For Lovers Only

Since I moved to Brooklyn eight months ago, I’ve yet to walk the Brooklyn Bridge. Why I chose a hurricane, rain filled weekend to do it is beyond me but I wouldn’t be myself if I didn’t enjoy a little spontaneity. Despite all the people without umbrella etiquette, the clouds and the winds, the walk was much needed. Any excuse I have to be outdoors, I’ll take it. Truth be told the view was nothing special, I’d love to walk it on a sunny day, but I did come across some locks hanging on the bridge. They were all different colors, some even in the shape of hearts with initials written on them. My heart melted!

I feel like I have to come out as a romantic, but considering some of the poetry I've written, I think that should be evident. I love love! It’s such a beautiful feeling and of course, I don’t only mean the romantic kind. Love makes the world go ‘round. The way I see it, if it can be conceived in the mind and then sung about, written about and presented in popular media, true love is possible. Love has given us so much amazing art, yet so has heartbreak. If you can heal from heartbreak and still keep your heart open, please know that is your superpower. Never let the world change you.

It’s felt good to disconnect this weekend and turn inward. I’m feeling very grateful for all that I have right now. In my heart I know not only am I on the right path in life but I’ve stepped into my purpose. It feels unmistakable that creating content of all kinds and making sure to be expressive and make my voice heard is what I’m meant to do. Though the past is haunting, after my last blog post, I think it’s time to leave it behind and focus on what matters most: the present.