pareidolia
Do you believe everything you see or hear?
traveling solo
a pink bag unzips
and faces departure
…
seeing faces
in strange places
such as a keys
to lockers and garage doors
may make us wonder
are we going crazy
or is seeing believing?
no playbook
How do you deal with change?
walking after school
beware of dog sign
hits the fence
…
for knowing
what to do
when we are
faced with situations
outside of our control
except to trust in
our attitude and mindset
coat hangers
Who or what relies on you?
be quick!
bed sheets left out
in the rain
…
don’t discriminate
if they are hung up on
a closet rack, curtain
or laundry pole
as we were the one’s
that put them there
in the first place
forgot password
When do you reflect?
rain showers
after a week of snow
the child smiles
…
we can always
start over and reset
our login information
but when it comes
to reinforcing our mindsets
we should pause and get clear on
why we did the things we did
gold standard
What do other’s think of you?
embossed letter
carrying information
carrying reputation
…
time and time again
judging and comparing
others with ourselves based on
what they have or don’t have
how they do or don’t do things
who they are or are not
is a game that leads us nowhere
making the bed
What habits have you picked up?
beige creases
wool blankets tucked
under the mattress
…
the thing about
being consistent
makes us accustomed
to seeing and doing
certain things everyday
for when they are left undone
this might make us feel anxious
surface level
What are you diving into?
origami pieces
a dove emerges
with new feathers
…
we can stay
at the surface
treading water going nowhere
or dive down deep
into the process
of learning and growing
unlocking our potential
how to build a snowman
What are your goals?
running water
heading down drain
and into the storm
…
step one
isn’t all that different
from steps two, three,
four, and five
as our goal is the same
regardless of where
we choose to start and end
on the count of
Do you trust your gut?
desk lamp
shedding light
revealing dust marks
…
one, two, three
all will be revealed
before we get
the chance to change
our decisions
as there’s no turning back
from this point onwards
it takes two
Are you the master or apprentice?
yuzu bath
warding off and warming
winter’s cold
…
a master willing
to share their knowledge
and experience gained
over a lifetime
and our desire
to apprentice
and carry on traditions