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The Daily Vulnerable: Grateful for?

by Damola M. One of the most rewarding part of my daily routine especially since Corona has been writing my gratitude journal. At times, I just have five things to be thankful for. Other times, the list is long; containing simple moments that are easy to take for granted, a lesson I learnt the previous... Read More

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The Daily Vulnerable: Just push

Yesterday I was thinking about resiliency, and how this can often feel like an after-the-fact quality. Because how do you know you’re being resilient when you’re in it? You don’t. You’re busy. You simply push through. But after it’s over, you might look back, and you say, “Did I really do that? Was that me?” You might... Read More

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Finding the point | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C. “What’s the point?” It’s something we can find ourselves asking a lot right now — about things we’re doing (or not), plans we’re making (or not), and promises we’re keeping (or not). What’s the point of writing musicals when Broadway will be closed for the next six months? What’s the point in... Read More

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The small (wo)man

by David-salt Ayodele I was having a conversation with a dear friend some weeks ago, who in previous discussions shielded away from talking about why his last relationship ended. This time, he initiated the conversation. “I ended it when I started feeling inadequate because of my stature,” he said. “I always felt that if I looked as... Read More

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The Daily Vulnerable | Not behind

This is probably crazy… But it’s 8 a.m. and somehow I already feel behind. Um, behind what? Behind who? And yet while I’m asking these questions, the entire day stretches ahead. Ready to be filled with anything. I could try to “catch up” if I want to. Or I could keep looking ahead. I could see the... Read More

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The Daily Vulnerable: Finding instincts

by Kara C Your instincts haven’t gone anywhere. They might be hiding. They might be dormant. They might be pushed aside for another priority right now. But if you do have a moment, you can pick up the pen, open the doc, crack that book, teach that student, and remember. Despite everything, your instincts are... Read More

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Dear extroverts: a love letter

by Moyinoluwa Okunloye Dear Extrovert, Don’t roll your eyes at me, try to read what I have to say How are you doing? Of course, I want to know. I can imagine that this season is especially tough on you. You couldn’t have made a choice for solitude ever, in your life. That is not... Read More

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You are permitted to ignore some things

by Kara C. Yesterday I came across a long, long, looooong list of opportunities. There were online masterclasses and lunch-and-learns, extensive interviews and historical deep dives. There were accounts to follow and live streams to watch. I looked at this long, long, looooong list, and I thought… That’s nice, but not for me right now. ... Read More

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Is love enough? | The Daily Vulnerable

by Ore Fakorede This is me, talking to myself, about love dreams and the letdown of reality. Have you ever had a love dream? Yes, several times. I’ve pictured being the ideal person for my ideal person in an ideal relationship, whatever that means. It’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it? Yes, it is, until it... Read More

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Envy is normal, right?

It’s normal. We get it. It is normal to feel that tinge of envy, even when you didn’t plan it. Remember the last time you experienced it? One of us does. See Chude narrate his experience here, and what can be done about it: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR-JiJaAVzA[/embedyt] What was your experience?

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Dear introverts: a love letter

by Moyinoluwa Okunloye Dear Introverts, Someone after my own heart, how are you? How is Christmas going for you? The best time of your life where the world for once, succumb to your way of life, doesn’t it feel great? I bet you never saw this coming? I hope you are enjoying it? Is it... Read More

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The Daily Vulnerable: Just imagine

by Kara C If you’re going to imagine the worst-case scenario — in any situation — why not also take some time to imagine the best-case scenario? Imagine what it would be like if it turned out OK. That way, you can at least have both ideas in your head. Whether your thoughts are pulled... Read More

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Tired? We all are

by Ore Fakorede Your stress isn’t unique. Neither are your fears, struggles and the anger that flares up when you get stepped on. Hey, I’m touchy too. I snap often enough to make me want to apologise profusely for being vicious to people just because they crossed one of my many invisible lines. Because, you... Read More

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Not as planned | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C When things don’t go as planned, what do you do? Maybe it’s a little thing, like oversleeping. You can rush to catch up and beat yourself up. Or take a breath and, like, get a glass of water. Or maybe the week you had perfectly planned out in your bullet journal got... Read More

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Far from Perfect | The Daily Vulnerable

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil My light in This Dark desires no perfection. None. Nada. It eyes it, contemplating its achievement. Mapping out a path to it. Like a mathematical equation pulsing with ironies, oxymoron and allegories It upends the many pits on the path laid out to achieving perfection. Desiring this though would... Read More

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Feedback Friday: “Nothing to be afraid of”

Fellow traveller, We love reading your emails, thoughts, and feedback about the TDV pieces you read. We are blessed to be part of your life, every day, in the most honourable way. We look forward to holding one another as we do life together. We’ll share one of the feedback from this community. In response to: Dreams don’t... Read More

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The Daily Vulnerable: The perceived notions of what I should be

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil So, I still got labelled another gender today. Despite the clarity of picture, and displayed name. My expressed opinion, however, could only have emerged from the cavern mouth of one Hender, so I must be that gender, the labeller concluded. The Dark settles in its assumption that My... Read More

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Saying it, today | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C. Words seem to be more expensive these days. Or at least it’s harder to find the right ones. The answer to “How’re you holding up?” might be a quick “OK” or “Alright and how about you?” You could tell the truth, but that’s pricey. And if your time is limited, you might... Read More

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My Dark: from before before

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil Many find it uncomfortable to be with every part of who they are. That includes me. You see, e don tey wey e be say I don dey avoid myself [1]. Make I explain [2]. I look within, into the watered mirror that reflects my most dominant self No matter the... Read More

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The Daily Vulnerable: It’s not a holiday

by Ore Fakorede We’re under a substantial amount of mental strain that stems from limited physical social interaction and outdoor experiences, being forced out of our familiar routines, the pressure of a frightening reality that we can’t numb our way through and the daily reminders of an uncertain future. It’s dangerous then to assume that... Read More

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The Dark: Closeted in

[Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil] I spent the day in the dark today In my unlit walking closet All lights shut out Eyes bound tightly behind my Pashmina Allowing no ray’s through the dark I crave. I spent the day in my dark walk-in closet today Surrounded by my collection of shoes, clothes and... Read More

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What do you think? – The Daily Vulnerable

Of yourself Of the comments from others? Do you care of what other people think more than you should? We explore this in 2 minutes. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHXvpjf5ofA[/embedyt]

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Dreams don’t die | The Daily Vulnerable

By Aisha Tofa I was looking at life ten years ago; I was a broken young girl, ripped away from a lot of dreams. I had goiter at 17 and it led to a surgery and to taking drugs for life. I had my thyroid gland removed; this was a gland in charge of fertility,... Read More

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The joy choice | The Daily Vulnerable

by Faith Life can be hard. Life can hurt. Life is messy. Things happen. Things are happening. Things will continue to happen. How will you choose to navigate through life’s uncertain, undulating ups and downs? Will you react to every twist and turn or proactively choose joy? Sometimes, it’s really not as complex as we... Read More

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When this is over

by Ore Fakorede We think too much when we’re alone. We drown in our thoughts when we’re alone and we don’t know when we’ll have company again. I’m underwater now and damn, clarity is a scary thing. I’m seeing parts of myself for the first time and wondering who the hell this person is. More... Read More

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Feedback Friday: “I can let myself love more”

Fellow traveller, We love reading your emails, thoughts, and feedback about the TDV pieces you read. We are blessed to be part of your life, every day, in the most honourable way. We look forward to holding one another as we do life together. We’ll share one of the feedback from this community. In response to: Love and... Read More

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The Daily Vulnerable: Love and suffering

By David-salt Ayodele Recently, I have found myself unconsciously evaluating my past romantic relationships and why they ended. I found peace when I stopped blaming myself for being me, just picking up lessons, reaching out as friends and moving on without hurt. Then I came across a tweet that reminded me of these words attributed to... Read More

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The Daily Vulnerable: Choice and all

by Faith One thing I know to be true is that love is a choice, not a feeling. We decide who we love, why we love them and for how long we will continue to love them or not. I have been fortunate, and some may say unfortunate, to have been on both sides of... Read More

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Who versus What | The Daily Vulnerable

by Ore Fakorede Life tends to box us in with limiting definitions of who we are based on the roles we play or the strengths and weaknesses we have. We do well or badly at something and we remain identified by that thing, forever typecast and stuck within a narrow range. But then there’s who... Read More

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COVID-19: Here’s a trusted guide on staying sane during this pandemic

by Damola Morenikeji One of my friends asked me over the phone some days ago how I am staying sane during this pandemic. One of the resolutions I made some years ago about limiting how I consume the news finally paid up during this time. I only have a few trusted platforms where I get... Read More

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