Self Awareness
The hardest times are
wintery days when the
clouds cover the sun
When I sit for too
long
When I can’t remember
the last time I had fun;
In the afternoons my
anxiety rises,
When I feel out of
control
Or there are unwelcome
surprises;
When I have to make
decisions,
And get stuck in my
head,
When I shut myself
off from others
When I don’t live in
the present but ruminate instead.
These are some of the
times
I need to take extra
special care
To be gentle and kind
to myself
Because anorexia’s
voice is near.
But on the opposite
side
There are things that
make anorexia fade;
Connecting with
people I love,
Laughter, jokes,
seeing a difference I’ve made,
Staying close to God
Spending time in
prayer,
Yoga, mindfulness,
living in the moment,
Being in the outdoors
and fresh air;
Creativity, reading,
writing
Having time just for
me,
Animals, hot showers,
music,
Slow breathing and mugs
of tea;
Looking after my
body,
Contributing, doing
something well,
These are the things
That make the ‘Kas’
side of me swell.
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