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Welcome to the To Belong blog, a space where you are invited to simply be. I believe that words are like a balm for the soul and that honest conversation breathes life back into the scars we all wear. The goal of this blog is to create a space for us to pause, to feel less alone, and to find belonging for our weary souls.

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Late-Night Birthday Thoughts
Late-Night Birthday Thoughts

And in this deep, very reasonable exhaustion, I’m finding my self, the me I recognize, to be blurry. Out of focus. Out of reach. Where I used to describe myself as gentle, I feel harsh. Where I used to feel engaged, I find disconnection. Where I used to feel settled, I feel untethered, like a balloon floating without much direction.

Unrushed Beginnings
Unrushed Beginnings

And as I reflect on that fact, as I think about starting the year feeling kind of unprepared or even behind, that question keeps coming to mind — What if we didn’t rush?

What if I took the time I need? What if January 1st didn’t have to be a deadline to meet? What if being human and growth doesn’t have a due date?

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Wonder
Wonder

It’s curious that being curious is

The straw that broke this camel’s back.

Simple punctuation perseverating,

Question marks repeating and not retreating till

This wonder couldn’t let me stay.

Spring
Spring

Spring feels like

Awakening,

Unfurling…

 
 

ABOUT ME

 

Hey there, I’m Rebecca and I’m so glad you found your way to this little corner of the internet! This is a space where I share writing, poetry, and imagery in the hopes of creating dialogue, connection, and a resonance with this human experience we are all a part of.

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