Poetry for the Soul: Lost by David Wagoner, 1999.

Written By Anny Papatheodorou, Licensed Psychotherapist 132564

In our darkest hours, when we are at our most vulnerable, we can visit the wisdom of our poets. Poetry is like food for our soul and can become a co-traveler for the road ahead. Below is Lost by David Wagoner (1999). Image from Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay.

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Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you

Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,

And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,

Must ask permission to know it and be known.

The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,

I have made this place around you.

If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.

No two trees are the same to Raven.

No two branches are the same to Wren.

If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,

You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows

Where you are. You must let it find you.

Anny Papatheodorou, Licensed Psychotherapist 132564

My name is Anny, and I am a licensed psychotherapist. I'm also a certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and a certified Phase 3 Brainspotting therapist. I am passionate about helping those who have had a less-than-nourishing childhood find a sense of peace and fulfillment in their adulthood.

I use a collaborative approach to aid my clients in navigating the inner world of their psyche, which is often overwhelming and confusing. With a strong focus on creating a safe and compassionate space, I help people connect with themselves and deepen their connection with life, utilizing mindfulness, somatic awareness, and a humanistic-existential lens.

My counseling approach is rooted in my commitment to tailoring treatment and services to each person’s history and wants. If you’re looking for help processing past trauma, a chance to develop personal agency and fulfillment or improve your communication and connection skills in your relationships, I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey.

https://www.triplemoonpsychotherapy.com
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