Again I find myself in a place of transition, upheaval and off course. (See “Turbulance”) The past 6 months have been a blur and in that I have noticed a weakness in my spirit. One day I just slept. Like I’ve told my patients, if you dont take time to rest, your body will do…
Author: jy195
Outgrowth
The truth is we outgrow those who don’t appreciate what we bring to the table. Those who are okay with our absence, who allow distance between us and make us feel like we’re replaceable and aren’t afraid of losing us. The truth is we outgrow those who aren’t genuine with us. Those whos actions and…
Thankscovid
As we face month 138 of Covid, yes, I know its only been 12 months, but it feels like more…what truly matters are the people that share this time on Earth with us. I am thankful for all of you. Especially the ones that stuck around but even those who didn’t. I am thankful for…
almost…
You made me feel again for a time. The past few years had led me to believe I wouldn’t experience feelings again. The hope, the desire, the contentment. With you, I found them. The nights we talked were the best. But the mornings were even better, having lingering conversations over pancakes and coffee. You allowed…
Life in Transition
Change is the stuff of life. But transitioning well is the art of life. – Prior Life transitions are usually life changing events that cause us to re-examine our present sense of being. They can be predictable – such as children leaving home or marriage but they can often be unpredictable – such as an accident, divorce or…
When a kiss is not just a kiss
A kiss is among the most powerful and emotive gestures that we can perform for our partners, our friends, our family. Can you think of anything that triggers such fierce elation, or bring such sorrow. Do you remember your first kiss? Or perhaps the last from someone you love(d) and lost? Actions always speak louder…
Turbulance
Did you know airplanes, or more so, airline schedules are 90% off course when they leave the ground? Yet despite this, most of them arrive at their intended destination and the intended time. Mind blown! What I’m getting at here is between air traffic control and guidance systems pilots are constantly course correcting. See where…
Negative Spaces
Our lives are guided by natural rhythms that are particular to each of us and cannot be altered by force of will alone. Life itself is a journey made up of processes and events that manifest before us only to be swept away when time marches on. Whether we envision ourselves creating a career, building…
Viral Mindfulness
There’s a lot of angst going on right now, we’re all a little scared, all a little angry, all a little worried for our loved ones new and old. I had my first anxiety attack last week since my foot fiasco last year. At that time I was worried I’d never walk again. Now I’m…
Limerence
noun: the state of being romantically infatuated or obsessed with another person, characterized by a strong need for reciprocity. Expressed as having a crush with someone which can last months, years or a lifetime. This often forms under some form of adversity such as an affair. You want a love that consumes you, you want…