I just want to make a difference. And know that I contribute. I want to see improvements And have the time to do them. I don’t want to just get by And repeat the day to day. I don’t want to just do as I’m told So you can increase your payday. I don’t wantContinue reading “A Difference”
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Drowning Mind
So many words on a page So many words to write But when you finally sit down to type The words just don’t come out right Talk about this. Maybe mention that Your energy is too spent So all the words are falling flat. One deep breath in For a time to wind down. OneContinue reading “Drowning Mind”
Can’t it Wait a Day?
Can’t it wait a day? I’ve got far too much to do. This is just another obstacle in the way. I don’t know how I’ll make it through. Must I do this work now? When it is far better to be outside? The weather makes you say “wow” So can’t these tasks just bide theirContinue reading “Can’t it Wait a Day?”
A Need for Silence
I often know it’s time to unplug when every notification sound makes me anxious. The phone constantly going off. The computer keeps pinging. When I’m overwhelmed and stressed by those simple noises, I silence everything. I leave the phone in the bedroom. I keep the computer shut down. I keep away from it all andContinue reading “A Need for Silence”
Fear Says
Fear says you’re not good enough when you do your best every day.Fear says you’ll lose your job when they have no reason to let you go.Fear says no one likes you when people seek you out to have a conversation.Fear says you’re always alone when family stands by to help you. Fear says you’llContinue reading “Fear Says”
An Old School Notebook
Back when I was in middle school, I had this cool school notebook with multicolored wavy lines. I decided back then, that I would fill the notebook with animal facts. I started with facts on cheetahs. Then, I used it for class when studying a disease. Beyond that, the pages had facts about broken bonesContinue reading “An Old School Notebook”
Win Anyway
Recently, I’ve been getting back into playing a game called Hyrule Warriors specifically the definitive edition. It’s a Zelda game where you are a part of an army fighting for your kingdom (or against the kingdom) by beating back the opposing army. You can take bases, defeat captains, and more depending on your mission. IContinue reading “Win Anyway”
Take a Breath
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? Take a deep breath. Refuse to ponder what could be. What might happen. Don’t entertain the uncertainty. A rumor here. A comment there. Take a breath and let it go out your ears. There’s no need to worry. There’s no need to fret. Be patientContinue reading “Take a Breath”
Happy Mother’s Day!
This weekend is Mother’s Day weekend. I hope you take the time to thank and appreciate the mothers in your life. Being a mom is a hard job. It takes a lot of sacrifices, effort, and love. So, no matter where you are, I hope you give the mom in your life a call, aContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!”
Five Reasons to Smile
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?
nikki diekemper 