Author: normabobb

Writing and sharing is my passion. I like to explore life through poetry and share my take on life's endless highs and lows.
Written by normabobb

Ownership

We have to take responsibility for our action or inaction. Owning up frees us from regret and disappointment. Things are what they are, we can’t go back but we can in this moment make choices that can impact our lives in a positive way. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2023

Written by normabobb

Sacrifice

All that we are does not have to be based on sacrificing our values and our self esteem. We are enough. Buying friends and acquaintances is tantamount to self denial and despair. We have to spring clean inside and out. Letting go of everything that impedes our growth allows us to live an unburdened life. […]

Written by normabobb

Decision

When we decide on a point of action we should not deny it when it is brought to our attention later in life. We can’t sweep our indiscretions away, it’s what it is. It’s better to say « I made a poor choice » instead of saying « that’s not what happened ». Life is […]

Written by normabobb

Life

Life is full of happiness, heartache, sorrow, pain, betrayal and disappointment. To fathom the storm we have to remember that nothing remains the same. We can change our life if we want to. We aren’t stuck to any situation or anyone. There is a time to walk, a time to run, a time to take […]

Written by normabobb

Self Worth

Losing our dignity and our values in pursuit of a love interest is a futile endeavour. A broken person cannot advocate on their own behalf. We have to bring ourselves in our fullness to everything we invite into our lives. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2023

Written by normabobb

On Call

If you are always on call for your friends and loved ones but they are not on call for you, prioritize yourself and be attendant to you. Self matters. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2023

Written by normabobb

Cleansing

We have to cleanse our mind of negative emotions. Our face paints a picture of how happy or sad we are. That’s an inkling for other disingenuous people to take advantage of us. Focus on the things that stimulate growth. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2023