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Seeing Humanity: Love as the Bridge to Connection
I’m coming to realize that truly connecting with people on a deeper level requires both individuals to be whole. When one or both parties...
zariahperkins
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Seeking Radiance in a Dim World: A Call for Connection
I’m coming to terms with a sobering reality: no one truly cares about me and my needs the way I hope or expect them to. Or maybe they do,...
zariahperkins
Nov 28, 20243 min read


Breaking the Cycle: Finding Balance Amidst Emotional Chaos
Lately, I feel like I’m constantly trying to hit a target while simultaneously failing to reach it. I set my hopes high, only to watch...
zariahperkins
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Speak Life: Affirmations to Manifest Your Best Self
Affirmations resonate deeply because they are a reflection of who we are, who we desire to be, and the powerful journey we are on to...
zariahperkins
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Vision Board Exercise for Intentional Goal-Setting!
Creating a vision board is a powerful way to manifest your goals, align with your intentions, and tap into your creative energy. This...
zariahperkins
Nov 24, 20243 min read


Phenomenally Becoming
I shared something with my healer today that felt both profound and strange: I told her I think I’m finally becoming a woman. At first,...
zariahperkins
Nov 18, 20242 min read


A Scent of Home
I’m training myself to shift my focus—from who hasn’t shown up for me or what I’ve lost, to who is here, who has stayed, and who has...
zariahperkins
Nov 17, 20242 min read


Echoes of Gratitude
Darkness in my mind Looking for signs Time to unwind Since I saw death I count every blessing and every breath Much gratitude for life,...
zariahperkins
Nov 17, 20241 min read


In Search of Connection
I’m looking for someone who won’t ice me out when times get tough. I’m in the process of growing and learning, especially after the loss...
zariahperkins
Nov 14, 20242 min read


The Beauty of Imperfect Alignment
Focusing too much on the future brings anxiety; too much on the past brings depression. Right now, I’m choosing to live in the moment—and...
zariahperkins
Nov 13, 20241 min read


For My Dad's Heart
I’ve been struggling to communicate my needs with the people I care about most, especially with those I truly need right now. I want to...
zariahperkins
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Lessons of a Hopeless Romantic
I love deeply, quickly, and freely. My love is fierce, wholehearted, and a little naive. I tend to believe that just because I love so...
zariahperkins
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Letting Go to Grow
I keep making mistakes, and I beat myself up for them. They replay in my mind, caught in a loop of “I shouldn’t have said that,” “I...
zariahperkins
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Cleansing Your Crystals
Crystals have held a special place in many cultures for centuries. They are not just beautiful decorative pieces; they can also serve as...
zariahperkins
Nov 11, 20244 min read


Amethyst: "Stone of Healing"
A very calm and stablizing of energy stone, that helps to alleviate anxiety, stress, and tension. It aids in balancing emotions and...
zariahperkins
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Rose Quartz: "Stone of Love"
A stone that helps to promote self-love, enhances relationships and cultivate compassion and empathy towards others. This stone can aid...
zariahperkins
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Green Aventurine: "Stone of Opportunity"
A soothing green stone that is known for balancing the energies between mind and body promotiong inner harmony. One of the luckiest and...
zariahperkins
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Cosmic Beauty
People often tell me how beautiful I am. I laugh and say, “Thanks, it’s my soul.” It’s my ability to laugh through the pain, To thrive...
zariahperkins
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Lapis Lazuli: "Stone of Wisdom"
A powerful stone that enhances intellectual abilities, stimulates the desire for knowledge, and encourages a deeper understanding of...
zariahperkins
Nov 11, 20241 min read


With What Remains
You are missed You made your point. You said, “You’ll miss me when I’m gone.” Are you done? It’s been too long. Maybe I’ll sing a sad...
zariahperkins
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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