I spent about 7.5 minutes on Instagram before I wrote this poem. I wish I could be like Austin Kleon who seems to have figured out his place in the etherwebs, and continues to thrive as 'himself'. I don't know. I got another major rejection on Friday. This one is taking it's sweet old time… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 19
Tag: mental health
(No)Tivation – On Mustering
Where has my motivation gone? It's silly, really. I've always been a highly-motivated human. I think I was born motivated - to grow, to learn, to do, do, do. And to do with passion, integrity and...gusto. Then...it was just GONE. I know that ageing is playing a major role. One of the symptoms of peri-menopause… Continue reading (No)Tivation – On Mustering
46: Self-Portrait in the Pause – Part I
SELF-PORTRAIT, MAY 28, 2024 I had a panic attack the afternoon of my 46th birthday. It was around 3pm. I was driving to pick up my son, after I had a lovely lunch with a loved one. The panic attack started during the lunch, but I wasn't sure what was happening so I did my… Continue reading 46: Self-Portrait in the Pause – Part I
VANESSA SHIELDS 