Farewell colours of fall
My reckoning with the effects of trauma
Several months ago, I spent quite a lot of time looking at a photograph of my 2-year old self. I made it a part of my almost daily meditation and reflective practice. Gazing upon the face of my 2-year old self, I wondered at the experiences that have shaped who, what and how I process... Continue Reading →
No drama
I choice to note, but not heed my own drama. Like most adults, I come pre-packaged with conditioned thinking and thought patterns. My choice is to not heed the drama and baggage that accompanies my conditioned thinking and thought patterns. However, I have found that it is a choice I have to make again and... Continue Reading →
Diversions and delays
Don't worry. Don't fret when life and circumstances beyond your control, divert you off course. Don't lose sleep when compelled to take a U-turn.Trust in a benevolent and coherent Universe that holds the blueprint and works together for your ultimate good. Be flexible. Bend when you have to.When the pressure eases, resume your course.Every diversion,... Continue Reading →
True peace
The natural mind wants all the facts and circumstances aligned perfectly before resting in peace. But as soon as the mind perceives a change to the situation ...this transient peace evaporates!I am left exhausted by the many peaks and throughs of this transient, illusionary peace.I yearn for true peace. Authentic, consistent and true.The peace that... Continue Reading →
Unannounced guests
Understanding the nature of the relationship between me and my thoughts, has been very liberating indeed. NEGATIVE THOUGHTS,LIKE SOME GUESTS,DO MAKE UNANNOUNCED VISITS.BUT I DON'T HAVE TO ENTERTAIN THEM. Thoughts come barging in unannounced. They emerge and occur in my conscious mind. They feel very much like my own creation. However, they are not mine... Continue Reading →
Faith speaks In the midst of the darkest despair of soul.Stuck in the valley of the shadow of death.When hope has fled and overcast skies refuse to give way ... I choose to believe that there is more.I choose to believe that my best days are yet to come! I will soar.I will escape.I will... Continue Reading →
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