Savvy Raj

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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


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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.


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Effortless movements

When you move

Move with energy

Allow the movements

To flow through you

And from you harmoniously

As you move you will sense

The effortlessness of  movements

With practice it becomes a flow

Savvy


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Haste makes waste

There is always time

Time never is lack

Lack of patience

Is lack of time management

In lack of time

There is hurry

To make things happen fast.

Without deliberation

Confusion and tension sets in

Building up pressure

Creating doubts & distress

In the lack of coordination

A recipe for hasty decisions

Creating more waste 

Of time, energy and resources

Along the way.

So think through

Haste not waste not.

Savvy


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Your choices, your way

A painting by Savvy Raj

Every thing that interests you

Every word that you choose to hear & say

Every book you choose to read

Every thing you choose to do

Every place you choose to be

Is an open book of yourself

Your choices come from you

You have it all within

In your choices is a dimension

Of your own truths.

Embedded with in you

Awaiting emergence.

You manifest your own way.

Savvy


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Fleeting moments

There is beauty in this now

But a sadness in letting go

Learning to appreciate this now

And accept the changing moments

As part of every now

Helps envision beyond what is

For all is transient.

Savvy Raj


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Share

The way you move,

The way you write

The way you dance

The way you talk

The way you live

Share much about you

Express without fear

It’s good for you.

Remember…

Sharing at times can make you vulnerable

But it can open you up to the strength within.

Savvy Raj


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Self Healing

Head to toe

Toe to head

Breathe it out

Let it go..

Heal overwhelm

Heal overthinking

Heal your heart

Heal yourself

In the mixed bag of lides emotions

Some get felt a little too deeply

Embedding  itself into the psyche.

And affecting thoughts & actions

Emotions too need release

Unshackle to let go and free up

Cut the cord of emotions

Before they overwhelm you.

Find some time to breathe it out

To process and reflect & let go

To exhale the unwanted emotions.

And heal your heart .

Savvy Raj


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Self Reflection

The child they say is the father of the man.

Question yourself

How you were as a child…

How was your childhood?

Here is a little self reflection tool in understanding the self.

Think of yourself as a child,  what age do  you imagine  yourself  to be in?

Write down words that come to you when you think of your childhood?

Write down people or places that  connect with the words you wrote

You will find yourself  connecting the dots…

All of the expressed, repressed and suppressed emotions has much to do with who you become as an adult.

Much of what you felt, are feeling as an adult goes back to what you enjoyed or endured as a child..

Nature works with nurture to create your being.

Each of us have  evolved from our  experiences. Self reflection is a valuable tool to bring to  awareness that however easy or difficult the childhood was, understanding that childhood is your past but the present is with you for you to carve. to make your future.

Now the choice rests with you.

Savvy


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Daring the unknown

Our conditioning has a role to play in the way we see people and things around us. To trust is to dare into the unknown.

Just read this interesting article …

19 professionals walk through unknown villages for 3 days — without a single rupee | Pune News – The Indian Express

https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/19-professions-walk-through-unknown-villages-for-3-days-without-a-single-rupee-9583205/

Amazing to read about these Braveheart  who dared to experience  first hand  self-belief beyond fear…and who came back enriched with experiences.

Touching to read  about the kindhearted  people who came their way like saviours.

Pretty sure  they may all have had some life altering experiences in one way or another.

Against all odds

Breaking the rut of routine

In forging new pathways

Beyond fear for survival

All preconceived notions fall

In the dare into  the unknown.

Savvy Raj


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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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Thank the good

In the depths of darkness

Keep the faith on a new dawn

In the numerous wrongs

See the rights

Thank the good

Be grateful for it

Make it a practice of a life time

Know you’re in a better space.

©Savvy Raj