Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

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Light Through The Cracks

Through the tears, the prayers, and the long sad nights, something has to give.
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September 15, 2019

POEM| I Wonder If He Knows

I wonder if he knows I think of him I wonder if he knows I pray for him I wonder if he knows I root…
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September 13, 2019

Words of Wisdom To Keep You Motivated

You can either let fear stall you or drive you. Let it drive you. You can either let your mistakes stop you or move you.…
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September 10, 2019

Life Update| September 2019

I’ve never owned a journal but if I did own one, I would have written this post in it. Lately, I’ve been waking up feeling…
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September 10, 2019

SHORT STORY| Friends Forever

My Mom was furious on Saturday and she yelled at me that I must not be seen anywhere with you again. I was confused and…
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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!