Tag Archives: feelings

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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Sigh No More

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

I don’t think to understand – because of habit. I react to my feelings – because of trained reaction. So, when feeling good, or distracted from the pain, I can think so positively and I love being me. And, when I’m … Continue reading →

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Life is about Transitions

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

Whether it be Moving away from your comfort zone to live completely on your own for the first time A break up or family member passing to feel the loss of someone so important Someone who treats you unfairly to … Continue reading →

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Adding the Extra Step

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Kevin Carlstead

– Allow myself to think how I naturally do in every situation – – Allow myself to feel how I naturally do in every situation – If I lived like this and only this, my actions would end up based on … Continue reading →

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Wow, You’ve Really Grown Up

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Kevin Carlstead

Skin? Job? Finances? External Responsibilities? Height? Do these categories discriminate child from adult? Being a child means that you have little experience thinking for yourself and that your perspective of feelings and beliefs are what shape your experience. Being an … Continue reading →

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