Sheterica Gordon

Introversion

A place where the intentions of a person were made known before they could enter.
A place where the best possible version of myself resided.
Where I was good at almost everything, never vulnerable, and always happy.
A place where, if I didn’t want you to, you couldn’t, and you only saw what I allowed you to.
This Utopia, I created for myself. I would only let in a select few and the rest would be left to guess.
Only releasing the parts of myself that I deemed acceptable. I refused to be made a spectacle.
Protection was my goal. I became warden of my own soul. In my hands I held the control
This place was easy. I was happy here. This place was best. I belonged here. Continue reading Introversion

Scripture

Luke 8:16

ByShetericaGordon

Luke 8:16

“No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light.”

Shine bright so that the darkness can see the light.

Thoughts

Time machines exist

ByShetericaGordon

Time machines exist.

We know them, however, by a different name: photo albums. The magic an image wields is powerful. Looking into the two-dimensional eyes of a beloved friend, family member, or younger self can transport you to the very feeling of being in that place with them. It does for me, at least. I recently took a journey of my own through a long-forgotten photo album. And as they say, “travel far enough, you meet yourself.” I traveled pretty far. Continue reading Time machines exist

Books

Pre-order May 8, 2018!

ByShetericaGordon

How many times have we all wished we could have a conversation with our younger selves to save us from the heartache, growing pains, and challenges of simply being alive? If you’re human… countless times. Though it may not be written by the future you, this book feels like it could have been. Author Sheterica Gordon chronicles the seven pieces of wisdom she wishes she could have lovingly bestowed upon her younger self, and in the process, hits nerves that resonate in all of us. Continue reading Pre-order May 8, 2018!