Tag Archives: Confidence

WHO DO I TAKE MYSELF TO BE?

Posted on December 23, 2023 by elainedanforth

Right now– Whodo I take myself to be? Am I pretty?Am I smart? Am I thoughtful slow?Or bold and quick to start? Do I lack? Or, even though I lack,do I still think and feel I haveand do, and be, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Poetry | Tagged Confidence, Feeling, Internal Narrative, Mind Body, Thought, Who am I? | Leave a comment

THE LIST AND YOU

Posted on June 8, 2018 by elainedanforth

Yes, you can make a perfect to-do list, but when the items start adding up ad infinitum. . . it’s best to check for that little number one you might have missed. Yes, to set priorities +++++ when Life deals … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Confidence, Life, Overwhelm, Priorities, Putting yourself first, Self-care, Self-love, To do list, Work | Leave a comment

SO ODD. . . I DECIDE TO TALK TO GOD

Posted on October 31, 2017 by elainedanforth

So odd. Now, I decide to talk to God. In a way I’ve never tried. I grow, I feel good inside. . . Sort of like the way it was in days they were, just talking to the best of … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Benefit, Calm, Confidence, Dad, Faith, God, Hope, Mom, Prayer, Presence, Strength, Talk | Leave a comment

YOUR BIG START

Posted on August 19, 2017 by elainedanforth

If you want to play a role, first you’ve got to learn your part. But, if you want to learn your part, you’ll want to play your role with heart and soul, from whatever place and moment that you start. … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Act, Big Start, Boldness, Completion, Confidence, Courage, Live, Part, Play, Pray, Role, SIng, Start, Success, Work | Leave a comment

HOLD THAT THOUGHT!

Posted on April 14, 2017 by elainedanforth

Note to self: Hold that thought! Or else, just let it go and let it be. It probably will hold by itself, if it’s a thought I truly need. Just as a seed can wait to sprout, and later grow … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads, Uncategorized | Tagged Confidence, Growth, Let it be, Letting Go, Seed, Thought, Weed | Leave a comment

THE ABSURDLY SWAYING CHILD

Posted on December 2, 2016 by elainedanforth

Whatever is absurd for you to quit, for it’s your work, your love, your word, let not be seen nor spoke nor heard designs of anyone or anything that would ever sway you out of it.

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads | Tagged Confidence, Determination, Hear, Love, See, Speak, Sway, Word, Work | Leave a comment

BEYOND THE BLUNDER

Posted on November 30, 2016 by elainedanforth

If you would and are well able to avoid the common blunder, don’t be duped to think you get your place around creation’s power dining table from the strength of all your knowledge and your skill, though they be of … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Blunder, Confidence, Feeling, Force, Illusion, Knowledge, Power, Purposes, Skill, Voice, Your place at the table | Leave a comment

IMAGINATION AND THE HANDY DANDY WIDGET

Posted on November 28, 2016 by elainedanforth

Imagine it. Immerse you in the magic of it. See it. That must come first. Though the notion it were possible should seem to you preposterous, That same audacity in fact is the prerequisite for you to actually smell and … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Audacity, Boldness, Confidence, Feeling, Fingers, Illusory, Imagination, Life, Possible, Seeing, Senses, Soul, Vision, Widget | Leave a comment

LOVE WILL LET YOU. . . IF YOU LET IT!

Posted on September 30, 2016 by elainedanforth

Let the love just let you do it though you say, “UGGGH!” and doubt you have the needed strength to get you through it. Give to yourself and your own hand a gentle stroke, a little kiss, AND your mustered … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Awareness, Capacity, Confidence, Doubt, Light, Love, Manifest, Possibility, Power, Stream | Leave a comment

ON TARGET–A SOFT PAT ON YOUR BACK

Posted on September 17, 2016 by elainedanforth

A soft back pat or gentle kiss applied to your own special self– Imagine that! Praise, love, encouragement and consolation to mitigate discouragement in the one you know so well, her identity you instantly can tell quite without a a … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Confidence, Feeling, Feeling Good, Kiss, Pat on the back, Recognition, Sel- love, Self-care | Leave a comment