Talking about ourselves isn’t an easy task, right?

But I’ll try...

Diving into my identity is finding a way to smile at life and capture a bit of each day. I have some certifications in my background, but they’re not what define me the most. What truly reflects who I am is the value of character and a good coffee paired with a good story.

(Instagram profile)

 

I live in Natal, in Rio Grande do Norte, my Northeastern London. And if you want to invite me for some chicken cream soup, you can count on me. There are things we don’t say out loud, but we write. If this is your moment, my blog can be your place.

Every day we learn something new, and it was no different for me. It might even seem like I never had reasons to give up, but the truth is I faced many. At times, I even thought about stopping and actually gave up. That’s when I had to get up and move forward, stronger than before. I didn’t always have good writing, something that would catch anyone’s attention. Even so, there was a strong sound inside me and a will to keep going. I never imagined one of my texts would be seen by over a million people.

So, with each attempt, I grew stronger. Today, I write without holding back from criticism because I know you can’t please everyone. I keep learning a little every day and doing what I truly love: writing with my heart.

A pencil and a few scraps of paper kept me on a good path, guiding me toward knowledge and away from the darkness.

I published my first poetry book, called Versos Para Refletir, which is available on both Amazon and Clube de Autores. I also share quotes across this virtual world — maybe you’ve already liked something I wrote without even realizing it was mine. (Portuguese version)

(Book cover)

 

To be honest, I’ve learned a lot from myself.
First, by putting God ahead of my choices. And then, by understanding that we need to trust ourselves, even when everything seems to be going wrong — eventually, things start to work out. I’ve learned that I’m not the owner of the truth and that ideas can be both collective and individual, in every expression we create. Regardless of anything else, everything in life requires many attempts before it works.

What path do you want to follow in your life, in the here and now?
We often let ourselves be guided by our ego, especially by the things that catch our attention. Sometimes it feels too good to be true, and some people think that everything that feels good is actually good. But maybe, if we just closed our eyes for a moment, we would see things more clearly, more carefully. If we listened more to what comes from within instead of only looking on the outside — without paying attention to the important parts that are part of our learning.

Trying, failing, trying again, and seeking to improve helps us do what we love with more passion.
And everything starts to feel lighter. Little by little, we start sketching. Our doodles turn into art, sparkle, life. It doesn’t matter what it is or where you start — what matters is to keep going, because it's through trying that you grow and improve your skills over time. From a simple meal to a great work of art, try as many times as it takes.

And even if it doesn’t take you exactly where you wanted to go, there will always be something to learn along the way.
So, do what you love.

Oh, and here’s a secret: I love writing (but don’t tell anyone, okay?).