Tag: Thursday

Poetry

To find

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My way back to you

With a cup of hot tea I begin to read books

I never finished because I got distracted by the many other things in this world.

To focus on the words in front of me with no desire to pick up my phone and get lost in the internet or my many phone games.

To breathe in the actual scent of printed paper.

To be inspired and delighted by the words in front of my face and to be able to take a sticky note and save some of that wisdom for another day.

I want to allow time to relax and be true as I get lost in a good book or two.

And even as I slip out of my present to be present with the words in front of me I know it isn’t all just for the pleasure of reading.

Because I’ve learned even in most fiction of books I still learn a thing or two.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Oh how

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Joy is so contagious

From one smile on your face

To your laughter been heard

That I, too, want to smile and laugh

And feel so carefree with no worry in the world.

Life is good when you smile and laugh and just be you.

You feel the sun shining down on you gently and the wind blowing softly at you, and it’s the perfect combination for a great day.

You are grateful for the nice weather, and you know what a miracle it is to witness such a day.

You capture it in a picture and hope it brings joy to you on your off days and that it can do the same for others.

You want to shine your light on others so that the world becomes a little less dark each day.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I tried

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To get up but I’m so tired

I just wish I could get the right amount of sleep so that I would not be too tired, but my body is all out of whack.

I know my sleep would be better if I left this place, but I haven’t gotten the sign yet.

So here I am, trying to sleep and trying to live, too. The sad thing is, no one can relate unless you have been through it, too.

One day, I will get enough sleep, get up, and have energy, but today isn’t that day. I’m sorry.

There is no way of winning, but you can try with all your might. Maybe you will win or get out.

Sincerely, Nightshift.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

To be

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In my element feels so good.

As lately things have felt so stressful and long

And sleep has been not enough.

But here I am, breathing in the fresh air and having no thoughts or insight as I am just in the present moment of great peace.

Oh, how my green wants to blend in with nature’s greens to be so beautiful, grow strong, and handle all the storms with grace.

Staying here feels like home, and if only I could stay more than an hour here and there, I would never have to overthink anything, for I would know exactly how to handle each situation without hesitation.

If only I could stay and not return to the reality of the unknown ahead of me.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Quotes

Lets stay

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This way, where laughter is all around us

And there is no worry at this moment in our lives.

The only thing that matters is spending time together, watching out for each other, and genuinely caring about one another.

In one moment, we are one, and in the next, we are not, but today, we will stay in this moment, be great, and appreciate all we do for each other.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Feeling so

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Good, as the music flows through my ears and down into my body, I feel like I’m back to that woman who is aligned with her life and purpose.

I’m not the woman I’ve been the last couple of months, who was lost and found and lost again.

She poured out more tears and frustration and felt so many blessings and haha moments, too.

But she was also shaking in fear, facing fear with a smile.

Standing tall, she saw something new and felt something stir inside her as she confidently stepped into the unknown.

The sun shined down on her, and she was free, loved, and supported. In the meadow of truth, she stood tall that day.

The woman is no longer afraid of whatever is coming. She would stand her ground, for she had waited a long time to see this path open up and light her fire again.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

My thoughts

What a year

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So far, 2024 has been rough. For seven months, I have had writer’s block and uncertainty. But it has also had some good times, like growing more, finding new interests, and reading a lot of books.

I didn’t know what this year held for me, but I felt God calling me to be a coach.

The uncertainty came in, and only now, eight months later, have I done something I’ve been doing and experienced what I am going to do.

I will tell you what I’m doing, but I want to be more defined and have it in place.

If there is one thing I learned this year, it is that I didn’t give up. I reset and changed directions, but I kept going even when I was frustrated and sad.

Because I am meant for more, and hopefully, by the end of this year, it will be clear and coming true.

I hope you all have been pushing through, and I hope and pray you all have a great Thursday!🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

One smile away

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From truly meaning it

For more than a moment

Oh, how you say my smile is contagious

It makes me want to keep smiling because then you would smile back at me.

And that would be a reason for me to smile for days and days.

My smile may be contagious, but your presence is all I need to breathe and be.

And one day, I know you will see me as more than that smile you love to see, but today isn’t that day. But I’ll smile anyway, for I’m alive, and today feels so good not to be happy.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Weather changing

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Body aching

Hot to cold

Cold to hot

Energy draining

Body aching

Oh how it feels nice with the breeze

But I might get sick of the weather changing back and forth like a ping-pong ball in motion.

Oh, how I long for a happy breezy day when my allergies don’t appear.

But I know I am grateful to enjoy the lovely days, for summer is here now to stay, but I am hopeful these cooler days will return and bless us with a breeze that throws us into a whirlwind of joy and happiness to enjoy the little things in life.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

My thoughts

It’s been

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Awhile since I’ve written anything about my coaching.

I’ve been overthinking, resting, and learning the ends and out of being a coach.

But if I feel fear, stress, and time have kept me barely present.

But I’ve also been doing self-care things for myself and just enjoying my free time, too.

So I started last year wanting to be a confidence coach and still add writing in it.

And even as I mentioned to close friends they all said what about your writing and are you going to help others with that.

It is true. I love writing and expressing myself through it, and I found that writing helped me find my voice and understand myself.

So, I have to admit that calling myself a confident coach isn’t my title. Still, an emotionally empowering writing coach is, as it hits, everything I want to help women with, and confidence will still play a part in your confidence growing as you become who you’re meant to be.

I’m here to help my clients express themselves through their words, break down their limited beliefs, and discover who they want to be.

Communication is essential in all parts of our lives, especially with relationships and work environments, self-care, and setting boundaries in our lives.

I want the women I help to find their voice and be solid and unshakable because they know it matters and be their authentic selves.

I know this is long, but if you made it to the end, thanks, and I hope you have a blessed Thursday!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

In a

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Haze I try to find my way to you

Who are you?

You are the part of me that’s been lost and confused for way too long

The part of me that has been yelling to empty ears and no clear way to insight.

It’s been a battle only I could fight.

Sometimes, I get tired of battles, but I know when I have victory, the day it happens, I am full of so much joy I overflow

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Nothing last

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Forever and as I pull you into the next season

I feel the wind and rain trying to pull you into the storm.

We’ve been trying to outrun these storms for the last few months.

But this time, I’m tired, and I know you will catch me if I fall.

But how many more seasons will we be blessed with?

I know I shouldn’t worry about the end, but like a good story, I always want to see the beginning and the end before I’m delighted that it’s okay to enjoy it.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

confidence coaching tips/opinions, Quotes

Today is February

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First the first day of black history month!

So today, I’m kicking off with what Confidence means to me, as it will be one of the things I focus on helping women find themselves.

To me, confidence is knowing your worth and being yourself. And seeing that you are the value you are looking for when trying to validate your self-confidence.

I used to think I would be more confident if I lost weight and others saw me for me.

But I realized when I saw and felt worthy of being myself that I was being heard when I was being my authentic self.

I not only saw the beauty in me but in others, and I started to see the world in a new light.

But being confident doesn’t mean self-doubt goes away. It just means I know who I am, and I accept myself, and even if someone looks at me mean or funny, I know there isn’t something wrong with me.

I hope you enjoyed this short post, and know I will be posting different topics three days a week.

Also, the first day of my posting about my exciting launch in March.

This week, since today is day one on a Thursday, I will post tomorrow and Sunday mornings after my morning quote. And then the following weeks will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

I hope you all have a blessed day!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I see you

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I hear you

Because you are me

And I’m ready to show you

I’m not backing down as

This journey is getting quite interesting

I’m moving along like a snail sometimes, but I won’t stop until I finish.

I was made for this task, and even though sometimes signing up for the mission is hard, I won’t give up no matter what.

I know you will see me and hear me from now on. I’m not afraid of the unknown, for one step at a time will get me there, where I know I will fight and shine in the light that is me.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes