You bloom better when you mind your own business. That should be a T-shirt. It will be. I have been thinking about this. I was painting flowers as I always am. Going there to have shrimp tacos. It was a childhood place. There wasn’t much there but the people—felt like home. The food, the kindness, the craftsmanship, it’s me. There was a time when I didn’t appreciate my culture. In truth I always did, Mireya’s name and all. The thing is I wanted to fit in. That experience has been with me and I’ve bloomed since then. Still, at times I seek acceptance. All I can say is I am me! In the words of Lizzo, I’m way too fine to feel this kind of pressure. I agree. We all are.

I know that at times I find myself judging others. I did this past week. And I had to tell myself, wait a minute! You don’t like judgment. Why are you judging girl? When I am mad at someone, it’s really about the insecurity I feel about myself. I didn’t put it in those exact words but Tabitha Brown did. Greatness always sends me the words I need to hear. Going back to the words of Lizzo, we, yes, we are way too fine to feel the pressure of wanting to fit in. Plus I literally sat painting feeling you know what life is better when I’m painting my flowers! We are all wierdos doing the best we can.

What do you think? I know these posts have been mindful because it’s what I have been going through. I am blooming. My work is too!

Siempre,

Mireya