"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and it's first chapter is New Year's Day. – Edith Lovejoy Pierce As I opened the book,... Continue Reading →
I sat quietly and let my mind wander to...Hopes and dreams, love and laughter Working to lighten my mood and find gratitude There is always another way I'm resourceful and clever I refuse to keep tearing myself down The scars... Continue Reading →
I want to write about how far I've come since I first heard that line Shaking at my first group 8 years ago Wondering what all this was about But knowing deep down, I longed to write again Not knowing... Continue Reading →
To prove to myself I could do it, I put myself out there I made commitments, grounded myself and visualized all I was and could be In the moment right now I could taste it Big lofty dreams I could... Continue Reading →
Standing in front of my destiny I trembled, tears forming in my eyes This was all I ever wanted Manifesting coming true before my eyes My breath caught behind the lump in my throat, I choked Why was I choking?... Continue Reading →
When I opened the dusty old box I shut it again Knowing deep down inside it held nothing new for me Old familiar memories and pain I no longer need to entertain these things My heart lets go of all... Continue Reading →
As I looked up and felt the warm sun on my face, I felt content, I didn't want to leave Don't make me go back, my heart pleaded I just want to enjoy this freedom longer I want to sit... Continue Reading →
As the pen scratched across the page, I felt empowered, stepping back into me, one word at a time Knowing this is the path I'm meant for Feeling the words in my bones Words leaping onto the page from my... Continue Reading →