“I realized that I shied away from connection because it allowed people to see me. And I mean see me: in rawness, brokenness and undone. Yet, it is this baring of oneself that builds intimacy and connection. If you cannot see me fully, then you cannot know me and you cannot love me.”©Simone Holloway, 2019
Tag: real
Shades Down, Lights Off
“At this moment, I understand so deeply what Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain felt, to be surrounded by people that don’t know you, who are oblivious to the inward turmoil that you’re facing because they assume by your success, position, gifting and outward garments that you’re okay.” ©Simone Holloway, 2018
Giddy
Sometimes love makes us a little giddy…
Examine Yourself
If we judge ourselves, we don’t have to worry about anyone judging us…
He Think He Slick…
Hello old friends, new followers and fellow bloggers- Hey y’all! Today has been a great day, filled with peace and relaxation, but today as I was checking out the profiles of some of the those that follow me on Tumblr- I became upset by one of the pages I saw. This person’s page looked like it…
Look How Far
Don’t focus on how far you have to go, appreciate how far you’ve come! Celebrate the small victories.
Christian In Title Only
Are you really a Christian? Or are you just wearing a label given to you?
Searching for Something Real ( Aletra’s Story)
What are you searching for? Here is Aletra’s Story…#FreedomFriday
Reasons Why People Don’t Go To Church
Why go to church? This a question that many are considering as they look at the condition of the church today. We have to do better!
What is a True Friend?
Hello all, It has been awhile since we’ve spoken. I’m graduating from undergrad in 2 mos, so I’ve been busy tying up loose ends concerning my future. Tonight, as there is five more minutes in to the next day, I ask a question: What is a friend? Can someone tell me? What is true friendship?…
Authentic Love: God, Relationships, and Life 