Zerayn D.

  • When Things Fall in their Places

    “Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” Eskimo Proverb There are seasons in life that weigh… Continue reading

    When Things Fall in their Places
  • Finding Joy in a Blue Christmas: A Journey of Self-Rediscovery

    “It was a difficult decision that we are postponing… but we are not cancelling,” said the announcement. If you are following Asian news, you must already know that two countries have agreed to a ceasefire along the borders. The conflict… Continue reading

    Finding Joy in a Blue Christmas: A Journey of Self-Rediscovery
  • Understanding DARVO: Workplace Communication Challenges

    I recently experienced a challenging interaction in the workplace. I thought it might be useful to share. It may offer insight for navigating similar situations. Let’s begin with the acronym DARVO. It’s a manipulation that stands for “Deny, Attack, Reverse… Continue reading

    Understanding DARVO: Workplace Communication Challenges
  • Sync and Zing

    We dined with laughter, worries long gone,Where I was drawn in, included, carried along.They asked what I liked, with teasing and play,endless nonsense and my smiles brightened your day. It made you smile watching my laughter unfold,by the pool, playful… Continue reading

    Sync and Zing
  • ✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 8

    ❁Chronicles❁ ❁of❁ ❁the❁ ❁Heart❁ 🅔🅟🅞🅒🅗 8:  Finding your joy “Why am I here and what am I doing here?” Circumstances do not only derail our routines but also challenge us with existential crisis. There would be constant questioning to oneself:… Continue reading

    ✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 8
  • A Year Journey

    In January, we repair and reset,you made that declaration—it’s you and me, we are a duet. In February, I never count the value of Valentine’s Day,but a present arrived out of nowhere, drifting my way;I wondered quietly—why, and who could… Continue reading

    A Year Journey
  • Out of the Frame

    They gather close, adjusting clothes,fixing hair where soft light glows,faces checked, no shadows bend,each pose perfected to the end. Tap,click,flash! A photo sealed,laughter echoes, smiles revealed,they crowd around that silver gleam,a photo born, a frozen dream. But tell me, did… Continue reading

    Out of the Frame
  • Closure Unromanticized

    “It’s not a big deal!,” he said. I was sharing a difficult experience, one where someone’s aggressive tone and behavior really shook me. That was the response I got. I started trembling, trying to restate my words, and all I… Continue reading

    Closure Unromanticized
  • ✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 7

    ❁Chronicles❁ ❁of❁ ❁the❁ ❁Heart❁ 🅔🅟🅞🅒🅗 7:   Exploring the World and Seeking New Perspectives “There’s always another story. There’s more than meets the eye…” -W.H. Auden Step out of your comfort zone. You never know what amazing things are waiting just… Continue reading

    ✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 7
  • A Time to Tear Down

    We keep the memories,though the seasons change,though people move onand colors shift.The air has dancedwith cloud and raina dozen times in painted hues. I came to tell you:I haven’t yet leftthe place I said I would.Still, I knowsomething must change.… Continue reading

    A Time to Tear Down