Author: Paragonwords

Nikki Sterling is a poet and writer from Central Florida. She loves to travel and spend time in her garden. When she is not writing or working on projects you can find her travelling with her husband and her son, exploring new destinations, and discovering amazing food and cultures. Nikki has been writing poetry for many years; Sackcloth & Silk is her debut poetry collection. She is known across Social Media as Paragonwords. Nikki’s work touches on love, life, faith, trauma, and healing. She’s humbled and grateful for the souls that read her poems. You can find her @paragonwords on all social media platform or on her blog at www.paragonwords.org
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Your Best Year

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My intentions are set; my goals are bone deep, my focus is steadfast, my vision is crystal clear. I will not be shaken; I will slow down and rest, but I’ll never stop trying to live abundantly.

Today’s goal, set some boundaries of what you will no longer allowed to cloud your vision.

Write it down, have that hard conversation with a loved one, a coworker or with yourself. Make it clear, make it truthful and set it down in your heart!

Now celebrate.

As we come to the end of the first Month of 2023, I hope you are ready and focus to have the best year ever.

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With Gratitude

Stay Hopeful!

Nikki

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Don’t Let Rejection Move you

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Rejection is a part of life, sometimes it’s unfair, and sometimes it’s because we are not prepared to step into that present situation. Most times, it’s because we are trying to fit into a space that’s not meant for us.

Always trust that sometimes rejection is pushing you towards something greater. Do not allow rejection to move you. Do not allow it to stop you from reaching higher. Do not allow it to harden your heart.

Continue to move with purpose, continue to reach into the depth and announce your presence. You will know where you are meant to be, you will feel the warmth and the peace that comes with being accepted.

Never push or stay where you know you don’t belong. Recognize rejection when it comes and learn to walk away. In doing so, you will save yourself years of being stuck in the wrong place.

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Have a safe and bless week.

With Gratitude

Nikki

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You are Hope and Love and Pure Light 

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You were meant for this life! Look at your heart, it has touched darkness but still welcomed the light. There’s a part of you that refuses to kneel, refuses to accept that this is all there is to life. You are hope and love and pure light. 💡 Follow your heart, it knows the way. The universe misses the way you used to smile. Come on back home to the truth and the beauty of who you were meant to be.

The truth whispered

Down from where the wild things

Dances. At night it held on to

All the light and wait for you to

Touch the darkness, to lend to them

Your beautiful sight.

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wITH gratitude

Nikki

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Let It End

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Let it end

Let the reign of

Self-doubt go

It has done its time

It has caused you enough grief

Let this new season

Bring you peace

Forgive yourself for

Thinking you are not worthy

It’s time to heal

It’s time to rise

Let it be known that

You did not give up

Even when doubt lingers

In the corners of your mind

Putting yourself back together

Was not easy

But your courage to forge

A new path has given you strength

To carry on

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Lately, I’ve been focusing on embracing what’s before me. Letting the past rest and living with true purpose.

As you take a deep look at your life and your future, change what’s not working, keep what makes you happy. Live in the moment and let your joy be known.

I would love to hear from you! leave a comment below.

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With Gratitude

Nikki

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Inspiration

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Finding inspiration in our everyday routine is important, because it keeps us from getting bored and stagnant. It also challenges us to see things differently. Inspiration can come from the simplest of things, we must be open and ready to be inspired.

Each day we have an opportunity to try something new, to do one thing different from the day before. it could be simple as going for a walk and being present in the moment.

Take nothing for granted, make each moment count.

I would love to hear how you stay present and inspired each day.

Leave a comment below

With Gratitude

Nikki

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10 Positive Affirmations to Slow Down and Repeat Each Day

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Peace and serenity are everywhere, slow down and let it find you.

As we watch the year pass by, we can’t help but notice that everything is changing and moving at a faster pace. We get carried along in the chaotic hustle of everyday living, without a moment to slow down and let our mind and body rest. Today I want to share ten positive affirmation that we can repeat each day to help calm our minds and help us slow down and focus on where we are, and also, to give our soul time to get caught up with our mind and body.

  1. I am enough for whatever situation comes my way.
  2. I belong in this space; I am grateful to be here.
  3. I believe in myself and my abilities.
  4. I cultivate and create my own happiness. 
  5. My dreams and desires are valid.
  6. I appreciate and love myself exactly as I am, without judgment.
  7. My life is overflowing with goodness and grace.
  8. I am open to all opportunities; I am powerful and capable.
  9. I am beautiful just the way I am.
  10. My destiny is in my hands.

If you find these affirmation helpful; leave me a note in the comment section.

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With Gratitude

Nikki

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Restoration

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It’s time to heal from all the destruction you’ve been through. Closed the door and be still, let peace enter your soul. Walk away if you can, respond differently, change your surroundings, speak up for yourself, do whatever it takes to move forward. You only have one chance at living, start making your own choices and live the life God intended for you to live. Start today!

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Thanks for sharing this space with me. Have a beautiful week ahead.

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You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @paragonwords

My poetry book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. If you’ve picked up a copy, I would love to hear from you.

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With Gratitude

~Nikki

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The Power of Hard Work

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Hello, I am wishing you all a beautiful inspiring week ahead.

I write, I hope, I dream, I inspire, I cultivate and nourish the life I’ve built. Succeeding is not an option because the work is already done. Improving, growing and learning is a must because I put the necessary work in to make it a reality. Never underestimate the pure power of hard work and dedication.

You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @paragonwords

My poetry book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. If you’ve picked up a copy, I would love to hear from you.

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Thank you for sharing this space with me.

wITH GRATITIDE

~Nikki

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Choose To See the Good

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I feel like we all need this reminder today!

Whatever you do don’t let anything or anyone steal your joy.

This world is full of evil, hatred and grief, but it’s also full of beauty, hope and love.

Your perspective matter, choose to live above the negativity, choose to see the good, choose to remain soft in this harsh world.

This is my hope, my wish, my prayer for you!

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Nikki

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You Are More Than the Lies You Allowed Yourself to Believe

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Sometimes it gets into your soul, and you can’t shake the low dark cloud that’s hanging over your head. The chatter, the lies, the bitter words, all the things you allowed yourself to believe, all the things you are still holding on to. They are not true; they don’t define you.

Here are 5 steps to help you accept how wonderful and bless you are:

1. Let it go and set your soul free.

2. You are enough even on the rough days

3. You don’t need validation; your authenticity is your truth.

4. Embrace your uniqueness and your strengths.

5. Let the world see your light, you’ve hidden it long enough.

Bonus 6. Forgive yourself and others, this is the only way to move forward.

The days are full of trouble, but the days are also full of hope and beauty. Every morning you get an opportunity to wake up and choose life.

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With Gratitude

Nikki