A poem is a way to explain yourself. To decide how you want your story told. The more intimate you make it, the more you bare your soul. Which is cathartic. The surprising thing though is that the more you edit and make it more intimate, the more you get make a mystery of the … Continue reading Purge Your Mind with Poetry
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Poetry Keeps Track
We need people to write down their histories. We need to read it like poetry.
Have your own back.
7 keys to success
What is success? Success is a subjective concept that can vary from person to person. It is important to define success in a way that aligns with …7 keys to success
Poetry- The Eagles
Yet, a good poem still has to hold truth. It has to resonate. It can't just have the right sounding words. These 2 lines, to me, resonated. When I was younger hurrying and worrying went together.
What is the Most Important Advice?
I work with young people. I try to strive to encapsulate the most important things to know about having an important life. I am still looking for the right words, but this is what I believe- 90% of our brain processes (thinking) is on the subconscious level. Our brains take our experiences and decides how … Continue reading What is the Most Important Advice?
Steps to healing
“required for healing as effectively as possible: Detach completely from the individual (unless you are tied to that person with kids, etc., and if this is your situation, put safety measures in place). Feel, and I mean deeply feel, everything about what you are experiencing or have experienced. Identify and address any underlying mental health … Continue reading Steps to healing
Why abusive relationships continue
A truth about trauma
Speak Through Poetry
How often do you not feel heard? You are saying something you think is important, but the other person is just waiting for you to finish, so they can speak. Even worse, they don't wait. I believe this has become an epidemic, and perhaps it is because of the epidemic. We need to communicate and … Continue reading Speak Through Poetry
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