POETRY

Nature Inspires

Lee Sunshine’s debut poetry book was inspired by the nature scapes of the greater Chicago area. Available on Amazon & in person at Buddy shop Chicago.

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InBliss, a state of being

I try to see the Beauty in everything How could you not when God’s creations are everywhere The sun in the sky grass beneath my feet Feeling grounded Rooted in the I am, that I am Nature is what I am InBliss is where I tend to be InBliss I am free flowing through life…

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InLove, an open heart

To be In Love Recognizing the light within and all around you To be In Love is to exist within a state of constant Loving awareness Loving everything that you are aware of To be aware is a gift To be In Love is to melt into this awareness Our spirit knows Love In Love…

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Anger as the catalyst

Anger can be a catalyst for profound change. Change is a natural part of the human experience, no matter how much it may be resisted. Learning to flow with change can transform you into your highest self. The you that isn’t afraid to pivot along your journey. Pivoting is what happens when you are dealing…

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Writers (Un)block

*A windy Moonday afternoon, the fall has arrived* Words long overdue, gone a bit long without writing Felt like I’d forgotten how Words aren’t overdue, just gone unwritten. You’ll never forget how as long as you truly listen Words come to me when I welcome them through Listening to words of affirmation replenishes my youthful…

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The Idea of Letting go

“Morita explained the idea of letting go of negative feelings with the following fable: A donkey that is tied to a post by a rope will keep walking around the post in an attempt to free itself, only to become more immobilized and attached to the post. The same thing applies to people with obsessive…

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Nature Inspires: A short compilation of poems

“Nature Inspires peace of mind, joy, balance, and profound gratitude.” – Lee Sunshine As a child, I felt a deep sense of wonder towards the Earth, finding comfort in the shade of trees and the warmth of the sun. When I was given the opportunity to turn my observations into poetry, I eagerly accepted, realizing…

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