Category Archives: Image

Are You Feeling Small?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

Interview skills. Fashion. Big words. Excuses. Resumes. Being politically correct. The man-made mirage of our forced image covers ourselves and confuses our trust when observing reality. What is real? Are you lying? Nature doesn’t lie. Why do we? Ego. Every … Continue reading →

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Accepting Myself – Freeing My Shackles

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

I grew up with the notion that image and how I appear to the public was the most important criteria for a happy and successful life. Our culture relies on this belief. WE ARE OUR IMAGE. It is repeated in entertainment, … Continue reading →

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Park City-My Visit Back

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Kevin Carlstead

Life touches me so deeply and my mind is wired to take it all in, reflect, and learn all there is to learn from it. My mind, in the back of all the stimulation of society, screams for this. … Continue reading →

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Out of the Cold (Who am I?)

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Kevin Carlstead

Fitting in has never made me happy…just more confused about what it is that will make me happy. Knowing who I am right now Having a clear definition of the person I want to become when no one is around … Continue reading →

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Canvas Stroll

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Kevin Carlstead

My most crucial self. Relaxed… Natural flow… Focused so intently on the moment until it is thought through… Reasons for every move I make because it provides me with context, details and observations at every turn… A clear, authentic breath … Continue reading →

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American Dream: Control

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

There is a force field around me There is a grip on my thoughts There’s a chain holding my actions and my self-awareness lost It’s the sheep that keep me quiet The loneliness that keeps me tied Want so bad … Continue reading →

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It’s Still Going To Be Me

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

Every step of the way It’s still going to be me Moving to a new town It’s still going to be me Having a child It’s still going to be me Getting a new car It’s still going to be … Continue reading →

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The Image

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Kevin Carlstead

Image I want value. It is a human need and without it we become insecure, fearful, and diminished. This blocks my happiness and that pain just really hurts. I have been told that I can get value through other people … Continue reading →

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Never a Victim

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kevin Carlstead

As we fall from our grasp, we deserve to know why And if clear, we will never be a victim of the cry * * * As people approved my history’s growth My success was not more than the steady … Continue reading →

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Question – Single

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Kevin Carlstead

My Debut EP: Ground comes out December 28th 2012 Here is the single from the album: I have shared the story that the album tells on my blog. I have streamed each song and described each piece of the story … Continue reading →

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