133: Shifting Focus

What a difference a year makes
It’s hard to believe the change
From so far down to such a high
I’ve found my wings and now I fly.

It’s like all the pieces are on the table
And finally I find myself able
To see the picture that is my life
To bounce off the lows and reach the sky.

Every day, I appreciate
The things I’ve learnt and the friends I’ve gained
How I wish that I could spread this around
Help others to fly and get off the ground.

I see the struggle inside of you
I see the doubt and the pain there too
I can’t help wondering if there’s something I can do
To make a difference, to guide you through.

There has to be a reason I followed this path
Let me hold your hand and together we’ll laugh
As you trip over obstacles and land on your arse
Know you’re not alone, the bad times will pass.

I’ve been there too and when I look long range
I’m glad that I was because it made me change
Look for the good in every situation
Avoid the negative and the gossip temptation.

You can always choose a different point of view
If you don’t like what you’re seeing here’s what to do
Do what you can to lighten the load
Then shift your focus before you implode.

Find one thing in your life that makes you feel good
Let it give you energy and lift your mood
Shift your focus away from the things that are poor
Focus on the positive, then look for a door.

Watch for it opening then have the courage to go through
If you want things to change then you must try things new
Be bold, be brave, you’ve got nothing to lose
If I can do it then you can too.

Lady Satellite

127: New Frontiers

What’s right for you
Might be wrong for me
But we don’t know
Let’s wait and see.

It’s exciting to explore
The differences we find
Though we are great together
We are not one mind.

You challenge me
And I return the favour
This back and forth debate
For me is such a pleasure.

I need your perspectives
They make me wonder why
I haven’t seen that view before
You feed my enquiring mind.

Shake me out of my lethargy
Make my eyes shine bright
I’ll challenge you in every way
Every day and every night.

Nothing that has been
Has an automatic right to stay
If beliefs can’t justify themselves
Happy to learn new ways.

Push me to peak fitness
And I’ll push you to face your fears
Let me open your mind
And I’ll show you new frontiers.

Surrender to your emotions
I’ll take you places science doesn’t know
No limits to what we can achieve
Together we will grow.

Lady Satellite

120: Acceptance

Nothing is the same
Not the wind nor the rain
Not the ticking of the clock
Not the wearing of a frock.

Life has challenged me
I will not accept the status quo
I will push back and ask for more
I will open brand new doors.

I am changed
My life has new perspective
My thoughts have shifted gear
My direction holds no fear.

I am grateful
For the changes brought about 
For the experience I have had
For the good that’s come from bad.

Lady Satellite

36: Alone

Alone is a feeling,
not just a situation;
a sense of isolation, or worse
of intense desolation;
a place inside,
that nobody knows;
because they do not ask,
or you do not show.

Alone can happen,
in a crowded room,
disconnected
from the chatter and hum;
something stopping you,
from reaching out;
with words and gestures,
to bridge the gap;
some silent fear,
holding you back.

Alone can be welcome solace,
like a comforting hug;
when you’ve been in company,
but not as yourself;
playing a part,
to suit everyone else.

Alone can be your enemy,
or perhaps make it your friend;
as perspective changes,
so reality bends.

Lady Satellite