Cages or wings, Which do you prefer? Ask the birds Fear or love, baby Don’t say the answer Actions speak louder than words “Louder Than Words,” Tick Tick Boom, Jonathan Larson During these days of self reflection, I always go back to my roots…musical theater. Betcha didn’t see that coming. Our family always… Continue reading
Tag: recovery
Found Words, Finding Peace
I deeply care about other people. I want to help others because it is the best way I know how to get out of my head and place some space between me and my physical ailments. Most of the time it works, while other times it does not and you just have to find a… Continue reading Found Words, Finding Peace
Connection, Acceptance, Spirit, and More
Is it the Prozac, or am I feeling better? Go ahead, you can laugh. Typically, things zip and zoom through my mind like the flying cars on the Jetsons. (The thoughts and feelings even make that cute noise as they whiz by. Having a great imagination is such a gift.) No longer is that the… Continue reading Connection, Acceptance, Spirit, and More
Hope
Hope. Some days it is in endless supply, other days the shelves are sparsely stocked. Right now, I am perched on a a millimeter thin sliver of hope. I have it, though. Unlike money or time, it doesn’t matter how much hope you have to feel a sense of security. You just need to recognize… Continue reading Hope
How WTF? with Marc Maron Has Changed My Life
It all started with a recommendation by a friend to check out Marc Maron’s WTF podcast that featured an author named Tracey MacMillan. Now, I am a big reader, so this made sense. It made sense for better understanding where I was at in my life. The purpose of downloading Marc Maron’s podcast was to… Continue reading How WTF? with Marc Maron Has Changed My Life
How to Make Your Own Gratitude Journal
I journal and jot things down all the time. I have multiple notebooks all over the place. There is a reason for this. Yes, Staples and OfficeMax are my playgrounds. (I just love school supplies.) Also, I need to get my words, thoughts and prayers, even, out on paper. It is the only… Continue reading How to Make Your Own Gratitude Journal
Kara Jackman 