These were beautiful moments to capture. The simplicity and complexity of being alive during this moment in history; well it’s incomprehensible. God’s creation never fails to remind me of the beauty still alive even when I can’t comprehend what is happening. There is a lot happening around us. Fear can easily creep in, and uncertainty seems to be a certain concept in our everyday lives. There seem to be more questions than answers. Let us not take these moments for granted. Simply because tomorrow is not promised. In these moments, I ask God to help me comprehend what I cannot change. I then can take courage, while moving forward, pressing toward the mark. Reality is reality. It’s sad sometimes. It’s scary sometimes. It can be unpalatable. There is hope through it all. Jesus is hope. Constant and present. Never ending and unceasing love. He is the Prince of Peace. Keep breathing, my friend. Tough times don’t last but tough people do. God bless you. Japanese Garden, Cranbrook House & Gardens, August 29th IG: @solomonxdudley

Even in the midst of questions and uncertainty, remain hopeful!

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others”. -Marianne Williamson

#SpeakUp #SayHisName #SayHerName #BlackLivesMatter

It has been a while! A lot has happened since we last talked. Here’s my perspective on such events. Take care of yourself. Take deep breaths. Rest when needed. Take a break when needed. This too shall pass.

*Rephrased Question * What are the things that you are going to change going forward? MY LIST: Eating cleaner more consistently, moving my body often, managing my coins (aka not spending my coins on bubble tea 😂....can’t help others if have no resources right??), learning a new word from a foreign language daily (or something from a skill....compound interest or law or diminishing returns.....doing something consistent can have at a high proficiency level after day 365), and communicating on a deeper level with those I care about! What’s your top 5/10 things you will change today, right now, going forward?

Every road block, failure, or closed door is another opportunity to show what you’re made of! Keep pushing forward. Keep working. Keep loving. Keep loving. Keep LIVING! Don’t stop now! The bubble tea is waiting for you!

A little rest & relaxation never hurts! Go live your best life today!

I’ve learned a lot so far during my 21 years on this planet. I figured I’d let you in on the story. Keep living my friends 🤙🏾 IG: solomonxdudley