Morgan Harper Nichols' words heal.
Whew, Morgan Harper Nichols.
If you don’t recognize the name, chances are you’ve seen her work. A writer, artist, and more, Morgan is known for using her powerful words and soothing artistry to create a connection.
In 2017, Morgan created a project where she invited people to submit their stories to her, and she would create inspired work from it. Her words heal and reveal the power of human connection. From this project alone, her work is shared daily on multiple platforms, publications, and more.
Read her full bio here.
In the age of social media where we feel the need to portray a particular image about ourselves, her work is refreshing, authentic, and healing. Even though these stories are anonymous, the topics vary, and they always feel like they’re written specifically for you. Here are some of Morgan’s words on healing, growth, self-love, and strength.
On Entering A New Season
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Morgan writes:
May this new season
help your heart
begin to see
letting go can be
a beautiful, healing thing
You might have to carry on
without the answers
you thought you would need
but you will be led
right where
you need to be.
You will not miss out
on what was meant for you
no matter who carries on without you
Love will look differently
in the days to come,
but it will be meaningful
all the same.
You will find
that you still matter
even though
so much has changed.
I hope you can learn to be okay
with all of the change.
I hope you can celebrate what was
while fully anticipating what is to come.
I hope you can remember:
through it all,
you still matter.
We still need your presence,
your story,
your laughter.
And not everything in this season
will fit together perfectly
but you will still be whole
you will still be able to find peace
despite all you could not control.
Things will look different here,
things will look different here,
but no matter what October brings
you will still matter here.
Sincerely,
MHN —
On Strength
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On Pushing Through
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She writes:
You have worked so hard. You have given so much. You have made it through countless moments of not feeling good enough. And if there are days where you still feel discouraged, remember: you have come so far, and no matter how your low moments have made you feel, they do not define who you are.
There is still a fire burning wild within you.
It may have grown dim, but it is still there.
As long as you are breathing, it is still there.
You have known what it means to have your dreams criticized and trampled on. You have been told to scale down, hold back, and to speak a little softer. And even though you wanted to be strong, eventually, it wore on you. You learned to carry on when you felt like you were leaving yourself behind.
But I just hope you know that even then, that fire is still burning wild within. And it shows up every time you decide to show up another day. It shows up every time you choose to keep going, anyway.
Because
beneath the layers of everything
they said you could not be,
there is a bold,
radiant soul
that is steady,
alive,
and ready
to fearlessly pursue
the beautiful things
you were meant to do.
You have already given so much,
but do not give up on yourself just yet.
There is still a fire burning within you.
There is a grace-filled journey ahead.
Sincerely,
Morgan Harper Nichols
Reminders to Repeat Daily
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On Meeting Expectations
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She writes:
You can still be who you were meant to be without meeting everyone’s expectation of you. You can still be proud of what you accomplished without their approval or recognition.
Even the well-meaning people who told you exactly what you needed to do to “make it” or to be successful in life still have their own mountains they are trying to climb. You may not have been able to do everything the way everyone wanted you to but you will become who you were meant to be, anyway.
And through it all, you are allowed to change. Your interests can change. You might want to do one thing for a while and then, it looks different a year or a decade from now. You don’t have to pretend you like doing that thing because everyone else enjoys it. You can enjoy things for a season. You can be excited for a friend without feeling like you have to go down the same path. You can work a “regular” job and be absolutely content where you are. You can leave it all and start something new. Perhaps it’s up to you, and you can change. And perhaps, no matter the direction you choose, you will be met with mountains and valleys that shape you.
There’s no one way to “make it.” Everyone’s story is different and it was meant to be that way. You can be inspired by the stories of others without comparing. You can be involved in your industry without doing things the same way as your peers. You are allowed to try new things. You are allowed to pivot and even fail and learn and try again.
Your life is a story, but it is is not a two-hour length movie that ends with the protagonist figuring out exactly want she wants to do with her life. It is a decade-into-decade winding path through the mountains, filled with inclines and decline you won’t be able to predict. And through the highs and lows, you will find that change is not only okay, but it is necessary for your growth.
Sincerely,
MHN
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Her words don’t stop at social media. She also has a debut book, “Storyteller” and it’s Amazon’s bestseller in Inspirational Poetry.
Healing, slowing down, and remaining present in life can be difficult. That’s why it’s so important to surround yourself with affirmations and to take time to be gentle with yourself. Of the poems shared, which poem resonated with you? Let’s talk.
Warmly,
