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good medicine: kyle benjamin jorgensen

More longing for the forest. By Kyle Benjamin Jorgensen.

Misc MediumsErin HansonOctober 27, 2011PaintComment

Hey look at me, I'm being social...

That time we found a little feathered friend in need #hoodat

That time Edie joined an 80’s gang with an appreciation for wood craftsmanship

Mood Swings: when you’re pretty good pushing yourself around

The other day someone with the screen name “Independent Mom” submitted feedback in the Admission Area of Recovering Lazyholic. The form doesn’t capture contact info and I have no other way to respond. I didn’t want to go without recognizing her feedback though — soul-baring, guilt ridden, melancholy yet still hopeful.
I don’t know if you are reading this, but I want to thank you for your candor. Being honest with yourself about what you feel are your shortcomings isn’t always easy, and sharing them with others is even harder. It sounds like you want to change, and that you want to move beyond this version of yourself your father shaped and that you came to believe as truth. Hold onto what you told me, “Our childhood choices are not indicative of what dictates the measurements of ones capabilities or future...i don’t believe this... I believe that I do want to live a good life and with a good plan i and anyone can overcome any challenge.” Be kind to yourself. Believe in what you can do. Be ok with the times that you’re not doing. Keep looking for those sunsets.

I woke up today. My arms and legs worked the way they’re supposed to. I got my morning dose of hugs and smiles. I shared a laugh about hypothetical hair styles. I drank coffee. I ate. I listened to music. I got paid to solve small problems that made a medium difference. I’m counting the good things and counting on them to help me remember that life can be simply wonderful. #soulfood #eatyouridioms #digitalillustration

I want my child (and children from a different mother) to feel confident enough in their point of view to challenge societal norms, to speak out against injustice, to fight to improve what’s wrong in the world.
I want my colleagues, friends, and family to be a voice for anyone that doesn’t have the tools to express themselves or need a safe starting point, and not be satisfied with the status quo.

I want to be ok with looking like the bad guy if there’s a chance something can be improved.
The way something is doesn’t mean it’s the way it has to be. A little defiance can do a lot of good......................#goonwithyourbadself #changeisgood #soulfood #digitalillustration

That time Edie thought her @thebeeandthefox shirt said “don’t mess with me”. #iamtexas

It’s my favorite holiday today, with a capital Z! #nationalnappingday #yousnoozeyouwin

You can tell a lot about a household by the number of dice it has 🎲🎲🎲🎲#magicgathering #infiniteroll #howdidigethere

Austin, you can make a difference in our community by donating to your nonprofit of choice. In less than 24 hours over 6 million dollars has been raised through @amplifyatx. Give if you can especially if you work somewhere that matches donations. Even a little bit goes a long way. #ilivehereigivehere #atx #communityfirst #amplifyaustin #dogooderbetter