poetry, prose, and photography
Always seeking growth
And to manage all my fears
Become what I want
It’s frightening, at times, to always seek growth. It requires constant reminders to watch for fear, the temptation to be comfortable. As a writer and artist, I see how critical it is to push boundaries. Mine as well as others. Perhaps mine are the most important boundaries to smash through. Destroying that which holds me back, which robs me of joy.
I will resist fear
For I long to seek out joy
And find potential
I’ve let fear run my life far too long. Fear of failure, of rejection. This paralyzes, destroying opportunity. This I resist.
Seeking out purpose
And positive energy
For I long to grow
I focus on a growth mindset. Always pushing back on fears and challenging my limiting believes. It’s not easy, but always worth it.
My fear’s obsessions
They’re distracting my focus
Slowing down my dreams
It’s those fears that wake you in the dead of night that frustrate me so.
The day’s heat lingers
Sunlight blocked by the mountains
Summer’s kind mercies
It was a warm one today. Especially by Seattle standards. Got some walking in, a little shopping, farmers market time, chatting friends…all things that build connection and community.
Social media
Civility de-valued
The evening’s calmness
I often get wound up over the details in life. Seeking out the details can go to far and I simply add complexity.
When I hurt my arm, instead of looking for the best medicine cocktail, I need to do slap some ice in it. The sooner the better.
So much potential
Fear steps in and hamstrings us
Robs us of our dreams
Looking through the dark
Bugs orbiting a street light
Buzzing electrons
Bold, daring and kind
When we focus on the goal
We achieve great things
Carl Setzer: Word Shaper 