Today

November 21, 2009

Moments

There are moments when the sunny warm weather, the tropical beauty, and the sound of the coquis at night do not make up for the comforts of, well, comfort.   In those moments the path of endless possibilities that once brought so much excitement becomes instead a fear-inducing trail of darkness where I can’t see what’s ahead.

It is then that I begin to imagine what I left behind and I see the comfort of routine and the support of those I loved so dearly.  So I look behind me and hope to hear a call “come back” but instead I get a wave of hello and see life in progress.

I sit and retreat unto myself wishing that someone or something would tell me where I’m going and show me the way there.  I say a little prayer and from the strangest of places come these words, “…there’s always a way.  When things look like there’s no way, there’s a way. A way to do the impossible, to survive the unsurvivable.  In the face of the impossible, we are possible.  Today, if you become frightened, instead become inspired.”

…and for today I am comforted, for today I am calmed.

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Founder of the upcoming online destination for progressive Latinas, More than Latina, Libby Juliá-Vázquez is a communications professional specializing in writing, editing, and social media, as well as web content creation and strategy. Blending her online magazine and communications experience with 10+ years in higher education, she is the curriculum developer for, and facilitating of workshops in writing, blogging, and social media branding. She also shares her knowledge by providing professional guidance to emerging bloggers and non-profits such as Las Fotos Project. Libby has been named a Latina social media influencer, and was a 2013 nominee for the Social Revolución Award in The Mobilizer category for her work in online community organizing. A passionate community activist, she serves as Volunteer Leader with Chicago Cares, advocates for her Humboldt Park, Chicago community through the sharing of positive stories, and has also served as a mentor, tutor, and trainer with programs such as the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the Boys & Girls Club.

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One Comment on “Today”

  1. Blanx Says:

    Beautiful! Know in your heart that you have made the choice to live your life, instead of just going through the motions. You will find a way or it will find you- it is only a matter of time.

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