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Grateful to have creative collaborative experiences especially with @dorrianbrooks :) #unfcktheworld #enjoythejourney taken in Creating by @dorrianbrooks

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introducing: The Passionate Path — a space for curiosity, clarity, and the courage to keep going.

a reflective corner of the internet filled with honest essays, soulful musings, and tender truths for anyone navigating healing, purpose, and the beautiful chaos of growth.

i created this Substack because i needed somewhere to breathe. a softer space to write without rules, to share what’s real, and to reconnect with my creativity without apology.

The Passionate Path is where i’ll meet you—with journal entries, personal stories, questions i don’t always have the answers to, and moments of meaning that remind us we’re not alone.

expect reflections on wellness, faith, doubt, dreams, and everything in between. slow and steady. soft and real.

if you’ve ever felt seen by anything i’ve written before—or if you’re just here for the vibes—this space is for you.
built on heart, not hustle. depth, not performance.

i hope you’ll subscribe. i can’t wait to walk this path with you.
let’s get lost and found together.

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for the feelers, the thinkers, the in-betweeners.
link in bio. by @dorrianbrooks

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Mood lately🙂‍↕️ by @dorrianbrooks

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Got to see one of my favorite bands this weekend (@thisismoonchild), and it felt like the perfect soundtrack to this season of growth. I’m blooming, you’re blooming even if it’s quiet, even if no one sees it yet. Water yourself, give yourself light, and trust the process. This season is yours…own it. taken in Lansing, Michigan by @dorrianbrooks

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Film festivals >

There’s something magical about film festivals where passion meets perspective, and every frame tells a story you didn’t know you needed. I come for the films, but stay for the feelings, the conversations, and the creative energy that lingers long after the credits roll.

#liveforyou by @dorrianbrooks

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Doe. 💡😘 by @dorrianbrooks

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2 years ago

Popped out with the sun today. 👋🏾 by @dorrianbrooks

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2 years ago

Avacado and Cucumber Salad.

I’m on a mission to infuse my body with wellness.

Mission: Infusion 🌱 by @dorrianbrooks

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Mood?…Downshifting.

> 1. A note to creatives

>2. A reminder to be mindful

>3. Water is healing

>4. It’s that time of year.

>5. Because I love love

>6. Being grateful is an intentional act.

>7. Facing the Sun.

>8. Wellness is not complicated

>9. Sprinkle of Jesus.🤌🏾 by @dorrianbrooks

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Tough moments deserve a kiss on the cheek because they are the very things that push us to grow. Conflict and challenges aren’t obstacles to avoid—they’re opportunities to learn, evolve, and become more resilient. They force us to confront discomfort, question our assumptions, and tap into strengths we didn’t even know we had.

Without tough moments, we’d stay in the same place, stagnant, the LITERAL definition of “lame”.

A kiss on the cheek symbolizes respect for the lessons they bring, even if they come wrapped in difficulty. They shape who we are, and in that way, they’re just as valuable as the smooth, easy moments in life.

Every challenge, every conflict, deserves recognition for the growth it offers—hence, a kiss to honor its role in our story.

YADDAH YADDAH. All that Jazz…

-Doe 🌱 by @dorrianbrooks

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2 years ago

“Momma said the greatest things in life are free”

🌱 by @dorrianbrooks

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Note to self: Remember, happiness comes not from extremes but from balance, rhythm, and harmony. Be mindful of the choices you make, and know that sometimes the hardest decisions are the ones that keep you balanced.

🌱 by @dorrianbrooks

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