interrupted
As I write this, I am thinking about everything going on in the world right now and in the recent past. Too many people are senselessly losing their lives, and for what? People who feel that they are more powerful than you. People who feel that we are not worthy of life on this earth. The same way they are living and breathing; we have the right to be here too. The world is in chaos and a lot of us are experiencing unrest. Any semblance of peace, fading away. It is a sad state of affairs.
I can go on, but I think from the poem, you get where I am going with my sentiments. The price of peace should not be this expensive. Such a simple concept seems like too much to ask. Peace looks different for all of us. Be it 10 minutes alone with your thoughts, a one-hour nap, 20 minutes of meditation or cherished time with loved ones. Maybe, a day of not having to look over your shoulder in fear of being snatched up on the street.
Thank you for taking the time to read the post. My hope is that sooner rather than later, things will look up. I know in my heart that better days are to come. Prayer is always bigger than any problem.
Stay well and be blessed🙏🏽💞
Interview with Founder of Inspire By O’Nika
In this video is an interview with me about the blog, Inspire By O’Nika. Why it was started and when. Connect the Dots host, Louis asks questions about the content of the blog and the motivation behind it. We talk about other ventures like the IBO Podcast and the You Tube channel, by the same name which I also started. The interview gives a little insight into the person behind the blog.
Inspiring and lifting other’s up is what I love. Check out a throwback post, Re-create; Dare to be You.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to watch🙏🏽 Thank you for the interview, Louis! Don’t forget to check out Connect the Dots podcast on You Tube.
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Happy Anniversary IBO- Year #4
Inspire By O’Nika Turns 4
November 2nd is the day I started IBO. It was in 2021 that I was moved to begin blogging. It was the middle of the pandemic and a very troubling time. Because of that I felt like people could use some words of inspiration and hope. Even if for only the time it takes to read a post.
My journey started out with quotes, and varied topics. A few articles were of heavy content. For the most part, the content of Inspire By O’Nika is light-hearted, motivational and uplifting.
Through the years I started to incorporate poetry. I have come to enjoy it and just have fun with it. I added some comedy to the blog too. Also, I have joined in various picture and word prompts.
I say all that to say; thank you. Thank you to all the people who stop by to read my blog. People who have been supportive over the years. I appreciate the comments; short, long, and even if you just leave an emoji. Thank you for the likes and shares.
4 years in the making, hoping to see another four. Continuing this writing journey with all of you is what keeps me going. I love all my readers who have been there from day one and new subscribers too. Thanks again for the love and support. 💕
A few memorable posts from the past year
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The Notebook
A Triolet
The notebook goes with the pen in my hand
Where thoughts come to life
From my head on to paper they land
The notebook goes with the pen in my hand
Laughter, grief, triumphs all stand
Emotions cut deep like a knife
The notebook goes with the pen in my hand
Where thoughts come to life
The original poem, The Notebook was written in response to the W3 prompt.
Thank you for taking the time to read. 💕
How to Break Out of Self-Limiting Beliefs and into Your Greatness
We all have the potential of greatness. Yes, even you. Some of us doubt ourselves and I understand at times when this can happen. It is the constant belief that we cannot achieve something that gets in the way. The negative self-talk and the constant questioning of our abilities.
I’ll give you an example. If you ever came up with an idea about a new product that you wanted to patent or an idea on a project that you wanted to start. The more you think about it, you start letting that doubt creep in. Saying things like, I can’t do this, I don’t have the capital. Or, I don’t know where to begin. Who am I kidding, this will never work because I don’t have the people skills, etc, etc.
The more days that pass the less you are excited about the idea. You started out all gung-ho but each day that this repeated cycle of negativity plays in your head, the idea is killed. Maybe it gets postponed to; someday. We all know that infamous someday.
In this video I will provide practical tips about ways we can begin breaking the cycle of self-limitations and start tapping into our greatness.
Thank you for stopping by! If you know someone who may benefit or enjoy the information, do not hesitate to share. You never know who might need to hear this message today.
As always, stay well and be blessed! 🙏💕
Are We Evolving or Just Pressing Replay?
A video message about how we can examine our lives and see where we can make changes for personal growth. It is easy to get stuck in the same ole ritual and routines. Before you know it, you look up and discover that 2 years have gone by and things are just as they were this whole time.
In this video, I will share some ideas to get started on a path of growth and challenging ourselves. If you find yourself feeling stuck or stagnant; don’t fret, we can always change things. The rewards are great when we do. We feel a sense of achievement, we make ourselves more open to trying new things and we also get a boost in confidence.
Get out your pen and paper and take notes. It may feel like a homework assignment, but it will be one of the the best investments of time that we can pour into ourselves!
“Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”-James Baldwin
The first thing we are going to do is compile a list. Review that list and ask yourself the following questions:
- Am I learning anything from this activity?
- Am I growing mentally, emotionally or physically?
- Does this activity challenge me?
Secondly, seek out new activities
- Do some research, talk to people you know who may make a suggestion
- Try to pick something that is not your usual go-to or something that you may not have been interested in before, try it now
Lastly, challenge yourself by overcoming a fear
Ex: if you are afraid of heights, if you feel socially awkward or are afraid to speak in public.
I hope you find the information in this video useful. As always, thank you for watching.
Thank you for stopping by! Stay well and be blessed! 💖
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Flutter, Flutter
Flying high and low
Landing for a peek inside
Unique beings and places
Telling their stories
Tantalizing hues of light
Ethereal I appear to some
Reassuring, you are not alone
Flutter, Flutter is an original poem written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje.
Photo by Jian Xhin on Unsplash
As always, thank you for stopping by to read! You are much appreciated! 💕🙏🥰
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Eternally Unobstructed
Eternally Unobstructed
A Tanka
free forever clear
remove opposition block
things imagined seen
be not obstructed free will
our mind the key eternal
Thank you for stopping by and reading💕🙏
Eternally Unobstructed is written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje.
Image credit: Eveling Salazar on Unsplash
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Tiempo/Time
Tiempo/Time
An Etheree
time
waits for
nobody
waste not today
tomorrow comes quick
life on earth taken for
granted, make not the mistake
of piddling precious moments, now
is the time, put your stamp on living
the most meaningful and fulfilling life
The Isle of Ova, a place to heal. Health takes an ugly turn and the aftermath of solving one problem, brings on another entire set of new ones. The Isle of Ova is a place for reflection. Healing can begin when you take time to really sit and think about things that transpire.
Life is such a magical wonder. Such small organs of a woman’s body have so many beneficial and essential functions. Modern technology in medicine makes it possible to take care of uterine fibroids and other women’s health problems. This poem was written in recognition of Fibroid Awareness Month.
Dear Ovaries
You hold the beginning
Until time to go down the halls
Into the incubator
The incubator which awaits the sperm
Fertilizing, growing, forming
Just what mother nature intended
Creating life, performing
Dear Ovaries
Release protecting hormones
Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
Supporting libido all the way through
Helping with strength of my bones
Dear Ovaries
Regulating hormonal balances
Body temperature, sleep cycle
Emotional and physical health alike
Ovaries, I bid you farewell
Fibroids, ovarian cysts invading space
Pain, bleeding, energy drained
Quality of life displaced
Pain and bleeding stopped, energy restored
New set of angst replaced
Hot flashes, insomnia, moodiness and night sweats
A sense of loss and new body shape
HRT, calcium, vitamin D
Bones slowly restoring health
Libido in the wind
Wondering if you will ever see it again
Dear Ovaries
Such an organ to behold
Your functions, more precious than gold
Oophorectomy means to take
A woman's core keepsake
Healing On the Isle of Ova is written in response to the W3 Prompt #169.
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Sweeping Treescape
A Double Etheree
Trees
stand tall
swaying side
left right fast slow
breeze constructs movement
leaves obeying the wind
trying not to blow away
maple elm fir oak spruce birch pine
retaining the treescape with beauty
evergreen erect regal towering
Canopy preserving abodes families
cleaning the air providing shade too
pine needles falling on rooftops
lasting fragrance by nature
beautiful to the eyes
suited for picnics
summer hot days
play eat smile
rejoice
breathe
The poem titled, Sweeping Treescape is written in response to the prompt.
Thank you for reading! Hope you enjoy!
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Singing and Soaring
Singing and Soaring
A Tanka
Perched now I sit poised
Biding time patience takes flight
Singing a song chirp
Soaring over obstacles
Worries fade in the distance
The poem, Singing and Soaring was written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje.
Image credit: Nik at Unsplash
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Flowy Water Under the Bridge
Flowy Water Under the Bridge
Connections are the link
The link that binds
Binds 2 places or two things
What things and places?
The gap between resentment and love
Bridging the gap between the two
takes what? Connections
Resentment is coming down really fast
Over the edge the water cascades down
The bridge there as a buffer
Mediating between resentment and love
Once love is conquered
Renewed love starts to flow
Water under the bridge moves
Just as fast it tides below
Communication bridging connection
The bridge of communication leads to understanding
Understanding opens hearts wide and far
Once hearts are open; the bridge leads to loving-kindness
Flowy Water Under the Bridge is written in response to the picture prompt.
Photo by Walter Martin on Unsplash