Let Go of What No Longer Serves

a contemplative poem about acknowledging those events in our past, fragrant or thorny, that marked us. Although helping to shape us, we need to let them go - lay them down - and move forward with appreciation of the character they created in us.

a contemplative poem about how our reaction to a frustrating situation can be one of resistance - of wanting to shape the moment into something else. Instead, we can adjust ourselves within that situation and slowly let our strong feelings deflate to have the room to deal with and potentially view it in a calmer more logical way.

a contemplative poem about how we strive so hard to look young and fight against natural changes as we age. Can we put more energy into accepting our bodily changes while committing to fight against bitterness, grumpiness and fear which will actually age us more?

A poem about setting aside time to slow it all down in order to recognize where we are at, what we need, and to focus on all the good possibilities that are before us

From the contemplative poem "A Pour Decision"...so my options are to grab a glass and cheer to continuing as before, or with reverence and intent, pour the golden liquid down the sink...