Tying Up Loose Ends

Day 75: 

The other day, I was driving, just letting my mind flow, and I found myself saying out loud, “Because I love, I will not quieten my heart. I will expand it. I will send out ribbons of joy, of shine, of daring to whoever will join this dance.”

Open, open, open. I got into an internet shouting match the other day with the friend of a friend. I haven’t done that for a long time; I’ve been doing better at not letting myself get triggered, but slurs and misogyny get me hissing and clawing, especially lately. I have no more patience for men throwing their weight around. And sometimes there is a place for clear confrontation. And also, I want to send out those strands of love. Both/and.

Here is a little square I made today before I met a friend at a coffee shop. I had a chai—I hope I can sleep tonight.
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