Taking it a bit more easy Not being so hard on myself No-one’s perfect and has life all sussed out Self-compassion is the way forward Learning slowly but surely from experience I prefer the circle to be virtuous rather than a vicious downward spiral. Spotting the problem as it arises in the mind. Then takingContinue reading “The Tree Searching For The Light”
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Love Is
Love is to feel Love is real Love is in the heart Love is just a start Love will conquer us all, Love is to feel no shame, Love is not to blame Love is my name, Love is no game Love is to love, Love is a dove Love is heaven above Love isContinue reading “Love Is”
Feeling Poem
I live in fear Year after year I feel sadness I feel hope I feel the world is on fire Burning Inside I can’t stay I must go I can’t look, I can’t see Because the fear is inside me I can feel my pain I can see the future I can see inside meContinue reading “Feeling Poem”
Peace
At first I thought It was the voices All around that Had changed. Their soothing melodies Turned acrid In the afternoon sun. But as the stars Of my soul Came out to play Glistening for the First time in the inky blackness I realised; It was not those voices That had changed But my ears:Continue reading “Peace”
The Positive Impact of Creativity
‘What keeps life constantly fascinating is the creativity of the soul’ Deepak Chopra Sometimes, even for people without a mental health condition, the brain can feel overloaded with stress that cannot be calmed even through strenuous physical activity, meditation or countless other purportedly helpful techniques. At times, and I know for certain in myContinue reading “The Positive Impact of Creativity”
Everyday Joys
I try my very best to be in the moment every day. From being mindful of a cup of tea I’ve drunk to the feel of my shoes on the pavement. I think we can all get caught up with worries, feeling we have to look and act a certain way. We can get caughtContinue reading “Everyday Joys”
There Is Always Hope
When you are despairing, There is always hope, When times are tough whether financially or emotionally, There is always hope, When you feel you’ve had enough and can no longer endure the symptoms of your depression and anxiety, all the shaking, thoughts whirling round and round your head. Not to mention the tummy upsets, ThereContinue reading “There Is Always Hope”
The Road From Pain to Love
A poem I wrote thinking about the theme of the inner self at Wirral Mind poetry group – 24/5/17 : Back then in a bad way A lot of pain in my mind Negativity and beliefs I thought were true Low esteem and confidence Brought about through the social sphere Growing up isn’tContinue reading “The Road From Pain to Love”
Determination poem
This was written by a lady I met in May 2017 at Friends in Need group, Cafe Nero, Bold Street : Action precedes motivation First, determination needs to spark, As sparking plugs in a car Ignite the engine Leading to momentum Determination is the vital force As from a small spark Action SpringsContinue reading “Determination poem”
Peace Is
Peace is quiet Peace can end Peace can relax With a special friend Peace is the symbol of love Peace in our hearts Peace protects all Peace is a start Peace ‘bringer’ John Peace needs a chance Peace for our children Peace must begin to dance Peace should prevent a war Peace you politicians roarContinue reading “Peace Is”