"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 …
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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 …
“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 …
Letting Go
Is it time to relinquish The hold Of the past dream born? Grown rusty with tears No longer quenching it’s perceived purpose. Stuck in the familiar Scared to let go What if? What if? What if? Anxiety chokes the new life pending Dormant Until it receives The deliberate breath Of courage and risk. Tightly …
Journey to Authenticity #2
(Image courtesy of: https://depositphotos.com/photos/authentic.html) Stuck in existence of habit Security of the uncomfortable known Intolerable now My soul yearns authenticity My flow My tribe My essence I am learning to dance to the music of my own soul It is safe for me to have feelings and needs It is safe for me to have …
Journey to Authenticity
oppo_32 The journey to authenticity is a challenging road although I believe it to be probably THE most worthwhile of journeys. For what and who are we if we are not our true authentic selves? I have been thrust into this line of questioning recently with the approach of my retirement age and I …
Spring Hope
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Karen Lighthouse, 2023 Magnificent magnolias Cherry blossom clouds Splashing colour Against the grey sky Bluebells and daffodils Ablaze in the lush green grass Chaffinches and fantails Sing for joy Spring is here! Life transforming The bleak winter depths Bursting forth Announcing new life From death and darkness A season of vibrance New …
The Joys of Aging…..(and years of therapy!)
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA I dance in the street to live music I care less what other people think I can laugh at my own stupidity I recognise and do not pick up the berration stick I spend my time doing what I want, when I want I love my work I work to live not …
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Lake Reflections
Church bells Canada geese Sweet summer sun Green velvet hills Memories of days gone by Young Carefree No responsibility I know feelings are there If I stop And reach out for them Joy Peace My heart expanded Full and warm Connectedness to a part of me lost In the canyon of caring Birthing and grieving …
Words from the Lighthouse 