“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled” ~Plutarch.

“You might be poor, your shoes might be broken, but your mind is a palace” ~Frank McCourt


This is a book of poetry containing 30 poems centered on life, self-love, our beliefs, and passions. This book is not about success. It’s about thinking and loving yourself. It’s about breaking the barriers of your mind and expanding beyond your ordinary limits. You are told there are a few things you can control in life, but in reality, there are a few things you can not control.

Every step you take in life affects you and many people around you. Your life is a reflection of your thoughts, and you are guided by what you think and believe in. If you believe you can do something, you will do it. But if you don’t, you may never do it. Our minds shape our lives and futures more than we think. I started reading books so much because they allowed me to travel around the world without moving my feet. Every book I read was a discovery, an assurance that life was more than I thought. My discoveries along the way changed my life. They showed me that I am amazing and unique. And every poem in this book is dedicated to everyone trying to travel and experience self-discovery.

Do you feel like you don't fit in? I do too. But that's ok. Extraordinary people don't fit in. It might be scary to be authentic but being yourself is extremely rewarding. You are born to stand out, so be daring and passionate about the world.

If you find yourself saying, "Oh, I can’t do this," be rest assured that you can, but your mind is limiting you. You cannot play games with your mind; you would only drive yourself insane. However, you can defeat your mind. You can direct and govern your mind. And once you do that, you can challenge yourself. You will begin to take risks without fear and learn from every experience. Your mind is the key to improving yourself and impacting positively on the world. Be happy with the things that make you stand out. Let this book help you discover what you truly love.

I hope this book guides you through self-love, discovery, and expression. Fly because you can!