I love this image. I took it at sunset a few weeks ago. It reminds me that there is a lot of beauty in the day’s transitions. Here is another of a sunrise from the front of my house. These two images remind me that the sun doesn’t rush it’s rising or setting. Nor doesContinue reading “Giving myself time”
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Walking Together
Walking Together – a poem Hello my darling one, I feel that my whole energy field is jangled and that there is a sensitivity on my skin because my nervous system is all out of whack. How can I best help you dearest one? You are so important to me, more than important than anything.Continue reading “Walking Together”
Finding confidence
The theme of my last few weeks has been finding confidence. Finding my: The whole purpose of my blog is to share my journey with becoming an expert in being me, and this theme of finding confidence is a big part of me getting a Phd In Being Me. In some ways, I am soContinue reading “Finding confidence”
Some things take time – my first poetry book and a new poem
I have been writing poetry for several years now. Writing has helped and guided me through periods of massive personal growth. It has also helped me learn to connect with myself and learn to become an expert in taking care of myself. I kept my writing in a drawer for quite awhile. When I slowlyContinue reading “Some things take time – my first poetry book and a new poem”
Victimhood
Victimhood – a poem Hello victimized one Hello to the one who feels like a perpetual victim Hello to the one who is waiting to be a victim Hello to the one who can no longer discern between a threat and a strong personality Hello to the one who senses that there are additional boundariesContinue reading “Victimhood”
Trusting myself
Sometimes I wonder how I got to be 42 and I’m only now deepening my trust in myself. Other times, I understand exactly how I am at this place. The most important point I’d like to make is that it is a huge accomplishment and blessing that I now trust myself. After a lifetime ofContinue reading “Trusting myself”
When I “should” myself instead of going with joy
I mentioned in a previous post that I am off work for 5 weeks. I finally gave myself permission to ask for this leave because I knew I really needed it! I am incredibly grateful to have been supported in my request for this type of leave (leave with income averaging). This time off hasContinue reading “When I “should” myself instead of going with joy”
Notes to myself at 4am
Do you ever wake up in the early morning hours and feel like you need to spend time with yourself? That happens to me every now and then. I usually don’t mind it because I feel like it’s the universe giving me a little nudge to discover what my heart, mind and body want toContinue reading “Notes to myself at 4am”
How a drag show gave me the boost I needed
On Saturday, I had the absolute pleasure to attend a drag show in Kemptville that was put on by North Grenville Pride. I almost didn’t go…I was so tired last week and I was feeling much more anxious than usual. I had pretty much already decided not to go, but then a whisper within meContinue reading “How a drag show gave me the boost I needed”
The process of maturing
Lately I have been feeling like I am in a process. I also realized that I am not always kind to myself as I go through this process. I don’t think cheese sitting on a shelf to age and become more flavorful judges itself. I also don’t think that little seedlings are hard on themselvesContinue reading “The process of maturing”
PhD in Being Me 