What a wonderful post to read first thing this morning. Thank you.

You have laid out your progress and process wonderfully.

For myself, I've also found that my mind can be my own worst enemy, or best friend. I made up a phrase I use: "I can use my mind for evil or I can use my mind for good.". Sounds dramatic, but it's true, I can use my mind against myself, I've been trained to do so, or I can continue to practice using my mind to be a guide and helper.

I appreciate your words on how you learned from your poetry and from your audience reaction.

Thank you!
Sarah