I talk a good game about no longer living small Yet here I am, on the precipice of greatness And I’m teetering on the edge Chicken shit to move in any direction I miss the comforts of working for others Taking direction, like an obedient pet Looking for the occasional...
I have a weird relationship with money Growing up, there wasn’t much My response – go without An underlying desire to please my parents Not stress them out My brother opted instead to hone his negotiation skills Persistent and persuasive My parents accommodated...
I think about how hard I’ve been on myself Always striving, feeling less than It occurred to me I was missing the mark Laying blame at the wrong feet I wanted to be fit It wasn’t due to lack of discipline I wanted to be successful It wasn’t due to a lack of hard work...
Safe to be myself All facets, equally welcomed This is a simple concept But maybe not an easy one It’s a rare thing To feel comfortable Like it’s all good As an adult Like any good recipe, it takes several parts Main ingredients – Self worth Bravery to speak up...
I believed I was love and light That was only part of the picture I’m so much more than that I am the shadows too Serious Deeply contemplative Imperfect More than a smile and a laugh Remarkably freeing to combine the two Light AND shadow A sense of grounding Coming...
