Temet nosce

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“I am not exactly looking for a commitment at the moment.”

“Congratulations, Jules said you got the job. When do you start?”

The skyline danced to the mesmerizing tune of rippling waves. 

Its solid structures less intimidating with each motion, more accommodating, more endearing, best to remember it was a reflection.

“I heard Sam just finished his masters, that boy is ambitious.”

“You still live in that apartment?”

The bridge neither cared for the commuters speed nor the rumbling of the sea.

It stood firm, solid in the knowledge of its role. .

“You split from your girlfriend again?”

“Don’t you think it’s time you settled down.?”

The barricade kept him safe.

Letting him soak up the view, delighting in its calming effect, safe from any disaster.

They thought he was ready, they thought he wasn’t ambitious.

He knew he was, he knew he wasn’t.

He smiled, no matter how much a sailor loves the ocean if he can’t swim, he had better not jump in.

Copyright Barbara Taylor.

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Welcome to my blog, Its lovely to have you here! I am Chioma and I like to think of myself as an avid reader and a non biased writer.I got married and joined my partner to start our own little new home miles away from family (*tears*). what are my ideologies: I am a strong advocate for maintaining balance and modesty in every area of life. I believe everyone is entitled to their opinions but they should never be forced on another. I strongly agree that you are allowed to shout your views at the top of your lungs, just as I am allowed to totally ignore them. However it is my belief that in order to create a home far from the familiar environment one must make certain compromises. Not compromises that change who you are or your principles but those that allow you live at peace with the neighbours. That said, I hope my page brings a whole new perspective to living under a whole new climate. Thank you.

27 thoughts on “Temet nosce”

    1. You’re welcome.
      Most times people feel like they know us better than we know ourselves. Sometimes it’s true but it’s important we see that self they see before following the direction they point in.
      🙂

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      1. So true. This reminds me of a quote I read from a book,

        “Sometimes people think they know you. They know a few facts about you, and they piece you together in a way that makes sense to them. And if you don’t know yourself very well, you might even believe that they are right. But the truth is, that isn’t you. That isn’t you at all.”

        ~I do hope we don’t get lost amidst those versions of ourselves people are trying to make. ^^

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  8. Hmmm… The mental battle that external validation brings. Sometimes, it’s best to do things at one’s own pace.

    The people who are quick to judge when one fails to swim are the same ones who will judge even more harshly when one starts to sink. 😀

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    1. Very true my dear, whichever way you go someone is bound to get the wrong idea, feel or reaction. Thus you are better off making the choice best for you and those you believe should matter at that time and place.
      🙂
      How have you been? Looooong time, no read/see.
      Lol.
      🙂
      🙂

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