It’s late. I take a deep breath. In this quiet moment I let the tears flow. I prefer to cry alone. I’m authentic in this moment. The fear is real. The moment is surreal. I feel gratitude for the moments I have left. “One breath at a time” I say when it’s just us. A reminder to us both. I play music, … Continue reading The Quiet
I know the term low grade fever is used when describing someone having a fever that is not dangerous. I feel like these last few months I have had a low-grade depression, because I am functional, I go to work, I make an effort to be sociable for the most part. But the solitude that I normally cherish and value and find satisfaction is not … Continue reading Low grade depression?
I have started and erased a few rants this month. I have considered adding a new category to my site called “Uncensored and Unfiltered” Continue reading Uncensored and Unfiltered?
Te Amo Mami Continue reading Te Amo Mami
Everyone comes into my life for a reason. Continue reading Thank You For Entering
If you are fortunate enough to live where nature reminds you of the changing seasons, you will likely see the leaves on the trees transforming into a beautiful array of oranges, yellows, and reds right about now. I miss that now that I do not live in the Pacific Northwest. Don’t get me wrong, I love Southern California, and wouldn’t change that anytime soon. However, … Continue reading Seasons Are Changing
Here I am putting pen to paper to jot down a few words and say hello, let you know I am alive and well. Continue reading It is SHINY and New!
Whatever it is that drives me there, I know that it is what is supposed to be and I just flow with it. Continue reading Friends List
I found myself sharing with someone that certain people in my immediate world bring out the “crazy” in me. As I shared that with this person, it resonated within me as a truth. However, as I reflect on that conversation I realize I do not want it to be my truth. I do not want to hold or harbor “crazy” in me. Then no one can bring it out … Continue reading Crazy
During the last shut down in California, the Pandemic became real for me. What I mean by this is I had seen it in the news, but had not know anyone personally who was touched by it. However in January, an Uncle whom I had a fondness of passed from COVID complications. Then, last week I had another Uncle pass, his death was of natural causes, nonetheless, it … Continue reading I Too Am Aging
What I believe to be true in my world is what becomes true in my day-to-day living. Continue reading Good Kind of Growth
I am blessed in my creative nature. Continue reading Childless, or Am I?
And this little blip was to let you know that I obtained a new pen that I love! Continue reading Pens
For that, I thank you from the deepest part of who I am. Continue reading Minds Like Sponges
It changed how it conveyed that the wisdom that I need, and it is already within me. Continue reading Financial Independence
Growing up I would hear people say they wanted to be “rich and famous”. Continue reading Fame? No Thank You!
As I listen to one of my favorite bands’ latest albums, I realize how much I love the bass and drum combo of a song. Continue reading Changes
Do you ever find yourself asking yourself why you are friends with a person? Continue reading Why Did We Become Friends?
I have read so many times that the way to becoming a good writer is to write every day for a set number of hours. Continue reading Good Will Come of This
I love new notebooks about as much as I love new books. Continue reading It Will Be What It Will Be
Did it sting? Did it burn? Was it an overwhelming pain? I cannot remember. Continue reading A Moment of Truth
A valuable piece of knowledge I obtained from my many years of therapy is that I have invisible threads that are tethered to my past hurts. A slight or hurt I experienced in the present is potentially tethered to an emotional hurt in my past. This can manifest in irrational or overreaction to things that are occurring at the moment. The skill part of this comes when one … Continue reading Betrayal Trauma
I wonder why we take the path of least resistance? I find I take said path all the time, in different areas of my life. Is it that we have a natural aversion to conflicts, challenges, or resistance? What is it about a challenge that makes one decide that a quicker solution, maybe a less effective one or a temporary one is more appealing than hunkering down and … Continue reading Path of Least Resistance
Shhh... my Soul is talking, listen. 