I was contemplating a work by a popular poet that has been all over social media that I think shows the importance poetry can play in expressing yourself and enhancing your mental health. I am, of course, talking about Miley Cyrus. Her new song Flowers is a response to Bruno Mars song When I was … Continue reading Contemplating a Modern Poet
happiness
Don’t Take Me as I am
In reality, people cannot just act the way they want to act and have a relationship with other people. Because we are flawed. We have to work to understand and then care for the other person.
To Don’t List
we are in danger of having an ugly life. In passing an ugly life to our children.
Never Too Late To Start
Its never too late to begin or start over The purpose of this post is to organize my thoughts to clearly impart to my clients that they should give themselves a clean slate and begin the life they want. It appears daunting. Especially if your life got screwed up or you screwed it up. All … Continue reading Never Too Late To Start
Good News Life is like Algebra
Set point- Studies have shown that people quickly (within six months) to their normal state of happiness after a significant event. That thing that happened to you that made you depressed, there are lifelong consequences with some things, you will return to how you felt before. The same goes for that wonderful event that was … Continue reading Good News Life is like Algebra
Neurons that Fire together are slippery
Now, our neurons already have these paths.
Turn the Page on Your Worries.
writing can be therapy. Put your worries in a notebook and close the cover
The Kosh Podcast
https://www.listennotes.com/listen/thomas-cannons-podcast-playlist-g7uhwyAHIWO/podcasts/embed/?sort_type=recent_added_first I was lucky enough to been on Timber Smith's podcast "The Kosh" He talks about all the facets of living in and around Oshkosh. This was an opportunity for me to talk about my role as the Poet Laureate of Oshkosh, the writing community and The Lakefly Writers Conference. I would love for you … Continue reading The Kosh Podcast
Iron Fist is 10% happier
a few minutes of meditation a day would put you way ahead of most people.
Poetry Can Bring us Together
Whenever I have a new project, I begin by writing. That was when I made the connection to something I have been exploring for a long time. The essential skills to having a good life. One of those is writing.
Thomas Cannon Author 