Susan Marie's Blog
August 3, 2023
look how it twists and turns
"look how it twists and turns"look at how it twists and turnsthe bend, the ridge, in nature -like your words, sharp, razorlike,sharks’ teeth in my skinthat you once held lovingly tenderlythat you once held you did hold me in your heart and kept me there safe as I did you in purity and blisslike naturehow she holds dear each season each delicate leafas it falls from her womb to an early death beauteous wondrous full of color devoid of life like you struggling to maintain some semblances of control over your own ego like waves crashing we met a breath of fresh air you saidearnestly empathically our souls met and danced like lovers past lives volcanicwe were are exactly that and you cannot remember nor care to it seems rather focus on yourself needs wants desires and cast out those who you see as beneath who are truly above and like each delicate rush of seasons the ones who refuse to leave when new ones enter your insecurity roars like a lion my energy is erratic due to your lack of integrity honestyauthenticitymaturityand trauma Oh, your poor, sad unhealed inner child . . . and on that bendwith the twists and turnswhere we met again in this life now you have chosen to follow the curves and winding roads of confusion darknesstoxicitywhere you feel most comfortable scared to movechange grow besomething other than those that accept this mask you wearclaiming to be someoneI know I recognized that was our purpose that is the message that is the bond eternal, unfortunately and you chose to break thatby judging me this innocent this beautiful creature set before you that you did not deserve in this lifetime and in most likely the last and I thank youmy lessons I have long learned struggled pained fought and bled for you criticized like a microscope holding your own imperfect lens to my majestic growth you failed to open your eyes although I witnessed them working just fine you are your own eternal damnationyour worst curseand I believe somewhere deepwithin the mask you so proudly wearthere is a mirror reflecting all the souls of those before you ones you hurt lied to shamedjudged criticized discriminated against and threw right under the bus and one day soon hopefully right now you feel my wrath out of love always out of love although you deserve none of mine not anymore and are blinded profusely by that mirror and fall onto your kneesin humble grace before the setting sun before the rising dawn in the sand and snowgrains, dirt, and earth with feet muddied, bleeding and bare until the crevices of mountains you so adore begin to bite you back as you have so bitten others and when mountains crumble and quake beneath your feetunsettledmay you feel within your chest a thousand thrushes waiting to be set free and in this moment may you hear my voice see my face feel the softness of my skin hear my laughter and the brightness in my eyes that you so dimmed after creatingand when you place your feetupon that foothold of lifemay you hope by then I have wished upon you peace.© Susan Marie
March 15, 2021
#37 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (What Is Consciousness?)
The Human Condition is an audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".Episode #37 talks about three states of consciousness, resiliency, self-efficacy, meta-cognition, and variances between man and animal and the mind/body connection. References:Adams, W. (2010-2018). Creativity and Consciousness. Retrieved from: http://www.rosejourn.com/index.php/ro..., A. (1994). Self-efficacy. Retrieved from: https://www.uky.edu/~eushe2/Bandura/B..., J., Moyers, B. (1991). The Power of Myth. (pp. 285, 286). Print. Chick, N. (2018). Metacognition. Retrieved from: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub..., Chelsey, (2015). Do animals have consciousness? Retrieved from: http://scienceline.org/2015/03/do-ani... Lama. (2006). Living Wisdom. Introduction. Print. Jung, C. (1971). The Portable Jung. (pp. 87). Print. Koch, C. (2018) What Is Consciousness? Retrieved from: https://www.scientificamerican.com/ar..., N., Ph.D. (2011). Mind-body Dualism: A Critique from a Health Perspective. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti..., M. (2018). What is Consciousness? Retrieved from: https://www.scientificamerican.com/ar..., Body, Yoga. (2011). The Meaning of “AUM”. Retrieved from: http://www.soulbodyyoga.com/sby-blog-..., J. (2018). Mind-Body Connection: Understanding the Psycho-Emotional Roots of Disease. Retrieved from: https://chopra.com/articles/mind-body..., Walt. (1983). Song of Myself. Leaves of Grass. Print.
September 6, 2020
#36 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (Self-Care, Breath Manipulation, Stress, Trauma)
The Human Condition is an audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #36 talks about the stress response, trauma, the nervous system, self-care, building resilience, calming strategies, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and how to realistically manage self-care habits.
References:
Resilience and Self Care Basics by Dr. Sam Himelstein: https://courses.centerforadolescentst...
Tupac Shakur: The Rose That Grew From Concrete: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Dave Pelzer: A Child Called “It”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Deep Breathing Relaxation Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV4n5...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vca6D...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wemm-...
On iTunes, Soundcloud, Amazon Music and Audible.
Peace,
Sue
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #36 talks about the stress response, trauma, the nervous system, self-care, building resilience, calming strategies, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and how to realistically manage self-care habits.
References:
Resilience and Self Care Basics by Dr. Sam Himelstein: https://courses.centerforadolescentst...
Tupac Shakur: The Rose That Grew From Concrete: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Dave Pelzer: A Child Called “It”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Deep Breathing Relaxation Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV4n5...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vca6D...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wemm-...
On iTunes, Soundcloud, Amazon Music and Audible.
Peace,
Sue
August 22, 2020
ravensong
a threshold, she stood,
feet, bare, body clad,
in white cotton raiment
swirling about her ankles,
as the wind
sang like a lute,
upon the still night sky.
a woman's song
carried upon the breeze,
playing with the edges
of light and dark,
night and day,
the precious time,
between
dusk and nightfall.
her ravensong
burst forth
from mouth,
wide open in awe,
chin upturned,
jawbone outlined,
tears precious
gifted in humble grace,
against the light
of the coming
of fresh eve.
the lyrics
danced around her shoulders,
tickling them just so -
tussling hair,
three feet long -
burnt sienna skied tresses.
a dreamcatcher
she was,
weaving lives
within lives,
connecting the dots,
with her fingertip raised
pointed at stars,
moving them
across Father Sky -
to meld into one another -
just
like
lovers.
this is her solace -
the ancient firmament
where Gods and Goddesses exist,
eternal,
where celestial wars rage,
she pulls both arms outward
with heart, full -
like some majestic holy crucifixion
and met the maelstrom head on -
for this
is
all
she
knows.
- forward -
and she jumps
happily,
into this rebirth,
this knowing and unknowing,
learning and unlearning,
growing and dying,
smiling while screaming inside -
to lead
not only herself
but others -
into the great abyss,
the infinite chasm,
the unknown universe,
the holy grail,
the swan songs of birds,
the most precious calling
to the wild souls of nature,
beyond all
that
is.
a threshold, she stood
feet, bare, body clad,
in white cotton raiment
swirling about her ankles
as the wind
sang like a lute
upon the still night sky.
Words & Audio © Susan Marie
Artwork © Cate Parr
https://www.pinterest.com/cateparr/
feet, bare, body clad,
in white cotton raiment
swirling about her ankles,
as the wind
sang like a lute,
upon the still night sky.
a woman's song
carried upon the breeze,
playing with the edges
of light and dark,
night and day,
the precious time,
between
dusk and nightfall.
her ravensong
burst forth
from mouth,
wide open in awe,
chin upturned,
jawbone outlined,
tears precious
gifted in humble grace,
against the light
of the coming
of fresh eve.
the lyrics
danced around her shoulders,
tickling them just so -
tussling hair,
three feet long -
burnt sienna skied tresses.
a dreamcatcher
she was,
weaving lives
within lives,
connecting the dots,
with her fingertip raised
pointed at stars,
moving them
across Father Sky -
to meld into one another -
just
like
lovers.
this is her solace -
the ancient firmament
where Gods and Goddesses exist,
eternal,
where celestial wars rage,
she pulls both arms outward
with heart, full -
like some majestic holy crucifixion
and met the maelstrom head on -
for this
is
all
she
knows.
- forward -
and she jumps
happily,
into this rebirth,
this knowing and unknowing,
learning and unlearning,
growing and dying,
smiling while screaming inside -
to lead
not only herself
but others -
into the great abyss,
the infinite chasm,
the unknown universe,
the holy grail,
the swan songs of birds,
the most precious calling
to the wild souls of nature,
beyond all
that
is.
a threshold, she stood
feet, bare, body clad,
in white cotton raiment
swirling about her ankles
as the wind
sang like a lute
upon the still night sky.
Words & Audio © Susan Marie
Artwork © Cate Parr
https://www.pinterest.com/cateparr/
August 1, 2020
On the Backs of Beasts
Poetry and Spoken Word by me. I have missed writing, taking a break from my podcast to be creative.
May 1, 2020
#35 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (Part III: COVID+, Day 20)
The Human Condition is an audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #35 is Part III, please listen to Episode #33 & 34:
Part I: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie/33...
Part II: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie/34...
This is my ongoing experience with Moderate COVID-19 and this podcast includes rational data, my personal experience, advice, unusual symptoms, aseptic technique, differences between COVID testing/Antibody testing/Convalescent Plasma, How Micro droplets suspend in air and helpful things for all of us to keep us healthy. This is the last podcast I am doing on my personal experience. Thankfully, I recovered. Not everyone is so lucky.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify and Soundcloud. Just search "Susan Marie, The Human Condition."
References:
Cytokine Storms: https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200...
Blood Clotting: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-he...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health...
Effects on the Brain: https://www.wired.com/story/what-does...
Mental Health: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/...
Micro droplets suspending in air video: https://vimeo.com/402577241
CDC Mask Info: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-...
Aseptic Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lumZO...
Peace,
Susan Marie
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #35 is Part III, please listen to Episode #33 & 34:
Part I: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie/33...
Part II: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie/34...
This is my ongoing experience with Moderate COVID-19 and this podcast includes rational data, my personal experience, advice, unusual symptoms, aseptic technique, differences between COVID testing/Antibody testing/Convalescent Plasma, How Micro droplets suspend in air and helpful things for all of us to keep us healthy. This is the last podcast I am doing on my personal experience. Thankfully, I recovered. Not everyone is so lucky.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify and Soundcloud. Just search "Susan Marie, The Human Condition."
References:
Cytokine Storms: https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200...
Blood Clotting: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-he...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health...
Effects on the Brain: https://www.wired.com/story/what-does...
Mental Health: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/...
Micro droplets suspending in air video: https://vimeo.com/402577241
CDC Mask Info: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-...
Aseptic Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lumZO...
Peace,
Susan Marie
April 15, 2020
#34 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (Part II: COVID+ Moderate 101, Day 10)
The Human Condition is an audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #34 is Part II, please listen to Episode #33, Part I: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie/33... first.
This is my ongoing experience with Moderate COVID-19 and this podcast includes rational data, my personal experience so far, advice from my doc, unusual symptoms to watch for, and helpful things for all of us to keep us healthy. There may be a Part III to this, I am now on Day 10. Prayers and support much appreciated.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify and Soundcloud. Just search "Susan Marie, The Human Condition."
As a creative professional, if you are so inclined, there is a donate button on Soundcloud: https://www.paypal.me/SusanMarieNYwww...
References:
Coronavirus symptoms: 10 key indicators and what to do: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/health...
Breathing exercises, maintaining lung function: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IHDtpp0M…&am...
CDC Self Checker: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ind...
Peace,
Susan Marie
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #34 is Part II, please listen to Episode #33, Part I: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie/33... first.
This is my ongoing experience with Moderate COVID-19 and this podcast includes rational data, my personal experience so far, advice from my doc, unusual symptoms to watch for, and helpful things for all of us to keep us healthy. There may be a Part III to this, I am now on Day 10. Prayers and support much appreciated.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify and Soundcloud. Just search "Susan Marie, The Human Condition."
As a creative professional, if you are so inclined, there is a donate button on Soundcloud: https://www.paypal.me/SusanMarieNYwww...
References:
Coronavirus symptoms: 10 key indicators and what to do: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/health...
Breathing exercises, maintaining lung function: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IHDtpp0M…&am...
CDC Self Checker: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ind...
Peace,
Susan Marie
April 10, 2020
#33 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (COVID+ Moderate 101, Yeah, this is me)
The Human Condition is an audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #33 covers COVID-19, my experience with it, I am currently diagnosed with Moderate COVID and this podcast includes rational data, my personal experience so far, advice from my doc, unusual symptoms to watch for, and helpful things for all of us to keep us healthy. There may be a Part II to this, I am now on Day 6 and days 4-10 are the test to see if things get better or things get worse. Prayers and support much appreciated.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify and Soundcloud. Just search "Susan Marie, The Human Condition. As a creative professional, if you are so inclined, there is a donate button on Soundcloud: https://www.paypal.me/SusanMarieNY
References:
Dark Night of the Soul: https://healthypsych.com/navigating-t...
Breathing exercises, maintaining lung function: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IHDt...
CDC Self Checker: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-...
Peace,
Susan Marie
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #33 covers COVID-19, my experience with it, I am currently diagnosed with Moderate COVID and this podcast includes rational data, my personal experience so far, advice from my doc, unusual symptoms to watch for, and helpful things for all of us to keep us healthy. There may be a Part II to this, I am now on Day 6 and days 4-10 are the test to see if things get better or things get worse. Prayers and support much appreciated.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify and Soundcloud. Just search "Susan Marie, The Human Condition. As a creative professional, if you are so inclined, there is a donate button on Soundcloud: https://www.paypal.me/SusanMarieNY
References:
Dark Night of the Soul: https://healthypsych.com/navigating-t...
Breathing exercises, maintaining lung function: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IHDt...
CDC Self Checker: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-...
Peace,
Susan Marie
March 29, 2020
#32 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (Lessons From A Sparrow)
The Human Condition is a 10-15 minute audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #32 covers lessons I learned from watching birds, from a sparrow, regarding the middle way, mindfulness, crisis, compassion, kindness and facing self and others with authenticity.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ie...
Google Play Music: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…xqb...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2a8dhXBEkVwbgnV...
Soundcloud: @susan-marie
References:
Pandemic Resources: https://jackkornfield.com/pandemic-re...
Meditation: Compassion in the Time of Coronavirus: https://jackkornfield.com/compassion-...
The Bodhisattva Response to Coronavirus: https://jackkornfield.com/the-bodhisa...
Peace,
Susan Marie
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #32 covers lessons I learned from watching birds, from a sparrow, regarding the middle way, mindfulness, crisis, compassion, kindness and facing self and others with authenticity.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ie...
Google Play Music: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…xqb...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2a8dhXBEkVwbgnV...
Soundcloud: @susan-marie
References:
Pandemic Resources: https://jackkornfield.com/pandemic-re...
Meditation: Compassion in the Time of Coronavirus: https://jackkornfield.com/compassion-...
The Bodhisattva Response to Coronavirus: https://jackkornfield.com/the-bodhisa...
Peace,
Susan Marie
March 11, 2020
#31 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (Self-efficacy, Resilience, Nietzsche’s Thought Experiment)
The Human Condition is a 10-15 minute audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #31 covers life meaning and purpose, self-efficacy, resilience, and Nietzsche’s Thought Experiment.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2a8dhXB...
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie
References:
Please support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/SueMarie/membership
APA on Resilience: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience
Nietzsche and John Kaag: https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/12...
Into the Wild 30 second audio copyright: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/, Director: Sean Penn, Writers: Sean Penn (screenplay), Jon Krakauer (book), Emile Hirsch (actor)
Peace,
Sue
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #31 covers life meaning and purpose, self-efficacy, resilience, and Nietzsche’s Thought Experiment.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2a8dhXB...
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie
References:
Please support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/SueMarie/membership
APA on Resilience: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience
Nietzsche and John Kaag: https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/12...
Into the Wild 30 second audio copyright: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/, Director: Sean Penn, Writers: Sean Penn (screenplay), Jon Krakauer (book), Emile Hirsch (actor)
Peace,
Sue
