Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

One blog post at a time.

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The Universe Speaks

Never expect things to go exactly as planned. I’ve been told this three times this year, by different people—strangers to each other
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August 27, 2019

BOOKS| 12 Life Lessons From How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

1. Smile. The effect of a smile is powerful even when it is unseen. 2. Be genuinely interested in other people. 3. Try honestly to…
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August 26, 2019

POEM| My Love For You

As certain as you are that the birds will chirp every morning So am I certain that
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August 23, 2019

I Want To Know You

As much as my blog has grown over the years and my stats and engagement have increased this year, I still don’t feel like I…
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August 22, 2019

POEM| Choose Me

choose me teach me guide me believe in me
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● About Me

I’m Mariam — writer, explorer, observer of life’s quiet and loud moments. I started this blog in March 2017 as a self-discovery space, and over the past eight years, it has grown into a home for everything that moves me and hopefully, something that moves you too. Here, you will find poetry, reflections, travel stories, lifestyle pieces, motivation, inspiration and Lagos restaurant reviews all written with honesty and heart. Enjoy!