Kat Sung (she/they)
Bio
The human experience through my personal lens.
Stories (14/0)
Creating Self
Writing, photography, painting, creating. Meditation, burning sage, crystal healing, chakra cleansing. These and other coping skills, creative avenues, and spiritual awakening activities are great. They certainly have their place in feeling/releasing emotion, and can help people get through the day. However, what I have found is that in order to do them, I have to be feeling a certain amount of well already. I have to have the time and energy to put into these self-help activities and creative outlets.
By Kat Sung (she/they)2 years ago in Psyche
Tracks
From engine to caboose, the entirety of a train can be likened to that of our being. In life, there is a multitude of tracks we can take. Sometimes we meet other trains and follow their path for awhile. However, we possess the ability to make switches as we choose.
By Kat Sung (she/they)2 years ago in Poets
Intelligence Crystalized
In my previous work, Love Through Adversity, I mentioned that I was adopted from a foreign county at the age of 6 months old and did not have information about my birth family. This short poem was written after I learned of a biological brother that I discovered as a result of a 23 and Me test. It touches on certain themes related to my experience including identity confusion, the unknown, intuition, and discovery. For reference, the composition of our intelligence is referred to as generalized intelligence. This is broken down into two categories: fluid and crystalized intelligence. Fluid intelligence is the ability to reason, think abstractly, and problem-solve. Whereas, crystalized intelligence is the cumulation of the knowledge that we have gained throughout life and experience. This piece provides an alternate, perhaps deeper meaning, to the phrase "crystallized intelligence." In this context, it is used to encompass the innate knowledge of kinship without needing prior evidence of its existence. It was a fun way for me to play with words and suggest that perhaps genetic code and/or heritage is a part of crystalized intelligence. Hope you enjoy!
By Kat Sung (she/they)2 years ago in Poets
The Truth About Suicidal Ideation (SI)
This story addresses suicidal ideation (SI) and my experience in counseling to diminish these thoughts. A secondary purpose is to provide introductory insight on a psychotherapy method that has worked well for me. It is not advocating suicide or self-harm as a solution to current struggles or mental anguish. If you feel unsafe with your thoughts, please feel free to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, or visit their website here for chat options.
By Kat Sung (she/they)2 years ago in Psyche
