Reflect Archives - Bounded Excess

Release
Suppression, repression, release

May 3, 2022March 18, 2023 by Sam

Sam

1919

I miss you so much I want explode But, all I can do is think of youTears collecting in my tea There was a time I could have just calledThe world would become just you and me But, missing you hurt too much Life was pushing and pulling No time…

Beautiful Sunrise
An unexpected nighttime adventure

May 3, 2022May 18, 2022 by Sam

Sam

1943

He sits on the grass relaxed and at peace The sun has just set, and he is thinking of how the colours sounded A beautiful bright light appears suddenly Full of colour and warmth it dances gracefully through the sky It comes close and they touch His own light…

Cleaning out the evil
We all have a dark shadow

April 16, 2019May 18, 2022 by Sam

Sam

1865

in and yang God and lucifer We all have both. A compassionate, protective, loving, nurturing side. And a fearful side, which leads us to jealousy, greed, hatred. Kindness feels better than hatred. Therefor, compassion trumps fear. Being a kind person isn't about always being nice or never feeling like you…

The Broken Man

June 1, 2018May 18, 2022 by Sam

Sam

1772

The broken man stands Though he breathes, he no longer lives Gone is the presence and light that flowed through him Inside of him, the light has flickered and gone out Eyes wet with pain and sadness, he looks ahead Lifeless grey meets his gaze Looking back he can see…

The Past isn’t just the Past
It can come back and bite hard as we learn and grow

February 14, 2018May 18, 2022 by Sam

Sam

2197

t's those one of those moments I'll never forget. Walking into my home one evening, she was sitting at my computer. The room was dark and the light from my messenger account open on the computer screen coloured her face. That face looked back at me, visible surprise and pain…

You are what you think you are (well, at least you can be)
Building belief models

January 29, 2018May 18, 2022 by Sam

Sam

2109

ast night, on what has got to go down as one of my least successful "dates", I asked the woman across from me "Do you believe in true love?" Actually, I can't even quite call it a date - that would be too generous... More like a well intentioned friend-zoning.…

A formula for better self esteem through integrity
As with all things, it's simple to understand, difficult to follow :)

September 22, 2017October 20, 2022 by Sam

Sam

1995

hile there are many things that contribute to your level of self-esteem, integrity is the one I want to focus on. Integrity is built by the consistent alignment between one's values and actions. Note: this idea is lifted from The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden. You can find…

Thinking about leaving her for someone else?
OK, but read this first!

April 22, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

Sam

730

ow, there are a lot of reasons to break up with someone and they are all valid - it's always up to you to take steps to be happy in your life. And choosing who you share your life with is a huge thing. Still, this is a cautionary tale.…

Sometimes the best shot you have is just trying not to scratch

April 14, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

Sam

597

ince I’ve been single for most of the last year I’ve gotten into the habit of heading to the pool hall across the street from my apartment when I’m feeling bored or lonely. I’ve never really been much good at pool and figure I might as well get better at…

Inside Out

April 13, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

Sam

610

At 36, I watched this kids movie for the third time lol. I've been uncharacteristically emotional in the past year. And even though it's a kids movie, I felt some powerful messages while watching it. If you haven't seen it or heard much about it - it follows the story…