Author Archives: Bradlee Zrudlo

Bullied – a poem

It brings a big smile to my heart to say that I’m sharing this poem below in honour of my friend Niveen.  We just reconnected recently and she inspired me to share this poem. In talking to her, I shared how my poems come to life, and I’d like to share that with you too.Continue reading “Bullied – a poem”

When it all works out

I love it when it all works out! I find it especially exciting after a time of deep fatigue, anxiety, stress, or tension (or all of them)! Maybe that’s the gift the contrast between the highs and lows of life gives us? This past weekend, I went to a beautiful family reunion, and I sawContinue reading “When it all works out”

Say yes to vulnerability

Introduction When I wrote this short but powerful poem, I knew the concepts, but was learning to really know them, deep in my bones. A few years later, I can see how far I have come and I am proud of myself. It is not easy to unlearn the ways of the world or one’sContinue reading “Say yes to vulnerability”

Dissolving

Introduction I wrote Dissolving in 2017, and it helped me understand what I was and still am going through. It describes that unconscious and insatiable hunger that is rampant in the undercurrents of our society. Writing this gave me the idea to be more patient, loving, and accepting of this aspect of myself and humanity.Continue reading “Dissolving”

Building resilience and what does that even mean?

I used to think that I was broken because I can feel things so deeply in my mind, body, soul and heart. I used to think I was not good enough because I was always working on myself. In writing on this blog, and reading my beautiful friend Carla’s comments, and the comments of someContinue reading “Building resilience and what does that even mean?”

Different isn’t wrong

It is very easy as a sensitive, empathic person to think that I am doing something wrong. It happens usually when someone does something differently than me. It is very sad that I automatically assume that I am doing something wrong. Thankfully, I have been learning to nurture myself so that I can embrace theContinue reading “Different isn’t wrong”

Being here

Introduction This poem is a follow up to a few of my recent posts (Choosing consciously, and Being while doing) about living more consciously and being aware of my life as I’m living it. This has been one of my goals for several years now and I seem to go through times where this isContinue reading “Being here”