Kelly Martin's Blog, page 26
April 27, 2015
W Is For WILD
Many would probably think of me as a younger wild child, I drank far too much alcohol in my earlier years from around 14, but I was not so much wild, more lost and empty. I reacted badly when I was 13 to my sister being born as an only child and it was a shock to suddenly have a sister, but more so my parents attention went to the new sibling when I needed them the most during my teenage years.
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April 25, 2015
V Is For VULNERABILITY
Feeling vulnerable, something I have felt a lot in my life. Vulnerable in relationships, vulnerable in grief, vulnerable in loneliness - vulnerable.
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of...
April 24, 2015
U Is For UNCERTAINTY
No-thing is certain, the only certainty we have is life itself. Life is beyond all form, all shape or sense of control, it has no limits, it has no edges, it is like the sky itself.Read more »
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April 23, 2015
T Is For TICKLED PINK
As the challenge goes on for this A to Z writing extravaganza the words get slightly tougher as my theme is feelings. I was considering 'thankful', but then I thought I would simply share what tickles me pink and I admit perhaps some are more awe-filled and not so tickled, but joy tickles me so awe is tickly too (smile).
TICKLED PINK :
verb (used with object),tickled, tickling. 1. to touch or stroke lightly with the fingers, a feather, etc., so as to excite a tingling or itching sensati...
April 22, 2015
S Is For SEXY
What is sexy to you? I used to think it was tall dark handsome, but now, as I have grown more wise (grin), I realise that sex appeal is an inside job. Someone can be stereotypically beautiful and have no sex appeal at all. Sexy comes from within, physical beauty that we are often brainwashed to believe to be sexy needs to have the whole package. My boyfriend told me recently that often those who may not be in the category of 'attractive' may work harder at developing their inner world...
April 21, 2015
R Is For RADIANCE
We all have an inner radiance, I was reminded recently that no matter how much I may have issues with my appearance, when the inner light, the inner beauty shines out it doesn't matter. It can be a hard understanding to swallow, especially when the majority of the world highlights the importance of outer beauty, but slowly I am beginning to see my own light shine out, regardless of any perceived 'imperfections' I may feel I have.
For the purpose of this post I am going to post imag...
April 19, 2015
Q Is For QUIET
Have you heard of the Quiet Revolution?It was started by an author who writes about being an introvert.
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April 18, 2015
P Is For POVERTY
Poor brings up so many connotations, starving children in Africa to homeless people on the street in the Western world, yet poor to me is a state of mind.
There seem to be so many degrees of feeling poor and what feels like poverty to one person is absolute abundance to another. I know of many people in my life who would be absolutely crushed with my income level at this present time, they would not know how to cope and they would feel absolutely devastated. And I can empathise with this becau...
April 17, 2015
O Is For Over-Sensitive
For as long as I remember people have been saying to me "Stop being so over-sensitive Kelly" or "You're too sensitive Kelly!". Being sensitive was always deemed to be a bad thing -a weakness.
Many years later I am now slowly beginning to see being sensitive as an asset, being sensitive connects me to people and I now meet more people who are just as sensitive as me by revealing my sensitivity and accepting it.
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April 15, 2015
N Is For Neediness
Neediness, something I used to be the Queen of. I was needy in friendships, needy with partners and in relationships, I was just plain needy. Needless to say neediness can give off a bright shining beacon saying 'I'm needy, stay away!'
I'm writing this article not to criticise anyone who feels needy. I know what it feels like to feel needy and I still have moments of neediness, particularly if I feel vulnerable, tired or poorly. I think we all do, but it's worthwhile tappin...
