Sophia Browne

Grief is not a purely negative emotion. Over time, sadness is joined by love and gratitude.

The purpose of grief is not to cause pain. It's to keep memories of loved ones alive and remind us to make the most of our time.

Moving forward is not about erasing sorrow. It's about gaining perspective.

On major life decisions, the purpose of seeking advice is not to get answers. It’s to gain perspective.

No one knows what's best for you. They can only share what makes sense to them.

The most important question to ask is not what you should do. It's what you might be missing.

"You like it Darker" by Stephen King and "In too Deep" by Lee Child and Andrew Child.

New year, new books!

Sunset in Botanical Gardens

Pond in Botanical Gardens

The moon peeking out behind trees.

Trying to go on more nature walks.

When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.

To Live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go. - Mary Oliver

Hello, have a Mary Oliver poem this lovely Saturday!

Your worth is not defined by what you achieve or acquire. It’s a question of who you become and how you contribute to others.

Self-esteem should come from character, not success or status. The highest accomplishment is to be a person of generosity, integrity, curiosity, humility, and wisdom.

I loved my friend. He went away from me. There's nothing more to say. The poem ends, Soft as it began, — I loved my friend. - Langston Hughes

Thinking about this from Langston Hughes.

I will not regret love I will not regret hope I will not regret that I still Love the trees and the wind song. That even through grief I have found the world generous. That even through ruin I have found solace In the blackbirds call.

Here’s a great overview of the phenomenal Nikki Giovanni. Truly a legend. 💔

My new favorite word: sonder.

It's the profound awareness that every person you encounter has experienced a lifetime of hopes, fears, loves, and heartaches that you'll never know.

Each moment of sonder is a reminder to appreciate how little we truly grasp about others' lives.

Abbott elementary starts at 8pm this week with an hour long special. Please spread the word! 🎄 🫡

Happy National Colours Day Barbados! 🇧🇧

Traditionally held on the Friday before Independence, today celebrates the meaning behind the flag.

Ultramarine represents ocean/sky
Gold represents the island’s beaches
Broken Trident represents its independence from the UK

Happy, happy birthday!! 🎂🍰🎉

I’m never going to try to convince someone to like a food I like. You don’t like it? Perfect! More for me and I’ll never have to share!!

As my first post, I want to share a few of my favourite quotes and poems.