
Trish Bender is an acclaimed poet, songwriter, and storyteller whose work explores the depths of human emotion, thought, and the spiritual awakenings available in everyday life. Her work has earned her recognition for her lyrical style and profound insights.
Trish discovered a passion for writing at a very young age, finding solace and e
Trish Bender is an acclaimed poet, songwriter, and storyteller whose work explores the depths of human emotion, thought, and the spiritual awakenings available in everyday life. Her work has earned her recognition for her lyrical style and profound insights.
Trish discovered a passion for writing at a very young age, finding solace and expression in the written word. As a Quaker, and a long-time student of A Course in Miracles, her writing aims to bust the heart wide open so that love can pour in and out freely. Drawing inspiration from the tranquil surroundings of her Charleston, South Carolina residence, Trish’s words often reflect the beauty and serenity of nature and its juxtaposition with mankind. Her ability to articulate the depth of the human experience has made her a beloved figure in the community.
I AM
YOU ARE
WE ARE
I AM
This simple, yet profound statement, sits at the core of my belief system. Our world is full of gurus, religious leaders and so-called masters. I do not pretend to be any of those titles. Instead, I aim for that Divine Light that shines within each of us, expressing it through my own thoughts, feelings, and actions
I AM
YOU ARE
WE ARE
I AM
This simple, yet profound statement, sits at the core of my belief system. Our world is full of gurus, religious leaders and so-called masters. I do not pretend to be any of those titles. Instead, I aim for that Divine Light that shines within each of us, expressing it through my own thoughts, feelings, and actions, and seeking it from all others.
Some like to imagine a world where we treat each other with peace, love and kindness. I attempt, instead, to live that truth in the present, by seeing and acknowledging that which is sacred within everything.

My body of written work consists of short stories, poems, inspirational statements, and reels that inspire, provoke, or invite readers and listeners to seek deeper meaning from the mundane.
If you are in the Charleston, South Carolina, area, I can sometimes be found at Open Mike events, poetry readings, and private speaking engagements.
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My body of written work consists of short stories, poems, inspirational statements, and reels that inspire, provoke, or invite readers and listeners to seek deeper meaning from the mundane.
If you are in the Charleston, South Carolina, area, I can sometimes be found at Open Mike events, poetry readings, and private speaking engagements.
You can also access my work at:
My Substack page, SWIMMING IN THE DEEP END, features poems, stories and spoken word recordings available in a wide array of topics.
Amazon currently features my first published collection of poetry, SPARE TIME, Poems and Songs from the Deep End.
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