Tag Archives: self-compassion

Mistakes and Grace (with audio)

Trapped being perfect and letting others down caught in the lies of performance  until I almost drowned Hearing a commotion from further down life’s road a woman shouted back at me: I’ll tell you what I know You’ll slip-up in this life and want to hit the break –  don’t be so hard on yourself  it’s okay to make mistakes I’d never heard ofContinueContinue reading “Mistakes and Grace (with audio)”

Old Notebooks

I used to purchase expensive notebooks with thick pages soft to the touch smelling of trees and leather I’d sit with my pen and thoughts scribing my pain and progress Deep lines etching canals on the paper as deep as my soul Now I type strange sentences on a cold, hard device remembering those notebooks hidden beside my bed ContinueContinue reading “Old Notebooks”

Keep Your Feet (with audio)

Sound credit to straget Keep your feet on the ground, my love place one foot after the other don’t be distracted by mirages or  giant fears made of empty shadows Keep your shoes laced tight, dear wanderer don’t trip on your loose thoughts there are already rocks on the road keep your wits about you when you walk Keep your courageContinueContinue reading “Keep Your Feet (with audio)”

Dear Heart

Image found here on Pinterest Peace, dear heart  disconnect from thoughts that stray Put aside your worries  and your overthinking way Courage, dear heart you know you will be okay  Everything you fear won’t  manifest itself today Silence, dear heart find the goodness on display  Focus on the light tobanish darkness from the day Sometimes you need to do a little self-coaching to keep your mindContinueContinue reading “Dear Heart”

The Enigma of Self

I do not understand myself and what I do sometimes nor how I’ve come to rebel within my rhythm and rhymes It is a releasing powerto manifest this way but for all this uttering, Ican’t keep the clouds at bay As I feel there’s no escaping the person I’ve become I will keep expressing myself it’s not worth hiding from

Not All Christmases Are Merry (with audio)

Not all Christmases are merry some Decembers aren’t very bright If you’re experiencing sorrow or pain be at peace, hear it said, ‘it’s alright’ You don’t have to force cheerfulness it can be sad to look at the lights Some Christmas memories aren’t jolly  and it’s not enjoyable to see the sights Perhaps you’re lonely, far from lovers orContinueContinue reading “Not All Christmases Are Merry (with audio)”

Reconcile

Trigger Warning and Personal Note: The following poem is about about Bipolar disorder and some of its impacts. It also touches on childhood trauma and suicide in less obvious ways. This poem is incredibly personal and I ask that you treat it as such. Up until recently, I worked in mental health and understand theContinueContinue reading “Reconcile”

Self-rejection

Original image found here Self-rejection sounds like the great name for a poem, but my own self-doubt won’t even permit me to pen a few awkward lines. I lock a chain on my words even before they have a chance to form in my mind, trek down my arm and through my fingers. I’m annoyed atContinueContinue reading “Self-rejection”