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where does your identity lie--- in talent, how others perceive you? or in your inner character, self-development, and self-love? when one season comes to an end, do you take with you the fruits of the pursuit, or are you left dumbfounded that you haven't developed the self-awareness to know your value outside of your talent? this poem published by serotonin press is about our tendency to believe o...

in a world of deceit and darkness, where should you look to find light? it's closer than you would ever think. in his next poem video release, "light of the world," published by serotonin press , david writes about the exceptionally overwhelming, stimulating, and nonetheless addicting experience of becoming a talented football player, after which leaves players reaching for more and uncertain abou...

"disciples" - poem video, published by serotonin press. this poem speaks to the deceptive nature of the authoritarian ecosystem of american football that convinces all participants of the authority and dominance of pursuing its mountain for the proposed, propagandized, benefit of a long, healthy life. in reality, in our desire to believe in this mountain to protect our health and happiness long te...

“backyard football” published by Serotonin Press.  this poem is about the false security american football helmets provide, on the one hand posing as our safety mechanism in a violent arena, while on the other encouraging participants to behave more recklessly, unlike they would have before.  not only that, but because of the insurance we believe to be true, and the encouragement from fans in purs...

this intro to backyard football, a poem video by david brooks ellis, is about the deceptive nature of football helmets, posing as the safety net for a dangerous sport, all while also encouraging the wielders to be more dangerous, reckless, therefore blind, in their behavior. this problem may afford your immediate gratification, but does nothing but harm your long term health. poem video out friday...

is american football a healthy sport for kids? what is it like to go through college football and come out the other side? in this video about the poem "how time fled" you'll learn about the time warp that happens when you become immersed in the sport. this time warp becomes a crucible which they learn how to survive, training athletes to embody a certain mold, which they then use in the real worl...

official poem video for "june" by david brooks ellis. subscribe to this channel for weekly poem video releases and more content. follow me on socials: instagram: @brooksellis51 x: ellis_davidb substack: david's garden website/email list: davidbrooksellis.com

In the middle of an experience like football, or anything that excites you to such a great extent, it's impossible to understand what could happen to you in the long term, and for many football players, especially the best of the best, this reality arrives without prior warning. This video is an intro to the June Poem Video released this Friday 6/12 on all platforms. Be sure to subscribe to this c...

the things you love do not love you back. they love the version of you that gives them what they want, your energy. however, what they don't know, or what they don't want to admit to you, is they love you for what you provide to them. they want you to stay the same so they can stay the same. people don't want to change. what they don't know is what they're missing from you not living in your hones...

what do spirituality, belief, and health have in common? are we all spiritual? do we all have beliefs? how are they connected? how do they influence our immediate health, mental, physical, and emotional well-being? in this episode, you'll learn how spirituality is a universal truth that pervades all human experience, all religion, all human created systems and beliefs and what that means in your d...

life is hard. life change is more so. not changing, living in comfort, may seem easy now, but only breeds greater difficulty later on. the pathway to change doesn’t look fun, but its required for unlimited personal growth and health, and total life change is available and ready for you to embark on the journey of learning who you are and what you were brought here to do. your inner purpose relies...

In this episode, David lays out the process of giving as the route to infinite growth as a mechanism and function of the inherent reality of the universe, love. Learn how the ego is the voice that tells you to withhold and protect, creating a barrier between you and another, that without the things you have or know or have created, there is no ability to survive. However, what you’ll find is that...

In this episode, David talks about the power of stories, understanding which story you’re walking in and, importantly, which story you desire to live out. Learn how to understand where you stand and how to change that, if you’re not standing where you want to be. The story you’re living can be changed. If this resonates, then that story is waiting for you to make a change, once and for all. Thanks...

i used self-soothing to distract me from discomfort, my own form of a savior, which prevented me from healing. in this episode, learn what a savior really means, and how to equip yourself with the tools to heal yourself from trauma, to live in the state of peace you have always sought, and never found. if you found this article or episode helpful, please be sure to subscribe and to share with some...

in this episode, you’ll learn how there is nothing more divine than the one making the decision what or who to believe in. your beliefs decide how you live your life, with what aim and purpose, and to transform your beliefs into feeding and nourishing the most intimate part of yourself, is to belief that you above all else is capable of overcoming anything you’re faced with. you’ll leave this epis...

in this episode, you’ll uncover the truth about true, unconditional love and the gift of someone believing in who you can become rather than who you are. i hope you enjoy. if you like this episode, pleas be sure to leave a comment and give us a follow so this message can reach more people. also, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter to stay updated by going to my website davidbrooksellis.com.

what it means to be a good person? does it mean giving endlessly? but what are you giving? and how is that affecting you and those around you? and if you’re not feeding the thing most valuable to you, how is that affecting how much you can possibly give to those around you? in short, what matters most in this world and how are you operating your life in a way that serves that sole focus? thank you...

this episode is a reading of a poem titled “how to read poetry” by david. leave a comment and give a follow to this podcast if you enjoyed this episode. thank you.

Hi. This poem titled “Aaron” has been published on The Sports Scribe . Hope you enjoy. David To hear more, visit davidbrooksellis.substack.com

Good morning followers, This is a poem I wrote about the NFL office building shooting in NYC back in late July, a true tragedy for everyone involved, including the young man who thought his best path would be to elicit terror & chaos, and end his young life. You can find the poem and more here. During times like these it’s important that we try to understand what led this person to commit such...