Tag Archives: Freedom

So Many Things

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Suzanne

So many things ~ Time management Queen of my castle Not feeling lonely or invisible No judgmental voice I told my client the other day that it was good that he was recognizing his progress. It is so easy to … Continue reading →

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The Opening

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Suzanne

I’ve opened the door for you. You’re welcome to stay. We can climb trees and eat cherry pie. I’ll hold you when you need to cry. There’s room in my heart now. And in my home. I am grateful to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daughter, Growing up, Mother, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Child, Daughter, Freedom, Girl, Growing up, growing up lonely, houses, inner child, Lonely, Love, Mother, Poet, poetry, Teenager, Trust, Writing, young teen | 1 Comment

Dear Mr. President

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Suzanne

They used to teach women not to fight back. I’m here to tell you, those days are over. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2017

Posted in Uncategorized, Women | Tagged Change, Empowerment, Freedom, Power, President, Self esteem, Self-defense, Solidarity, Strength, Women, Women's March | 2 Comments

Becoming

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Suzanne

I don’t just write for me anymore, I write for you as well. I used to write because it was a natural part of my existence. It was for me alone. Things like stream of consciousness and essays on topics … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Growth, Personal Growth, Rebirth, Transformation | Tagged Adolescence, Birth, Blogging, Calm, Compassion, divorce, Domestic, Early Childhood, Essay, Feeling, Feelings, Freedom, Growing up, Growth, Living, Meditation, Motherhood, Peace, Personal Development, Personal Essay, Rebirth, Seperated, Seperation, Structure, Transformation, Writing | 4 Comments

Non-identification

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Suzanne

This morning I had the thought, “I am creative.” Then I remembered the insight I have been having around the Buddhist understanding of self, or better yet no-self. I have studied Buddhism for years and never really grasped this concept. … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddha Nature, Buddhism, Non-self, Personal Development | Tagged Buddha Nature, Buddhism, Buddhist philosophy, Clarity, Freedom, Growth, Non-identification, Non-self, Peace, Personal Development, Suffering | 4 Comments

Alone

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Suzanne

Alone, I write. In my presence, One black cat, one white. The stacks of papers grow, As I slowly turn away. Shutting myself in, Yet another day. Self-sabotage, Often exists out of fear. Time slowly turns, Into one more year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Choices, Freedom, Loneliness, Teaching, Writing | Tagged Blogging, Choices, Creativity, Freedom, Isolation, Loneliness, Teaching, Work at home, Writing | 12 Comments

Say What You Need to Say…..Write What You Need to Write…..Dance How You Need to Dance

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Suzanne

“I want to see you be brave ……” Brave ~ Sara Bareilles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4

Posted in Art, Freedom, Music, Video, Writing, Youtube | Tagged Art, Brave, Freedom, Honesty, Music Video, Sara Bareilles, Soul, Truth, Video, Writing, Youtube | 2 Comments

Basking

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Suzanne

I am awash in the beauty of words. Flowing over me, flowing through me Washing over me Cleansing me. Can I stay here, in this place, forever? The definition of paradise. This place in my soul This place where I … Continue reading →

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Who’s Responsible?

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Suzanne

I don’t like it when it feels like someone is always needing me. I just want to be left alone. Not responsible for another’s needs, or happiness. Now I understand that others may have felt this way about my behavior. … Continue reading →