Yearend episode 2021
Here we are at the end of 2021. Another year of the pandemic. When this pandemic started, it was a time to reflect. Reflect, I did and now in the second year–I’d like it to end. I’ve been vaccinated and boosted and, to be honest, I don’t want any more vaccinations, but it’s not about me—it’s about those around me. I want the pandemic to end. These last two years have been a challenging and trying time. I had a friend die this year of covid. I’ve had a scare with my elderly parents and I’m grateful they’re okay. I feel blessed that everyone and I are healthy. I was hoping the pandemic would have ended with herd immunity, but we never got to the 70% vaccinated to have that occur. I wish I had an answer to what is happening; I don’t think anyone knows.
My year in review.
I started a second podcast called Chica and the Man with podcaster and friend Alex Greenwood of the Mysterious Goings On podcast. It’s so much fun to just talk about anything that comes to mind. The subtitle of Chica and the Man is As Unscripted as it Gets. It’s different from the Poetic Resurrection podcast. Doing this podcast has been slow in editing as my computer crashed and it’s taken me about a month to retrieve my information. I was shocked but can’t complain the computer lasted seven years.
I’m on vacation now and I’m working on my fourth book—Inspire Me: In Time of Need, still. I have a new editor; Ruben Rodriguez and I’m looking forward to the release—early next year. Fingers crossed. I love writing poetry and the last two years have put a slight halt in writing. I guess the pandemic has affected me more than I thought. So many deaths, sending blessings to families for your healing. The dichotomy of this nation and others. This is a world healing time and even though we would like to get back to normal, what is normal anymore?
I’m an avid researcher. I feel exhilarated when I learn a new concept, belief or skill, and yet I’m exhausted this year. I used to feel I knew what I wanted and now it’s all in question. Do I want to continue acting? I love being on the set, so if it comes up, I’ll be happy to do it. I had two photoshoots this year. One was headshots with Mark Atteberry, which I also use for my podcast, and the other was an artsy shoot with Ken Sawyer. I had a great time doing both. I booked a print job and have auditioned for many shows.
Poetry, another passion of mine since childhood, still exists but it’s change on what I want to write. I’ve gone from writing about acceptance and life to a surreal style. A style I find challenging to write since the reader needs to visualize and understand it.
The Poetic Resurrection Podcast has reached over fifty episodes and has over 1500 downloads and as Alex Greenwood informed me, that’s fantastic for a podcast without an advertising budget. I’m on season three of the podcast and I want to say thank you to all the guests for honoring me with your presence and knowledge.
I meditate every day and decided to become a teacher on the Insight Timer app I have talks and meditations.
The poem for this week is Love and Blessings, recorded in 2020 and is available to see and hear on YouTube. It’s from my upcoming book Inspire Me: In Time of Need.
When thoughts
Overwhelm your being
Send love
When worrying about the family
And wanting to care for them
Send love
When sleep evades
When thoughts repeat
Send love
When finances diminish
And needs remain unmet
Send love
When feeling defeated
When feeling alone
Send love
When feeling fear
That life isn’t fair
Send love
Sending love
Doesn’t cost anything
Sending love
Brings us to the present
Happy New Year–love and blessings.
Music by: Bensound.com
Song: Love
Letting Go Meditation with the Four Elements
Soul of Healing with Trini Rodriguez
Soul of Mystery with Alex Greenwood
Soul Connection with Jaclyn Steele
Season 2 Intro with the Poem Free Me
Sacred Land of Wishes & Dream poetry reading
Poetic Resurrection Season 1 Recap
Perceptions of Leadership & Poetry with Lindani Njie
Perceptions of Becoming with Maryam Ghouth
Perceptions of Employment - Mentoring & Coaching with Evelyn Lozada Eccard
Affirmation Meditation for Artists & Performers
Perceptions of a Teenager with Isabella Lozada
Perceptions of the Mind
Perceptions of Toxic Relationships with Corine LaFont
Perceptions of Expectations in Relationships with Dominey Drew
Perceptions of Love and Acceptance
Perceptions of the Incarcerated with Luis Javier Rodriguez
Perceptions of Possessions
Perceptions of Anger
Merry-Go-Round Poem
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