You will never know how much life can shake you until the rug is pulled out from under your feet.

Falling always hurts. Seeing your whole world turn upside down, losing your center, witnessing your own tower collapse…

There are shadows that suddenly overwhelm us, nights that arrive without warning, and no light to let you see yourself again without fear. Then you will ask: why, and why now. But you will have no answer.

You will need the delayed embrace, the touch of a shrinking hand, the body that flees from your sorrow before you can hold it back.

After that, doors will begin to close, the people you loved will change shape, and your whole world will shed its skin. You will lose your smile and your desire. Your wings will collapse.

When that happens, you will be able to glimpse with new eyes. You will see the world without the white veil, you will see people and life as they really are. There will be no saints on your altar, no angels and no princes, only a hollow space where only you fit, only a nest to lay down your wound just before beginning again.

Not everything was “beautiful” as they said. Heroes die or fall from their thrones, and your illusion dies with them. Your perception of the dream transmutes into another reality.

You will realize where the lies were, where the light had been, the one you could not look at before.

When you learn to open your eyes, when tears are no longer part of your identity, for the first time you will see the world with new eyes and you will love from the truth.

By Jael Uribe

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Stopping is not the same as going backwards. Sometimes we need to clear our minds, reflect on the reasons behind things, and gently embrace the hidden lessons in every experience, no matter how hard they may seem.

An overwhelmed mind cannot think, and not thinking is a form of betraying yourself. You don’t always have to carry everything, and that’s okay. I understand. Give yourself the gift of pausing, to love yourself, to watch the rain fall outside the window, to accept that pain exists, that tears bring release, and that you don’t always have to be the “incredible” woman or man.

There is a time for silence, a time to recognize your humanity. A time to be vulnerable, and to find peace with yourself, even in the midst of tragedy.

It’s okay not to be brave all the time. It’s okay to feel alone. It’s okay to lower your head and your arms. The only thing that isn’t okay is building a home inside sadness. Embrace it, then let it go.

Because everything in life goes away. EVERYTHING. Even the rain.

With love,

Jael Uribe

There will always be those who try to destroy your image, tarnish your name, and stain your essence, simply because you don't belong to the mediocre elite.

But no matter what they do, nothing can erase your good deeds, the hands you've extended, the legacy you leave behind, or the strength of your footprints...

There are marks that cannot be erased just by trying to make them disappear.

Because who you truly are, is not defined by others. What you do, give, and do will always speak louder.

Those who have felt your light, witnessed your fight, and known your essence don't need explanations. Your truth will always speak louder than any rumor they make up.

Keep being you. Keep on walking. Time will take care of the rest.

Have a beautiful day, brave ones!

Jael Uribe

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(English below)

Me acusan de ser impredecible. Me alegra ser diferente. No saco mi corazón a pasear por la calle. No cuento lo que no debo, ni me junto con cualquiera. Mi círculo tiene las esquinas cerradas y me enorgullezco de ello. 

Lo siento, no encajo en el molde de nadie; ¡jamás podré hacerlo!

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(They accuse me of being unpredictable. I'm glad to be different. I don't wear my heart on my sleeve. I don't share what I shouldn't, nor do I associate with just anyone. My circle has closed corners, and I'm proud of that. 

I'm sorry, I don't fit into anyone's mold; I never will!)

Jael Uribe

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10 de febrero… un flecha se convierte en lanza. Respiro el viento bajo la falda de todas las voces y canto mi canción en el silencio 🤫. 

Celebro mi voz, en voz alta ¡A veces es mejor callarte donde puedan verte! 

Feliz cumpleaños, persona sonriente… 🎉 

Jael Uribe

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February 10th... an arrow turns into a spear.  

I breathe the wind beneath the skirts of all voices  

and sing my song in the silence 🤫.  

I celebrate my voice—out loud!  

Sometimes it's best to keep yourself quiet, where they can see you.  

Happy birthday, smiling soul... 🎉  

—Jael Uribe

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(English below)

Confianza y madurez: Significan saber adaptarse a los tiempos, actuar desde una conciencia elevada, porque comprendes que todo lo que haces o dices debería contribuir a tu mayor bien y al bienestar de los demás. Si no es así, reflexiona.

Al crecer, aprendes a reconocer el momento perfecto para dejar atrás las mezquindades, el egoísmo y a las personas cuya mala energía puede enfermarte.

Aléjate de quienes muestran abiertamente su lado oscuro, aquellos que buscan siempre motivos para criticar y quejarse de TODO y de TODOS, sin aportar nada positivo, por el sólo placer de arruinarlos. También de quienes se esconden tras muros para lanzarte piedras, incapaces de decir la verdad de frente. ¡Huye de la gente cobarde!

Si no sabes aplaudir, al menos sigue la música… ¡no esperes aplausos de nadie! No vivas para otros; no hay nada más agotador que perder tu vida pendiente de lo que haga o deje de hacer la gente.

Sigue el ritmo marcado por las horas de tu valioso tiempo y no permitas que el bullicio del mundo apague tu luz bajo ningún concepto. 

¡Piénsatelo!

Feliz día. Te quiero,

Jael

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Confidence and maturity

They mean knowing how to adapt to the times and acting from a higher level of awareness, understanding that everything you do or say should contribute to your well-being and the well-being of others. If it doesn’t, it’s time to reflect.

As you grow, you learn to recognize the perfect moment to leave behind pettiness, selfishness, and people whose negative energy can harm you.

Distance yourself from those who openly show their dark side, always looking for reasons to criticize and complain about EVERYTHING and EVERYONE, contributing nothing positive but taking pleasure in ruining things. Avoid those who hide behind walls to throw stones at you, incapable of facing the truth. Run from the cowardly!

If you don’t know how to applaud, at least follow the rhythm of the music… and don’t expect applause from anyone! Don’t live for others; there’s nothing more exhausting than wasting your life focused on what others do or don’t do.

Follow the rhythm marked by the precious hours of your time, and never let the noise of the world dim your light.

Think about it!

Have a great day.

With love,

Jael

Take a moment to breathe. Reflect on what is happening around the world right now. What do you see? Chaos, madness, catastrophes, beauty? Perhaps everyone sees the same things, but they process them differently; some see the world they dream of, while others see it as beyond repair.

Each person creates the reality they dream of within themselves. How it affects them, what they allow…

Sometimes, the time comes to look inward, deep into our internal chaos: What are we doing for ourselves, and how are we allowing the outside world to affect us?

There are those who let everything slide off them, experts in indifference. Others lament everything, beat their chests in sorrow, but fail to make the effort to look beyond the disorder and become the difference.

Which side are you on? Are you the villain, the fool, the hero, or the indifferent one? Who are you?

If you are being true to yourself, congratulations! You are among the few who have dared to be brave and show their face in a world where many live bound to a mask, constantly seeing a distorted image of their inner self.

I ask you to take a moment to look at yourself and reflect: What does the world need from you? Does what’s happening bother you? Do you desire a different reality? I applaud you for answering with awareness! Recognizing your humanity is the first step toward breaking through the shadows, mediocrity, and indifference.

Now, I’m not asking you to feel superhuman. You don’t have to take to the streets and protest against everything. You don’t need to wear your heart on your sleeve for people to know you’re pained by what’s happening. It’s about becoming the best version of yourself that you can give to the world—that is a gift to the world!

Happy people do not harm, honest people do not steal, those who are at peace with themselves do not start wars, those who heal their anger do not hurt or kill. Likewise, those who are content with what they have do not sabotage or envy. Only those who lack something suffer its absence, and this is reflected in how they treat others.

The chaos you see in this world doesn’t depend on the eyes with which you see it, but on the eyes with which you see yourself.

You are the crystal through which the world is seen! The reality we live in is a reflection of you, of each one of us. So, I ask you: What are you doing to change the world? Are you looking in the right direction?

Thank you for giving us the best version of yourself!

Te lo recuerdo, por si se te olvida: 

No tienes que probarle nada a nadie…

¡No busques aprobación de nadie! No hace falta que nadie vea, opine, o lo sepa. 

No necesitas validación de quienes no conocen todo tu camino, tú lucha y tu trabajo. 

Todo llega a su debido tiempo. Llénate de orgullo por quien eres. 

¡Celebra tus propios logros!

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Now in English…

“I don’t have to prove nothing to any one!

A mental note. To remind myself, in case I forget it:

Don't seek for anybody’s approval! No one needs to see it, talk about it, or know it.

You don't need validation from those who don't know your path, your struggle, your work.

Everything comes at the right time. Feel proud of who you are.

Celebrate your own achievements!