Love and Light in the Forest, NZ I thought life would be a fan-fare But perhaps it's a whisper A warm heart glow That says, "yes!" Without the drumroll, Flashing lights Or fame. What if life's mission is To BE LOVE At every turn Every interaction With a human A bird A bug? There's sweet …
Love yourself Love your Life
The BEST Thing You can do for the Planet is to Heal Yourself "MY" forest March 2025 © Karen Lighthouse 2025 Namaste. Thanks for reading and take care until next time. If you liked what you read please leave a comment below, like or subscribe to receive my posts straight to your email. Words by …
In the Dark Place
It’s dark in the place of the unknowing Where gremlin “what if?” ’s stalk Stirring fear and dread It’s scary in the place of the unknowing Pensive foreboding Like a rattlesnake poised to strike. It’s lonely in the place of the unknowing Where no-one can enter Your internal battleground – This part of your journey. …
Feelings aren’t Facts
"My" forest, Blandswood, Peel Forest, Canterbury, New Zealand Feelings are not facts. And that’s a very handy fact to know, especially for someone that struggles with depression, like me. Now let me just clarify – that doesn’t mean that feelings should be ignored, dismissed or suppressed. ALL feelings are valid, there is no right or …
Shedding Skins
Candlelight prayers NYE 2024 I sit on the cusp of the New Year and a New Moon, a time to reflect on the year passed and set intentions for the future. I sit on my porch, listening to the rain , comforted by it’s soft, persistent tapping on all it kisses yet longing for it …
Letting Go
(Banks Peninsula waterfall taken on my phone) A door sealed shut A coffin nailed The pain of finality Leaches into your marrow Why is it so hard To permanently close a door? Fear of unreturnability? Even though you don’t want to Need to keep options open? Mistrust in the future unknown? Fear of letting go …
“Meant-to-be” not easy
Dennistoun Track, Peel Forest, New Zealand I started the year with a goal of being more congruent, for my insides to match my outsides, a desire to speak my truth, honour my values and follow my heart, Now I am here, at my computer desiring to reconnect with you all. How do I oil the …
Liar
oppo_35 Depression is a liar Telling you that you’ve always felt this way And always will That things are hopeless Efforts are useless Life is futile. Depression blinds you To the beauty all around Causes you to not do the things that’d make you feel better Condemns you for not doing them. Today isn’t your …
The Difference
oppo_32 Rivers flow Trees grow Man strives. © Karen Lighthouse 2024 Words by Karen Lighthouse. I also offer – One-on-one counselling/coaching via Zoom Group facilitation Mental health education Oracle card readings Email me at: karenlighthouse59@gmail.com
In a Boat
Photo courtesy of Josh Hild - Pexels Setting sail from Familiar shores Without a map. I’m in a boat Letting go of the known Choosing new challenges. Unchartered territory. Winds blow This way and that Will thunder strike? Will the boat capsize? Will I flounder, swim, drown? Monsters in the deep Better not fall in. …
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