There is something in our current society where we have to be angry at someone.
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Politics are a Drawbridge
I live in a city with 3 drawbridges. During the summer, the traffic is often stopped while the big boats go under the bridges. It just seems odd that we have to wait for those people that hare rich enough to own big boats. They are recreating, while some of us are going to and … Continue reading Politics are a Drawbridge
Purge Your Mind with Poetry
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
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?
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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Does Everyone Feel Alone
How many of us has loneliness as a constant companion?
Decide How To Tell Your Story
Meditation is the new sunscreen
Like sunscreen, meditation has been around for a long time. But it was for the hippies and the weirdos. Not for the common person.
Take a Chance with Poetry
Poetry is cathartic. We are only as sick as our secrets. So we need to be heard. Even if we write a poem down and are not ready to share it yet, we get the benefit of speaking out.
Make Your Reality with a Poem
In a poem, Create a clean slate for yourself. The fact of the matter is that we all have our own reality. It is created by our minds. Our thoughts with a bias towards negativity and darkness. So why not direct our minds and take control of reality. Not to hide from out problems and … Continue reading Make Your Reality with a Poem
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