Savvy Raj

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New Age Of Wisdom

My good friend @Geoff  Hudson Searle posed and shared an interesting  question.’Are we entering  a new age of Wisdom?

‘A new age of wisdom ‘ is a fascinating topic to ponder on…

Wisdom continues to evolve

As change is the only constant

Knowing is never enough

Discerning knowledge with application makes all the difference.

Some see it as the Age of the Aquarius, a dawn of enlightenment, but it is also a sign of changing times when there is greater access to knowledge and increased interest in holistic & spiritual practices and greater receptivity & awareness of values of empathy compassion and collaboration and therein interconnections.

Speaking of AI, while we are better informed, the human aspect of intuitive and ethical considerations play a significant role in understanding and application of this new age wisdom.

Now, this rise of a new age of wisdom could also mean more inclusive and divergent thinking in a more conscious and enlightened world.

The question then is, what resonates within and what we choose to do with it.

What are your thoughts on this?


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One positive thought

All it takes is one positive thought

That manages to linger & survive

To drive away negative thoughts.

So think positive and thrive.

©Savvy Raj


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Perfect imperfections

Perfection is never the inspiration for nothing is perfect always.

Acknowledging ones imperfections & managing it with grace is true inspiration.

The need for perfection creates undue pressure. Being able to work on the journey without undue pressure can be joyful journey.

What are your thoughts?

©Savvy Raj


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Awaken

You awaken

When you are ready to release

That which holds you back.

In acknowledging

Is the allowing 

Of new possibilities

And sense the light within.

Every once in a while

It’s good to unshackle

Simply ask your self

What am I holding back?

©Savvy


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Love Love

Let love live

Not just in your smile

In your heart

In your eyes

In your bones

Allow it to reside

In every cell of your being

Make it your life long friend

And see the magic unfold

©Savvy Raj

Artwork Imagined with Ai


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On Mentoring

Trustful Mentorship

The dynamics of mentor mentee relationship is one of trust and confidence.

Building trustful mentorship requires genuine love to help guide people for the better.

Besides the required skills and expertise, mentors having an inclusive, expansive and holistic approach while helping unique  pathways for clients, adds to their repertoire to create trustful mentorship .

Clarity and integrity in communication & behaviour , excellent interpersonal skills and empathic attitude add value beyond the experience and expertise of the mentors.

It is important to acknowledge the influence a mentor can have on the mentees decisions be it at work or personal life.

Hence, a good understanding of ethics while handling conflicting opinions biases, & emotional triggers helps empower the mentee than exploit them.

After all, a mentor is someone who guides advice and supports along the way…

©Savvy Raj

(A bit more from my writings On Mentoring)

  


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Connections Key

Gratitude for the connection key

Thankful for the internet technology, as it is a blessing key to be able to connect with anyone in any space and time.
Gratitude for the good global  connections built  with this online key.

©Savvy Raj


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Hope is here to stay!

Truly life is how you live it.

Your attitude your thoughts matter.

It truly is starkly different

The way we feel dark and dense in scarcity consciousness

The way we feel lightness of being in sensing abundance.

From ashes, to rising like a phoenix,

The power of hope changes destiny.


Limitless is the power of positive thoughts.

Thoughts of abundance opens up ways to explore more.
In moments of despair, it truly is about flipping the script in our heads to sense possibilities in the limitless potential.

Unending is the power of hope.
After all…
Day unto night
Dark unto light. 
Hope is here to stay!

©Savvy Raj


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It’s all in you to change.

A story share

A young girl was studying in a school.

She hadn’t been to school for four days because she was not feeling well.

When she went back to school, there were a lot of lessons taught.

To catch up on the lessons, she asked her best friend for her notes.

But her friend refused to give her the notes, saying she had to study them that evening.

Feeling dejected, she couldn’t get the notes copied.

Another girl came to her aid and gave her the notes, helping her out.

The girl was heartbroken that her best friend didn’t help her. She remembered all the times she had given chocolates and colored pencils to her friend.

Reflecting on this, she felt extremely sad and cried, becoming obsessed with the thought.

“Obsessed” means thinking about something repeatedly. She couldn’t stop thinking about her friend not giving her the notes.

She couldn’t eat lunch properly, came home, and sat quietly.

She couldn’t talk properly, watch TV, or laugh. She couldn’t sleep that night, thinking about it all the time. The next day was a school holiday, but she couldn’t enjoy it.

That day, her family went to a park. Her father put her on a swing and started pushing her. The swing went higher and higher, making her happy. She screamed joyfully, asking her dad not to push too hard. Her dad kept pushing, and after half an hour on the swing, she got down and played more games.

She forgot her anger and sadness towards her friend, feeling at peace.

That night, while sleeping, she reflected on the following points:

Point 1: It was wrong of her friend not to give her the notes. Why should she lose her happiness, appetite, and laughter over it?

Point 2: Maybe her friend genuinely needed to study and couldn’t give her the notes.

Point 3: Being angry at her friend made her distance herself from her loving parents.

Point 4: Constantly thinking about anger and irritation towards someone is torturous. It prevents us from doing anything else.

Point 5: Why didn’t she try to forget her anger for even five minutes? She felt excited while on the swing and forgot her anger. Why didn’t she think about getting out of the problem?

Reflecting on these points, she reached a conclusion.

Thinking negatively about anyone all the time will prevent you from being at peace. It drains our energy and makes us unable to enjoy life. Therefore, she decided to stay friendly and cheerful.

She woke up energetically,
greeted her parents,
took a bath and wore her uniform,
ate her breakfast, packed her bag,
and as she stepped out, sunlight shone on her face.

Her face looked brighter and more beautiful in the sunlight.

When our thoughts are good, our actions will be good. When our actions are good, our life will be good.

A tamil story translated by AI


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Spirit of Happiness

True happiness is spiritual

Manifesting in interconnects

Pure, unselfish and expansive

Generated in grace of love & bliss.

Elusive in the holding

Inclusive in the sharing

Creating  abundance as a gift of life.

©Savvy Raj


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5 Tips for self care

Take some time every day to improve your life with these self care tips…

1: Breathe fresh air and walk every day thinking good thoughts. Every time you become aware of negative self destructive talk, take a good breath to regulate your emotions.

2: Hydrate with plain water, it helps the body and mind stay healthy and balanced. To think well, the right amount of water is a necessity.

3 : Nourish yourself with wholesome food. Choose to eat more plant based food .

4: Create Art, draw, doodle, paint or sculpt or do craft work. Sing a song, hum for a while if you don’t sing, take a step and dance your heart out. Even if it is for a short while, it destresses you.

5: Write write and write some more. Journal your thoughts regularly. It takes the pressure of your mind.Write your everyday thoughts in a journal or post an article or maintain a blog about things you love…

Starting with these five tips can make way for a lighter you.

© Savvy Raj


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On Respect & Inclusion

When you are in a position of influence especially as a coach, a trainer you are responsible to aid the development and building up of life. From the  life coaching perspective there are many humane standards that help reach the set goals.

As a coach, respect and inclusion  are significant  for the success of your coaching. It is important to  show  ‘Respect’ not only for individual  or team you are coaching by being unbiased and empathic of their abilities,  but also for your time and effort as well as respect for the reason and need for coaching .

As for inclusiveness, without it you cannot build rapport as a coach. Inclusion is also about being attentive and open minded of diverse perspectives and opinions.

Over the decades, coaching  individuals and groups as a Dance Educator & Trainer,and a Life Coach, I have had varied experiences of how being inclusive, empathic, open minded to listen and understand, sharing mutual respect has made a positive impact on the coaching process.

Both respect and inclusion can make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of those you coach.

What do you think? Do share.

©Savvy Raj


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The Power Of Peace

Peace is a force of nature

Creating strength within you

To face life with a calm presence

Unrattled and focused in approach

When peace flows in you

A river of joy flows through you

Cultivating compassion

And connection to all of nature.

In the peace of mind and heart

The spirit is at ease

It is gentle in its presence

Yet creates nerves of steel

Peace dares to be at ease.

In the journey through life.

Such is the power of peace.

©Savvy Raj


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Puzzles fit in Patience

The journey of creativity
Flourishes in the flow
Out of passionate awareness
Of the spaces between
Light to dark & dark to light.
For in betwixt these hours
Ideas birth & creativity grows.
In passionate perseverance
Puzzles fit in patience.

©Savvy Raj

Sometimes comments by readers become an inspiration for verses in a flow…. This was once such a flow.. I thank @KatieMiaFrederick for the inspiring comment. 🙏


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On Peace

Wherever you are,
Wherever you go
Be a messenger of peace
Sense the hope that peace brings
In its wake, life regenerates.

©Savvy Raj