I believe in myself
for I am more than enough
remain steadfast in my morals
trust my gut instincts
follow my dreams
and dare to be myself
self-belief radiates worthiness
so creativity can blossom!
hope you’re recovering from your seasonal celebrations
aroused 
I love this self empowerment words
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thanks so much s 🙂
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Lovely poem, Kate. Enjoy yourself and your outdoor activities. I am missing such activities.
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yes you would be in that bitter cold … soon spring will arrive and you can go hiking again 🙂
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Sorry for the typo in my comment, Kate. Getting back to office a couple of week vacation is challenging. Moreover the bird shot speaks for me 🙃. Looking forward to a relaxing spring. Hope all will settle by then.
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corrected it … take care dear one … jumping between 2 very different cultures and climates can’t be easy 🙂
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Got it Kate! The photo and caption remind me of the importance of a physically active life. In turn, it fuels confidence in tomorrow’s waiting adventure.
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Ahh … I was a wondrously wet and worthy tadpole catcher… the creek was only 100 yards away
I was in element … muddy bare feet, grubby hands, and a jar full of tadpoles 😏
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I wasn’t lucky enough to live near a creek, but I had my natural playgrounds all the same! And I loved your poem. The self-affirmation is something we all need!
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It took me also into my mature adult years to truly feel worthy of myself, as I come from your most recent post, in which I must congratulate you on your book.. I know the verbal abuse from a Mother … We are survivors who have more compassion and more love within us because our past made us who we are in the present..
I now no longer blame, or hold open the wound of rejection, I forgave and hold gratitude in that I am stronger and I found worthiness in learning to love my self..
Sending LOVE and well wishes Kate.. have a Successful and Very Happy New Year my friend
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not my book Sue, it’s an anthology where they will publish a couple of my poems 🙂
Well said Sue … I often wonder if many escape abuse of one kind or another … amazingly blessed if they didn’t have such an experience!
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My misread Kate.. Congrats still on the publication..
From my own experience in talking to many Kate, I don’t think many escape some sort of abuse.. I brought up my own children in a loving environment, But my Son still was bullied badly at school… So I agree those who escape it are very blessed… ❤
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Proud and bold, utterly worthy. Beautiful post.
Ps your hidden post. Firstly hugs. Secondly congratulations on a poem being published. Healing is a great and freeing journey. Hugs. No pity , just well done on shinning your sunshine to us all.
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Being grateful and confident about oneself is the reality. Lovely poem Kate. Too good 😊
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Self-belief is very important, Kate.
I love your image of the original playstation. Gorgeous!
Here’s to more play and joy in 2023!
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Excellent poem!!! Yes! You are more than enough! This is such a great poem to contemplate for the New Year. 🙂
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A wonderful wise reminder and start to this new year! YAY, 2023!!! 🙂
Wishing you love, joy, peace, laughter, courage, adventures, more dreaming dreams and following them!!! 🙂 ❤️
(((HUGS)))
PS…The creeks, the trees, all of nature was our playground…to live to learn to grow! 🙂
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and what a joy it was Carolyn, dread to think of a whole generation missing out on such fun due to being obsessed with devices 😦
Hug to you both!
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Being self aware and having acceptance of self makes life enjoyable! I love the positivity of this poem.
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A beautiful post of self-affirmation, positivity and hope.
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I was just thinking of my wonderful childhood, spent mostly outdoors, no way a video game compares. (K)
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exactly Kerfe … imagine a whole generation missing out on the wonderment of their own play in nature 🙂
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I know. One of the tragedies of our techno world.
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Those were the happy days, Kate, playing in the creek! A wonderful statement of self-concept. I am sure it will carry you through 2023 and many more fulfilling years. Thank you for sharing this lovely post! ❤
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Love the PlayStation, a very apt simile. Have a great one Kate
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To have confidence in oneself is source of creation, Kate
With this maxime I wish you a great year 2023
Love ❤
Michel
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