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December 5, 2017
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Modern Marvels 1

Ingenuity of man is fascinating indeed But when coupled with the passion it leaves quite an imprint ….

Here’s a testament of a love story finding a fixture in reality .

Have you heard of the STATUES OF LOVE

Located in Batumi, Georgia, the statue of lovers begin to move every night at 7 p.m.And the two figures represent a Muslim boy, Ali, and a Georgian princess, Nino, from a famous 1937 novel by Azerbaijani author Kurban Said. The tragic story ends with the lovers separated by the invasion of Soviet Russia. This powerful love story has been translated into more than 30 languages.

“Man and Woman” is a 8 meter (26 foot) tall moving steel sculpture by Georgian sculptor Tamara Kvesitadze.

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Sharing my verses in appreciation of the visions of beauty created by human collaborations in creativity…

An artist’s vision…

An engineering of marvel.

Of outstanding technicality.

Ingenuity of man interweaving emotions

Interspersing with creativity.

Painstaking perfection.

Magnanimous task

Cultivating in collaboration

Perseverance and patience

With teamwork and technicality.

Stupendous effort.

A sight to behold!

Imploring you to feast your eyes on a visual treat!

Savvy Raj

December 3, 2017
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The Call of the Dunes.

Desert Trails :

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The call of the dunes.

The desert has a way with you.

Just sun and sand across and around you.

As much as your eyes can see in the yonder

The red tinged sands bears the patterns of movement.

Of many who walked in there in sheer amazement.

Of the eerie silence of nothingness around

Except the tunes, that the howling winds may sound.

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The charm of the desert springs on at night

At the camp with carpets spread out

Surrounded by the bedouins tents

And a sheesha to indulge if you wish

Traditional Arabic hospitality peeks

And the swaying hips of the belly dancer speaks

Flowing and swivelling like the swirls on the dunes

Mesmerizing you in the alluring moves to the mystical tunes.

Bring it on you may yourself say…

You must at least for once pass this way!

Savvy

November 29, 2017
by Savvy Raj 3 Comments

Ethereal

This beautiful photograph of the Jacaranda Tree is a sight to behold . I have always liked to see pictures of these purple and pink and lavender blue trees .

But this particular picture … it was pure fascination!

Could I write verses on it…. perhaps! Cos it feels like serenedipity everytime I see it. There is so much pleasantness in that picture for me … I am guessing I am simply partial to all those hues and tones right there juxtaposed so delightfully. Quite like the essence of a prolific poem understated and unassuming.

Yet poetry is not on my mind today…

In fact what I am drawn to here is the delicate draw of balance of colour and composition. The brilliant blues of the sky entices the viewer as much the hints of hues of greens and pink just about show up ever so delicately amidst the starkness of the stems from betwixst and between the branches of this bewitching tree.

And thats not all … there is so much more to that tree and this photograph is just a hint of whats in the offing….

There is certain sense of ambiguity yet an attribution of knowing there is much much more beyond the visible.

In fact when you actually see, it is the beauty of the skylight seen through the canopy of pink flowers amidst those branches all captured in that one enthralling moment.

And like nothings is ever permanent and perfect, there always comes the scope of change even in so much balance in that stillness of the movement so precariously precise in the picture.

The trick is to be aware of balance

Appreciate the now for what it is

It offers much if you choose to see.

So perfect in its imperfections

A sense of the almost ethreal…

Here are a few facts on Jacaranda Tree.

The Jacaranda flowers are known to flutter down continously from the tree.The trees are native to South and Central America and now are also seen in many tropical areas of the world.

Pretoria in South Africa is known to be The Jacaranda City for the huge number the these trees planted in parks steets and gardens.So much so that when seen from the nearby hills the city is known to appears blue/purple in colour.

The word Jacaranda means fragrant in a South American dialect and depending on their species they have blue to white to lavender pink to purple shades of flowers. They are known to grow as tall as 20 to 30 metres in height in their lifetime which can span from 50 toover 70 years or so.

And because of that one picture I choose to look up and discover these tidbits … .Do share if you find some more about this tree.

Savvy Raj

November 28, 2017
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Circle of thoughts.12

Thoughts may come and go

It is the thoughts we care to uphold

That makes us who we are

Thoughts may seem powered by their own momentumn

Unique and unparalleled

Thoughts are the signatures of our souls.

Savvy Raj

This above digital artwork Titled ‘Circles of thoughts,12 is a creative interpretation of encircling thoughts, The verses that follow is the 12thpart of my series of micro poems on interconnecting thoughts.

Savvy

To be contd …

Sensing Freedom!

To dance is to sense the freedom in your heart ….😊

Savvy Raj

November 23, 2017
by Savvy Raj 3 Comments

Dancing to what moves you.

Love Dancing?

Are you drawn to the art of movement? Do you wish to dance but are confused where to begin and how to take the first step into the world of dance? Read on…

First of all it is essential to find that dance form which moves you. But before that it would be a good idea to ask yourself if you are the kind of person who is a team player or someone who enjoys solo dancing.

If you are kind who enjoys social dancing with a partner there are a plethora of dance forms you can learn, but yes the ideal situation is that you have a willing partner who enjoys dancing as much as you do!

Learning even the basics of some partner dance forms that appeal to you and your taste of music and tempo is a wonderful way to step into the world of dancing.

Its important to remember that just like our choices are not static but actually evolve with time, in an ever evolving world of movement, dances too evolve with changing trends and generations … thus it is the study and practice of the concepts and techniques that play an important role in developing your skills and enhance your dancing.

If you are interested in learning to dance ..it would be good to be aware of the depth of your interest, whether its just as a passing fancy, a fad to learn something new,or to learn because of a deeper connect that you feel every time you dance, or even as you watch other people dancing. An honest self appraisal would be helpful in deciding what the next course of action should be. If you feel the connect I am talking about, get going and start of with some dancing lessons for yourself now!

If you wish to discuss more on your dance related queries feel free to reach out here savvy@danceconcepts.in.

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November 22, 2017
by Savvy Raj 7 Comments

A sensing in the tasting .

I sip the tea in front of me . I sense the taste engulfing my mouth proactively therefore the tea is to me a certainity but the tea is simply a matter , an ingredient dissolved in a concotion passing on the many stages of creation to purpose to dissolution and therefore so are we like the tea ourselves to a more evolved species or beings, that we may yet in time encounter .. are we all not connected matter to matter energy to energy as frequencies in the finite and the infinite of the interbeing in form and purpose.

And yet we think of ourselves so absolutely, so certain of our ingrained ways …and assume much significance through the mask of self importance. Just perhaps we also must try to sense a bit more and consider in seeing ourselves and others just like beings at different stages like the tea , each special and relevant in its own way to the whole, whatever the shape or form. For like unbrewed to the brewed tea from tender leaves that are easily blendable, and adaptable to the mature leave strengthened of flavour of experience of life and living , each evolving in the spaces between the certainity and uncertainity of life and living …. all in that one sip itself !

Just transitions of thoughts

Of the tree of life

Of leaves in the being

From human to tea

Leaving much to imagination

In the sensing .

For nothing is insignificant

When each evolves in time

To fulfill its purpose of being .

Savvy

Haha! I know this is crazy… coming from a non tea drinker but just had to share as …all came from just a sip of this fresh hot tea on a cold winters day!😊

November 17, 2017
by Savvy Raj 7 Comments

On Being Grateful.

A beautiful and well meant message share came my way this morning … and I thought it was relevant enough to share ..

The qualification that gave you a job is the same qualification someone has who still does not have a job.
Be grateful.

The prayer that God answered for you is the same prayer others have been praying but without success.
Be grateful.

The road you use safely on a daily basis is the same road where many others lost their precious lives.
Be grateful.

The temple in which God blessed you is the same temple other people too worship in, yet their lives are still in discord.
Be grateful.

The rain that made your field produce good crops is the same rain that devastated someone else’s field.
Be grateful.

Be grateful because whatever you have is not by your power, your might , your talent or your qualifications, but it’s just the “Grace of God.” the giver of everything you have.

For everything you have, be grateful. 😍

Gratitude Rocks!

Savvy

November 14, 2017
by Savvy Raj 4 Comments

Musings On Peace

Today I am glad to share my reflections on Peace coupled with my mothers musings on Peace and expectations…

Already a lot has been said and written about this. So that many experts in different fields have shown so many ways to attain peace.

Peace- the ultimate human need even after reaching peaks of success in their fields. It eludes even the so called achieved souls.

Men have various desires and find various ways to fulfill them. Need for wealth, health, love, knowledge, family , status, fame, power, comforts… the list goes on. To achieve them they go through various states of hardships and emotional turbulence . Perseverance, hardwork, focus and luck help them to achieve their goals. But after attaining all these are they peaceful ?

Unfortunately the more one gains, the greater is the loss of inner peace. Loads of pressure weighs us down .

The need for more never get satiated. Contentment is always on the other side of the river. Because our expectation keeps on increasing. From childhood one has to live to the expectations of people surrounding them and in the process start expecting the same from all around them.

Whichever field or whatever state, there is always expectations. Family, friend, society, teachers, work place, children, lifestyle, appearance , behaviour fit to their age and status… Again it is endless. Peace still eludes .

Like the most difficult puzzles have very simple solutions, life problems also can be simplified. Just stop expecting from others or living to other’s expectations.

One word mantra to peace

Live , let live. Stop expecting.

Be yourself , let others be themselves. Never shy away or ignore social responsibilities or inner values. Do without expectations.If every one adhers to this,’Peace’ will befriend the surrounding.

Do one’s duty, Be grateful ,

Be understanding.

Be selfless – all without expectaions.

With whomever or wherever one be, adopt and adjust without expectation , happiness and peace will follow.

Anjana

Living in this now is a sustaining yet exacting task and as every moment presents itself uniquely there is no game plan other than living in it, being at peace,sensing peace and spreading peace in every now as life plays on …So own up to your share of peace.

Savvy

November 13, 2017
by Savvy Raj 3 Comments

Strength of Subtlety

All matter is energy

And we are unique speckles of vibrations.

All resonating in the universality of life and living.
Trust you matter, more than you know

Believe you can and are making a difference

As you connect deeply in the universal flow

Tune in to reflect the truth of your being.

Every word every deed

Every step every move

Impacts the larger whole

Just as much as the world around affects you.

So start with who and what is around you

Sense your intuitive self talking to you

Telling much in all its subtlety.
Trust it for it is abound

With the strength of the subtle energies.

Resonate joy, abundance, balance

Resonate love ,harmony and peace

For you have the power to transform your world
Savvy

November 12, 2017
by Savvy Raj 2 Comments

On Truth

States of truth…

“Asatho ma sathgamaya”

(Lead me from falsehood to Truth)

Truth

Is harsh, doesn’t mask with loveliness

Is strong, doesn’t weaken with time.

Is pure, doesn’t add false pretentions.

Is courage, doesn’t waver in fear.

Is patient, doesn’t hurry to get proven.

Is dignity, doesn’t require deceptions

Is power, doesn’t need strategies.

Is brave, doesn’t bend to threats

Is dare, doesn’t fear challenges

Is honest, doesn’t fall for greed.

Is genuine, doesn’t have two faces

Is eternal, doesn’t get erased in time.

Is final, as it alone triumphs at the end.

Is Divine, The ultimate Reality.

Recently my post …’On Truth’ www.savvyraj.com/on truth resonated with many and I received many messages as well on what it meant to some of my readers personally .

But this morning I was thrilled to read my mothers reflections on the same …which I am only too happy to share here …. and while she says ‘it is an echo of your reflections on truth”. I think the above words are simply great reflections of being.

And now here is new share of my reflections on truth again ….

“Ekam Sat vipraha, bahuda vadanthi” – Rigveda

Truth is One, wise call it by various names.

November 11, 2017
by Savvy Raj 10 Comments

Across the Star Spangled Spaces

Across the Star spangled Space ….

A Celebration of Universal Consciousness

In the Eternal Dance of Cosmic Lights …💙👌💙

Savvy

November 10, 2017
by Savvy Raj 9 Comments

Lessons From Nature

Lessons from Nature…

The sand on the beach implores you to walk slow…

To watch the waves as the cool breeze blows.

To move with ease, sensing the strength at bay

To see the precious gifts nature has strewn across your way.

Savvy

November 9, 2017
by Savvy Raj 35 Comments

An Award Nomination

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I have been conferred with ‘The Sunshine Blogger Award’ on WordPress by Siddharth Dua . Link to his blog. http://www.obsoletereality.com.

From the little I know of Siddhartha, what emerges is his consistent supportive and encouraging nature to his fellow bloggers. He is a true conversationalist which reflects very well in his writings. I wish him all the very best in his life as well as his writing endeavours.

Here are my answers to Siddharths questions…

What brings you to blogging?

The simple joy of reading and writing….My need to express and share my thoughts where it would find readers who will share likewise.

Who is the most important person in your life?

My immediate family is very important to me in equal measures.

What are your fitness goals and how you plan to achieve them?

My fitness goals are to be active every day ,long enough to break into a healthy sweat, that keeps me healthy and at ease body and mind.

Money according to you is?

Is a necessity but not everything.

Will you invest in stocks or FDs?

Not a stocks player for sure!

If you had millions of dollars would you still be working in the same organization that you are presently working.

I work for myself and thus I know it is a privilege that can allow me to do all that can and want to …so perhaps if I had all that money I would do more to make that money work for me in ways I want it to.

Have you ever been depressed in life?

We all have our highs and lows in life but thankfully have ‘Dancing’ to turn towards whenever I need a spring in my steps.So have managed just fine so far.😊

Do you think there a stigma attached in going to a psychiatrist?

Not any more. Glad that there is a lot more acceptance on taking help when needed for mental health issues in India.

Have you ever suffered from insomnia, if yes what you did about it?

Sleep doesn’t elude me … Nor do I elude it. We are fine friends whenever and as much required.😊 Being a morning person. I do prefer to sleep early as much as possible.

My nominations are… it is tough to choose from so many awesome bloggers. So in no particular order:

http://www.obsoletereality.com.

http://plantsandbeyond.com

https://colourfulcanvass.com

https://aletheakehas.com

https://megalaskitchen.com/

https://geetadhaar.wordpress.com

https://tinahomeblog.com

http://ultimatetraveldotblog.wordpress.com

https://nishthaexploringlifeac.worq13qdpress.com

https://aquibview.wordpress.com

https://boundlessblessingsblog.wordpress.com