Introducing…

https://vivydmagazine.com/articles/f/legacy-what-stories-will-they-tell-about-you

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Me:

Hi, I’m Ebony Sims and I am a writer. I have recently been published in a magazine. Vivyd Magazine, have you heard of it? No! Well it is this incredible magazine that has stunning photography and articles written by Raymond Kemp, Ron Adams, Bobby Lee and a few others. You can subscribe to the magazine online at vivydmagazine.com. Yes, you can find my article on the website. Check it out! Well it was nice to meet you. Have a great day ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

I have crossed a goal off my list for 2021. This year has been full of ups and downs. I have had moments where I was like this is it. My time is now! Then life would humble the hell out of me. Most of the goals I set for this year are probably not going to get accomplished. That’s okay because the ones that have happened so far have been life changing. They have set me on the path I want to be on. I am encouraged, I am blessed and I am hopeful.

Now this is one thing that was not listed as a goal, but so much fun. I had a photo shoot for head shots with a friend I haven’t seen in years. I messaged her on Instagram and she said okay, let’s do it! (not her exact words ๐Ÿ˜‚) She met me at my favorite sunrise spot in Point Place, Cullen Park and captured these incredible pictures of me. I am so grateful and thankful for Janelle. When I get famous, she is going to be a part of my entourage ๐Ÿ˜†. Here are a few shots from “A Good Morning at Cullen Park.”

This one is my personal favorite. A totally representation of my love for Cullen Park and the sunrise. I am not even sure Janelle knew how sentimental this particular picture would be for me. In less than 30 days, I will be moving down South and no longer able to visit this park. This means so much to me.

Though I set goals every year, I still have no clue how my year is going to go. I just try to remain open and allow the chips to fall as they may. Hoping some will fall right side up. Make sure you check out my very first article in Vivyd Magazine. YAY ๐ŸŽ‰!!! The link is under the picture. Let me know what you think. Be encouraged and stay well and whole. Much love ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’š

What Inspires You?

I was recently asked, “What inspired you in life?” I was totally lost for an answer. Um…dogs, nature, my niece, my nephew, I don’t know. None of these were the answer because I couldn’t follow it up with an explanation. That was a really tough question. At this point, I had to ask could I answer it on another day.

Later on that day, the answer dropped down in my head. Death. Death inspires me. It makes me want to live before I die. Not just live day to day, but truly live. To have intimate experiences and grand adventures. Death makes me want to be open to love and loving others fully. Death makes me want to be around to see my niece and nephew grow and continue to be the amazing human beings that they are. To laugh and giggle wholeheartedly at anything that tickles me. To be myself because why not? To say what I mean.

Death is inevitable and unavoidable. We do not know when and how we will leave this planet. I know this may be an uncomfortable topic for some people and my intent is not to make you feel uncomfortable. If you are, I am sorry for that. Death enhances my awareness of the importance of Life. So just as Death inspires me so does Life.

Life is waking up in the morning and taking a breath. It is watching the sunrise and the sunset.

Looking up at the night sky seeing the moon and the stars. Life is actually loving and being loved. Witnessing people you love joining hands in matrimony.

Life is experiences and adventures. It is riding ATVs in the Mojave desert and getting dirty.

It is seeing someone being exactly who they are and admiring them for embracing their best self. It is eating your favorite foods.

Life is being in Las Vegas at the same times as a few of your closest friends and meeting for brunch.

It is taking pictures from your airplane window seat.

And later watching airplanes land from your hotel window.

Life is inspiring because you are actually living. You are doing the things that you want to and being the person you are meant to be. The more you experience of Life, the more you want to. Death may give you a sense of urgency but Life gives you a sense of accomplishment.

What inspires you? Have you ever thought about it? I can say until the moment that question was presented to me I never fully explored what my inspirations were. What a thought provoking question! I love it! Feel free to leave a comment below or email me and share what inspires you. I look forward to your responses. Continue to be well and whole. Much love ๐Ÿงก ๐Ÿ’š

So If You Don’t Know, Now You Know

Hey everybody! I have been traveling back to back and haven’t really sat down to finish any of the posts I started. Last night on the plane back from Las Vegas, I finished 3 posts ๐Ÿ˜†. I will be publishing them over the next week. I had to share this first. So here it is.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2unColuLp/?utm_medium=copy_link

I am officially going to be published in a magazine!!! I am so excited and I cannot wait for y’all to read my articles. I will still continue to post on this here blog because this is my baby and I can cuss here ๐Ÿ˜†. My articles in Vivyd Magazine will be a little toned down but absolutely equal to the quality of my posts here. Thank you all for your support and encouragement over the years. Stay well and whole. Much love ๐Ÿงก ๐Ÿ’š