Well… I am writing for the sake of writing. This is what I do in my spare time. On top of that, i intend to share insight towards attaining and maintaining wellness as well as to connect to some music potential.
This is just for fun AND with those intentions too.
How we experience our days can depend mainly on what we perceive and how we think about it.
I don’t want to hear about That awful scene in town I don’t want to see The blood that hits the ground I don’t want to think about The things that bring me down * I do want to stay more tough Live on the up and up I just want to see People Having enough I just want to think about Ways that have peace and love And find more ways that we can have fun * I must admit The dirt and grit I try to cleanse by smashing through it If the ground splits And good luck quits I will keep my passion fluid * Optimistic With a sharp wit We can show them the way to do it When trouble hits A brave thought fits It depends on how we view it * In my opinion some things should not be part of the show They are not there hiding They are just residing In the back of our head No struggle is left The trigger is dead With love and real care presiding Comfort that we share Deciding * We do need to stay aware Of things that we are shown We need others gone And turn some thoughts to stone We do need to feel aware With healthy ways to know Like find more ways to have a safe home Or find comfort if we want to roam Never being all alone Unless we Want to be in that zone * Finding peace with all we know
Whatever I say We will make our way Through each day Until all of the records are shattered
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The next moment plays A game in some ways Every day Our pure skills and good luck will be scattered
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Like gems in a mine that we work to refine
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Whatever they say We have made our way Through the day All our intention and efforts matter
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We don’t get down low When we stay on the go To relax is a goal And to fill our soul With everything that we are after Find connection to avoid distaster Find protection in good sense and laughter
It is not thoroughly edited, but I hope that people will find some helpful thoughts here.
I can’t always live up to my own suggestions. Sometimes I wish I could.
I do apply steady effort!
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We carry about life with major, or at least significant, stressors and/or challenges. This may affect many or all parts of daily life.
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If we can learn not to attach or associate frustration with that part of our life, we can not only avoid the discomfort of frustration but we can also channel our energy towards other pursuits, and in fact directly related pursuits that can help us make progress in overcoming the original stressor or challenge, but just with a different approach.
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Frustration can force energy towards a part of life, a person, place or thing, a situation and it can cause a short circuit that does damage. A more calm approach, where things can be more thought out has more chance to make practical progress in overcoming a stressor or challenge.
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Progress only arrives with time. Frustration very rarely helps a situation. We can avoid frustration by focussing on the processes of life. Breathe deep; focus on breathing. Try to make progress just in getting through the time and make more practical progress in goals, such as overcoming challenges and stressors, when it becomes possible across time.
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Pay attention to the moment, but detach our focus from negative feelings that are associated with the moment. If we are not focused on negativity, we can achieve better outcomes by channelling our energy instead into pathways that are more effective in goal-pursuit such as planning, reason and confidence.
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Eventually, when we get through the challenges, we may discover success in a new goal, and realize that it is better than our original goal. For example, achieving a calm, relaxed and even pleasurable state, is often better than doing damage and perpetuating an issue. Frustration can force an action that leads to further problems, when if we just handle our time better in the first place, by being calm, reasonable and confident, we get past more problems and avoid the discomfort associated with them.
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We were at the lights last night. They are open until next week. Very cool…
Sometimes, even the plants surprise us by defying the season…
I started this lyric a few days ago.
Please don’t mind some intentionally constructive criticism of some of the situations that we may face.
I work to get through with determination, balance and optimism. I hope to comprehend the environment and social world around us enough, in order to give me time to react and contribute.
Winter has set in with some snow and ice. Definitely in the mountains. This is not really a Winter poem. It is more about the constant journey and how we can get the most out of it, and share with others.
MacroMichael 