I long for the fall colors, as everything seems dull compared to the brightness of the fall.
I long for a little cold all day and the urge to take longer walks.
I need to snap every photo because each color is brighter than the next, and I get lost in the colors, and time just passes me by.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
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
Had the joy of staying up late to read a book in awhile.
And this made me wonder have I been truly living.
Or is this story so eye opening that I can’t put it down for I have to know how it ends.
As if my life depended on it but I think I found a gem and I’m okay with losing a little sleep for this book was so good.
It was a breath of fresh air and mystery and just on the edge of your seat good.
It is one of my favorites for the year, and it’s called “ The Oster Driver Secret” by Caroline SafStrand.
What a joy it is to love reading all kinds of books for as long as possible!
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
A good day
I can feel it as the hope of a lovely day blows my way.
The determination to get this done is there
But how long will it last before I stand right back where I was?
I don’t know, but I won’t stop this time around. I know something big is coming my way; I feel it building up.
As a smile cracks onto my face, I realize we’ve got this!
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
I’m standing here, but I barely hold it together.
And I know that’s not okay, and I’m struggling, but I won’t give up. I will get this done, and I will be successful.
I am struggling to be present in a life that is so much a rollercoaster, and I keep wanting to get off.
But then something good comes along, and I keep hoping this isn’t just a one-time thing.
Sometimes, it’s not, but other times, it feels like others see my blessing coming my way, but I am in my way.
I also want to jump to the side, but that feels unclear, and I don’t know if I’m ready.
So here I stand, trying to hold on and let go simultaneously.
I know I will lose a battle soon, and I am trying to let go so that I can grow and smile again.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
Almost over as the mornings turn colder
And the ability to drink a nice hot cup of tea with my breakfast feels right again.
But soon, the temperature will rise, and it will be back to trying to stay hydrated and cool.
Sometimes, I wish time would speed up so I could be free to enjoy the fall weather and be in my zone.
But then I would miss out on the blessings of what today and tomorrow could hold, so I guess I’ll allow time to be slow.
But I know it won’t last forever, and fall will come, and then I will be content until the cold breath of winter comes along and stays past its welcome like always.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
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
Lost my fire the spark that kept me going
The feeling of desire to write used to be so strong like the need to talk to a friend.
The loss is sad as a piece of me is missing but here I am fighting even when it feels a little off.
But I don’t want to give up and fade into the background again.
I know some will wait around, and others will go, and I’m grateful for those who stay and allow me this time to heal and find my way.
But how long will I have to wait for the desire to feel that fire and my passion again?
Is it gone for good?
What will become of me if it is?
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
How it is was supposed to be
But the truth is, I didn’t think much about how I should cope with this feeling of uncertainty day after day.
It isn’t as fun as it used to be
It feels like the unknown, frustration, and lack of hope.
But who knows, maybe today’s unknown won’t be as bad as yesterday’s or the days and weeks before.
Maybe it’s best to have a little faith that it will all work itself out, or maybe I should plan a little more and see what unexpected things pop up and surprise me!
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
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
The play of words in my head
When thinking of what to write.
The play of emotions when thinking how to express what I am feeling as I write
The fact that writing lights me up makes me sad when it’s not around.
So I read on and see the light in others as they play with words and emotions, and I feel and relate, and for now, I am okay.
My words are coming and going, but I know they will never be too far from me.
I am a writer, and soon, I will write again so beautifully these months without a distanced memory.
For tonight, hope and faith are all I have to keep holding on to.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
I doing
They say
Just living my life I say
I know I’m trying to do the most
But have you ever lived a half-full life
A life that lights you up inside but also tears you down.
Because you were trying to please them all
But what about me, the woman left in her thoughts when you’re gone?
The woman has to find herself so she can continue sharing.
Because she doesn’t deserve to be fulfilled, too, even if she may be going on a different path than before?
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
This one hits home as I find myself letting go of things and fighting for the joy of living a life for me.
Because I feel like I’ve been holding on to certain things not to feel disconnected.
But sometimes, we grow out of stuff and realize we want more, and that’s okay!
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
Here breathing in oxygen I need
Oh how I crave energy to get up but
My lack of sleep has kept me at the limits of not enough today or yesterday.
Oh how I drive to just be one with myself to feel connected to all that I am again.
I want to be in my body, but I feel like grasping at the things around me, searching for more than I know, and hoping to find everything I need.
Such a battle I am in, and maybe today I will feel the hope of knowing I won’t be stuck like this forever.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
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