Chemistry

Chemistry is often overrated. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying attraction isn’t important, but its not what makes a relationship last. I used to think that I needed that spark to connect with someone. Over time, I’ve learned to value common beliefs and mutual respect. I value partnership. I value someone who can encourage me when I’m down. I value someone who can grow together with me. Chemistry is definitely a factor, but its not a deciding one.

Evolve

"The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be."- Oprah Winfrey

Imagination. Reinvention. Evolution. I can't imagine being one way your whole life and them transforming into someone completely different in your latter years, but it happens all the time. Bruce became Caitlyn right before our eyes. People retire and start brand new careers. Married couples become divorcees. Change is inevitable. Life will cause you to evolve. Embrace it. Sometimes, we don't see the whole picture of our lives. Adapt. Evolve. It's easier than extinction. Become the complete person you were always intended to be.

Emerge

Caterpillars in New Orleans sting. I remember oak trees lined with foil. It was thought that caterpillars originate from the ground and crawl up into the trees. The foil was meant to stop infestation of the trees. Not true, actually. My favorite part of Spring is metamorphosis. Dead trees spring back to life. Flowers bloom and butterflies emerge. I've always admired the beauty of butterflies. They are able to completely transform themselves from caterpillars to butterflies. Many of us have that same transformative power. We have the ability to emerge from chrysalis' of doubt and insecurity. We have the ability to emerge from failure and heartache. We have the ability to emerge into the beautiful beings we were meant to be. Emerge and Fly, Butterfly!

Nexus

It seems that our nation becomes more and more divided as time passes. We are divided by politics. We are divided by race. We are divided by religion. We are divided by economics. However, we have more in common than we do differences. We must focus on the ties that bind. We are connected by our humanity. We are connected by our experiences. We must on focus on our nexus.