Jack Remick – Author/Poet

Jack Remick - Author/PoetWe are thrilled to announce that Jack Remick will join us as our guest for this month’s episode on the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. He’s a poet and a writer and he recites his poems, Dying Dreams, Secret Disease and Lovdeth, from his poetry collection entitled Satori. They’re beautiful poems. I love this section from Dying Dreams: “Despite the cult of youth, we know this: flowers fade, we come to the closing of doors where we lie down naked for the dying of dreams.” Not only is he a talented poet and writer, but he also imparts his knowledge by offering a writing masterclass. Take the time to listen in to this episode, which promises to be both enjoyable and educational.

Jack Remick – Bio
I have been a college instructor, a grammar school teacher, a social worker, a community activist, a tunnel stiff, and a bus driver. My writing life began when I studied poetry at UC Berkeley with Thom Gunn. He taught me the essence of originality when he asked me why I was copying the style and substance of other poets–dead, of course. Jack, he said, when you inhabit another man’s universe, it will always be smaller than the one you create for yourself.

Throughout my career, I have taken on various roles such as a college instructor, grammar school teacher, social worker, community activist, tunnel worker, and even a bus driver. But my journey as a writer began at UC Berkeley where I studied poetry under the guidance of Thom Gunn. It was there that he taught me the importance of originality by challenging me to question why I was emulating the styles and ideas of other poets who were no longer living. Jack, he said, when you inhabit another man’s universe, it will always be smaller than the one you create for yourself.

After years of work, experimentation, and exploration of the writing world–which involved three trips to South America and their exposure to both Indigenous and Colonial lifestyles–I returned home carrying a load of understanding and desire that had not driven me before. Life in South America gave me three novels: No Century for Apologies, which won Honorable Mention for the Hoffer Grand Prize; Gabriela and The Widow, which was a finalist for the Book of the Year Award; as well as a Finalist for the Montaigne Medal and One Year in the Time of Violence, a novel that follows a Gringo living in the time of the Colombian Violencia with all its horror and political chaos.

My writing world expanded with each life experience until I was able to write a ground-breaking novel titled Citadel. Enraptured with fiction, I had ignored poetry until events unfolded, which led me to write Josie Delgado, a Poem of the Central Valley and Satori, Poems. With each publication, I understood more of Thom Gunn’s wisdom. I have learned the effectiveness of collaboration with other writers. Robert J. Ray and I co-wrote The Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery a how-to that demystifies writing of the mystery.

Listen to the episode

You can find his published works here:

http://www.amazon.com./author/jackremick

 

 

Poetry – Shade of Being Poem

Poetry - Shade of Being by Sonia Iris LozadaIn this January 2024 episode, I’ll discuss poetry and read Shade of Being.

Poetry became my outlet, my means of processing and articulating the complexities of my dual identity. Through the rhythmic words and vivid imagery, I could capture the nuances of my emotions, the clash of cultures, and the struggles of navigating between two worlds. It allowed me to explore and embrace the beauty of both sides of my heritage, while also acknowledging the challenges and conflicts that arose from it. Poetry became a form of self-discovery and self-expression, a way for me to make sense of my place in the world. It provided solace and comfort in times of confusion and uncertainty, offering me a sense of validation and understanding that I couldn’t find elsewhere. Poetry became my therapy, my self-help, and my sanctuary, guiding me through the complexities of my bi-cultural upbringing and shaping me into the person I am today.

In my teens, I had a poetry notebook I would carry with me everywhere, treasuring the words I had carefully written. However, one unfortunate day in the bustling streets of Chicago, my three-ring binder slipped from my grasp and scattered its contents in the wind. Helplessly watching as my precious poetry scattered into the air, I felt a deep sense of loss. Unlike today, where technology allows us to back up our work easily, back then, everything was typed, and I didn’t have a copy of my poetry. Despite this setback, I refused to let it deter me from my passion. I continued to write, pouring my emotions and thoughts onto paper. Over the years, I have managed to compile my poetry into four books, each representing a different phase of my life. “Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2” was published in 2022, previously published were “Inspire Me: Perception” and “Follow Akashic Dreaming Through Time” in 2019. My first book, “Inspire Me: Raw,” was released in 2017, marking the beginning of my journey as a published poet. Currently, I am eagerly working on the third installment of the Inspire Me Series, titled “Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams.”

In, Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams I hope to take the readers on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It delves into the depths of one’s subconscious mind, exploring the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform. Through imagery and thought-provoking verses, I hope this book encourages readers to explore their innermost desires, embrace their passions, and awaken their true potential. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature, the complexities of human emotions, and the mysteries of the universe, the poems in my new collection offer a unique blend of introspection and inspiration. With each turn of the page, I invited you to delve deeper into your dreams, discovering new perspectives and unlocking hidden truths. As the third installment in the Inspire Me Series, Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams promises to be a soul-stirring addition to any poetry collection.

As the new year begins, I am excited to share a glimpse of my upcoming book, “Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams.” Within its pages, you will find a collection of heartfelt poems, including one titled “Shade of Being.” This poem delves into the complexities of human existence, exploring the various shades from beginning to end that make up our being. “Shade of Being” is a reflection on my journey of self-discovery and the power of embracing our finite nature. For those who can’t wait to dive into my upcoming book, a sneak peek of “Shade of Being” can also be found in the “Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2.” Let this new year be a time of inspiration, growth, and awakening as we embark on a poetic journey together.

Shade of Being

I stand on the beach, absorbing the indigo sky. The whispering breeze surrounds and envelops me as I breathe. It cools the soul. The waves creep up and work with the sand to mold my feet on earth. The Sun’s desert colors—rays of light peak through the singing ocean waves, sounds of release and content. There I feel light, floating slowly over the water. I’m not afraid as I’m swept towards the light of eternal energy. The sea creatures do a singing infinity dance by my side. The sparkling eyes of these mammals transform my essence. I’m not alone. How long I have waited to go into the depths of the ocean where emotions ease life’s pains as they bathe the skin in harmony. No entanglements, no reins holding me. I turn to see my past and see the shadows of my family and friends holding onto the remaining essence of the sand encasing my life, my experience, the memorable existence of each footstep we walked together.

Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2 (Amazon)

Listen to episode here

Life with Bex Rose – Poet

Bex Rose, Poet and Mental Health ProfessionalIt is our pleasure to have Bex Rose, Poet and Mental Health Professional, as a guest on the Poetic Resurrection Podcast in November 2023. She shared her poem called A Subconscious Mind, which talks about depression from her book Mental Health Via Poetry. We had a fascinating conversation about the poem and her personal story of growing up in Brooklyn, New York writing poetry with Tourette’s, then transitioning to become a mental health clinician. Tune into this touching and entertaining interview to learn more about Bex’s inspiring journey.

A Subconscious Mind

What are these thoughts
The if, and, why,
What is this feeling I get
As if I’m ripping apart from inside
Why has my internal drive
Become so weak
Why am I too depressed to even open my eyes
To even sit up and think
Can’t even make it to my own kitchen sink
Not even thirsty for a drink
It’s lawless
The pressure to be human
Eat, think, sleep like a person, it’s arduous
It is not involving the effects of any one single event
I wish my time could be better spent
Society’s pages depend on a therapy book
So quick to not even take a real look
So quick to hand us the bottle than to ask us how to spell out the name
I’m not so easy to belittle with labels
Each diagnosis on paper
Can become quite easily a fable
Remedied with quick-think drugs bought from any store and self-help label
Not knowing there’s also drugs on the corners underneath the table
Waiting
For us to crave more
Why do we have to think and be challenged to want to search for more
When we’re left un-adored
In majority, for the very same reason you referred us to get help in the first place
I am not a charity case
I will not just fall in line
I will make use of this time
As I tiptoe between the tattered line
Between each tear-stained work of mine
I speak
For others whose medication has rendered them mute and subconscious
How dare you try to band-aid depression as if it’s a rouse
I think rather that it’s abuse
To be this overlooked
Well I stand here let-loose
I will tell you with my rhymes
The enforced societal standard behind each bind
Left on the “mentally unequipped”
Considered Drones of the unkind
These vastly purged minds
It’s exhausting
Left unchecked it could be an easy departing
Why should I let that be the case too
I am as much a human being as are you
If I had a presumed fully capable mind and funds I guess I would sue
But you’d stay there thoughtless
Wondering how this mess started to involve you
Feeling targeted you alone
Truth oftentimes is that
You don’t even bother unless it happens to one of your own

Bex Rose is a born and raised Brooklynite and native New Yorker who is both openly gay and active in the social work community. As a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHC), Bex is a Program Director for a NYC based non-for-profit. She has a background in family focused evidence-based practices as well as upper leadership administrative management. Additionally, her work extends beyond community-based services and extends into her private practice – Candor’s Call for leadership development, coaching and consultation.

Despite a dysfunctional childhood and diagnosis of OCD and Tourette’s she has been able to cultivate success in her field and through many social media platforms. Her most recent book “Mental Health via Poetry” speaks to the duality of a role as a clinician and experience living with Tourette’s. Bex hopes to utilize social media platforms to continue promoting healthy conversations, collaborations and content around mental health, creativity and positive representation.

Listen to her episode here

Get her book: Mental Health via Poetry

https://linktr.ee/Bexrose

https://www.candorscall.com/

Life with Rocco Jarman, Poet

Rocco Jarman, PoetRocco Jarman, is a guest poet on the Poetic Resurrection podcast, read his poem; They Might Have Told Us. The message was clear: awareness of our behaviors and beliefs influences all aspects of our lives. The tone was one of reflection and self-examination, so that we might overcome ourselves.

“Sacred does not need to have anything to do with shared or imposed ideas of religion or god, or whimsy. It is simply the answered wish to discover something deep, foundational and meaningful about this world and our sense of very private gratitude and belonging, we get from that encounter.” ~ Rocco Jarman

Rocco is an Australian Philosopher Poet and Podcaster. He has an unorthodox and autodidactic mastery of human psychology which provides cutting and insightful observations on all levels of personal psychological, interpersonal and societal dysfunction and specifically the path to effective remediation and stable actualization.

Rocco’s own idiosyncrasies have proven to be his greatest assets, which are an undiagnosed neurodivergence, a mistrust of teachers, sycophants, systems and hierarchies, and an irreverence for the restrictive silos of academia. This has resulted in him being an autodidact across many fields such as psychology, philosophy, behavioral science, psychedelics, project delivery, corporate leadership, agile, history, social engineering and relationships.

Rocco has an extraordinary mind, with a way of looking at the world, our journey through it and the blind curve we are stuck on, which beautifully reconciles the scientific and the sacred, and provides insights which land like a drink of fresh water after weeks in the desert.

They Might Have Told Us

they might have told us
when we were young,

self-ownership is a kind of leadership
where you do not expect of yourself
to master the world around you
but rather,
it is an allowing of mistakes.

they might have said
not to get so hung up
on the successes or failures
of a moment,

they should have said
to allow yourself to try,
and not expect
to get it right first time,
allow yourself even
perhaps, to give up on things
that are no longer meant for you,
or were never truly yours to begin with.

they might have let us know
that the path to wholeness
involves asking no one but yourself
for permission,
and wearing all regrets
like a meadow wears the morning mist
and afterwards the dew.

they really should have told us.
but they did not know themselves.
because no one told them.

and now,
no one else is coming.

© Rocco Jarman, October 2021

My Instagram is Instagram.com/@rocco.jarman
My website is roccojarman.com
my substack is eyeswideopenlife.substack.com

How to Write Spoken Word Poetry

how to write spoken word poetrySpoken word poetry is a powerful art form that can be used to express a wide range of emotions and ideas. It is a great way to connect with others and share your story. If you’re interested in writing spoken word poetry, here are a few tips about how to write spoken word poetry.

Start with a strong idea. What do you want to say with your poem? What is the message you want to convey? Once you have a strong idea, you can start to flesh it out.

Use vivid language. Spoken word poetry is all about creating a sensory experience for the audience. Use vivid language to paint pictures with your words. This will help your audience connect with your poem on a deeper level.

Be personal. Spoken word poetry is often most effective when it is personal. Share your own stories and experiences. This will make your poem more relatable and authentic.

Use rhythm and flow. Spoken word poetry is meant to be performed, so it’s important to pay attention to the rhythm and flow of your words. This will help your poem sound more natural and engaging.

Practice, practice, practice. The more you practice, the better you’ll become at writing and performing spoken word poetry. So get out there and start practicing!

Here are some additional tips about how to write spoken word poetry that are specific to the audience of Poetic Resurrection:

Write about diverse experiences. The audience of Poetic Resurrection is interested in hearing about diverse experiences. So if you have a story to tell, don’t be afraid to share it.

Be yourself. The audience of Poetic Resurrection wants to hear from real people. So be yourself and let your personality shine through in your poetry.

Be open to feedback. The audience of Poetic Resurrection is always willing to give feedback. So be open to hearing what they have to say about your poetry.

I hope these tips help you get started on your journey to writing spoken word poetry. Remember, the most important thing is to be yourself and to let your voice be heard.

Here are a few examples of spoken word poetry that you can check out:

  1. The Letter Never Delivered by Digital Poetry
  2. Strength by Digital Poetry
  3. Sarah Kay – Orange
  4. Melissa Lozada-Oliva – Peluda
  5. Prince EA – Everybody Dies, But Not Everybody Lives

These are just a few examples to get you started. There are many other great spoken word poets out there, so be sure to explore and find the ones who resonate with you.

Resources for Writing Spoken Word Poetry

Here are a few resources that can help you learn more about writing spoken word poetry:

Poetry Foundation

The Spoken Word Revolution: Slam, Hip Hop & the Poetry of a New Generation (A Poetry Speaks Experience)

Poetry Journal: A Slam Poetry Notebook for Poets, Spoken Word Slammers, & Lyrical Gurus: 120 Un-Lined Blank Pages for Inspired Creation (Songwriter Musician Series)

Take the Mic: The Art of Performance Poetry, Slam, and the Spoken Word (A Poetry Speaks Experience) 

These resources can provide you with more information about the history of spoken word poetry, the different techniques used in spoken word poetry, and how to perform spoken word poetry. 

Conclusion

Spoken word poetry is a powerful art form that can be used to express a wide range of emotions and ideas. If you’re interested in writing spoken word poetry, I encourage you to start today. Use the tips in this blog post and the resources I’ve provided to get you started. And most importantly, be yourself and let your voice be heard.

Check out the poetry section on Poetic Resurrection.

 

Life – World Poetry Day

World Poetry DayIn celebration of World Poetry Day held every March 21st. I’m reading some of my poetry and since it’s an international event, I will also read them in English and in Spanish.

“Arranged in words, coloured with images, struck with the right meter, the power of poetry has no match. As an intimate form of expression that opens doors to others, poetry enriches the dialogue that catalyses all human progress, and is more necessary than ever in turbulent times.” Audrey Azoulay – Director General of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

The recorded poems are from Inspire Me: Raw. The poem Citizen and it’s Spanish translation Cuidadana are read and performed. Also, Forget and it’s Spanish version Ovide and to add a little humor because not all poetry is dramatic or traumatic, we have the poem Go-Go Boots.

Listen to Podcast here

Inspire Me Series Book 1 & 2

Contains Inspire Me: Raw, Inspire Me: Perception and five poems from the upcoming book Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams.

Life with Barbara Ann Briggs

Barbara Ann Briggs interviewBarbara Ann Briggs is this week’s guest on the Poetic Resurrection Podcast where she discussed her journey into meditation and how it has helped her with her writing. She also shared a reading of her poem Alone which reflects the power of spirituality in helping to create meaningful content. She also graced us with a reading from her book: Pilgrimage on the Path of Love chapter 11.

She’s currently working on her book: The Secret of Creative Abundance: Alignment with Your Spiritual Nature.

Barbara Ann Briggs believes that meditation can be a powerful tool to help writers unlock their creative potential. Through her poetry, she encourages writers to use it as a way to find inspiration, focus on their craft, and even access higher levels of consciousness

Bio:

Barbara Ann Briggs is a poet, podcaster and the author of two books. She has over twenty years’ experience as a freelance journalist and has had numerous articles and essays published in both print and online media. A practitioner and teacher of Transcendental Meditation for over thirty years, Barbara hosts a bi-monthly podcast called Essence of Life, which has a rapidly growing audience. She was on the faculty of the Maharishi University of Natural Law where she developed courses on poetry, art, creativity and consciousness. The Facebook page for her debut novel, Pilgrimage on the Path of Love, has garnered 2,500 likes. Barbara was born in Manhattan, New York. Her mother came from Vienna, Austria and her father from New Orleans. Needless to say, she loves music! Barbara, who currently resides in India, has travelled widely and considers herself a “citizen of the universe.”

Alone

because I stood alone
amidst the emptiness of space
and beheld your beauteous form
cast against the sky
because my heart knew you
majestic – divine
knew the dance
that you danced
in that twilight hour
because I stood alone
as you quivered silently in the wind
how strong and tenderly
you moved
how graciously you smiled
as I embraced you with my eyes
because I can no longer move
outside the circle of your infinite light
because my eyes beheld you once
like a thousand suns
born and being born
because my heart has been uplifted
and my eyes washed with visions of stars
you have become the universe to me
and all that I touch quivers with your life

Listen to her episode

You can get in touch with Barbara Ann Briggs at the following links.

Living Wisdom – Barbara Briggs

Barbara Ann Briggs Website

Essence of Life Podcast

Pilgrimage on the Path of Love Book (from human love to spiritual love)

 

Life – A Poem & Prayer for the Grieving

A Poem & Prayer for the GrievingA Poem and Prayer for the Grieving

I recently lost my mother and even though we knew it was coming, it was still a very difficult loss to accept. This poem and affirmation prayer is for those who are grieving. I’ve had many suggestions, but one of the most helpful that I have received is to set aside time to grieve. Pick a time and review the experiences, videos, notes, and other communications from the past loved one. May you find healing in this process.

Bound

Sorrow sweeps through my soul like
The sword of yesteryear
Waves of sorrow smash upon my heart

Reminding me of you
Of your love
Of your kindness

I drown in the eventual stillness, gasping for air
Why was life so unfair to you?
But it’s me who doesn’t let go

It’s me who feels guilty for not suffering your loss longer
If I hold on to that feeling, then the memory
Of you doesn’t slip away

Miss the feeling of our etheric touch
I dreamt of seeing your soul last night but I had tied a rope to it You kept trying to fly away
But I kept pulling you back—You turned to me, broken

Today I cry and let you go—release you from the earth plane
The rope unties and I see your smiling soul fade away

Blessings

Dear spirit, God energy, higher self, universal knowledge, thank you for hearing this prayer as I need strength during this challenging time. I turn to you for guidance and love.

  • May I be strong.
  • May I have the strength to accept my grief.
  • I understand I feel grief because I have loved.
  • I know who has passed, would not want me to live in sorrow.
  • May I cherish their memory and remember them with fondness.
  • May I find peace.
  • I understand my grief has pushed other emotions and responsibilities aside. Yet, I can accept it.
  • May I have the knowhow to work with grief.
  • May I cope with this endless sadness and constant heartache
  • May I accept my loved one is no longer suffering.
  • Help me see the good in my life.
  • Guide me through my loss.
  • May I feel loving kindness.
  • May I forgive myself for the things I’ve done or not done.
  • May I accept that there was nothing I could have done to change what happened.
  • May I heal from the silencing of their voice and touch
  • May I set time aside to remember their memory
  • Thank you for having this beautiful soul in my life. I will cherish them and let their soul be free.
  • May I feel safe.
  • I send my love.

Thank you for hearing my prayer.

Blessings

The poem Bound is from: Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2

Listen to episode here.

 

Life – In Loving Memory of Martina Aviles

In Loving Memory of Martina AvilesIn Loving Memory of my mother, Martina Aviles

Welcome to the January episode of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. As, many of you might know, I have slowed down the podcast over the holidays. I thought I would get a head start and work on creating new episodes and possibly have more episodes during the month. Well, that didn’t happen. On January 3rd I lost my mother and I dedicate this episode to her. She had dementia for several years but after several falls which lead to brain bleeds, which she bounced back from and we thought it was getting better. On January 2nd I saw my mother at the nursing home via FaceTime and she was being her fisty self and my sister was by her side. My mother had a habit as we were children to always kiss us on the forehead. My sister kissed her on the forehead several times and mom had this big smile on her face. I said “look at her smile”, it was beautiful. The feeling that I received from her smile was as if she was stating: “It’s okay to go now. I know love.” I couldn’t sleep that night, but I also accepted that if she wanted to leave us, it was okay. I didn’t want her to suffer. Those words are hard to say, but I felt I was being selfish because knowing her personality, she didn’t want to live the way she was living. She passed the following morning. To state I miss her is an understatement. I don’t know how to feel. There’s an emptiness and numbness.

I flew to Chicago for the wake and the funeral. It was surreal. She looked as if she was sleeping in the coffin. I spoke at the wake and told a funny story about my mom and the next day at the funeral I read the poem I wrote about her called “Warm” because that’s how she was. The poem which I will read at the end of this podcast states how she kissed me on the forehead. This poem is several years old. Synchronicity is strange, isn’t it?

I am mourning. The APA Dictionary of Psychology states “mourning is the process of feeling or expressing grief following the death of a loved one, or the period during which this occurs. It typically involves apathy and dejection, loss of interest in the outside world, and   in activity and initiative. Bereavement and grief are similar in definition but different. Wikipedia states the following: Grief is the response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed. Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss, grief also has physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, cultural, spiritual, and philosophical dimensions. While the terms are often used interchangeably, bereavement refers to the state of loss, while grief is the reaction to that loss.”

Death of a Parent – For an adult

As you get older, many expect it to be easy to lose a parent because you have had many years and it’s expected. It’s not easy. Especially when the parent is loving and caring. Wikipedia: “When an adult child loses a parent in later adulthood, it is considered to be timely and to be a normative life course event. This allows the adult children to feel a permitted level of grief. However, research shows that the death of a parent in an adult’s midlife is not a normative event by any measure, but is a major life transition causing an evaluation of one’s own life or mortality. Others may shut out friends and family in processing the loss of someone with whom they have had the longest relationship.”

I’ve been studying grief and what to expect and work through during this difficult time. I’ve enrolled in grief consulting, taking a meditation course on grief, and learning to be kind to myself during this process. I know I will dip in and out of grief. As mentioned to me, it never goes away, but it can subside. There was a card made from the funeral home in honor of my mom. My mom was religious, and we picked the following poem to match her beliefs and how we felt about her.

Our Mother’s love, had no strings attached.
It was unconditional, truly unmatched.
She stood by us, through thick and thin.
She was strong in faith from deep within.
Everything she did, was with us in mind.
A giving Mother, the unselfish kind.
She lived her life, with little regret.
Our cherished memories, we will never forget.
She put us first, above everything.
For her now, God’s angels sing.
Though invisible, to our eyes, thus.
She will always be, watching over us.
She’s in heaven now, with all her family who has passed.
She is with her glorious host, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

As a lover and writer of quotes, I find knowledge in them. Here are some quotes that have comforted me:

  • “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”
    Author unknown
  • “The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.”
    Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • “Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.”
    Earl Grollman
  • “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”
    Washington Irving
  • “Grief changes shape, but it never ends.”
    Keanu Reeves
  • “The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.”
    Marcus Tullius Cicero

I wish anyone that is going through grief to be kind to themselves. Some helpful self-care tips that have helped me are:

  1. Meditation—there are many great apps that are free I.e., Insight Timer in which I am a teacher there. https://insighttimer.com/sonia.iris.lozada.
  2. Prayer–whether religious or secular. There’s a healing feeling to them

Wayne Dyer once stated and I paraphrase—Prayer is when you talk to God and meditation is when you hear God. We can interchange God with higher energy, higher self, universal knowledge. Whichever is your belief.

  1. Keep a journal.
  2. Keep in touch with family & friends.
  3. Pamper yourself.
  4. Be kind and patient with yourself.
  5. Seek help.
  6. Take it one day at a time.
  7. Eat a well-balanced diet.
  8. Drink plenty of water.
  9. Avoid using excess alcohol, medications or drugs to mask the pain.
  10. Try to keep up basic hygiene. Remember basic grooming and appearance.
  11. Get enough sleep, but if you can’t sleep, just lie down, close your eyes, and rest.
  12. Get some kind of exercise. Even walking can help relieve stress and tension.
  13. If at all possible, try to maintain some type of normal routine, such as sleeping and eating at your regular times.

This is the poem Warm from Inspire Me: Perception and also in the newly released compilation book Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2

WARM

Loving smile
Warm embrace
Gentle forehead kiss
Singing me to sleep

Sad child
Needing safety
Warm drops cascade face
She wipes them

Years pass
Fragile in time
Wrinkled smile
Love’s blank gazes

Destiny gifted you
Being loved, a blessing
Devotion everlasting
Ease in loving you, mom
Thank you so much for joining me on this podcast. I wish you love, happiness, and many blessings.

Listen to the episode.

https://insighttimer.com/

Life with Jeanette Yoffe

Jeanette YoffeJeanette Yoffe is the guest this month on the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. We discuss her life as an adoptee, her solo show, we laugh and get emotional in this episode. Tune in to hear this amazing woman enlighten us about adoption. November is adoption month in the USA.

Jeanette Yoffe, M.A., M.F.T. earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology, specializing in children, from Antioch University in June 2002. She treats children with serious psychological problems secondary to histories of abuse, neglect, and/or multiple placements. She has specialized for the past 20 years in the treatment of children who manifest serious deficits in their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development.

As the Clinical Director of Yoffe Therapy Inc. A mental health center in Los Angeles providing services to families, children, teens, and adults connected by foster care and adoption. Learn more here.

Jeanette’s desire to become a child therapist, focusing specially on adoption and foster care issues, derived from her own experience of being adopted and moving through the foster care system. Her personal experience has informed her education and provided insight into the unique stresses involved with these issues.

For more info visit JeanetteYoffe.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanetteyoffe/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanetteyoffe/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeanetteYoffe

These books are available on Amazon and Audible.

What’s Your Name, Who’s Your Daddy?
What’s Your Name, Who’s Your Daddy? Audible
What is Adoption?
What is Foster Care?
Working with Traumatized Children, Teens and Families in Foster Care and Adoption