CHEDE B KE

22/12/2024

17/02/2024

Patience visited me
And it reminded me
That good things take time to come to fruition
And grow slowly with stability

Peace visited me
And it reminded me
That I may remain calm through the storms of life
Regardless of the chaos surrounding me

Hope visited me
And it reminded me
That better times lay ahead
And it would always be there to guide and uplift me

Humility visited me
And it reminded me
That I may achieve it
Not by trying to shrink myself and make myself less
But by focusing on serving the world and uplifting those around me

Kindness visited me
And it reminded me
To be more gentle, forgiving and compassionate toward myself
And those surrounding me

Confidence visited me
And it reminded me
To not conceal or suppress my gifts and talents
In order to make others feel more comfortable
But to embrace what makes me me

Focus visited me
And it reminded me
That other people’s insecurities and judgements about me
Are not my problem
And I should redirect my attention
From others back to me

Freedom visited me
And it reminded me
That no one has control over my mindset, thoughts and wellbeing
But me

And love visited me
And it reminded me
That I need not search for it in others
As it lies within me.

Words by Tahlia Hunter

Artwork by Chie Yoshii
https://www.facebook.com/chie.yoshii.5

17/02/2024

“There are as many versions of you that exist as there are people who have ever encountered you, in the past, present and future and so what another person thinks of you is never your concern. What counts is the version of you that you wish to become."

Words by Tahlia Hunter

Artwork by Christian Schloe Digital Artwork

17/02/2024

"I cannot control whether or not another person chooses to stay or leave. I can only control how I choose to show up each day and work towards becoming the best version of myself. And so I trust that this person is entering my life for the reason they are meant to at this time and I will treasure their company and let this connection unfold in the way that it is meant to, whether it lasts for a day, a month or a lifetime.

And it matters not whether they leave, as I have learned to love my own company and not need another and I will never leave myself. For this is the foundation for all positive relationships.

And if I truly love another person, then I will want what is best for them, and if that is for them to not be with me, then I will let them go with love, knowing that if they are ever meant to return, they will, and if not, them leaving makes space for those who are still meant to come.

And if I ever find myself missing them, I will remind myself that what I love and admire most in them also exists within me and I can be that for myself now. And every positive emotion I experienced in their presence, I created within myself and can experience just as strongly in their absence.

And when they leave, it is not a reflection of my worth,
it is simply that our paths are no longer aligned
as we are travelling in different directions.

And if I feel that they failed to truly see me or appreciate me,
I will never take their actions personally
and remind myself
that it wasn't that they didn't love me,
but they loved me
from the level from which they could love."

Words by Tahlia Hunter

Artwork by Catrin Welz-Stein

17/02/2024

“One day, it will be easy for me to do this.
But that day is not today.
And so I will give myself permission
in this present moment
to do the best that I may,
and to step forward
in whatever small way I can,
even if that means only making slow progress,
focusing on where I wish to go
while embracing where I presently am.

And I will remind myself that just as it may take six people to open a jar,
and only the sixth person may get the credit,
it was truly the work of all six people
who assisted in the process.
And so rather than focusing only on my future self
who I wish to become,
I will remember that all versions of myself,
past, present and future
are equally as important and precious
in contributing to who I now am
and will become.”

Words by Tahlia Hunter

Artwork by Catrin Welz-Stein

04/12/2023

Don't generalize the Kalenjins... Be specific if it's a Nandi, kipsigis or Marakwet

03/12/2023

Certainly 🤏