Walking Contradictions: Embracing All of Me

We are rarely just one thing. We are complex, layered, sometimes contradictory beings — and that’s not only okay, it’s beautiful. In this post, I’m sharing a poem I wrote, “Walking Contradiction,” and reflecting on what it means to embrace every part of ourselves, even the parts that feel at odds with one another.

Poem: “Walking Contradiction”

Happy, sad
Up, down
Highs, lows
Straight, round

Scared, okay
Fear, safe
Calm, irate
Tired, awake

Intelligent, dumb
Bored, fun
Parts, sum
Walk, run

Inside, outside
Open, closed
Sober, inebriated
Naked, clothed

Hard, soft
Black, white
Fast, slow
Weakness, might

Love, hate
Truth, fiction
Grounded, floating
I’m a walking contradiction

Reading this poem, I’m reminded that life isn’t meant to be linear or neat. We have moments of joy and sadness, clarity and confusion, strength and vulnerability — sometimes all at once. And yet, so often, we judge ourselves for it.

I wrote this poem to honor the truth that I am many things at once, and that embracing my contradictions is part of the journey toward self-acceptance. My emotions, choices, and behaviors don’t always align neatly, and that’s human. That’s authentic.

For me, this poem is also a reminder that contradictions are not weaknesses. They are signs of depth, curiosity, and growth. The parts of me that seem opposing — scared and brave, tired and awake, love and hate — coexist because they are all pieces of my story. They are what make me whole.

I invite you to reflect on your own contradictions. The moments where you feel pulled in multiple directions, where your identity doesn’t fit neatly into a box, or where your emotions seem at odds with your intentions — these moments are not failures. They are proof that you are fully, wonderfully human.

✨ TAG, You’re It!

Take a moment to consider:

What contradictions live inside of you, and how might they actually be strengths?
How can you honor all the layers of yourself today, without judgment?