Feeling the World Deeply

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Picnic photo from Summer of 2018
My restrictions are horrible. 
From ideal perspectives, it's a frustration.
Following expectations, life is lacking.
Working for approval, I have no concentration.
My restrictions are horrible.
In hardship, life offers me inspiration,
I find challenges to be motivating,
The wonders of the world keep fueling my ambition.
My restrictions are horrible,
But they make feeling the world deeply more possible.

This poem was intended as a reflection to make me admit the not-so-great moments of my life. Though it repeats that my restrictions are horrible, there has never been a time when I didn’t love my life. I admit that life felt horrible in moments when I was distracted from or struggling to find my true self.

6 responses to “Feeling the World Deeply”

  1. Mary Jo Malo Avatar
    Mary Jo Malo

    Thank you for sharing these, Astrid. When our restrictions force introspection and we wrestle with frustration and limitation, we sometimes more deeply appreciate what others take for granted. We still have blessings to offer, such as a cheerful struggle and probably listening more closely to others. Some have it better than others, some have it worse. All have something to offer. Hugs!

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    1. Astrid's Words Avatar
      Astrid’s Words

      The world offers so much for us to share. Everything is worth experiencing 🙂

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  2. rothpoetry Avatar
    rothpoetry

    Great poem Astrid. It is hard sometimes to keep a realistic assessment of ourselves. I love the great photo of you.

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    1. Astrid's Words Avatar
      Astrid’s Words

      Despite facing what’s real, I couldn’t leave the impression that I am unhappy. Life is a beautiful treasure to uncover 🙂

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      1. rothpoetry Avatar
        rothpoetry

        You have a beautiful spirit and seem to be doing well! Keep up your positive attitude.

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      2. Astrid's Words Avatar
        Astrid’s Words

        Always and forever 😃

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