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Tag: insight

Redemption poem

2017/01/19 Kevin J. O'Conner

Not terribly elegant, but the insight is true—I realized it this afternoon while at Third Place Books… I have trouble sleeping at night I lose the remote at least twice a day (it’s always under a blanket somewhere) There are little things throughout the day that test my state of mind and set me adrift [...]

Posted in Musings, Poetry, WritingTagged insight, January 2017, poem, poetry, redemption

Today’s Insight: I Am Vigilant

2014/02/06 Kevin J. O'Conner

One of those random thoughts entered my head a day or two ago: I am vigilant. I've been pondering that ever since. I am vigilant—and I think that's a problem. It's one thing to be aware. Awareness enables us to see things, to learn things, to understand things. In this way, awareness helps us to [...]

Posted in Life, MusingsTagged anxiety, awareness vs vigilance, conflict, coping, inner thoughts, insight, perceptions

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