by Lawrence Cooper | Jul 23, 2019 | Borderline Personality Disorder, Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Mindfulness, Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations, Uncategorized
The healing part of my journey was now complete. Those patterns and compulsions had all been changed through the miraculous healing power of forgiveness. I had peace of mind instead of generalized anxiety. I had joy instead of depression. I was a whole contented being...
by Lawrence Cooper | Jul 6, 2019 | Mindfulness, Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
Forgiveness is more than just saying I forgive you. It has to be heart to heart. In the case of those who have already passed on,we have to make a emotional/spiritual connection and feel their presence and their spiritual...
by Lawrence Cooper | Jul 1, 2019 | Bisexuality and Borderline Personality Disorder, Blog, Borderline Personality Disorder, Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Newsletter, Poetry
I presented at Junie’s dream of developing a center of the healing arts in Victoria for people suffering from mental disorders. I also served on a panel to discuss the healing power of poetry. It was a very encouraging night in many ways and I urge you to check with...
by Lawrence Cooper | Jul 1, 2019 | Blog, Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Newsletter, Poetry
I was privileged as poet laureate to have an opportunity to contribute to the Canada Night Before Event as part of the Canada Day celebration. This poem is on the theme of the Costumes of Canada. Threads – The costumes of Canada I respectfully acknowledge that we are...
by Lawrence Cooper | Jun 27, 2019 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
Forgiveness begins with forgiving ourselves.We have to come to a point in our life where we realize there is no such thing as failure. There is no need for...
by Lawrence Cooper | Jun 23, 2019 | Newsletter, Poetry, Uncategorized
This is a poem written by Susan Armstrong. It is a brilliant view of life in the valley enjoying the richness of living things that adorn this beautiful place in which we live. She demonstrates a unique use of punctuation. Remember, every period is a stop and every...
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