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Kate and V three weeks after the first date

Poetry and Other Life Stuff

the question

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Veronica Beck 0 Comments facing fear, things in my pocket book preview

“Ugh! Why did I agree to do this?” I cursed under my breath as I stomped around the hotel room,

Parenting Poetry and Other Life Stuff

flying

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Veronica Beck 3 Comments facing fear

The other morning I was struggling. Facing things felt hard. The small scared child inside of me said “I can’t.” She whispered “It’s impossible.” All I wanted to do was hide.

Poetry and Other Life Stuff

Show up

April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 Veronica Beck 6 Comments facing fear, healing, reparenting, self-compassion

Morning haiku:
my well is dried up
boring, useless words fall flat
show up anyway

Poetry and Other Life Stuff

journey

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 Veronica Beck 0 Comments facing fear, healing, trust yourself

in my dream i’m
nearly to the airport when
a wave of anxiety hits:
i’ve forgotten to pack

bird soaring against backdrop of cloudy sky

Poetry and Other Life Stuff

Clear Space For What Matters

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Veronica Beck 2 Comments self-compassion, trust yourself

Five years ago I began a three-month sabbatical from my job as a database consultant. The sabbatical was the culmination of a nine-month process of some serious decluttering, both physically and emotionally … and now, it’s time for a tune-up.

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