A kindness perspective — Mirror, mirror — What do you see? Contents of the inner mind Reflection or projection? Reflection of a body judged but not cherished longing for connection Projection of wants Of external appeals and approvals limited to surface level Size, color, number, or shape imperfections and limitations Non-acceptance above all Rejections…

A SMART approach to storytelling. — Let me paint a picture and see if it sounds familiar— I want to write a story, but I am not sure what this story will be. I have struggled to write for the longest time — I even question if this is an innate desire, or this is what…

The Promise of Floating Sea Farms — Beneath the sun’s warm a golden kiss Floating sea farms on the ocean’s crest A vision of hope emerges — oh pure bliss Harnessing the waves mixed the sun’s gentle grace They bring fresh water for the world to embrace. A solution to both — feed and heal the land …

Rivers of Dreams and Memories — In dreams I sometimes soar where memories twine and life finds its mold like a story, yet untold To places once lived — like soft sunshine Inhaling the breeze — over clouds I glide Moments of old on a whimsical ride I gently let go Of burdens and worries like…

Dreams of 10, 11, maybe 12 — In childhood’s tender-fleeting grace age of 10, 11 maybe 12? I yearned to find my special place looked and explored both near and far hiking, biking, collecting leaves, feathers, and more Reading of adventures near and afar Opening my mind a boundless drive To reach new heights and truly thrive Years…

Microplastics Ensnared —

Nurturing Plants and Self-Compassion — //How to Keep an Orchid Plant Alive and Other Related Worries How to Keep an Orchid Plant Alive and Other Related Worries And what does THAT have to do with automatic negative thinking (or ANTs)?medium.com Orchid gifted thoughts erupt like waves Questions emerged ANTs* took flight in cascades With mindfulness ANTs found no room to play Learned lessons guide the way Gratefully seizing the day

A New School Year — New school year a fresh page to turn with hopes and dreams that brightly burn with backpacks packed and pencils sharp As we embark on this educational arc New teachers and new friends to meet where knowledge is sweet where classroom canvas is a world to explore As we strive for excellence and…

Lessons of the Bones —