Confetti Effect
Suffering Restores Our Faith
Most of us would rather not experience the physical and mental pain that inevitably comes with suffering. But the fact we live in an imperfect world pretty much makes hard times a guarantee.
The Good Fight
A battle rages on a field of matter,
White and grey will split and scatter,
Channels blocked a science find,
Who wins this battle within the mind.
Lives are lost as fear takes hold,
Silence a thief that can steal one’s soul,
The Choice is Yours
The most grateful people I’ve ever known, are the ones that have suffered silently and all alone.
We don’t have to like our circumstances so we choose to look for the unexpected gifts we don’t want to lose.
The hardest times bring the most profound growth, so we must learn to get out of our own head and take this oath.
Loneliness or Aloneness?
Who’s talkin’ bout my generation?
Loneliness: the state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Aloneness: the state of being alone but feeling wonderful and in good company.
My Generation knows the difference.
The day we were asked to stay home
A Pandemic Poem by Kirsten Telan
Home sweet home
We have been thrust into your space
Even though we feel safe amongst your steadfast walls
We weren’t ready to be told we can’t leave this place.
Social distancing and quarantine
Two terms that were quickly added to our everyday vocab
This is a whole new Covid territory we are exploring
And finding out it began in a Chinese city called Wuhan in a biolab.
Silver Lining
Time…more time…making time…time is ticking away…tick tock…time with family, time with nature, time outdoors, time at home, time with pets, time to reflect, time to be present, time to be in the moment, time to exercise, time to find faith, time to read, time to write, time to focus, time to pause, and…time to hit the reset button.
Challenge Yourself Right Out Of Your Comfort Zone
I have learned that a goal should scare you a little and excite you a lot. I have addressed the fear that comes with setting goals by sending a strong message to my subconscious that says, “It is worth the risk.” This message has allowed me to achieve goals that would have previously been out of my comfort zone.
In the past year, I have started a blog, accepted offers to write for several publications, attended a blogging conference, accepted a job to work as a public relations director for a friend’s new startup, and signed up for three months of acting/improv classes.
Dare To Compare
What people present to the outside world on social media is an edited version of reality
What we dislike in others is often a weakness that resides in our own lives. The moments we spend comparing ourselves to others is a waste of precious time on this planet. Instead, we can use our minutes to brainstorm, implement, and execute changes into our own lives that will help us experience abundance. On a side note: it is natural to compare yourself at times, but it can be unproductive and unhealthy.
Put One Foot in Front of the Other and Soon You’ll be Walking…Right Up That Mountain
Hey there, just a girl that likes to hike here, thanks for stopping by. I’m in my 50’s and I’m a hiker. I have broken in boots, wool socks, worn out trekking pants and even hiking poles. I average over 5 miles per day on my treks and I’ve climbed mountains, walked valleys, trudged across rivers and bushwhacked off the beaten path. Big deal, right? Well it is. For those who don’t hike, let me tell you that navigating unfamilar territory is a challenge to the body, mind and spirit. I’ve found that the very best views come only after the hardest treks. Stepping back from my daily life and stepping out onto the trail has provided me with clarity and confidence and strengthened our family relationships. I have discovered that somewhere along the trail is where all growth occurs and happiness flows, even in the midst of physical pain. I want to take a moment to let that sink in.