Our thoughts can lie to us. But when we pause, question them, and look with kindness… healing begins. When we are in the middle of a dark night of the soul, whether from grief, physical pain, or massive change, the light is just around the bend. The hard part is we can’t always see it …
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Have you ever gone through so much loss and change in such a short time that it left you reeling? Maybe you thought you had all the skills you needed to handle it—only to find yourself having to practice what you teach, very intensely. We all go through difficult times. Heck, I’m in the middle …
Some news from me (and my furry co-stars): Today, The Weight of Wings officially takes flight on Kindle! The paperback will be flapping its way into the world in just a couple of days. If you’ve been following along, you know this book of poetry was written through a year of change, loss, and endings. …
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I'll spare you the pics, but I was stung on the finger by a wasp yesterday and my hand literally blew up. Nine hours later, as the swelling crept toward my elbow, I went to urgent care. Thank God for steroid shots — it’s looking much better today. It’s been a rough year with loss …
I accept I'm not feeling peaceI accept my sadness with regard to lossI accept I'm scared about the futureI accept all the various unknownsI accept health anxietyI accept massive change My life feels upside downI recognize none of itI feel differentUncomfortable in my skinThe familiar has goneLeaving in it's wakeSomething foreign It reminds me of …
I just finished writing my third book of poetry. If you have enjoyed any of my writings, please review them on Goodreads, Amazon and other platforms. We authors rely on it. Thank you so much for the support over the years. This book is a journey of life and loss: In this raw and poignant …
The best part of my day is the morning. As I sit in silence, I look outside at this beautiful view. Hills in the distance, pine trees my friends. It's a greeting of sorts as crows talk among themselves. This morning, however, there is pure silence as if they know loss is on the horizon. …
A powerful thingThe angerNegativityDividing me in half Where has that light gone?HiddenBehind the pain Masked as angerCrueltyA song enraged The pause is necessaryA check in is survivalBest not to make things worse There thereLet it flowAmong the ashesof your pain Until all that's leftIs an empty vesselReady to be rebuilt
Ok, I'm a few days early...but I'm ready! Remember to have fun and do the things that lift you up, make you smile and laugh joyfully! Halloween is my favorite time of year! Because my birthday is the same time, I would have slumber parties, my mom would cook caramel apples and we would have …
One day I decided to breatheAnd the dam openedAs tears cascaded down my faceUnaware it was all there Often misunderstoodAppearing angryPettyUncaringCold It is only a protectionOf my heartNavigating painDisappointmentSadnessImmense grief BreathingBrings me back to my centerMy heart
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