It’s complicated
by its simplicity
sometimes the hardest thing to be
is for me to be me.
I know all I need to do
is relax and I am my most real me,
leaving room for error and uncertainty
and subjectivity.
It seems daunting
and it feels disappointing
but that’s just where I got stuck
and then I get hard on me
because it feels hard being me.
It’s complicated
by its simplicity
but if I connect with my values
and stop over thinking this then
I can live with authenticity.
It’s complicated
by its simplicity
but I am not done yet
and I am finding joy
because there is still so much left
in the renewable resource
that is me.
A Patient Voice 
Sometimes when I read your work it feels like you are walking around inside my head and documenting what you see. Thank you for sharing your clear strong voice.
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Wow! Thank you for such a genuine comment. I am glad you feel a sort of connection. I look forward to experiencing that further as I read your posts. Your voice shines as well. Peace, Harlon
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A reflection of a genuine self…
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This read like an answer to a question. Thank you. 🙂
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Great thoughts on authenticity. It can be a struggle to be authentic but as you say it evokes joy…and joy is renewable. I love the thought that joy is a renewable resource.
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Woh. Use of words
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Hope you’re having a nice Thanksgiving weekend, Harlon. I enjoyed this, particularly the realization that the simplest things are often the most profound. How are we to “just be” without needing to know we are just being…?! It is not a question that can be answered with words I don’t believe. It’s the sort of question that suggests there ought to be an answer, but I’m not sure there is exactly… We are the answer, us, walking around… 🙂
Peace
Michael
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This felt good to read. It made me smile and relax. Thanks!
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Mission accomplished – for you and for me. Hugs, Harloon
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No I didn’t change my name to Harloon, although as you taught me well, I CAN, if I want to. I think the best thing to do with typos is to laugh at them. Actually, that principle may apply more often than I am aware. Canadian Thanksgiving is this weekend, so I hope you have a great Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend with nice walks and great talks and laughter. 🙂 Harlon
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Good recipe for living well Harlon!
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I enjoyed this post of yours Harlon. So honest and open😊
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Just as well there’s so much left, we don’t want you running out anytime soon.
Hugs
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Wow. Indeed there is so much to you. I feel the struggle in you, Harlon. Remain true to you .. whatever that looks like. Maybe one day we will both know? Hugs to you, my friend.
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