This above digital artwork Titled ‘Circles of thoughts:9 is a creative interpretation of encircling thoughts, The verses that follow is the ninth part of my series of micro poems on interconnecting thoughts.
The title of this poem comes from reading a contemplative article by my friend Deb Helfrich. She mentions the need to step out of our own way, at times, to appreciate what we have. So, thank you, Deb, for inspiring me to pen a few verses on a parallel thought.
As we celebrate our Independence day in India, may we care to value the underlying philosophy behind the word Independence… the ability to voice our uniqueness and express our individuality amidst a global platform .
Truly independence is a birthright that allows us to freely express ourselves, but along with it, is a sense of responsibility, a duty to empower the within as much as the world .
Channelizing the creative flow of freedom of expression to positive outcomes for the larger good is a responsibility for every individual… it is actually the simple way to create a life of well being with in and around each of us and for the world at large.
As we are after all an interdependent world even in our states of independence…. that to me is valuing and practicing Conscious Independence.:)
Happy Independence Day!
May we always Dance the dance of independence and freedom.
May we tune ourselves to connect with joys in tandem.
May we always remember and value great souls lost in martyrdom.
May we acknowledge that the strength in the interdependence is never random.
May we always respect our roots and learn to follow our inner wisdom.
Savvy Raj
My painting above titled ‘Wheel of Life ‘ is an attempt to depict the strength of Cohesiveness in the unity and inclusivity in the empowering expansiveness of the interconnects. Savvy
My above verses are my humble dedication to all those life’s living and lived in inspiring ways inspite of calamity despair pain and loss. Inspite of unsurrmountable odds stacked against them, those without hope who project unending verve and ebullience to live life in every moment.
A heartfelt offering of respect and salute to the undying spirits of those who even in the knowing the evening is near still retain and emanate the light of dawn in their hearts.
The stunning capture of the Cherry blossom Tree on Mount Fuji in Japan
Treat the self with dignity Create your life by owning up to the person you are. Value yourself enough to be yourself.
Care to be your own best friend!
As you heartfully accept and trust yourself,
The intuitive you already knows your path.
You will be guided to where you ought to be,
And you will awaken to what you ought to do.
So, treat yourself lovingly.
Be an ally, not an enemy to yourself.
Care to be good to yourself
Because in sifting through this journey of life,
It truly helps to have a friend in you.
There is more to loving the self than what meets the eye. The heartfelt self-centering in every step of the way of evolving, from within to the without, is a deeper understanding that the world needs kindness even more. And it needs to move from core consciousness outward and circulate in the flow.
As you feel comfortable in connecting with who you are, as you are, you feel comfortable connecting with the people around you.
Treat the self lovingly, the best you can, no matter the circumstances, and you will emanate the love that you sense from within all around you and into the world at large.
Life becomes easier and lighter to handle as you strengthen your inner spirit and move away from self-sabotaging behaviours.
Believe in yourself to be all that you can be; you owe it to the life in you. As you start loving yourself, you start to believe in yourself, and as you start to believe yourself, you begin to value your life, and as you begin to value your life, you begin to define the purpose of your being.
A few tips to being your own best friend:
Believe that you matter, and never ever take yourself for granted.
Trust your inner spirit; remember you are unique; and trust all is well.
Keep choosing positive and pleasant thoughts, and care to step out of your own way.
Behave responsibly, and choose to live your life lovingly.
Respect and take care of your body, mind and spirit.
Love yourself as you are, but care to evolve for the better.
Savvy Raj 
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