Self Empowerment | Savvy Raj

March 13, 2025
by Savvy Raj 6 Comments

Embrace Silence

I am not a trained speaker, nor an expert story teller. In fact I am quite the antithesis for while I deeply enjoy conversing with people than speeches… I have always liked my deeds than talks to show up for me .

And I have sensed the butterflies in my stomach and heard my own beating heart while speaking to a room full of people, many many times in my life.

Like they say, life makes you stand on the razors edge, as much as on varied stages to experience what it is to be vulnerable, only to transform you.

But then I know I have it in me to ace it. After all, the power of my self belief and purpose has always stood out stronger than my vulnerabilities.

Time and time again I have realized how much it is all in our mind. The journey of life through the illusions, our delusions & revelations to the clarity in awareness.

In time I have often sensed that what makes you uncomfortable has your deliverance. In those moments of vulnerability, there is latent strength to overcome the odds.

What seems like an uncomfortable pause…

Can be the reason why what you say is heard and understood.

For if you truly care to sense

For there is much power in the pause,

In the space between two words two thoughts , two moments and two people.

It is waiting for awareness

Embrace the silence

Sense the power in the spaces.

Ease in to the pause

Listen more

Trust yourself

You will find yourself.

Savvy

February 12, 2025
by Savvy Raj 6 Comments

The mirror speaks

Has the fire died in me?

I ask, looking at the mirror

The mirror answered

Look again dear,

Perhaps you have missed

The simmering coal in your gaze

Like molten magma…

Perhaps tears you cried

haven’t dried as yet

Misting the view.

Am just a mirror dear

A reflection at best

But even a mirror cannot miss

The smoldering eyes of passion

The demeanor that speaks

Of resilience no matter

The ravages of time.

Yet the warrior in you burning bright.

The scars etched on your face

Are a testament of times

Of standing tall in adversity

As the storms passed by.

You ask, “Is the fire in you gone “

I say, I see them in all of you …

In your face and stance.

In all of your body, spirit and soul.

Speaking with all of you.

The fight is not over

As the day is not done.

I saw this line ‘the fire has died ‘ and I was inspired to write this poem.

Your thoughts are welcome .

Savvy Raj

February 7, 2025
by Savvy Raj 1 Comment

Acknowledge

As humans we are always exploring and discovering possibilities. Sometimes we understand much in no time, and take the right steps, and at other times we mis the bus.

Acknowledge the wins & the misses.

Every step missed is brimming with a lesson.

If we choose to pay attention every failure teaches us something.

On where we want to be,

On how far we are, from where we want to go.

Question is are we ready to acknowledge failure as a part of the learning process?

Every success can be attributed to the many experiences that may have had many lessons and the effort taken to succeed.

And if there is propensity and determination to take the effort, there are many pathways that lead us beyond failure.

I like this saying by Mary Ash, I came across recently which presents a fresh perspective on failure.

‘For every failure, there’s an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.’

Acknowledge where and how you are.

You will find your own path.

Savvy

January 26, 2025
by Savvy Raj 7 Comments

Thriving rich?

Being rich is living life exploring and discovering all your possibilities of your potential

Being rich is being able to realize the potential of you.

Being rich is being ready to sense the abundance that is.

Money is not necessarily the only factor for your worth.

Your worth is being all that you are.

You are rich in knowing your worth.

Be enriched in health wealth & prosperity but most of all be rich in the heart and mind.

In realization of the contentment of what you have, you are truly rich!

Savvy

January 21, 2025
by Savvy Raj 3 Comments

Oneness

True intelligence of humanity is in realizing the strength of the intetconnections.

It is the guide to all that we truly are made of .

Oneness of spirit

Oneness in body

Oneness of mind

Aligns us in harmony

To live in tune

With the laws of nature.

Savvy

January 15, 2025
by Savvy Raj 3 Comments

Top 5 Tips To Relieve Back Pain

Here are top 5 tips to relieve back pain.

1. Sit less duration in the same position. Avoid long duration of sitting or lying down, choose to walk and move more

2. Strengthen your spine with exercises and especially for back muscles .

3 Straighten your posture and align your spine whenever you find yourself slouching

4. Sleep well using the right kind of mattress . If you sleep sideways, support your back and hip alignment with pillows between your legs while sleeping.

5. Stretch and move often to make the back supple.

Take care of your back and it will have your back all of your life.

Savvy

January 5, 2025
by Savvy Raj 3 Comments

Perfectly Imperfect

We are what we are
As humans we are vulnerable beings, strengthened by our very vulnerability.
As for our notions of the nuances
As for our presumptions and prejudices
Along with our unique sense of self contrived our otherwise
We are only human we are capable of being humane.

We are alive & breathing in this now
And no matter the despair and frustration
No matter the weight of the world
No matter the fragmented existence
No matter our human fragility…
We carry on as we are
exploring & discovering
thriving and creating
history…

We are complete beings in our acknowledging incompleteness.
We are perfect beings with all our so called imperfections.

And we strive to do our best with what we have

If everything is complete and perfect then there would be no wonder to evolve us along…

As that’s what makes us who we are.

Savvy

December 31, 2024
by Savvy Raj 1 Comment

Life & living

How do you navigate the challenges of life by staying practical?

Acknowledging changes by being adaptable Yet standing up for what you believe, and saying no assertively, when you want to say no, without fear and doubts of what people will say.

Staying humble and grateful yet dedicated & focussed , no matter the vagaries of life.

Being able to move on from errors or failures, without becoming stagnant.

Being kind to oneself with self care.

And then most importantly allowing every failure to become stepping stones of learnings.

Savvy

December 27, 2024
by Savvy Raj 1 Comment

On Forgiveness

In our life

There are all kinds of times

Life can seem unforgettable

With myriad memories…

All is transient

Sometimes it seems unforgivable

And yet…

When you don’t feel like forgiving

You give yourself the choice

For you can choose to forgive

If you do so…

Your life also evolves for the better

Choose to let go the unpleasant

For it makes no sense to hold on.

Change awaits to make a positive difference.

Choose well and in time.

Savvy

December 23, 2024
by Savvy Raj 4 Comments

High heels any one?

Watch this… Quite self explanatory

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/playful-physics_wearing-high-heels-can-have-both-short-term-ugcPost-7250442966723371008-YJO4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

As a Ballroom dance lover and teacher I have worn heels to teach, but in time I stopped wearing high heels.

While competition dances may have the specific shoes as a necessity, teaching people of all ages and from all walks of life to dance, it becomes imperative to care to teach them to dance safe.

Dancing must be enjoyable not cumbersome . If you are the kind who would like a bit of heel , do wear for you own joy once in a while ,but do take care of your feet in the longer run.

Many women wear heels to dance but pay a huge price in terms of their health especially if it’s uncomfortable to them.

Over the years, I have been dancing many Latin dances and teaching them without high heels as I realise it’s just an accessory and not a necessity . There are many smooth soled shoes without resorting to stilettos which works out just fine, than high heels.

While many feel high heels gives confidence and gait which seems attractive truly it’s just a commercial phenomenon.

A great pair of dancing shoes must support your feet and ankles, while moving in any directions and give a smooth momentum for your turns, flicks and swivels.

If you are a dancer or have danced in heels what are your experiences, do share.