Tag Archives: Love

Letting Go of Perfection

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I cannot be present without being vulnerable and warm. I cannot be vulnerable without being present and warm. I cannot be warm without being present and vulnerable. Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged control, Love, mental health, Perfection, present, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, self love, vulnerable, warm | 1 Comment

The Journey

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I may write as though I am complete. But, I am not. Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, connection, constantly growing, control, depression, journey not a destination, letting go, Love, meaningful pursuit, mental health, Perfection, recovering perfectionist | 2 Comments

Warmth

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

Nurturing = being a backboard for a sweet lay-up Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged control, empathy, fear, humble, Love, mental health, nurturing, Perfection, present, recovering perfectionist, warm | 2 Comments

A Series of Journeys

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

Introducing my new series of blog posts that will be posted sequentially each day this coming week. Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged connection, experience, fear, journey not a destination, Love, mental health, presence, present, recovering perfectionist, vulnerability, warmth | 1 Comment

Illusion

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I live in an out of control, imperfect, and unknown world. A place where, if I stay close to the present moment without trying to grip any fact, I have thousands of true and potent options to choose from. Continue reading →

Posted in Control is an Illusion | Tagged attainable, connection, control, humble, imperfect, Love, mental health, Perfection, power in response, unknown, vulnerable | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Image | Tagged confused, ego, emotional bond, emotional clarity, emotional development, emotional health, feeling the pull, fulfillment, glen hansard, Image, kevin carlstead, life, life is big, Love, marketa irglova, Meaning, mental clarity, mental development, mental health, mental health awareness, mirage, nature, the swell season, Trust, we are small | Leave a comment

Bear

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

At a young age, my dad took me cabin camping in Yosemite. There were a lot of warning signs for bears, including the special “bear out” trash cans. I did not know what this meant, but when we all saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning From Pain | Tagged didn't he ramble, emotional clarity, emotional development, emotional health, glen hansard, honesty, kevin carlstead, life, Love, mental clarity, mental development, mental health, mental health awareness, reality, rhythm & repose, self-awareness, self-worth, selfhelp, stay the road, Talking with the wolves, truth | Leave a comment

Brewing the Storm

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

When the stress flies thru my doors and confusion and complexities pile up from being overwhelmed with my focus, the hesitation then anxiety and finally anticipating paranoia comes rushing in. All I want. Is for my mind to relax. Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning From Pain | Tagged cage, Choice-Based Life, emotional clarity, emotional development, emotional health, focus, Ground, ground EP, kevin carlstead, life, Love, Meaning, Mental addiction, mental clarity, mental development, mental health, mental health awareness, self-worth, selfhelp | Leave a comment

My Friends Are So Depressed

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

I want to have children of my own so that I can teach a human being how to learn from the day they open their eyes. My son or daughter will be whomever they choose. I will only help them … Continue reading →

Posted in Choice-Based Life | Tagged beauty, bond, choice, Choice-Based Life, Choice-Based Relationships, connection, emotional bond, emotional clarity, emotional development, experience, family, kevin carlstead, learn, Love, marriage, mental clarity, mental development, mental health, mental health awareness, my friends, purpose, reality, red hot chili peppers, reflect, reflection, self-worth, understand | Leave a comment

Prefer a Choice? Or, Being Forced?

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

Forcing myself to go somewhere, do something, or think a certain way because “I should” leaves me in a place without a substantial direction. Forcing my actions and thoughts…forcing others…forcing the life around me…yea…IF the stars align, then it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Choice-Based Life | Tagged choice, control, desire, didn't he ramble, emotional bond, emotional clarity, emotional development, focus, force, fulfilment, glen hansard, grow, growing, growth, her mercy, ideal, kevin carlstead, learning, Love, Meaning, mental clarity, mental development, mental health, mental health awareness, overwhelming, passion, reflection, self-worth, student, student of life, warm | Leave a comment

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