When someone calls us names that make us upset, are we upset because part of us “believes” in what they say? If someone calls me … Read more
Strength in truth
Isn’t it easy to lie?
Friends lie to each other. Parents lie to their children. Lovers lie to each other. Governments lie to their people.… Read more
The space between
Is it just the notes with their durations and volume that make a piece of music? Of course not. In my opinion, the space between … Read more
The 10,000 hours rule and connecting with something bigger
There is a saying that to be really good at something, you have to spend 10,000 dedicated hours at it. Malcolm Gladwell popularized this concept … Read more
Lean on me
every fiber of my being
has and will
forever
feed you
comfort
protection
and hope
as I
am beaten
and still
stand strong
–shawnzahedi.com
Dixie tongue, Rumi candor
… Read moreCajun oomph
Caspian tumultjambalaya courtesy
ancient hospitalityDixie tongue
Rumi candorKilt bravado
Kilimanjaro strongstout stomping hello
drum beating embraceproud, loud, poet
Recipe called for…
… Read morerecipe called for
one scoop brain
one scoop heartI missed the first
doubled the second
and prayed
–shawnzahedi.com
A cow to worship
… Read morea cow
to worship
a bolt
to fearseek one
to blame
see life
a gameI won’t
cower
nor will
complaintrusting
what’s ‘me’
Comment peut-on cacher…
… Read morecomment peut-on cacher
l’orgueil
le désir
le chagrin
la souffrance
le mépris
le sangsauf dans la musique
carrément confondue
de la parole humaine?comment
