As within, so without. - Hermetic Saying I had the thought that "you look radiant" is the favourite compliment related to physical appearance I've ever heard because it sounds genuine. You're telling me that I glow with so much positive expression, you can't help but notice it. Other than that, I tend to deflect or flat out not believe compliments I'm told about myself, mainly those about my personality. I believe my appearance is just something I was given, and complimenting me about it like I made it, is a waste of time. I got the idea to write this book because I struggle with a negative self image, and it's stopping me from growing into my dream self. Poetry has helped me deal with personal issues, and now I'm using it for this one. If this is something you struggle with, you're welcome to join me on this journey. I hope we come out better at the other side. 💗

I love God But I worry And I have dreams And I'm still figuring out how to love God beyond just feelings too. The Bible tells us that we're God's Field & Co-workers. I want to get to that point. God made Life to be a beautifully vibrant experience, and I want to get to be a part of that reality. But I have things I struggle with; unanswered questions, bad habits, self destructive tendencies. I also have desires and things that make me happy, personal delights. I'm sharing everything with God, all the questions I have. He does tell us to bring all the questions and worries we have to Him. I'm also sharing the answers He gives me with Biblical references. I'm learning how to be friends with God. ^^ It's a step by step lifelong journey. And I'm glad to have you here with me. 💗

Know Thyself - Socrates Have you ever felt like a stranger to yourself? Like you're here, but lost? Just another performing mask in a sea of faces? Another wandering being made of dust? • Finding yourself and healing amidst dark moments of life isn't the easiest experience. This journey from unfamiliarity to reconnecting with authentic self expression is what Onarietta documents in her début poetry book, A Diary of Soul. In each entry, she records new discoveries, old pains, hidden fears, joys, and hope that keeps her going, through poems and poetic prose. A Diary of Soul is a companion book for anyone that seeks to learn how to confront and comfort the dark and hurt parts of themselves. It is a guide to finding yourself and creating an identity beyond negative personal expressions and experiences. • Each part (Being, Reawakening, Refining, and Becoming) represents the ever-reoccurring cycles of growth you experience as a person, even as you learn to accept who you are, discover your potential, and grow into more authentic expressions of Self. || Original Description: A collection of poems and poetic prose. This is somewhat of a memoir. I have written these notes and poems to make you feel hope and dread, seen and heard. I have also written them to make you dream, for I shall not dream alone. I don't have nightmares...but I'm rather good at writing them. I also rant once in a while...or maybe that's what this whole book is about. I hope to sift through your head as you walk through mine. Thanks for stopping by. And please vote as you read :) - Ovokive ♡ • Started: 27.08.22 Completed: 08.03.23 • PUBLISHED!!! • Best Rankings 💗💙 #1 Poet ------------------ 01/01/23 #1 writing ---------------- 01/01/23 #1 poetrycollection -------- 03/01/23 #1 poembook -------------- 03/01/23 #2 poetry ------------------ 01/01/23 #2 thoughts --------------- 01/01/23 #2 relate -------------------- 03/01/23 #3 poems ---------------