The unconscious mind plays tricks and then laughs. Rectifying actions and words too. Making it feel natural and true. Realization comes late, hindsight now in the forefront.
What have I done wrong?
Did I offend?
Make it right, think, amend
Offer a solution with consciousness. Being of sound mind, intention takes over. Correction now the focus. Foster humility. Ego is no longer welcome, cast out conceit. Psyche needs tending, bring forth modesty.
Tending To The Psyche is written for the W3 challenge. Sally has asked writers to think about the many things that lie beneath the surface. We can write about growth, change, discovery, hidden truths, difficult work, things that need tending, or anything else.
I chose to write about growth and discovery. The psyche is complex and when the revelation hits, it weighs heavily. It is like the lightbulb moment. The, “aha!” moment. Being self-aware is a segue to change, and gives power to consciousness and intentionality.
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17 replies on “Tending To The Psyche”
hi, O’Nika❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Jodi, is live until Monday:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/07/08/w3-prompt-219-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
Hi David,
Thank you so much! 😊
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hi, O’Nika❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Benji, is live until next Monday (July 6):
https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/07/01/w3-prompt-218-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
David, thank you for letting me know. I will check it out! 😊
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O’Nika this one is a gem!! Bravo!
Val, thank you! Your kindness is much appreciated! 🙏🏽💚
Very interesting i think this about people s mental how we come across certain things that makes us wonder or I call it the meeting of the minds
Louis, yes you can definitely say a meeting of the minds. We have to pay close attention to mental wellbeing or it will play on us in ways that can show up in a negative light. Thank you for your comment. 🙏🏽💞
O’Nika, I really like how your poem shows that it is never too late to admit a mistake, be humble, and try to make things right.
Much love,
David
David, thank you so much! I think making amends is better late than not at all. We are all human, and there is nothing wrong with admitting mistakes. Great lessons can be had with humility. 🙏🏽💛
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So much practical advice! Thank you for sharing and participating!
Sally, thank you for the kind words and the inspiration for the prompt this week, 🙏💛
your words speak to us directly. Yes, let us listen more to our modest hearts. We all carry one. listen closely and shush the ego once and for all. Thanks for sharing. I loved reading this. xo
Thank you, Selma! Listening is definitely the key to this. The ego can sneak up on us if we do not pay attention. Thank you for your insight. 🙏🏽💕