shady signs

Be cautious when dealing with shady individuals, ’cause these individuals thrive on the unsuspecting & will prey on those lacking self-control & awareness. A charlatan devises plans for you to fall into, but it’s your responsibility to notice the signs. Protect your essence. -TheRhymeRula

joining spaces

Do your due diligence before joining spaces, whether it’s online or IRL (In real life). Some individuals will make you feel comfortable with a smile, but that smile can hide their devious intentions. Don’t be easily enticed by their charm, ’cause vulnerability is malleable. – TheRhymeRula

The call for comparisons

Comparing yourself to others is normal, but it can become a detriment and cause you to lose focus on what matters to you when you’re constantly looking in all directions. Our aspirations, goals, and interests will differ, and ultimately, we’re all working every day to be better for ourselves. – TheRhymeRula

step back. breathe. assess.

Caged in for 40: A Four-Decade Tale of Isolation. (book summary and review of Solitary: A Biography by Albert Woodfox).

Summary: Have you ever read a book that made you livid with every chapter but it ended up being rewarding? Well, I have, and every chapter of Solitary by Albert Woodfox felt claustrophobic—powerful, relentless, disheartening, poignant, and ultimately triumphant. In case you don’t know, the late Albert Woodfox (he passed away in 2022) was a […]

striving

Always strive to become a crowning achievement for yourself, and then share that energy with others. – TheRhymeRula

real free-flowing Words podcast: Should I have stepped in? (Story time)

build in silence

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sunken

I know whose side I’m on; what about you? – TheRhymeRula

We all go through it

We’re all going through our lives living in three circles: self-preservation, authentic engagement, & the public persona that we project daily to the world. It’s this public persona that we need to protect carefully from external entities that may have nefarious intentions. – TheRhymeRula