daily practice

look uplook outtouch grasssmell airsee waveslaugh hardstay latestart earlybreathe deepwear socksgo barefootfeel warmthknow yourselfaccept yourselfbe weirdfeel emotionsfree yourselffrom thecage youfind yourselfin thedaily practiceof reality

vacation – land

For a few days I slipped away to An alternate reality mirroring my lifeWhere I could take back and reflectWith the help from a good friendHow to appreciate living in the nowWe explored streets, both old and new to me,Sharing stories, watching movies,And reminding me the importance ofAccepting where I am instead of mourningAll IContinue reading “vacation – land”

Just Know

Just knowWherever you goWhatever you doIf you need meI’ll be there for you Don’t hesitateTo say how you’re feelingWe’ve been friends for so longTime can change usBut we remain the sameSomeone to talk toA safe place to listenTo keep each other’s feelingsWithout fear of judgementThis poem is a draftOne I won’t perfectI just wanted toContinue reading “Just Know”

Settle into the Moment

I’m surrounded by people. I do not speak. I half-listen as my mind bounces around from one thought to another.  I catch words here and there. I clap and don’t realize I’m clapping. Awareness allows me to settle into the moment.  It takes several tries and I’m still not sure I got it. I checkContinue reading “Settle into the Moment”