The Human Condition with Susan Marie Susan Marie
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"The Human Condition with Susan Marie" is a 10-15 minute audio series featuring conversations about everyday experiences made simple. The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Broadcast Journalist, Author, Poet, LMHC, LPC, NYSCPS
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look how it twists and turns
"look how it twists and turns"
look at how it twists and turns
the bend, the ridge,
in nature -
like your words,
sharp, razorlike,
sharks’ teeth in my skin
that you once held lovingly
tenderly
that you once held
you did
hold me in your heart
and kept me there safe
as I did you
in purity and bliss
like nature
how she holds dear each season
each delicate leaf
as it falls from her womb
to an early death
beauteous
wondrous
full of color
devoid of life
like you
struggling to maintain
some semblances of control
over your own
ego
like waves
crashing
we met
a breath of fresh air
you said
earnestly
empathically
our souls met and danced
like lovers
past lives
volcanic
we were
are
exactly that
and you
cannot remember
nor care to
it seems
rather focus on yourself
needs
wants
desires
and cast out those
who you see as beneath
who are truly above
and like each delicate rush of seasons
the ones who refuse to leave when new ones enter
your insecurity roars like a lion
my energy is erratic
due to your lack of integrity
honesty
authenticity
maturity
and trauma
Oh, your poor, sad unhealed inner child . . .
and on that bend
with the twists and turns
where we met again
in this life now
you have chosen to follow
the curves and winding roads
of confusion
darkness
toxicity
where you feel
most comfortable
scared to move
change
grow
be
something other than
those that accept
this mask you wear
claiming to be
someone
I know I recognized
that was our purpose
that is the message
that is the bond
eternal,
unfortunately
and you chose to break that
by judging me
this innocent
this beautiful creature set before you
that you did not deserve
in this lifetime
and in most likely the last
and I thank you
my lessons I have long learned
struggled
pained
fought and bled for
you criticized
like a microscope
holding your own imperfect lens
to my majestic growth
you failed to open your eyes
although I witnessed them working just fine
you are your own eternal damnation
your worst curse
and I believe
somewhere deep
within the mask you so proudly wear
there is a mirror
reflecting
all the souls
of those before you
ones you hurt
lied to
shamed
judged
criticized
discriminated against
and threw right under
the bus
and one day soon
hopefully right now
you feel my wrath
out of love
always out of love
although you deserve none of mine
not anymore
and are blinded profusely
by that mirror
and fall onto your knees
in humble grace
before the setting sun
before the rising dawn
in the sand and snow
grains, dirt, and earth
with feet muddied, bleeding and bare
until the crevices of mountains
you so adore
begin to bite you back
as you have so bitten others
and when mountains crumble and quake
beneath your feet
unsettled
may you feel within your chest
a thousand thrushes
waiting to be set free
and in this moment
may you hear my voice
see my face
feel the softness of my skin
hear my laughter
and the brightness in my eyes
that you so dimmed
after creating
and when you place your feet
upon that foothold
of life
may you hope by then
I have wished upon you
peace.
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#37 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (What Is Consciousness?)
The Human Condition is an audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #37 talks about three states of consciousness, resiliency, self-efficacy, meta-cognition, and variances between man and animal and the mind/body connection.
References:
Adams, W. (2010-2018). Creativity and Consciousness. Retrieved from: http://www.rosejourn.com/index.php/rose/article/view/187
Bandura, A. (1994). Self-efficacy. Retrieved from: https://www.uky.edu/~eushe2/Bandura/BanEncy.html
Campbell, J., Moyers, B. (1991). The Power of Myth. (pp. 285, 286). Print.
Chick, N. (2018). Metacognition. Retrieved from: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/metacognition/
Coombs, Chelsey, (2015). Do animals have consciousness? Retrieved from: http://scienceline.org/2015/03/do-animals-have-consciousness/
Dalai Lama. (2006). Living Wisdom. Introduction. Print.
Jung, C. (1971). The Portable Jung. (pp. 87). Print.
Koch, C. (2018) What Is Consciousness? Retrieved from: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-consciousness/
Mehta, N., Ph.D. (2011). Mind-body Dualism: A Critique from a Health Perspective. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3115289
Schumacher, M. (2018). What is Consciousness? Retrieved from: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-consciousness/
Soul, Body, Yoga. (2011). The Meaning of “AUM”. Retrieved from: http://www.soulbodyyoga.com/sby-blog-mobile/item/the-meaning-of-aum
Weinberg, J. (2018). Mind-Body Connection: Understanding the Psycho-Emotional Roots of Disease. Retrieved from: https://chopra.com/articles/mind-body-connection-understanding-the-psycho-emotional-roots-of-disease
Whitman, Walt. (1983). Song of Myself. Leaves of Grass. Print. -
#36 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (Self-Care, Breath Manipulation, Stress, Trauma)
The Human Condition is an audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #36 talks about the stress response, trauma, the nervous system, self-care, building resilience, calming strategies, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and how to realistically manage self-care habits.
References:
Resilience and Self Care Basics by Dr. Sam Himelstein: https://courses.centerforadolescentstudies.com/course/resilience-and-self-care-basics-for-helping-professionals/
Tupac Shakur: The Rose That Grew From Concrete: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/151809.The_Rose_That_Grew_from_Concrete
Dave Pelzer: A Child Called “It”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60748.A_Child_Called_It
Deep Breathing Relaxation Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV4n555lQ3o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vca6DyFqt4c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wemm-i6XHr8
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Peace,
Sue -
ravensong
a threshold, she stood,
feet, bare, body clad,
in white cotton raiment
swirling about her ankles,
as the wind
sang like a lute,
upon the still night sky.
a woman's song
carried upon the breeze,
playing with the edges
of light and dark,
night and day,
the precious time,
between
dusk and nightfall.
her ravensong
burst forth
from mouth,
wide open in awe,
chin upturned,
jawbone outlined,
tears precious
gifted in humble grace,
against the light
of the coming
of fresh eve.
the lyrics
danced around her shoulders,
tickling them just so -
tussling hair,
three feet long -
burnt sienna skied tresses.
a dreamcatcher
she was,
weaving lives
within lives,
connecting the dots,
with her fingertip raised
pointed at stars,
moving them
across Father Sky -
to meld into one another -
just
like
lovers.
this is her solace -
the ancient firmament
where Gods and Goddesses exist,
eternal,
where celestial wars rage,
she pulls both arms outward
with heart, full -
like some majestic holy crucifixion
and met the maelstrom head on -
for this
is
all
she
knows.
- forward -
and she jumps
happily,
into this rebirth,
this knowing and unknowing,
learning and unlearning,
growing and dying,
smiling while screaming inside -
to lead
not only herself
but others -
into the great abyss,
the infinite chasm,
the unknown universe,
the holy grail,
the swan songs of birds,
the most precious calling
to the wild souls of nature,
beyond all
that
is.
a threshold, she stood
feet, bare, body clad,
in white cotton raiment
swirling about her ankles
as the wind
sang like a lute
upon the still night sky.
Words & Audio © Susan Marie
Artwork © Cate Parr
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On the Backs of Beasts
Poetry and Spoken Word by me. I have missed writing, taking a break from my podcast to be creative.
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#35 The Human Condition with Susan Marie (Part III: COVID+, Day 20)
The Human Condition is an audio series featuring me, you and a conversation about everyday experiences, made simple.
The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality".
Episode #35 is Part III, please listen to Episode #33 & 34:
Part I: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie/33-the-human-condition-with-susan-marie-covid-moderate-101-yeah-this-is-me
Part II: https://soundcloud.com/susan-marie/34-the-human-condition-with-susan-marie-part-ii-covid-moderate-101-day-10
This is my ongoing experience with Moderate COVID-19 and this podcast includes rational data, my personal experience, advice, unusual symptoms, aseptic technique, differences between COVID testing/Antibody testing/Convalescent Plasma, How Micro droplets suspend in air and helpful things for all of us to keep us healthy. This is the last podcast I am doing on my personal experience. Thankfully, I recovered. Not everyone is so lucky.
Please share, subscribe and follow on iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify and Soundcloud. Just search "Susan Marie, The Human Condition."
References:
Cytokine Storms: https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200417/cytokine-storms-may-be-fueling-some-covid-deaths
Blood Clotting: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-blood/alarmed-as-covid-patients-blood-thickened-new-york-doctors-try-new-treatments-idUSKCN22421Z
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/04/24/strokes-coronavirus-young-patients/
Effects on the Brain: https://www.wired.com/story/what-does-covid-19-do-to-your-brain/
Mental Health: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/927485
Micro droplets suspending in air video: https://vimeo.com/402577241
CDC Mask Info: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Aseptic Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lumZOF-METc
Peace,
Susan Marie
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