E.T. Breathes Blog

Expressing Emotions

Being grounded was one thing that helped me manage my emotions.

To truly see and feel my ground.

To free myself from the roots of my emotions.

It takes time to uncover and make amends with them.

But taking care of myself helps me deal with them.

Accepting them as a part of myself.

As well as expressing my feelings as I should.

I used to bury these emotions until they exploded,

which was an awakening.

I used to feel so unworthy and ashamed that sharing scared me.

Because they will usually question what you are going through.

I've accepted the fact that not everyone will understand.

But that doesn't mean you have to dismiss your emotions.

You owe it to yourself to recognize that, not for them, but for yourself alone.

Nobody else can take that power away from you.

Expressing myself in what I find most comfortable

is extremely beneficial to me.

Writing and the arts have provided me with solace.

So, to each their own, what matters to you may not matter to me.

Your season is not mine; you are who you are, and I am who I am.

xx
ET

I Am Enough

I live day by day.
There's only so much we can do but take things as they come.
One at a time, pause when necessary, and resume when ready.
Focus on the internal rather than the external.

Recognize when things become overwhelming.
To keep reminding myself that I am enough.
And I am more when I express my true self.

To feel worthy and loved even when I don't believe I deserve it.
To remain still because I am here, breathing.
And he's been by my side through it all.

xx
ET

Redeem Thyself

There is still time to redeem thyself every day.

I used to feel so trapped when there wasn't much going on in my life.

There will be times when you will see yourself in the same situation and

question your own process.

I realized the feelings may be similar, but there is always a difference in everything.

We are different every time.

But once there is a feeling, there is healing, and there is always hope in healing.

Reborn

As you breathe, you are constantly being reborn.
A never-ending process of reliving, rediscovering, and
reconnecting with your soul.
Endless fall and revival.
Only you can find peace within yourself at your own pace.
You owe it to yourself to find healing and hope every time.

xx
ET

Seeking My Own Truth

The world does not revolve around anyone, as I learned the hard way.
Most of the time, we believe we are at the epicenter
of the turn of events or situation in which we find ourselves.
Because of what we see, hear, or feel.
But, in reality, it preoccupied us with our own issues and insecurities.

I'm not completely numb; I'm just a human being,
but I'm becoming more self-aware.
External noises do not define us.
We are the only ones who have access to our own truth.
We can only share the surface of ourselves,
but that outer layer protects us.
Nobody knows our deepest selves better than ourselves, and
we are still discovering them on our own.

"There is your truth, and there is my truth. As for universal truth, it does not exist."

xx
ET

Inner Child

sorry I left

sorry it took so long

to find your way

I owe you

you were always there

after searching further

looking for answers

after all, you are the answer

xx
ET

Connecting With My Consciousness

I realized I will constantly heal and reclaim myself.

It is an ongoing journey that continues as I progress.

For a long time, I assumed it was only for a limited time.

However, as we evolve, our energies and emotions

will be both exhausted and elevated.

Because of external forces over which we have little control.

While internal forces could be strengthened.

So hurting along the way is something
I can't completely avoid.

But I will always make an effort to be with myself.

And let go of conclusions and concerns that I can't hold onto.

To continue caring, comforting, and
connecting with my consciousness.

PS: So cheers to me for being present now!

Alexa, play “Keep on Keepin' On” by Jojo.

My Liberation Notes

Liberation entails addressing your self-issues
and releasing your true self.

Issues that run deep in your foundation.

Your ultimate core would be to lay a solid foundation.

Life is bearable as long as you stay true to yourself.

Sticking to yourself and falling in love with yourself
will get you through life.

Detaching

I remember always conveying “keep in touch” to those whom I value.

But then life happens, and the more you learn, the more complicated it becomes.

You realize that everything changes, people come and go, and nothing is certain.

That is extremely difficult for me to accept.

I always try to be open and honest with the people I care about and trust.

So I want to keep that relationship alive.

I find it difficult to let go because of the efforts and time invested.

However, this causes even more heartbreak.

It's just that relationships evolve over time.

And everyone deserves the love they keep giving.

I will always be as vulnerable and transparent as I can be.

But I am learning to set boundaries to protect my core for my own good.

Having a healthy connection is what I need.

It's totally okay to let go of things that don't work for me.

Keeping your distance and being silent means you are protecting your core self.

Slow Down

As the title implies, that's been my life lately. Slowing down to see clearly. At first, silence makes me feel out of place. Because it was so loud before, I cannot hear myself.

So when it's been too quiet for so long, all the unsettled things deep in me resurface. It hit me; I don't know myself too well, not a bit. TI was blinded by the rose-colored glasses I kept putting on to fit in.

I was trying so hard to keep walking on this "normal road" everyone is expected to take on. Then I start blaming myself when things don't work out.

But what's really normal? What's being different? There are no definite answers.

xx
ET

Rekindling My Relationship With Life

Hello! What's up?

It seems like an eternity since I sat down and took the time to write and get to know myself. But I'm working on regaining control of things so that I can support myself. Yes, I'm rekindling my relationship with life as I should.

It's been so long that I've lost track of my train of thought. It knocked me. It's a never-ending loophole that repeats and shuffles itself just when I think I'm over it. Until I fell and hit my head on the ground again.

But I'm trying to breathe again; I've been struggling to do so the entire time. I'm reopening the curtains and rekindling with life in the same way that my inner child's heart sees the rainbow in it.

xx
ET

Panandaliang Saya

Nakalaya kang muli

Tila ika'y lumilipad

Ngunit sasapit ang dilim at ito'y magtatapos

Magiging blangko na naman ang lahat

Tila panandaliang saya lamang

Babagsak kang muli

Liham ni Eba

Dear Young One,

How are you?
Isn’t it been a long time?
But you do not know how much I miss you

I became so engrossed in the world
I’ve forgotten the life we had
Remembering those moments makes me smile

It was fun while it lasted
Things may not turn out as we had hoped
But we've come a long way

Thank you for your presence, then and now
You will always have a special place in my heart
Still you and me until the end

From where we are now,
ET

Who Are You?

We have different facets that we show.

We create personas in response to the forces we face.

And we had to make adjustments based on our encounters.

It causes you to doubt and question your identity.

Outside forces will define you in ways
that you do not define yourself.

Only you can reconcile and recollect yourself.

When your guard is down, you are most vulnerable and genuine.

Only we know what we want and what we consider our identity to be.

And being confused and lost by yourself is unavoidable
because it unfolds.

Contentment

We want to be content.

Pleasure, as I am learning,
is something you create, discover, and
rediscover beneath and beyond yourself.

Everything begins with accepting and
forgiving yourself and the changes

that occur as time passes.

And being satisfied with oneself,
is a constant battle.

But you must always try.

Katotohanan

Biglang napapahinto at natutulala
Kinukwestyon ang sarili at presensya
Katahimikan ang bumabalot sa kapaligiran
Bakit hindi pa rin matahimik ang isipan

Nalilito at nangangamba
Nadarama ay hindi mailahad
Ano na nga ba ang realidad
Ang hirap na makita
Totoo ba ang lahat
Talaga bang nandirito
Panaginip lang ata ito
Pilit naghahanap ng sagot
Pero malamig na hangin ang gigising
Pahiwatig na siya ay kapiling
Siya ang paalala at patutunguhan
Siya na tanging kasagutan at katotohanan