Conflicted

Conflicted Wondering if pure love exists or is just depicted Images surrounding me Hounding me Fairytales crumble in front of me Wondering why love looks back differently. Wishing it’s warmth would wash up on me I feel highs, then lows and jealousy. Wishing I knew if you were into me like I am into youContinue reading “Conflicted”

The Observer

I am the fly on the wall,  Silent, Yet present.  You wonder why I do not speak,  You do not realize,  That is because I am listening. I am analyzing,  I am understanding. I place you into frame,  I see your lightness and your darkness,  I see your features and faults,  Your movements  and mostContinue reading “The Observer”

Self Care & Car Maintenance

Like owning a car, scheduled maintenance is necessary to avoid much larger costs; Costs that are not just financial, but those that come at a personal expense as well. We may see getting an oil change as an inconvenience, something we put off. We see tire rotation as something suggested, and perhaps unnecessary. Human natureContinue reading “Self Care & Car Maintenance”

The Choice: Connection vs. Division

Every day, each of us has a choice to make. To spread love and compassion, Or, Spread hate, violence, and fear. We do not have to make this world a difficult place to coexist. We do not have to put others down to lift ourselves up. We do not have to always find the differenceContinue reading “The Choice: Connection vs. Division”

Escapism & Self-Awareness

How will you numb yourself today? Will you drink or smoke? Will you watch videos or scroll through endless posts that have little substance? Will you watch a basketball game or play online poker? Will you watch a movie or TV show? Will you order food or online shop? How will you numb yourself today?Continue reading “Escapism & Self-Awareness”

Coronavirus, The NBA, and Mindfulness

There are actually three certainties in life: death, taxes, and global virus outbreaks. As a kid who grew up in Florida, I am used to seeing a lot of “crazy” in the world. Hurricane season is June 1st through November 30th.Every year when a big hurricane heads our way, everyone rushes to the nearest PublixContinue reading “Coronavirus, The NBA, and Mindfulness”