Based on my poem, "Sweet Spot" from my book, As the Dust Settles. https://youtu.be/-YB4cx65ezg?si=WgKYf2p0QNkP1W21
Tag: self discovery
Happy Sobriety Day!
It feels weird talking about it because it's not something I ever think about and it's been so long. However, on March 6, 1992, after getting in some serious trouble the night before (yet again), I stopped drinking. I knew someone would die if I didn't. Hell it wasn't easy. I spent years escaping life, …
The Whisper
I got excited todayIt started with an ideaThat idea turned to an inquiry to my greater selfGuidance was givenIt was simple; put the idea out there and see what's already thereMore ideas, images, ways to make it work Then I rememberedWhy not? The days of creating and manifesting had gone darkA deep slumber evenBut that …
Upside Down
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 …
New Book of Poetry Coming
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 …
Be Yourself
Be yourself
Perseverance to Inner Growth
What are you most proud of in your life? In 1994, after another crisis was brought on by drinking, I made the decision to quit one day (or one minute) at a time. I acknowledged my need for support and continued to actively participate. I walked through depression, anxiety and faced my demons. I learned …
Self Worth
What have you been working on? Growing in life is an endless journey. I've been working on - or having fun with - my poetry, writing and various videos. With challenges in different teacher roles, I've been working on seeing what's directly in front of me and asking, "how is this serving me?" There are …
Authentic Creating
What's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail? It's a question I've been asking for decades. Who am I and what do I want? These questions allow me to get into my heart center and live my life purpose and do what I came here to do. The next step is …
Advice
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? On this quest for personal discovery, I've received so much good advice from wise elders. I've always accepted advice from those I respect and want to be more like, in some ways. You can't do it wrong was advice I received from Kay Shinol, from the …
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