It is the nature of rain To wash away the dust Until it’s clean and green. Yet, too much rain Floods and destroys. Such is the truth of nature.
Each element of nature Is balanced with the other. The dry lands help sustain the wetlands… One supports another To sustain and thrive. Such is the truth of nature.
Desert
Desert sand blows in the wind… Winds carry the dust Across the world, Over lands and water, Finding new settlements.
The truth of nature Is the interconnections. The kind that keeps us alive, The kind we may not realize, The kind we need to emulate In this now and for our future, To survive and thrive.
Just think…
If nature survives through quiet reciprocity, perhaps our own survival depends on learning to receive what is given, and giving what is needed.
Todays freeverses are inspirations that arrived from contemplations with Anjana, my dear mother.
Are you the kind who travels back in time, Rereading pages you’ve already turned? Sensing memories and vivid imagery Reflected in the lines.
Do you leave a bookmark behind, Making your presence felt and remembered?
Or are you the kind who reads on the go, Welcoming whatever comes your way? The kind who leaves yesterday in its place, Eager to explore new horizons… Aspiring to look ahead, to move forward, And experience so much more of life.
Sometimes we turn back the pages to honor the words that shaped us.
And sometimes we choose to look forward at the horizon ahead…
The truth of love is acceptance… The kind that is unconditional. It asks not another To change and fit a mold, Nor expects you to compromise your values.
The truth of love is realization Of your heart’s expansion, And seeing the possibilities Amidst life’s myriad challenges.
The truth of love is freedom From control and suppression. True love breathes free And lives life lovingly.
In reflection… Ultimately, love is not a destination or a demand; it is a quiet, daily momentum. It is the conscious choice to move through a complex world and simply live life lovingly.
Love is not a bond that ties us down, but an expansion that sets us free…
If love is an expansion rather than a bond, what is one unspoken demand you can release today to let your relationships breathe freer?
The inspiration for these verses in flow arrived in the moment I started commenting on this interesting poem and its take on love.
You and I May never meet, But our thoughts Interweave through words.
We may have unique names, We may have different views, Yet our journey is entwined In the many paths home.
In every acknowledgment Of this great truth Of the interconnects We align with ourselves.
Along our unique way, The choice is ours To find ourselves In one another…
Living life lovingly.
Savvy
A note in gratitude for beautiful response in a comment on Interwoven from a dear reader, that sparked my third poem in this series on the very essence of Oneness.
My first poem Interwoven spoke of the universal source (nature, sun, ocean).
The second Endless Beginnings spoke of the internal journey (storms, dust settling).
With this third poem, Oneness, I choose to honor the bridge between people who may have never met face to face, yet are sensing moments of oneness simply entwined through words & mutual recognition.
Thank you for reading and responding with such heartfulness… Across time and distances whenever we pause to acknowledge these interconnections, we not only find ourselves, but also send forth a ripple in the oneness.
This piece was directly inspired by a reader’s kind and generous comment on my previous poem, Interwoven. The poem spoke of the universal source (nature, sun, ocean).
This poem is the sequel speaking of the internal journey (storms, dust settling).
In reflection I leave you with a thought…
If every ending is merely the source reshaping itself, how can we embrace the transitions of our lives not with fear, but as an endless beginning to practice the art of living life lovingly?
The Sun emits rays, And it feels they are sent to Earth, But they remain part of the source.
A drop of the ocean Becomes rain, And merges back Into the ocean.
All shapes and forms Multiply and diminish, As part of the same source.
Every energy is as it is… Emerging and merging, In time and patience.
You and I are not different… We are part Of the same source.
All that is, Is one with the source.
In knowing that you and I Are part of this source, We enact the purpose Of our being in faith & trust…
Emerging and merging, Living life lovingly.
Savvy
“If we are all beautifully interwoven with the same cosmic source, how can we step out into the world today and consciously choose to live life lovingly?
I believe every life has an inherent uniqueness that makes us who and how we are it is the very essence that allows us to be all that we are. Likewise, every single one of us possesses a unique sense of movement.
Just as how we treat another reflects who we are, the way we choose to dance with another too often reflects who we are. Dance is not merely a physical exercise; it is a mirror to our inner self.
As a dance teacher who has taught many styles, I have seen a beautiful truth time and again. When a person is learning to dance with the music and moves that resonate with their being, they feel completely at one with it. Even if they may not master the exact technique or choreography, they are still experiencing the joy of the expression. It is as if every cell of their being becomes alive in those moments.
Yet, not all are able to know or decipher what is their kind of dance style, or what form suits them the most. Often, I have been coaching my students in choosing their suitable dance styles, helping them look inward to decode their own unique movement personality. It certainly has been an absolute joy to watch them learn to dance what they love the most.
To find your own way, it helps to first look at how you relate to the world around you. Think about your answers to these reflections:
What kind of a dancer are you?
Do you like dancing alone?
Do you prefer dancing socially on a moment’s notice?
Or do you freeze when in front of a crowd but love to dance when you are on your own?
Do you fancy yourself to be a performer on stage, a cynosure of all eyes?
Or do you love dancing because it makes you feel better inside out?
Do you crave attention and recognition from your audience?
Do you prefer to dance in a group setting?
Or are you just a dancing soul who waltzes with life?
Your natural comfort zone in life often points directly to your natural comfort zone in movement. There is no right or wrong answer here. A performer craving the stage and a solitary mover dancing in their living room are both experiencing the exact same truth of human expression.
If you are a beginner and are wondering what dance form would suit you best, here are three practical questions that might be helpful to answer for yourself.
1. What dance style do you enjoy watching?
Often, what fascinates your eyes is what your body secretly longs to try. Look at the styles you gravitate toward as a viewer.
2. What kind of music do you enjoy most?
Your favorite genre dictates your natural internal tempo. The music you naturally play at home or listen to when you relax will tell you what rhythm your body wants to follow.
3. What is your level of fitness?
Choose a style that honors and respects where your body is today, whether you want an energetic workout or a mindful, grounding practice that lets you build strength at your own pace.
Whatever is your way, keep dancing with all of you. The way you want to!
Quick fixes are only a band aid.Temporary ways are not the answer. It is about creating a simple routine that is consistent.
Zoom beyond small niggles. See the bigger picture to understand the truths of reality.Distil it all for a take away.
You are not the problem.
Care for yourself. You can build yourself. Be kind to yourself. Overdoing anything overwhelms. Choose consistency over intensity.
Change your life for the better by doing something good for yourself .Through small changes that change your relationship with who you are.
Savvy
In reflection…
Real growth isn’t a battle to be won through self-punishment. It is a relationship to be nurtured through self-kindness. In shifting how you relate to yourself through small, daily, consistent choices,perspectives change.
Life transforms from inside out.
Dear Reader,
When things feel out of balance, what is that one quick fix you find yourself reaching for?
From the standpoint of physics, a ripple doesn’t actually move the water forward, it moves the energy through the water…
Likewise our creative and spiritual practices are simply conductors for channeling deeper universal energy.
This perspective shift acknowledges that timing and alignment are natural laws and not coincidences thereby discards the unnecessary anxieties in trying to force outcomes…
After all we are both the drop of water and the ocean itself.
So if every thought word and deed creates ripples in the vast ocean of your life, what is the nature of the wave you are setting in motion right now?
We are binded in fears, insecurity, and the illusions of separation
We are bound by dependence, both of heartfelt emotions and in the quest of our own ego for personal identity.
And we are also bound by our own mind, its so-called intellect, and the illusions that see the self as separate from others.
To understand the truth of oneness…
Life is experienced and with every challenge along the way we peel the layers of our rigid self, our ignorance, piercing these very illusions & misunderstandings to open us to the abundance of our infinite possibilities.
And so it goes until we realise life & the truth of oneness in all its profoundness of simplicity.
In raising awareness from the root to the tip, the blockages are opened and pure waves of energy reach the floodgates of consciousness only to spring forth the shower of divine bliss & abundance.
PS
Growing up, the regular recitation of ancient scriptures filled my home, sparking a lifelong curiosity to understand more.
This is my humble perspective in the exploration of the’ Lila’ of the vast ocean of ‘Lalitha Sahasranamam and its depths of transformative power’
Infinite is the power of this master science, its recitation invoking the energy of sounds, and its truths of recalibration and resetting life in sincere faith.
In time as a somatic &Reiki practitioner I sensed a correlation.
Reiki translates as freeflow universal life force energy that is channeled in and through this truth of oneness It flows where needed.
Drawing upon the symbolic wisdom in the interconnects of thoughts and action of light & sound, we can unravel the truths of oneness.
Meditative listening, chanting these energetic frequencies with the correct intonations can change and transform our path, shifting our mode from survival to restorative clarity.
Have you ever poured your absolute best efforts into a project, a habit, or a dream, only to lift your head and realize you are standing right back at the starting line?
In my next episode on my podcast journey Path of Clarity I explore the quiet frustration of feeling stalled and why looking backward only drains the energy you need for today.
It’s time to stop replaying yesterday and gently begin the process of recreating yourself, exactly from where you stand.
Positive psychological shifts in thinking happens when you complete just one micro-task today. Move gently, stay centered, and rediscover your strengths.
Savvy Raj 
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