The Healing Poetic Podcast
By Keya
Poem to Healing After Loss and Facing Deception
This is the poem I wrote the morning of the funeral. This happened three years ago and I have been healing and restoring my spirit and heart. I have been fortunate to have an amazing partner and love of my life along this journey. My previous partner was a lesson in life, I loved him and cared for him, but I also recognized I was in a relationship with a narcissist and a man unable to love me completely. My spirit tells me he sent me my current lover of my life.
Part 3 of 3 Healing After Loss and Facing Deception
The rise is the refuge. The healing takes place on such a different level when you understand your journey and purpose. Understanding why I experienced some of the things I did is still unbeknownst to me, however, I continue to step forward.
Part 2 of 3: Healing After Loss and Facing Deception
Healing after loss and facing deception while healing and forgiving. Forging forward while grieving and still choosing life. Championing for my healing journey and not allowing grief to bury me while still living and getting lessons I never expected.
Part 1 of 3 Series - Healing After Loss and Facing Deception
I am sharing a story of love, deception, forgiveness and how love is always going to win when you are centered in love and healing. This story is for awareness, forgiveness and understanding the time we have on this earth is to be cherished and lived fully and authentically.
To Heal or Not to Heal
We have free will to decide what we want out of life. Choosing to heal was a decision I made because I decided to change my experiences through changed behavior. Understanding the importance of doing something different for a different outcome. The decision was complicated because I knew there would be difficulty in making those changes, however I was committed to doing something different for the first time. I share my experiences about healing vs. non healing and what that experience has been.
Trust Yourself
Trust yourself despite what others may think or perceive. You have discernment and intuition to protect yourself and identify things that are pertinent to your health and well being. Honor your feelings and trust that.
Purposeful Boss
In this episode, I read from a collaborative book I co-authored entitled "#BossMoms" and my chapter is Purposeful Boss. This chapter sums up how I began a journey of loving myself, creating the life I wanted to live and navigating in this new and amazing space despite the obstacles, losses and devastation.
Validate Yourself
We are often living a life that is not ours. We are trying to please others and live up to others standards or desires for us. Be the individual you want to be and feel happy to be. No labels, no requirements and no need to be defined by other people's standards.
Family Dynamics
Family Dynamics is an interesting topic of conversation. We allow people to mistreat us and not see our worth and when they are family we add even more disrespect allowance. I do not have the space for those energies any longer and I believe my listeners may want to listen to this approach. Eat the fish and throw the bones away.
The Love Starts With You
True love came in my life when I began to truly love myself. Love is such a beautiful thought for many of us before we experience it. We believe that love has to come from an external source, rather than internal. The internal work is the most vital and necessary work to attracting love into our lives.
From Bitterness to Beauty
HOPE
The Horrors of Healing
The horrors of healing is about healing the intense fear of fear, shock or disgust. I've had to power through healing some intense fear, embarrassment, shock, doubt, shame, etc., and it is not the prettiest experience. Healing is a hot topic these days. I have been on a healing journey for many years (over 7 years) and it is now a popular hashtag. I want to share my journey and that it is not a beautiful experience many assume. Your journey is yours, however, be prepared for pain and obstacles.
Healthy Relationships
When you commit to a healthy lifestyle it means more than just eating a well balanced diet. A desire to be healthy completely includes a number of changes in our life. We often times believe that only working out does it or only eating healthy does it, however, it is a holistic approach to a real healthy life. My relationships should be healthy, eating healthy and being physically active. My mental should be healthy as well. Discovering the healthy life you deserve will be met with some possible obstacles, but you deserve a healthy life with healthy people.
Starting Over!
Start over and extend grace to yourself. We will ultimately have to start over and how we take the lessons
Stay on Track
Staying on track can be a challenge. You begin to get comfortable and feel open to exploring things you've already elected to stop. It is ok to pivot and pursue your purpose again.
Be More Obsessed With Your Path Instead of Others
Silhouette or Shadow Version
Defining where you are will get you to where you want to be. Do not present as a dark side, be the full version of yourself and do not walk in other's shadow. You are wrapped with so much skill, gifts and expertise, yet you are not presenting your authentic self to the world.
SOLITUDE will SOAR you!
Prior to the pandemic I was taking moments of silence and solitude to isolate myself for myself. I created a schedule to meditate and afterwards just have silence. No outside noise or distractions to take me away from anything I needed to focus on. I became focused and intentional and throughout the pandemic I continued to do just that. The clarity I received during this time cannot be put into words, but I attempted to do that. Practice silence and solitude. This year I am committed to soaring in silence.
January 1, 2023
HEAL
Happily
Evolving
And
Loving
Happily doing the healing work to evolve and love in a healed space. Identifying triggers, pain and trauma to be healthy and healed. It is important to become self-aware so that we can do our best and be our best. Evolving is work that is worth it and in this podcast I talk about the journey and leave some tips for you to do the work necessary for your journey.
Unauthorized Users - Key Card Access Only
Be careful who you allow in your space. Watch how they treat others and talk about others. They will surely do the same to you, It is our own fault though. Be accountable
Thank you for being a friend
Friendship is something that we aren't taught to do. We meet people and call them friends through proximity, a few similarities and mutual interests. Many of us weren't taught to foster good friendships and how to identify ones that may be unhealthy for us. I am thankful for my friendships. The ones that have ended and the ones that continue. It is essential to go back to the root to see why some of the issues may arise and do the work to heal to recover and/or foster the existing friendships.
What is the Topic/Genre/Audience for your potential book?
Framework is essential when publishing a book. Being organized and specific avoids frustrations that lead to giving up. All you need is a little guidance and support along the way.
So You Want to Self-Publish??
Many people tell me they want to publish a book. When I ask a few basic questions there are no answers they have. So, I am asking those questions and preparing you for what you should be considering and how to avoid some of the mishaps and mistakes I've made. You have got this and your commitment here shows it.
Healthy Relationships Exist - With Work!
I have had my share of relationship/friendship/partnership woes. As a result, I went deeply within to soul search, obtain therapy and become more self-aware for myself and those I choose to encounter life with. The things that came out of this has been life altering. I find myself having healthier connections and releasing quicker when it doesn't align with my spirit. A huge shift has happened in my life due to various life happenings and I wanted to share how I am now in the healthiest relationship I've ever had and have some of the most amazing friendships/partnerships with others.
How and Why I Said No More
I was so tired of feeling powerless, hopeless, resentful, depressed and as if I was a victim. Although I woke up one morning knowing it had to come to an end soon I had no idea the journey this would take. I was confident at least that this was necessary to experience joy, healing, peace and abundance. I have been pleasantly surprised that the beginning darkness would lead me to the brightest of light. Life has become lighter, more joyous and peaceful. I still have struggles from time to time, however, I have tools to maneuver through those moments. I am hopeful that this episode brings clarity and direction for you.
We Are Not the Same
We all come with innate and easy gifts. Do not compare or judge others who grow in their gifts to educate and empower others. It takes skill, education, dedication and a lot of work to teach/coach others. When you become confident and assured in your niche you can train others and it is true that most successful professionals have had coaches to aid them to higher levels of performance and skill.
Do You Know Who You Are?
In knowing who you are you must go back and/or inward. I was able to go back and acknowledge that my uncle instilled a spirit of self-love, image and awareness that I didn't understand early in life, but I remembered what he poured in me. Delve deeper into who you are and be your authentic version to live a full, thriving and happy life.
Warn You
Warning and emergency signals are alerts that prevent us from entering a danger zone. When we feel uncomfortable, triggered or as if we are in danger our body, spirit and awareness warns us. Why do we ignore? Why do we question our ability to honestly feel it and trust it. This podcast talks about my own experiences and why it is important to trust your instincts to prevent repeat lessons.
Inhale and Exhale
Forgive Me!
Stronger in Love
How would you like to build stronger relationships? Are you willing to assess some past decisions and work on doing greater in the future. We all deserve healthy, loving and safe relationships. I truly want positive relationships for us and we must start with self. Do the work to create a happier life with self and much happier with a great partnership.
I've Arrived
Is your Tradition Anyone Else's Business
In a world full of trendy things are we tied to our traditions due to the "trend" to stay connected to it or are we in fear of creating our own traditions. The question is do you feel like your traditions should be forced upon others and is that your business to get involved in. Creating your own traditions can be liberating and connect you deeper and create more peace and happiness.
A Secret
The Secret to peace, growth, healing is actually simple from my perspective. I share parts of my journey that revealed things about me in my evolving. What is your Secret?
Cobblestones Attached to other Cobblestones
Take a listen to this episode about our unique and varying paths in life. Deciding to do what is our best and best for us individually. Creating a life that is best for us in different seasons of our life. Adapting to change, shifting and honoring yourself. This episode is a true message for those that struggle with hard decisions.
Check Your Ego
How often have you blamed or pointed the finger outwardly before examining or checking yourself? We all have said "they did it!" However, what did you contribute or do. Is your ego holding you back from growth and transformation? Hear some thoughts I have about ego and accountability.
The Secret
Are you walking around with the juice, the secret, the thing that is within you that will change the trajectory of your life. You were born with some innate gifts and qualities and it's time you reveal the secret. Let the cat out the bag!!
Confidence
Knowing, trusting and growing in yourself and gifts will grow your self-confidence. Do all you can to love more about you and less judging yourself and comparing.
Critical Critiques
Are you critical of yourself and/or others? Where do you think it is coming from? I embark on a conversation that will cause you to go inward and be honest with yourself about yourself and others. The journey of critical conversations
Awakening Life
Are you awakening or reckoning in your life?
Arise, Awaken, Aware, Alert and Desiring for a new level in life.
or
Judging, Opinions and views of yourself and others reckoning your rebirth and awakening.
Forgive Yourself so you can Forgive Others
Embrace yourself.
Extend grace to yourself.
Forgive others.
Embrace others.
Extend grace to others.
What is Your Value?
Where Does Your Peace Reside? Peace is a Priority
Trauma & Recovery
We often talk about these two topics separately, but they can be connected if you see the power in the journey. We will all experience trauma so why not understand the recovery process to cope and heal in a healthy way to move forward. Hurt and then heal! Loss and then love.
Selective Solitude
Self-Care or Despair
Self-care is essential to our physical, spiritual, emotional and mental health. It is necessity and it leads to greater self-esteem and self-love. Without having a regimen it can lead to despair. Focus on your self care and loving you. Do not despair, take good care of you!
Poverty Pain
What have you bought with you from your poverty pain? Does it cause you to make bad money decisions now or do you reflect on how to budget and spend wisely because of it? Allowing ourselves to heal from the parts of our past that hurt us or caused us pain is the way to fully heal from that trauma.
Dreaming - Fairy Tale
As a young girl and woman there were thoughts of this fairy tale love. The desire to just be swept off my feet without any issues and in a blissful love that only he and I existed. Let's just say that I learned to do some healing, inner work and accountability as it related to relationships. Never ask for what you cannot give. Being aware of what you desire and understanding your love language is vital. It will save so much time and a few tears.