Dança da Vida

A vida, essa dança intricada entre alegrias e tristezas, nos envolve em um abraço apertado de contradições. O foda é que vivemos e temos que viver, mesmo quando a tristeza nos visita, pesando como chumbo em nossos corações. Ela se infiltra, mas não nos paralisa. Continuamos a dançar, mesmo com os pés cansados e os olhos marejados. Os medos, esses fantasmas que espreitam os cantos escuros da nossa mente, também não nos impedem de seguir adiante. Eles sussurram dúvidas e incertezas, mas nós teimamos em enfrentá-los. Como equilibristas, caminhamos na corda bamba da vida, com o medo como plateia. O … Continue reading Dança da Vida

Letter to the Young Beatriz

In the year 2000, time was a mischievous thief, stealthily pilfering the vibrant threads of my youth. My stories, though seemingly counterfeit, held the truth of my beauty in girlhood. I was a wildflower, braless and free, dancing like dervish petals in the spring breeze. My smile was as refreshing as lemonade, and my dresses were short, embodying the essence of pink and warm honey. I was a collection of bones, fragile under the weight of insecurities, yet radiant with the glow of youth. Today, my chin is softer, my hands bear the marks of time, and my breasts are … Continue reading Letter to the Young Beatriz

Tomorrow I will wake…

Perhaps it will be the soft murmur of birdsong that stirs me from slumber, their melodies coaxing my spirit back into the vessel of flesh and bone. Or perhaps it will be the gentle touch of sunlight, fingers of warmth tracing patterns on my closed eyelids, urging me to rise. And what shall I awaken to? Memories, like fragments of dreams, will flutter around me—some vivid, others elusive. Faces and places, laughter and tears, all woven into the tapestry of my being. Perhaps I will remember the taste of summer strawberries, their sweetness lingering on my tongue, or the scent … Continue reading Tomorrow I will wake…

I Am the Sum of My Scars

I always confront my own shadows. Silly fears, like fragile whispers, cling to the edges of my consciousness. Nightmares unravel in the dark, their threads woven from fragments of memory and imagination. Sometimes, I lose myself at the corners of this life, where reality blurs into dreams, and I become a wanderer in the labyrinth of existence. Yet, amidst the chaos, there is a truth I hold close: I have become the best version of myself. Not through grand triumphs or flawless victories, but through the quiet resilience of scars etched upon my skin and soul. Each mark tells a … Continue reading I Am the Sum of My Scars

I Am the Sum of My Scars

I always confront my own shadows. Silly fears, like fragile whispers, cling to the edges of my consciousness. Nightmares unravel in the dark, their threads woven from fragments of memory and imagination. Sometimes, I lose myself at the corners of this life, where reality blurs into dreams, and I become a wanderer in the labyrinth of existence. Yet, amidst the chaos, there is a truth I hold close: I have become the best version of myself. Not through grand triumphs or flawless victories, but through the quiet resilience of scars etched upon my skin and soul. Each mark tells a … Continue reading I Am the Sum of My Scars

A Sanctuary of Womanliness

In the heart of my sanctuary, my home stands as a testament to my womanliness. Each corner, meticulously curated, whispers tales of my essence. The walls, adorned with a tapestry of textures, art, and photographs, breathe life into the space, reflecting the myriad facets of my soul. Books, with their well-worn spines, hold the wisdom of ages, while patterns dance across fabrics, echoing the rhythm of my heart. Every piece, every detail, is a deliberate choice, a reflection of my passions and dreams. Here, in this haven, I am surrounded by the things I love, each item a silent ode … Continue reading A Sanctuary of Womanliness

Le pouvoir de l’amour

Non, ce n’est pas l’amour qui se contente de remplir les pensées, les espaces et les temps vides. L’amour est une force créatrice, une flamme qui illumine l’obscurité de l’esprit et du cœur. C’est l’amour qui donne naissance à de nouvelles pensées, qui élargit les horizons de notre être, qui transforme l’ordinaire en extraordinaire. L’amour ne se contente pas d’occuper les vides; il les transcende, créant de nouveaux espaces là où il n’y avait que le néant. Il façonne le temps, rendant chaque moment précieux, chaque seconde une éternité d’émotions et de significations. C’est l’amour qui nous fait voir le … Continue reading Le pouvoir de l’amour

The Unveiled Grace of Maria

How does one connect with the invisible women of Brazil, distant from the world of bootees? She prayed out of despair; her mother loved to pray, she loved to swim. She had a habit of telling others to take a bath. She thought that by washing the outside, she could also cleanse the inside. One day she discovered that to cleanse the soul, she needed more than water and soap. Maria did not believe in naive kindness. She was suspicious of the feminine calvary, a place instituted by her mother: A woman must accept the cross, mortify herself, surrender to … Continue reading The Unveiled Grace of Maria

The Beauty of True Care

In the quiet moments of my reflection, like this afternoon, when the world seems to pause and the noise fades away, a profound question emerges from the depths of my soul: How many people can I claim truly care about me? Not just the ones who bring laughter and joy into my life, nor merely those I hold dear and trust implicitly. But those rare souls who feel a genuine elation when I bask in happiness and success, and who share in my sorrow when I am hurt or facing life’s trials. These are the people who, without hesitation, would … Continue reading The Beauty of True Care

Cosmic Fire

How can you contain such a blazing fire within? Selfishly hoarding your light, as if the universe’s secrets reside in your soul. It yearns to break free, to dance with the stars, yet you keep it hidden behind the fortress of your mind. Our roles in this fleeting existence flicker like distant constellations. Blink, and they change—ephemeral as stardust. So let your fire burn, illuminate the night, and remind the cosmos that you exist. 🌟✨ ❤️🙏🏾 ©️ Beatriz Esmer Continue reading Cosmic Fire