Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Nov 11, 2021Member-onlyA Wave of EmotionPoetry — A wave A sensation A feeling Rising strongly We’re caught in the tide No life vest Unable to swim They rise and fall We’re trapped In the current On the shore Our silent observer Who’s always present Beckoning us To join him Do we see him? Do we know he’s there? With…Awareness2 min readAwareness2 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Nov 10, 2021Member-onlyThe Tree of LifePoetry — The deepest hues of rich darkness The nutrient dense soil Spreads itself across the ground A hulking, mighty trunk Bursts through the earth It inspires awe in its grandeur And in its stillness Yet, as it reaches upward Appears to be in motion Growing in front of one’s eyes Above…Poem2 min readPoem2 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Nov 3, 2021Member-onlyA Breakthrough in my First Counseling Session in a DecadeStop talking. This is about me. I don’t need to hear what you have to say. Why don’t any therapists get it? It’s not about them having the space to talk about themselves. It’s about me and what I have to say. These were my first thoughts in therapy recently…Therapy4 min readTherapy4 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Oct 27, 2021Member-onlyThe Morning SkyThe sky is clear; filled with darkness Specs of light gently brighten its canvas Where the sky and earth meet Far off in the distance, the darkness changes Light begins to make its appearance The darkness forced to recede As it can only appear In the absence of light Hues…Reflections2 min readReflections2 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Sep 9, 2021Member-onlyThe Social Media Roller CoasterSocial media scrollin’ Judgment patrollin’ Emotional roller coaster Oh look! I’m gonna to roast her! Thirty seconds later Left feeling like a hater Burdened, feeling distraught Soul left to rot No conscious awareness In the aftermath of this emotional mess Just go meditate Get back in tune with my fate …Social Media1 min readSocial Media1 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Aug 31, 2021Member-onlyProcrastinationThe long-time companion of frustration Helps keep your dreams on the back burner So you can remain a minimum wage earner A trusted friend of self-doubt Because, how could you actually figure things out Get in line and just stick to the status quo You ain’t gonna be one to go out and…Reflections1 min readReflections1 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Aug 19, 2021Member-onlyThe Hope In LifeHope is not something based on circumstance Hope is never expectant But it remains there Ever present if a person Is keen enough to listen Hope is a feeling that connects all of life It is interwoven in the very fabric of our existence From the molecules in our smallest cells To the…Hope2 min readHope2 min read
Updated Aug 16, 2021Member-onlyLiving From The HeartCuriosity is the key Following it you will see The path to set yourself free With so much you have to give It’s the only way to truly live So sit there an be still Look through your window sill Listen to your heart, use your free will Make the…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in Blue Insights·Aug 12, 2021Member-onlyThe Other Side of Self-DoubtWe look for something external, greater — Second guessing our true nature To our own life we become a stranger Who’s disconnected from our self and neighbor We look for something external, greater Living in a constant state of self-proclaimed failure Living life as a waiter Believing your current life is safer To one’s true self we…Inspiration1 min readInspiration1 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Aug 11, 2021Member-onlySearching For PraiseBreak out of the cycle of seeking praise It keeps you wanting more Over time losing sight of your reason for Seeking praise becomes about the other person And so your mental health does worsen You lose sight of what’s most essential Your hopes and dreams; your true potential To…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
