Tag Archives: vulnerability

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

Follow your Dreams

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

It has been a while. I am writing to you all today to tell you how I was shaken up two months ago. A hammer of truth smashed my vulnerability and I was derailed from my passionate career path. The … 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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Response Struggle

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Kevin Carlstead

We respond to our fear of failure and vulnerability, our fear of death, our fear of emptiness with ideas of IMAGE and POWER and ENTERTAIN AWAY FROM THE FACTS OF LIFE. There are other ways to respond to this scary adventure here on earth. Breathe and read what I have learned here in this blog post. Continue reading →

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