I woke up this morning feeling very heavy with the amount of shaming that has been occurring over the last several weeks on social media platforms regarding the pandemic. People expressing their opinions, judgements, and jokes about others regarding toilet paper, travel, social distancing, and now wearing masks. Online shaming has in itself become a… Continue reading Online Shaming During the Pandemic.
Category: Perception
How Bizarre
Sometimes my mind gets so full with awareness of how bizarres it is, this world we live in. Take corporations for example. People make up some service, give it a label, put shiny things around it, logos, websites, business cards, marketing. Then with a dash - include your "important" title, CEO, and Co-founder, your name.… Continue reading How Bizarre
Cinematic Feelings
The words are sitting there perched waiting to be articulated, I can feel it somewhere within, perhaps in my spleen, Not sure what a spleen is for but perhaps to provide a place for the words to perch, I am certain that once they are released that deep ache will be stretched, That inner tension… Continue reading Cinematic Feelings
Boundaries
What are their motives? If you learn to listen, they will be made clear, The healthier I am, The more I can hear. Most, simply doing the best they can, Taking this into account, As I observe from where I am, Each person trying to meet their needs, Even if they are unaware of what… Continue reading Boundaries
Sleepy Thoughts
How amazing it feels to not be where you were and when someone is capable of taking you fresh from where you are. How long past impressions linger within others is unfortunate. We like to put people in categories based on our past experiences. We are so flawed as humans, seeing things from where we… Continue reading Sleepy Thoughts
Come For a Walk With Me
Walking with my dogs, Sun beating down, Shadows from tree leaves dance on the ground, I have to pee Ok...I am a block from the house, Harping on this will not make me arrive any faster, Breathe, do my mantra, "I am worthy of love and connection." I need to clean the bathroom, it is… Continue reading Come For a Walk With Me
Recovery
Peers at work ask me about my plans, Anything fun? Yard work, perhaps some homework, No doubt my life from the outside probably sounds lame, Perhaps if I told them the whole truth they'd still think the same, I drive to a church where strangers meet, To sit in a circle and reflect, In this… Continue reading Recovery
After the Fact
When she struggled with her painting I quit mine and we worked on hers together, When she needed to go slow down the stairs I hung back and let her, I didn’t ask for my slippers back even though my feet were cold, I played those extra games of cards even after it had gotten… Continue reading After the Fact
Morning Meditation
The dog barks from somewhere outside, High pitched shrill barks, A small dog for certain, Perhaps a Maltese... Clearly unhappy for being left, Is this an irritation? Or an opportunity to become present? The cooler which contains the 5-gallon jug of water, Buzzes and rattles as it seeks to cool the water, Smacking it will… Continue reading Morning Meditation
Why I Write…
I am a 36 introverted divorcee who lives alone with two dogs. I work from home. I go to school online. I have very few friends. Writing is what helps keep me sane. There are days where the only one who hears my words are my dogs and this screen as I type them. I… Continue reading Why I Write…
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