"My candle burns at both ends; / It will not last the night; / But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends— / It gives a lovely light!" ("First Fig" by Edna St. Vincent Millay) I will not confirm nor deny that I spent the night watching My Oxford Year, reading poetry, and watching travel… Continue reading Poetry and Dreams
Tag: love
Disconnect
I was thinking just now about the ending of relationships recently. Sometimes we disconnect from them way too soon. Something happens, and we just can't help it. Sometimes I can't disconnect even though I should. I still have Daddy's pictures and voice, and I have to admit I still go and listen to or look… Continue reading Disconnect
Reassurance and Regulation
I have a hard time sometimes with distinguishing the line between asking for reassurance and regulating emotions. We sometimes get into that position where we want to blame people for our own feelings. Maybe their actions triggered feelings, but the feelings are ours to manage either by processing or figuring out better boundaries, which are… Continue reading Reassurance and Regulation
You will Figure it Out
It’s going to be ok, dear. You’re a bright girl. You’ll figure it out. (Welcome to Derry) I know I will, but sometimes I just want to wallow in the fact that there is something I now have to figure out on my own. And I am scared, honestly, that I will get too used… Continue reading You will Figure it Out
Attention
I am on a roll here with reflecting today. I need to work through some things. I read something last night that was a bit triggering and reminded me of some dark times. I got out of those dark times. I have been away from that headspace for a long time, but I can see… Continue reading Attention
Lisa Gray 