Truth as Bazinga (or, An Argument for Acceptance)
So in my favorite episode ofThe Big Bang Theory, Sheldon hasdisappeared in the middle of the night.Leonard leaves sleep to go get him from McDonalds. Upon arrival, he is pointed…
"Light Over Dark Valley" by Kelly Hanwright
On not hurting
Once upon a time, I heard a story about a boy who promised himself he wouldn't cry anymore. And he didn't. He said he did this when he was about…
My Uncle’s Walkman
It came in the mail for my birthday one year - must have been 10, 11, or 12. Those years are a blur and I have no specific memories I…
Can writing a poem help you overcome anxiety?
Hesitation is not My Name There is no magic “right choice.” After every choice I makeI am still alive, Steve Harvey style.I will use that choice to go on living.…
On trusting yourself 2
I've been practicing some visualization lately to help me let go of things. I envision my inner self sitting on the bank of a waterway. When doubts, worries, and "should…
On trusting yourself
Recently, I mentioned my journey toward trusting myself. In my 37 years, I've learned a lot about how to overcome my own negative energies but that's still one I'm working…