Just because you can worry
Doesn’t mean you have to
For there is always a reason to fret
But if you change your attitude
Shift your perspective
If you can meet all that comes up
With a smile from the heart
Things just might fall in place
So keep seeing the good in all
And in yourself
Be the catalyst of change…
Savvy
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
I walk across the golden sands,
Leaving footsteps of my memories
Flowing in faith across the lands
Celebrating life in the moments.
I sense something limitless
As I dare to share, the truth of me.
I touch the truth of my potential.
In the sensing, in the feeling and doing…
My body, heart & mind in alignment
Abundance manifests itself…
Savvy
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
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
An interesting quote on relationships I read this morning…
The relationship between commitment and doubt is by no means an antagonistic one. Commitment is healthiest when it’s not without doubt but in spite of doubt.
Rollo May
As I reflected on the above words a few thoughts came to me…
On life and relationships
Is there an interplay of doubt and commitment?
Is there commitment when in doubt?
What happens when doubt creeps in the committed?
Whenever they intersect there are conflicts
Whether at opposition or not
Both are in thoughts
Dashing from one extreme to another
At times contradicting at times rationalising
And returning back to apparent normalcy
When doubt dances in, commitment feels the burn
When commitment is strong, doubt rests on the back burner.
Have always felt there needs to be trust in a relationship as much as compromise else even the strongest of relationships fall apart.
What are your thoughts ? Do share.
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
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
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
Watch this… Quite self explanatory
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.
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
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
The vibrancy of nature
The adaptability of creation
The constancy of change
The arresting colours
Unshackling of spirit
The inter connections
Soulful vibes and sounds
Imparting wisdom profound
And not to forget
The enthralling views
Are all things I love about nature
What about you?
Savvy Raj
Can you believe in the beauty
Of light in the night,
As much as in the day?
For night becomes a background
Receding for the light to shine
Brightly the hope that it emits.
Fear not the darkness of night
For it leads the way to light.
Savvy Raj
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