After all this time making herself disappear, she performed the miracle of bringing herself back to life. These are the words I’ve learned for myself, some the rock-bottom hard way, and the words I wrote down in a book I named, There, I Might Find Peace. They’re the words of transformation from darkness to light, hurting…
Love You
What Makes a Person Whole
There was a time when it felt like having flaws or struggles somehow made me less than, and I spent all my time trying to hide those parts of me. I longed desperately to be known but avoided being really seen. Unsurprisingly, this did not lead to the authentic connection I craved – with myself…
If I Could, I’d Tell You The Secrets to Living. Starting With This.
If I could, I’d tell you the secrets that would light your heart forever. I would say them soft and slow to get you to lean in and listen closely. If I could tell you exactly how to make the most out of your life, I’d ask how you’d be living today if you knew that…
The Way Back Home (A Poem for Liberation)
There was a time I used to think the key to liberation lay outside of me, in someone else’s hands waiting to be pleased. Then one day, I looked inside, and saw a familiar light that greeted me as if no time had passed in the ages since we’d met. And I remembered then what…
Back to Life
For a long time, it was always something. Something wrong. Something missing. Something ugly. Something to change, fix, stop, be, do. It was a never-ending disappearing act. After a while, I didn’t know what I liked much less who I was. It was a journey built on baby steps, but slowly, surely, I performed…
A Poem for Loving Yourself, No Matter What They Say
Before, an excerpt from There, I Might Find Peace. Before you told me who to be, I wanted to be me. Before you taught me what to change, I wanted to be free. Before you said to doubt myself, I knew myself the best. Now that I’ve done all that you asked, I still…
Shine On
I see the flame in you. Do you? Even if you tried to hold it in, it would escape through your gleaming eye and moonbeam laughter. Glowing inside out, from top of head to tips of toes, you are radiant and brighten this universe. So shine on. Others may choose not to see or…
I Know You
I Know You I know you and the effortless power of your true being. You are strength. I see you choosing every day to rise and take another step. You are courage. I feel you and your whole-hearted desire with my whole heart. You are passion. I hear the music in your voice rise and…
Bright Kindness and Joy
When it feels like you have nothing left to give, you can always give kindness.