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mrmann submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your younger self about a. challenge you faced as a child but have since overcome 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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kellybeanz87 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem a letter about quote or motto that inspires you 8 months, 4 weeks ago
“It’s a toxic desire to try to be perfect. I realized later in life that the challenge is not to be perfect. It’s to be whole”. - Jane Fonda
Was it my childhood? Or is this a personality trait? Why does not much ever feel good enough to me? It feels as though I sit around watching others succeed, while I bleed.
Look into the lens of an extremist. There is either good or bad, victory or failure. No wiggle room. There is no option for a roadblock or a mistake. Over time, this can manifest into such a deep rooted way of thinking and anxiety that it can torture you on a daily basis.
Now on the other hand, some people just strive high, had good upbringings, or just sensibly execute their goals. I could only imagine that not everyone who is highly successful lives torturous lives. I always wished I knew how to just keep things simpler. Sincerely, I wish I could. Still somehow I always find no middle ground, no matter the task. After a while it becomes easier to just shut down and not try things. Atleast not anything new or unfamiliar. Most perfectionists have some form of rigidness to them and in my experience a good portion of them don’t fare well in new environments or change.
Unfortunately, as I’ve reflected back on my own life I can’t help but wonder all the opportunities that may have passed me by, all the good people I could have met, all the smarter paths I could have chose, all those “woulda, coulda, shoulda’s”. I’ve found myself at times in a pit of comparing and judging. Whether it was myself- or other people.
If I could have just focused on things that made me feel more “whole” I could have found more peace, and my passions earlier in life. Writing, nature, music, things that truly bring me joy.
But this just goes to show that I needed to experience the life I did – to become who I am now. I may not have all the parts of me “whole” yet, but atleast I see the bigger picture here thanks to Jane’s wise quote and I can work every day at placing all the little pieces of myself together while I try to navigate through this thing called life.
~May we all keep our balance along the walk
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Kelly, this is SO good. A lot of times we find ourselves caught up in our desires. We may want to have a perfect body, a big house, a perfect best friend, and more; but, deep down, we just want to live a good life and be happy!! Being ‘perfect’ on the outside isn’t going to be what we remember when we are old. We will remember our experiences and…read more
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Thank u so much for your kind feedback ☺️!!
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kellybeanz87 shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 9 months ago
The Footsteps of my Heart
See these footsteps? These are the imprints of the precious little feet I created with my DNA. My little son walking, frolicking, and playing in the sand. Living life and enjoying it in the moment. I can now hold on to this picture, the memories attached to it- and now even this letter … forever and ever 🌹❤️
May the strength of my men always carry me through the longest of walks in life.
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This is absolutely beautiful. I love the picture and the sentiment. <3 Lauren
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Thank you so much my sons are my world 🌎 🩵
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Kelly, this is so cute. Your son is so lucky to have a person like you in his life ♥
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Thank you so much, I hope they feel that way xoxoxo
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kellybeanz87 shared a letter in the
Parenting group 9 months ago
Joey's Poem
If you had any shred of decency left in you
You’d stay away from my boo
To that little boy
I’m the only one that’s true
If I could flip it all back
Spin it all around and let you see
Literally the little me…..
Nurturing, loving, carrying him through
When not everyone else was always onboard too
I’m the only thing and woman he’s ever really knownNow he’s sitting here looking at me full grown
What you tried to protect your whole life, sits there looking at you like you’ve just ripped out a knife
What I tried to avoid his whole little life
Will he ever understand that all mommy every wanted was to make a good man?
Can’t he please just understand?
This precious seed turns around and now questions me, how dare he?
I can’t explain it all, I don’t know how I could
If I could lay it all out right here, right now trust me I would
Let it all go for good
Let you see all my choices weren’t always the smartest
But always out of love and always for goodI guess protection is a strange thing
You want to take them under your wing
You don’t realize how much you cling
Well, here we are young man, here I stand
This is all of me, still standing, still fighting
Always will
At least I will try
I hope one day you understandLove Always,
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Kelly, great work. That must have been so hard for you. I can’t even imagine. You are so incredibly brave for being able to face that head-on and do such an amazing job! You did everything you could to make sure your child had a great life. You inspire me!! ♥
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This was probably one of the most painful things I’ve ever, personally. It brings me joy to hear that I inspired you. Thank you for taking the time to read & comment 🩷
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kellybeanz87 shared a letter in the
Fictional Inspirational stories group 9 months, 1 weeks ago
Star lit Babe
A small shadowy figure of a girl stumbles out of her house, and quickly paces through her backyard. The lawn hasn’t been cut but she still treads through barefoot without a care. To others around her she seems disheveled, even slightly scary. She heads towards the darkest corner and peers over her raggedy fence and caught a nice gaze at the sky. “Ahhhh, no clouds tonight” she happily told herself.
What this means for Jaria, is she can do her thing now finally. No obstructions tonight. She closes her eyes and throws a nice calming frequency tone on in the background. Takes a deep breath and then asks for guidance from within. She realizes that way too much suffering has been occurring for far too long. Past, present, and future if nothing changes. Her focus starts tuning in and here come all her higher thoughts. She calmly reaches for her blue selenite crystal because she remembers the moon will recharge it. A special friend from the Unkechaug Tribe told her this tip many years ago. She keeps paying attention to her breathing, and the breaths get longer, fuller and somehow even more fulfilling. She stretches out every part of her body, then says ok “RELEASE”!
Nothing major or dramatic seems to have occurred. Atleast not instantly that is….Jaria lightly starts humming and moving her legs around. She remembers stories as a little girl, and now senses the whispers of her ancestors telling her to dance. See, dancing for her was not just for what you see on television. Dancing was not only part of her culture, it was used for it’s healing properties as well.
We all have energy, and movement causes vibration. Vibration can in turn heal us. Jaria didn’t have many words to speak anymore. She has seen a lot here on Earth. So this is what she must do to remain calm and strong if there is to be any future hope left in humanity.
Dancing somehow holds the key which is put into a doorknob and when she turns it-she’s granted access to somehow release all of her hidden emotions. She can somehow feel a sense of control by the mastery of her movements the older she gets.
All of a sudden Jaria isn’t so disheveled and uncharged. Swiftly she notices more, then she has enough self awareness to pick up on her own bad mood and decide to change it. She has no care for the conception of time, monetary items or toxicity. She walks to the beat of her own drum… literally.
Two hours has gone by, and it’s going to take a full nights rest now. This was a lot on Jaria’s soul. But in a good way. She breezes past her neighbors, now seeming light as a feather. Even her neighbors figure she must have gotten some good news or something.
Unfortunately this is a common pattern for our little moon child here. This is what Jaria must keep doing not only for herself, but for all future spiritual creatures alike. May we all find our place in the Universe.
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Kelly, this is a sweet and lovely story. I love how Jaria happily does what she needs to do to—dance. Even though it wears her out and takes some effort, she gets it done. Even though it weighs heavily on her little soul, she makes it happen. I am inspired by her determination and light. Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks Emma!! Dancing has helped me in real life too xoxox
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I resonate with finding your vibration, the thing, the time, and the place where you ground and become one with the Universe. It gives peace, and allows much needed rest. We can feel lighter with this exercise and the dance takes an intensity that may leave us comfortably tired. This is a beautiful piece, illustrating a personal journey. I love it!
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Thank you!!! It has been quite the journey & Im glad you could relate 🙂
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kellybeanz87 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 9 months, 1 weeks ago
Heavenly Moon Child
She wanders silently through the night,
Fighting off demons and spite,
She looks to the moon for guidance and strength,
For she knows these earthly gifts talk to her like Saints.
Please keep me balanced and pure,
For there is nothing on this earth that is sure,
Walk me and guide me to the Heavens above,
As if I were your child, that your taking care of
Lift me up and get me through, and I promise I will devote my life to you.Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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Kelly,
This is a lovely and moving poem about the power the moon has on the soul. While some people turn to the sun for comfort, others find solace in the quiet beauty of the moon. It can provide the strength needed to fight all the battles of life. Thank you for sharing your work!Write me back Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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kellybeanz87 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 9 months, 1 weeks ago
The Butterfly
Sink your eye into my beautiful butterfly
Twirling around my purple bush, I spotted it
The prettiest one ever. I knew I had to have it
I paused, and gazed. I caught an up-close glimpse of its unique coloring. Blue and purple.
Didn’t think that was possible, but there it was- right in my face. It had the largest wings I’d ever seen on such a small creature. It fluttered around so gracefully, getting love drunk off the nectar. Bobbing around, minding its business and helping my garden.
Drifted off and started to wonder, are all the things that they say about butterflies true? Can this thing see me, sense me? It must. Look how delicate and beautiful it is. It trusts me to sit still and gaze at it.
Kept thinking about the transformation from birth till now, the little head with actual eyes, floaty looking wings and vibrant enchanting blue and purple eyespots like an encryption code to the butterfly heavens.
Fetching a small net, a jar or even a photo will do. I must share this with this world
Ran off to not miss my chance, came running back full speed, with excitement still in my heart- but it had already flown away.
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I’ve always heard that butterflies are sent from Heaven, and the way you describe this one’s beauty makes me believe it. It is almost heartbreaking that something so lovely can also be so fragile. I guess that is why they fly away before we can catch them. Thank you for sharing this sweet poem.
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Thank you so much for your beautiful comment! I now beleive that Butterflies 🦋 are Angelic creatures as well 😁🤍
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Kelly, there are things in nature that seem truly ethereal. Butterflies are beautiful creatures and seem so elegant and peaceful. They’re one of my favorite things to see outside ♥
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kellybeanz87 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Heavenly Hugs
Hugs from Heaven, they feel so sweet
A warm energetic connection that will knock you off your feet
Tune in and listen, look around you’ll be surprised
Your heart bleeds love, passion & desire from the skies
All this love can be seen right in your eyes 🤍🦋Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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Kelly, this is a beautiful and sweet poem. Hugs from Heaven can be felt all around us, even when we don’t see them. My Granny passed away five years ago, and I still feel her warm embrace from time to time. When we let ourselves stop and pay attention, the love is a lot closer than it seems.
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So true! 🙂
I’m glad that you enjoyed my poemWrite me back Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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kellybeanz87 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem (or letter) about a turning point in your life 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Crux
A life of harm done. Or so I thought.
Trauma responses from my caretakers. Fear, abandonment, deep rooted pain and dysfunction going on within my entire immediate family. I wasn’t the only one – I was just the youngest one.
Life became confusing to me, and the cycle of drugs, domestic violence & poverty kept creeping back into my life going up until my mid 20’s.
I could name a lot of different times where my life was at crossroads, and all sorts of different choices that probably changed my life, as well as major life events and losses that have occurred. Majorly, the sudden loss of my brother in September of 2020 from a drinking & driving accident.
But that wouldn’t be enough. See, it wasn’t just one turning point for me. I have been on a continual spiritual journey since November of 2010. Accepting treatment and entering the journey of healing from PTSD and substance abuse was a pivotal moment in my life for sure.
Once I released and faced all the truths about myself, confronted myself in the mirror, and walked through my past traumas with the support of all my Angels and my network here on Earth – suddenly, things started slowly shifting. Not instantly, but things got better for me. Monetary things returned. My faith returned, and my life started getting better. I’ve had a few bumps & falls but am blessed to say I got right back up.
I always thought I was a victim. I now know that I am a survivor. This mentality has majorly changed me for the better. It’s not to downplay anyone’s trauma, but to be able to say you walked away from it and are still alive to tell the story, is an inspiration to mass amounts of people still silently suffering. There is also an inner freedom found in it that I did not know existed.
Taking the time to sit with myself, go for walks, color pictures & enjoy being in the present moment. Laughing, dancing – just like a kid. I’m giving new childhood memories back to myself. I can hold on to the good memories that I have & do my best to mourn the bad. I now know what self-love is. I’m giving that back as well, and I’m giving it to my children, and any other kids that may cross my path. These are all gifts that cannot fully be explained. But certainly, all turning points in which I have chosen to walk along the paths that lead me to happiness.
I Now hold my head and shoulders up higher when I look and speak with people.
I speak up for myself, and my loved ones.
I show gratitude, kindness and respect to Mother Nature, my High Power and thank the Universe for continuously showing me that I have a purpose here on this planet. Even if others don’t see it yet.
I suppose in hindsight as I sit here in this present moment overlooking the Great South Bay of Long Island – my true Turning Point was finding ME.Love Always,
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Kelly, it seems like you had a really tough childhood. This is heartbreaking as no child deserves to experience that kind of pain. I am sorry that you had to, but I am glad to see that you have found your peace and your true self! It takes real strength to live through hurt and disappointment and fight to make a better future for yourself. Your…read more
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Hey Emmy. Thanks for reading my story. It was hard to put it out for the world and some family to see, but I have worked hard for my peace & Im so glad it inspired you. Thank you so much for your kind feedback xoxoxo
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Kelly, I am so sorry you have been through so much but I am so inspired by all the work you have put in to heal yourself. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing. <3 Lauren
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James/Maintain4life shared a letter in the
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maintain4life submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about a dream (or goal) that came true 10 months, 3 weeks ago
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James/Maintain4life shared a letter in the
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maintain4life submitted a contest entry to
If you could send one message you learned about life to every person in the world, what would it be? 10 months, 3 weeks ago
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