As an empath, it is easy for me to get caught up in the feelings someone brings to their interactions with me. Recently, I have been temporarily overwhelmed by the intensity of what I am feeling, and it’s like I am stuck in a maze of those feelings. Sometimes for hours, or even a dayContinue reading “Getting caught up”
Author Archives: Bradlee Zrudlo
Changing landscapes
Today is the last day of 2023, and I am feeling self-reflective. I have long wanted to write about how the view outside of my front window changes depending on the time of day and the weather and season. The photo above is from early in the morning last week. I awoke to a warmContinue reading “Changing landscapes”
Done
Sometimes I am done. I have nothing more to give, no more capacity to think things through, or to deal with differing opinions constructively or compassionately. When I am in this place, I rest. When cookies are finished baking, there is no point in keeping them in the oven because they’ll just burn. With people,Continue reading “Done”
Welcome into my heart
I have a big, caring heart I love sharing my heart with others and inviting them in to sit at my heart’s warm hearth To rejuvenate, restore, be filled up so I can hold space for them This is who I am at my core A big, caring, welcoming heart who wants to share herContinue reading “Welcome into my heart”
Breathing in and actually letting it out
Today feels like the kind of day where I need to remember to breathe in and out. To be with the rhythm of my breath, to breathe in, feel everything that is uncomfortable and actually breathe it out. As I have written before, I am learning to be inspired by nature. Over the past fewContinue reading “Breathing in and actually letting it out”
Giving my anger a voice
In my life, I have not been kind to my anger. I have denied it, suppressed it and turned it inwards instead of giving it a voice. I specifically remember times when I felt anger building within me and I told it and myself that I wanted to be nice and that my anger hadContinue reading “Giving my anger a voice”
Trying – a poem
I am so tired of trying. Trying to make life work with a limited amount of energy. Trying to make healthy choices so i dont get worse. Trying at work, at home and with friends and family, and everywhere else. Trying is exhausting. Today i surrender to who i am, to my reality and toContinue reading “Trying – a poem”
Empathy is my super power
The other day, I was having a conversation at work, and I said some very wise words that helped me to know that empathy is my superpower. We were talking about some people who seem superhuman because they can work 16 hour days for long periods of time. My colleague seemed like they were judgingContinue reading “Empathy is my super power”
Inflammation – a poem
I feel inflamed The linings of my blood vessels, organs, brain and tissues Are swollen And I feel anger, irritation and sadness flowing through my body I want to rage, avoid it and yell But in truth, I think it is just here Begging to be loved Begging to be felt, honored and held withContinue reading “Inflammation – a poem”
Life on country roads
Several years ago, I heard a beautiful analogy that really applied to my life: the different types of roads and the speeds allowed on each one to understand the various phases of life. Right now, I am traveling on country roads. I can speed up and get on a two lane highway for a shortContinue reading “Life on country roads”
PhD in Being Me 