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Self(ie)

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SELF

/self/

Noun

1. A person’s essential being

that distinguishes them

from others, especially

considered as the object

of introspection or

reflexive action

“Our alienation from our true selves”

Synonyms: Ego, I, Oneself, Persona, Person,

Identity, Character, Personality, Psyche, Soul,

Spirit, Mind, (Inner) Being

In Your Mother’s Heels

Stop playing dress up in your mother’s shoes

Your feet cannot fill the absence of her steps

Her Prozac will not calm you any better than they numbed her

Take your breaths as easy as they come

Do not become a reflection of hysteria

Go back to playing afternoon tea and hopscotch

These windows and doors will only barricade you if you allow

them

Your father will not kiss your lips or declare you a wife

Wipe off that lipstick

Take off that lace

Pour the coffee from your mug

These touches are not meant for your flesh

-Zara

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Regardless of previous year, remember;

Loving yourself is one of the least selfish, and most

fulfilling things that you could possbliy do.

Pull yourself out of bad relationships, regardless of

who the other person is. You have been alive too long

to be with or around people who make you feel bad.

Take care of yourself this year.

Say “Yes” when you mean it, and say “No” when you

mean it.

You are the ownser of your body.

Try to do something different once in a while.

Get that haircut.

Buy that lipstick.

Protect everyone you care about.

Protect yourself.

Live and let live.

Repreate this quote when you decide to stand up to

someone.

“May the bridges I burn light the way.”

― Dylan McKay

* -zara

FIN