February 2016 – unfiltered from the heart

Trust

In looking over the broken shards Placed in jars, A greater understanding comes over me. It was simple to see where my Lack of trust was born, Oh so early. To have submitted to his seduction and manipulation, Before I could have known what was even happening, nor what he was taking; my sweet innocence.Continue reading “Trust”

Wild

In the film Wild Reese Witherspoon portrays the solo hiker Cheryl Strayed who hikes the entire Pacific Coast Trail following her tumultuous divorce. During her hike, and while frequently isolated, Strayed forces herself to face her demons so that she can heal them. It’s an amazing film and it’s based on a true story. IContinue reading “Wild”

Lady of the Water: Keys to Address

As I start to live more and more in my power, I can set why I have feared this. Where I am going can be filled with great loneliness. Rising up from the Abyss has given me great clarity. For the man who can hold my hand, walking next to me will need a greatContinue reading “Lady of the Water: Keys to Address”

Kisses

When my son scrapes his knee, he asks me to kiss it please. The pain lessens to some degree. He can then go along and play, merrily. When I read of your pain and suffering, I wish I could run to you and hold you. To kiss you in all the places you have hurt,Continue reading “Kisses”

Parabola: All this Pain is an Illusion

Music is a potion and elixir for me. Maynard James Keenan’s (MJK) work with Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer have been incredibly helpful for me beginning over 20 years ago. I have listened often to MJK in the past two years while recovering the pieces of myself following years of self-abuse and the “bottomingContinue reading “Parabola: All this Pain is an Illusion”

The Poetry of Sound

Shared from Kosmogonic. Can I get a “Yes, please and thank you?!” Please visit K’s site for comments and likes. Thank you! Melodies pepper mundanity with spiced anticipation, Rhythms salving humanity with pulsed syncopation, Harmonies alight on our heartbeats distended, Dancing through space with broken souls mended, Music is the poetry of sound, endless divine, TheContinue reading “The Poetry of Sound”

Enigma: Puzzling Pieces

Dead Can Dance is one of my favorite musical groups. Eclectic sounds on ancient and varied instruments coupled with the voice of the Diva Lisa Gerrard are just well, fucking amazing. I’ve listened to their music for over half my life now, sometimes I hear the lyrics as if for the first time. Today, in reflectingContinue reading “Enigma: Puzzling Pieces”

You Don’t Need a Man, You Need a Goddamn Warrior

From the Words of Kate Rose: To my sweet wild woman, I know why it hasn’t worked out with anyone else—you don’t need a man, but a goddamn warrior. You are the strength of Turkish coffee at sunrise darlin̵… Source: You Don’t Need a Man, You Need a Goddamn Warrior

Friday Funny: #Lovethis

So now that I’m out of the abyss, I am finding my bliss. And it’s making me rather punchy and, well, here goes nothing: You know, the friends on FB and IG who have more hashtags than words in their posts?! Made me want to vomit. I wouldn’t read your posts…really. #sorry-not-sorry Well, I useContinue reading “Friday Funny: #Lovethis”

Upping my Game

Dear Universe, I’m ready to step up my game. It’s now getting lame to keep playing the little games. I’m ready now for the twin flame. Ready for him when ready the same. I realize now what this means, time to see where I hold onto shame. Time to love & free the places I’mContinue reading “Upping my Game”