Verses & Photography by Savvy Raj
Nature…
Is full of wisdom for those who seek…
Teaching lessons in living well.
Here are …
Five valuable lessons from nature
Find the Balance and you will thrive.
Sense the synchrony in life and living.
There is always a Purpose of being
Love makes the world go around and life worth living.
Change is the order of nature and the only constant.
Relate to the the wisdom of nature!
It has all the answers.
Savvy
What makes a face interesting?
A Face is a canvas
For emotion to play upon
Providing and hiding the clues
To what is in the heart and mind.
A face creates the first impression
At times face can decide and seal the deal
Sometimes a face can charm you
And hold you in its sway.
Faces conjure an imaginary perspective
Of the nature of the entire person
Faces can at times convey
There is more than what meets the eye.
Some faces are arresting
No not just because of their beauty
But because there is an angle
To the structure so intriguing
Deep set eyes, an upturned mouth
Jovial smile , creases & laugh lines
Or a tense brow and wrinkled temple
Sqauare jawline or dimpled cheeks.
The list is endless like creation itself
But do know, there is always a story
Behind every face that we see
And that’s what makes it interesting.
Every face is unique by its own right
Faces can mask a million emotions
In a facade of appearances
But the body never lies, its movements gives it all away.
Lookout for all the subtle signs
A twitch here and a gaze there
A wide smile that never reaches the eyes
Or a vacant stare out in the yonder…
All said and done
There is much that intrigues in a face
For it takes you to that special place
In reflections of the truth in the illusions .
Savvy
Awareness and Alterations
Your body is a temple, but only if you treat it as one.” ~Astrid Alauda
The thoughts we think…
The nature of our thoughts, our choices of food intake and nutrition for sustenance, our associations and our activities and our rest patterns are all interconnected in the conversion of energy to conscious awareness.
The mind and body connection is prevalent and the signs of repeating patterns of stress show significantly on our bodies in time
Alteration is a process of transformation that can be gradual, tiring and taxing to lead and follow. For example to rid the body of a chronic condition the behavioural patterns that created it in the first place are rooted in the system and hence to nudge a root one needs to work the underlying layers of emotions that associate and accumulate and elevate the conditions of its existence and growth.
The cleansing process is then definitely natural and non-invasive. A supportive and strength giving initiative would be ideal as alternatives to follow.
Alternative natural cures are best environments to work towards in treatment and eradication of root cause than just attacking the symptoms.
The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” ~Plato
The wisdom is in our observation of our own pattern of being as we are, as we behave and feel.
The thought reflections getting imprinted on the body and our ability to intervene are both significant. So to significantly alter the nature of our existence we need to be present in the now.
A few thoughts…
Thoughts come and go but the choice of what to steer it towards rests with us.
Our positive orientated thoughts are our bridge to transform ourselves for the better.
They are available to link ourselves and connect with our deepest truth.
Every interlink in positivity is a step towards personal transformation as much as the power of spreading expansive goodwill and wellness into nature.
Savvy
My recent poem ‘The Middle Path of Peace‘ evoked many responses. The following verses are my musings to a comment … Especially the one by a reader on the necessity of war.
I propose here a moment in peace
Through the following verses…
Hate is never meaningful, love is
War is never meaningful, peace is.
To confuse war to be the answer for peace
Is the greatest fallacy of mankind
For the war never truly ends once begun
It sprouts the seeds of hate before it is over.
Yes, wars are fought
When equality and freedom are forfeited
As a privilege of a few,
When oppression and chaos reign,
When pushed beyond resilience,
When backing down is not an option,
For it is, then, a matter of self-preservation and survival.
To confuse victory in war
Is the mark of inexperience.
No one returns from war unscathed.
Casualties are a heavy price to pay,
Let alone the truth of anguish and scars.
Wars are never the answer.
Pain and hurt leave vengeance behind
And revenge brews in spurts
To strike someday.
The heart of man is like a sponge,
Ready to absorb that which flows.
Allow the light of love to flow in;
Let thoughts of peace seep in
Through every vein.
For love heals the hurt and pain
And empathy helps move beyond revenge.
Make art of life and living
For war is just a never-ending tragedy.
Wars are fought for business, sadly.
There are no ethics to war.
To fight is not bravery.
True bravery is in finding a way
To avert the war and build peace.
Savvy
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The first step
Often the toughest
Taken at times in trepidation
Or in full deliberation.
Every little step
Makes a difference
For in every little move
Is a power that can change the world.
Keep tiny steps if you must
But remember every step in time
Takes you closer to your intentions
Make sure to envision the best
And march forward
In the direction of your dreams
Step up!
Savvy
A young writer friend from Africa had shared that she took a tiny leap of faith today in her own little way by sharing first video about her life.
Reading about it inspired me to write a message of hope and positivity to her. For her so called little step, truly will make a big difference to someone somewhere to take a step ahead in faith.
Success is a result of every bit of earnest endeavour in time.
And it all starts…
With the first step!
Savvy
The deeper the depth of the background,
The more the subject comes into the foreground.
Value the contrasts for what they are
As they allow the focus on what you see.
To develop the quality of appreciation
Is to understand the strength of every now.
Witness the light of this now shine on brightly.
Learn to see the light in the darkest of dark.
Let infinite abundance of appreciation fill your heart.
Intend for the best.
Reflect on the good.
Think positively.
Be filled with the grace of hope!
Positive reflections can alter the course of our lives while turning around life experiences. It is often how we see things that makes a big difference.
When the moments in life are so sweet that the little voice in your head says, “It can’t last” just care enough to tell yourself: “Maybe it’s about to get better.”
Savvy
As you begin to share
You start to learn…
You turn the stranger
Into a friend
Not only on the outside
But within you too!
Be ready… to journey on
And receive in the giving
For you may meet along the way…
Parts of you-you may have never met before.
Be ready…
You feel emotions that you never felt before
In your sharing is the learning
Of the power of embodiment
Of being all that you truly are.
Be ready…
As you aspire to learn …
You inspire to share some more…
Be ready
To come away with an understanding
Of the truth of all that you are
Creating from within!
Be ready…
Savvy
The eternal knowing,
connects as we speak!
Between beings,
these exist in infinity,
It is just a matter of time
for our realisations.
There is always more
than meets the eye,
The heart senses more
than it can even feel
And the mind knows
more than it speaks …
It is a heartfelt language
that speaks through intuition
And it is never just a mere coincidence…
After all, we are just a thought away!
Savvy
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The nature of nature…
Nature is full of vibration.
Never truly silent
For it is alive with pure energy.
Always a wise companion.
In moments that you need
Some respite and understanding.
Its very nature shows the way.
Seek nature to energize your being.
Seek its freshness of spirit
When the world gets too weary
Every once in a while.
Nature never competes.
It is never in a hurry.
Nature never rushes you
It continues on its path
As it seems meant to!
Allow your own nature
to blend with the bliss of nature.
Sense its synchrony
Envision its endurance
Marvel its magnificence
Wonder at its wisdom
Connect with its composure
Understand its inate balance.
In itself by itself with itself .
In and around you.
Know you are nature
And nature is you.
Ultimate Oneness in the diversity
Such is the nature of nature.
Savvy
I am not alone
I am not alone
When I am walking at dawn
For I have the company
Of a waking sun.
I am not alone
When I am walking at dusk
For I witness the dance of heavenly lights.
For Twilights hold a special meaning
In the witnessing
Of transitions in transcendence.
Of day to night
And night to day…
In this world
Remember
You are not alone
In the dark of the night
With twinkling stars to show you the way.
You are only alone
When even in midst of the many
Your heart seeks a little
Respite from company!
A safe space to witness
Your emerging thoughts
A zone to turn into
A tranquil place to been in
To sense a balance
With your thoughtful self
Amidst the scurry hurry
Of life and living.
Savvy
Often ‘ alone’ is equated with loneliness. Alone may also mean simply being a witness to, by and with your self. It may arise from a need to explore to discover the self as much as the world in mindful introspection and contemplation. Every now and then a little time spent quietly with your self can truly help expand and regain the much needed equanimity to handle the worldly issues.
Meditations are a positive wonderful way to recharge our system.
Do you like to find time to be alone
With your thoughts and nothing else?
Do share
Savvy
The search for meaning
Is never in vain
There is always a meaning
To life and living.
One or a million reflections
May be more
At times can lead
To a miracle in the making.
One or a million drafts
May lead us to a perfect design
One or a million words
May be more…
Can bring on the inner genius
One or a million works of art
May be more…
Delivers a masterstroke.
Each step is of value
And somehow significant
To some one somewhere
As much as…
To the utimate whole!.
If something seems to be useless to one person, there is always a possibility of so many who may find it useful.
Savvy
Often profound meaning arrives from the most mundane and the so called ordinary moments in life and living. For the truth is out in the open but our overworked brain often misses these simple truths for it chooses to search for meaning in the complexities. But what is wonderful to know is that all is never lost… for every step makes a difference matters to the whole some how somwhere.
Walk on the path of love
A whiff of love
Roses strewn
The path of love
Beckons you
Tread softly
Gentle is the way
For love is fragile
Treasure a trust that
Beholds you!
Winding along
You feel its intensity
In its passion
Yet you persevere
Be unwavering!
Know love teases
And tests you
Beguiles you
To reveal
Yourself to you!
Be true!
For the journey
Is an eternal walk
Infinite is its path
Be yourself at best!
Be the real you!
For all else sheds itself
Like those petals strewn
To be, at best wayfarers
In the trysts of true lovers!
Savvy Raj
A BEAUTIFUL WAY OF LOOKING AT THINGS:
A Father was reading a magazine and his little daughter every now and then distracted him. To keep her busy, he tore one page on which was printed the map of the world. He tore it into pieces and asked her to go to her room and put them together to make the map again.
He was sure she would take the whole day to get it done. But the little one came back within minutes with perfect map……When he asked how she could do it so quickly, she said, “Oh…. Dad, there is a man’s face on the other side of the paper….. I made the face perfect to get the map right.” She ran outside to play leaving the father surprised.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
There is always the other side to whatever you experience in this world. Whenever we come across a challenge or a puzzling situation, look at the other side…. You will be surprised to see an easy way to tackle the problem.
A few musings…
The difference between just looking and seeing is so much in the depth and dimension of expansions in our flow of thoughts .An expansion in our acceptability and flexibility changes the seemingly complex situations to simple solutions .:)
Savvy
Change, the one that never changes
Is Nature’s way of continuing the Eternal cycle of life and death.
The Infinite Cosmic Energy, being the Eternal Centre
Changes keep on happening
In every atom, molecule, particle, and cell.
Thus widening the horizon,
From Invisible subtle to Visible gross.
Creation and destruction, a part of this change,
The various cycles of Life and seasons
Changing monotony to a variety
In mind and matter.
Colours and moods transient, every moment.
Wondering in awe to the moment next.
Dwell not in the past,
Fret not the Future,
Never to lose the Magic of the Present.
Each moment a new me is born.
Be present to cherish the Present.
Be aware n awake to witness
The blossom of bud to fragrant flower.
Anjana
‘Your poems become my muse’. 😊.
This is what I received from my mother this morning after she read my yesterday’s post ‘ Glimmers of hope’.
‘Thank you, mom, for writing your reflections. It truly means much to me.’
Have simply added some pictures to go along with her words.
Savvy
Winter chills
Soft snow
Frosted faces
Warm woollies
Hot chocolate
Cups of cheer
Christmas Spirit
Jolly season
Giving and receiving
Autumn leaves
Barren trees
Icy peaks
Blizzards ring
Howling wind
Biting cold
Frozen river
Drifting snow
Spells of darkness
Awaiting the sun
After the snow
Melting glaciers
A glimmer of sun
Summer skies
Shining sun
Smiling faces
Warm welcome
Spring is here
Lush and abundant
Bounties harvest
Artists delight
Beautiful blossoms
Colours of spring
Arresting hues
Breathtaking scenery
Flourishing nature
Spring turns Summer
Rising temperature
Mango season
Tasty treats
Sweltering heat
Icy popsicles
Slurping icecreams
Lime and lemon
Iced teas cold drinks
Quenching thirst
Parched earth
Dried lands
Blazing sun
Scorching sands
Sizzling days
Humid nights
Awaiting relief
Summer to rain
First shower
Fragrant earth
Heavenly delight
Rainy holidays
Feeling cool
Corn on cobs.
Cheap thrills
Small puddles
Splashing water
Rain coats and caps
Unfolding umbrellas
River on streets
Muddy water
Flooding roads
Chaotic confusion
Delayed trains
Traffic stops
People stranded
Rainy days turn dreary
All wet and weary
Hoping for relief
From incessant downpours
Awaiting a change
Of the Season in question
Life is circle
Of seasons in cycles
Each births and gives way
For another, on its way.
Amidst it all
Are those little glimmers of hope
Understated and unsaid
Unseen and unspoken
Little joys of being
That makes you make it…
Through yet another day.
These glimmers of hope
Though seasons may change
Hope is here to stay!
Savvy
Well, this one turned out to be a really long walk through the seasons!🙂 But seriously, as I started thinking of the changing seasons, with winter knocking our welcome door, I realised how much harsh winter could get for someone far away as well. So it goes for the other seasons…
Yet every season is a magical gift, and leaves us with glimmers of hope!
We do need our seasons to come and go like they always do, one after the other for then, all is well with our world. 🙂
Savvy Raj 
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