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Walkabout Retreat

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:52:08 +0000

A retreat into an overgrown meadow

Scents of evergreen canopies

Lifted by the summer air

Wildflowers I can’t name

Perhaps awaiting a bouquet?

My soul knows this peace

My eyes lift to the sky’s expanse

With a favorite soft blue calm

I am free!

Expression Question:

How do you describe a personal retreat that you want to take yourself on?

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Walkabout Higher Ground

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:58:14 +0000

It may seem grandiose

Appear fragmented,

Ill planned, and crazy.

Just maybe I can

Put into words

Some inspiration?

Or I can just

show myself and the

World my vision.

With more firm,

straightforward,

unwavering behavior.

My values and priorities

Set into the right place

Just take one look at my face!

You’ll know right away

I’ve got my mind made up

To climb!

Expression Question:

Why is it so important for you to get to the “higher ground” you are thinking of?

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Walkabout Positive Pride

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:36:09 +0000

Epic of Pride

The victory song of a great epic;

A wild horse herd racing in freedom;

Reminds me that certain pride can’t be captured!

Expression Question:

What are you passionate about?

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Walkabout Lifeboat

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:54:46 +0000

Allow your mind to clear,

Lay yourself in your private Lifeboat.

You are safe.

Let the boat float where it may.

Feel the rocking and just rest.

Allow your spirit to take sail!

Catch the wind and snap awake.

See that Island there in the distance?

That is where you must go.

Now start to row!

With all your strength!

Go to your Oasis!

Expression Question:

What are the things you do in your life to stay motivated?

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Walkabout Action

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:21:34 +0000

Take action,

Write it down,

Before it goes

To the critic;

The censor;

Guarded apprehension;

That passive place!

There where miscellaneous storage,

Is set on the shelf,

In labeled jars,

Sealed and arranged,

For another age!

Expression Question:

What actions did self doubt and fear prevent you from pursuing?

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Walkabout Process of Living

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:52:04 +0000

Stay in process of living!

New days for new ways.

Fresh thoughts and clearer sight.

Stay in process of living!

Available as a friend more often;

Loving with grace to show!

Stay in process of living!

Meaningful goodbyes in each parting;

For death will not pardon.

Stay in process of living!

Your “Core Self” is your compass.

Who comes to explore

This process of living?!

Expression Question:

How does your attitude help to see the “bigger picture”?

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Walkabout Treasure

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:22:24 +0000

The greatest treasure would be...

If cultures were regarded as a collection of precious stones;

If dialects were sought to be learned universally as forms of gold;

If beliefs were respected lockets to hold;

If moral values were polished gems;

If liberty were an unbreakable chest;

If inalienable rights were the lock on that chest;

Perhaps this treasure would be safe?!

Expression Question:

What can you do to contribute to social justice in your community?

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Walkabout Mosaic

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:48:36 +0000

I noticed sea glass on the beach.

Translucent gems

Tumbled among the pebbles.

Waiting for a captor,

To add to a beautiful mosaic.

It’s funny to think that

The glass used to be ready

to cut, slash, and draw blood!

This reminds me that

Life can grind us down, yet,

Time can also rub off our sharp edges;

Just to have us shine better ourselves,

Under our private beach sunset!

Expression Question:

What personal changes have you already made to improve yourself?

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Walkabout Life Love

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:46:57 +0000

Love Covers

Warmth from within,

Exuding kindness!

The invisible yet,

Very evident,

Pureness;

That asserts

Hope and peace!

Expression Question:

What acts of kindness have you shown intentionally lately?

Walkabout Jung Experience

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:45:11 +0000

No, it is not by chance,

That I am in Rochester, New York.

The latent memories here

Stir my spirit and color my own experience.

The place of Northern Star’s original publication;

Where Fredrick Douglas with Susan B. Anthony had tea;

All faithful and passionate advocates beaconed indeed!

Where Martin Luther King attended the Divinity school,

Inspiring a Black Caucus to show solidarity!

Continue the Freedom fighting Rochester!

No longer hiding in an Underground Railroad,

Rochester wears it’s great historical cloak!

In these modern times, I hope Rochester's collective spirit

For unity can be remembered!

Expression Question:

What have you gained from your experience, background, and environment that helps you connect with others?

Walkabout Possibilities

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:40:28 +0000

A walkabout allows you to wander virtually within yourself while moving mindfully forward.

A walkabout can offer stepping stones for expressing feelings to help get you across a raging river.

A walkabout helps you break out of “sheltering in place” to get you to your desired destination.
A walkabout can be an intentional movement toward your purpose.

A walkabout may assist with distancing yourself from the darkness to find a place above the clouds to allow you to bask in sunlight.

A walkabout leaves dust at your heals and may help to clear a more settled path ahead.

A walkabout leads you to others in their journey.

A walkabout opens up how you may contribute to the common good.

Expression Question:

What skills are within yourself that you have not fully developed?

Stephen’s Introduction

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 18:45:16 +0000

I started working with kids with disabilities at age 16 years-old and quickly knew I would pursue a career of human services because of my genuine interest in stepping beside people who need support.

My mental health counseling experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker spans over a decade. I have had the privilege to support adults and children through an array of symptom, emotional, behavioral, and life barriers.

When I serve people, I seek to engage them in exploring skills, perspectives, and solutions that best serve their needs in order for them to identify what works best for them toward progressing in their goals.

My work with individuals is unique in how I integrate experiential psychodrama based "action-methods" that energize a person's counseling experience & help them express themselves more fully.

Counseling has given me the opportunity to witness many amazing journeys of people overcoming adversity and achieving increased happiness.

I hope to talk to you soon!

Expression Question:

What personal values support the changes that you will want to focus on in counseling? (ie. Personal value of family = supports goal of being emotionally stronger in order to be a better support for your family members)

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