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On Thoughts … Part 2
This morning I wrote down a few thoughts ….’On tboughts’ and shared and just a while ago I was pleasantly surprised by some lovely afterthoughts shared by my dear mother almost immediately on Whatsapp.
I share her jotted thoughts here as part 2:
On Thoughts
Thoughts are the doorways that connect our inner and outer world. As we walk along this path it leads us along the physical ,material world filled with varied emotions, feelings and desires. It connects us with our past, bring back the forgotten memories and our reaction depends on what it mirrors. It has the power to make us sad, angry, or happy. Like an expert master it rules our emotions. A happy moment can turn sour when it brings an unwanted, unneeded or unconnected memory back which is followed by a volley of unnecessary words and arguments which can make the whole scene bitter, thereby sowing the seed for another set of reactions in another time frame.
On blooming thoughts .
It is a magical weaver. It has the potential to jump from past to future in a fraction of a second. It’s speed surpasses the fastest speed known to us. It has the power to take us to the dream world idling for hours together.
In the the ocean of time it’s waves are endless. We become playing clay in its hands moulding our moods as it wants.
In short our thoughts rule us. Like an obedient slave we obey its whimsical command forgetting our true potential. The wise souls understood this.With their deep knowledge they have shown us various ways to take command of our thoughts n tame them. Like a circus ringmaster in the midst of wild animals we should be in constant awareness to lead our thoughts, and observe their moves.
Similar to a focussed traveller who never strays from his path how much ever alluring the sceneries on his way, elluding the perils in his path goes steadfast to reach his destination, we should train ourselves not to be distracted by the flow of thoughts. We can never stop its flow, as it is natural, but can train our mind not to react to each and every word. Let’s be a witness, never become a part. Let’s keep proceeding with the companionship of positivities like kindness, compassion, selflessness, humility and gratitude. Let’s make this journey beautiful.
Come, let’s walk together in harmony guiding each other positively, as we reach our individual goals and collective aspirations.
Anjana
Do feel free to share your thoughts…
On Thoughts
Our thoughts can make or break us in every now.. and our life seems like a hell or a blessing in the way our thoughts unfold . Every life has a unique purpose and a perseveres on with the thoughts to fulfill its being .
A transition in thoughts is an expansive phenomena in continuity . It courses on even in attempted conquering of thoughts through control or manipulation of its meanderings into an intentional channeling in consciousness.
Every thought carries weight of our feelings and emotions and vis versa. The purpose of sensing recognising identifying defocussing and letting go all can be a liberating process .The power of being a witness to your own thoughts is a learning that can help transcend our limiting beliefs and assumptions. Often practised in the many self awareness programs when practised with dedication and imbibed as a way of life, they are great tools in human evolution .
Transcending thoughts is never easy as it is truly a choice and practise as thoughts come and go ..the patterns we choose to create with, through and in them, makes one consciously or subconsciously a sculptor of ones life. And through every exercise of such a choice we leave a mark in time. That said yet, when we choose to make our presence felt and how we emerge will all figure out along the way in the strength of an interrelation of thoughts in interdependence.
What are your thoughts on this?
Do feel free to share.
Savvy Raj
Travel Trails: Musings from ‘At the Top’.
Meandering the Middle East : Part I
Dubai : The modern marvel
Musings from ‘At the Top ‘
Constructed on these once very red dunes
A spectacle for the world to see
Is the height of pinnacle of man’s quest
For higher greater and further…
In the heart of Modern Arabia
Stands the Burj Khalifa a marvel of man.
And as I stand on top of it this evening
In awe and wonder I am drawn
More to admiring the ingenuity
Of men who made it stand and shine.
Behind the glamour of its sparkling glass & lights
And the elegant sheen of its metallic constructs
For me what stood out was that
It stands strong in spite of its ridiculous heights
A labour of co-creation in collaboration
As the sweat and brains of many nations
Whose ingenuity built this structure
A majestic piece of human engineering …
The worlds tallest building.
At the top with its panoramic view…
Across the sunsets and the curving horizon
That blurs into oblivion.
While the betwitching landscape enthralls
I am watching the horizon fade away
My eyes fall on the shimmering sunlight
On the red dunes beckoning me…
And across the distance tideless sea so invitingly blue.
Stepping back to ground in a minute or so…
You are brought back into one of the largest mall Dubai Mall that withstands and supports the entire structure .
In all an amazing experience of gleaming glass the allure of metal and the glitzy glamorous spaces.
At the Top of the Burj Khalifa the tallest man-made structure in the world is a one of a kind experience indeed .
Night view from the Burj Khalifa
An expansive evening view of the horizon curving towards you greets you and the enthralling lights of Dubai by Night is a treat indeed .
My night vision from the Top of the World
The lights dazzle the senses and perhaps more oft than not, even the most earthy traveler is left struck at first sight by the sparkle of the city.
…Although truth be told I am left wondering the necessity of such dazzling displays of opulence and materialism which is symbolic of the very modern Downtown Dubai.
Perhaps such are the stakes when a city develops so rapidly and begets names like the City of Gold , City of the Future as even the City of Dreams and boasts of the largest landmarks and sets a global standard in lifestyle as it continues to develop its infrastructure and works at providing excellent opportunities for cosmopolitan life and living with an unbelievable 80% of its population being of foreign origin making its culture a melting pot of different nationalities. And that in all is truly a stellar example of the strength of the interconnects in the interdependence .
Savvy Raj
Contd in Part 2 …The Meet and the Greets
Empathy Matters.
Empathy is seeing with another, listening to another, and acknowledging them as they are in a non-judgmental way.
It is being with another, sensing their feelings, and caring enough to reach out with support through words, actions, and deeds.
~@SavvyRaj #WUWorldChanger
Excerpt from: http://blog.thewellnessuniverse.com/a-lesson-about-empathy/ [Read more]
Thoughts for every day!
Beautiful thoughts make a beautiful day… Savvy
Whenever we are able to see beyond the physical characteristics and see the reason why a person behaves the way they do , and strive to be the best we can be , we are attuning ourselves to the divinity in and around us ….
Harmony beckons… BRINGING PEACE , JOY AND ABUNDANCE
Savvy Raj
On Legacy
On Leaving a legacy …
A life lived in expression of one’s passion
A life lived in dedication and devotion.
A life lived sensing the spirit of being alive.
A life spent enriching others as much as ones own.
A life lived like that is ever blessed in grace
For wherever the soul resides
It is always shining in eternal light.
Savvy
Had written these verses on hearing an account of the journey of a life well lived …. nurturing a life of goodness and generating goodwill .
Feel compelled to share this with my readers and ask what would you think is a true legacy? … and most importantly have you seen or influenced by someone following such a path upclose.
Do share your thoughts…
Savvy Raj
On Truth
In a world where the lines get blurred
To chalk out the differences
Of what constitutes real and virtual world
Our projections become our ultimate truth
Our truth become a pawn in the hands
Of those adept at carving out…
A world of make believe!
All… a matter of optical illusions
And to sift the truth from the facades
Is it mockery of minds
And the intelligence of senses
Such is the state of affairs
The games people play
Churns out the insides
Like an avalanche on its way.
With widespread body of lies
And failings everywhere
Truth takes beating
From one and all
In the circle of life and living.
And then…
When truth dares
To be voiced out
The hearts that dare
Know the consequence
Yet they brave out
Unperturbed by naysayers
And the wrongdoers
For truth adheres to itself
Like no other steadfast
It stands on its own support
And in all fairness truth
Journeys on through time
Awaiting patiently,
hesitating perhaps awhile
& finally emboldening itself
To open up fair & square
And thus evolving along
Through the winding paths
Of the many states of truth.
Savvy Raj
This poem is a dedication to all things forthright and in respect for all those who speak their mind & who stay true to their hearts in words and deeds. For truth prevails… ultimately!
Savvy
On Seeing beyond the looking!
“Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.” Dag Hammarskjold
Swedish Political Leader, Secretary General Of The United Nations
These above words may spell success or be a recipe for disaster depending on the ability to keep the focus on that which you see!
The acceptance of the manifold possibilities of seeing beyond looking could be the very reason for expansive outreach of potential in world affairs and resolutions whether it is a matter of peace or war. Having said so, solutions are in the emergence of a stream of consciousness in awareness of a meeting point in the melting pot from convergence to transcendence. An approach that is inclusive in temperament and expansive in the envisioning.
Truth be told , we have travelled on far in time and space and as we stand today, the realisation of the infinity of consciousness beyond the horizons is well set already. It is just a matter of probability on where our sights are, as we envision our path beyond and how it resonates in our awareness as it takes flight.
Speaking of flight unto beyond there is much going on before from take off between the spreading of wings and the flapping in flight. Would a bird be able to fly if its sight is fixated on the ground. Would the ship be able to sail of to distant lands and explore if it keeps itself safe harboured along the shores…. Its no wonder indeed that to fly and explore the unknown you must first be ready to let go of the ground beneath your feet.
In the same breath the awareness of when to take the flight and where and how to land back and find the balance on the high ground is a task of a lifetime to master.
So between the focussed planner of details and the far sighted idealist visionary…there are many paths to envision, where do you see yourself ?
Who are you? Are you more of the visionary kind?
Or are you the more cautious realist who weighs your options before every step?
What are your views on this? Do care to share…
Savvy Raj
Ride the waves…
Ride the wave of passion
Ride the waves in perseverance
Ride the waves of purpose
Ride the waves in patience
Ride the waves in equanimity
Ride the waves in understanding
Ride the waves of peace
Ride the waves of love
Ride the waves of joy
Ride the waves of contentment
And success will tide in your way
Strive not just the pinnacle but progression
As the next step is a downfall in one but
evolution in other!
The tipping point is on the top of things
But life is a game of choices in the making
Whether uphill and downhill the trick
Is in tiding and riding through the waves.
Savvy Raj
Live life lovingly!
Life to me is a lot like dancing… a spontaneous movement that’s free and continuous.
Experience every moment in all its dimensions.
If you cling to just one moment you can’t experience it all
And if you are not living with awareness you would not be living it at all.
Live Life Lovingly!
Savvy
Notions in Nostalgia
Black and white photography
An art form for a connoisseur
Aesthetics of understanding
Of the clarity of line
That plays hide and seek
So much resemblance
To the wisdom of time.
In seeking is the blending
Of reflections dissolving
Ever so hard to pin down
Faded visions blurred memories
Reminding of colour through our senses
Perspectives differ in the past recalled
Comparisions translucent in the semi presence.
An important feature
Are the shades of grey
Areas masked and marked,
Blurring to focus
Uncaliberated and undeliberated
Between the lines
Adding enigma
Surreal feelings
A take back in time
Of notions in nostalgia.
Savvy Raj
Just walk with me.
Not before, not after, just walk with me.
Says time,
If you have ever felt too overwhelmed,
If you have felt down,
If you have felt a bit off key,
If you have felt life to be unfair
I have just the answer to help you,
And it is very simple, too.
As only time can tell you,
Not before, not after, just walk with me.
All our miseries and misunderstandings
Stem from our lack of time management.
The solution is no secret at all.
The answer is in walking with this very now.
Chase not time of the past;
It’s gone for a reason now.
And stop wondering about and living in the future
For happiness is in this now that you nurture.
Walk in this now in time;
Tune into its current frequency;
Listen to it gratefully;
And live it well and wholeheartedly.
Allow the worries to fade into the past
As you cannot worry for what is gone.
Allow the future to manifest in course
As you cannot hurry time by force.
All is fine as it truly is.
All is well as it’s meant to be
In the realm of times
Between the you and the me.
So as only time can truly tell,
Walk with me.
Not before and not after,
Walk with me in this now.
Savvy Raj
Illusions in the reflections
Reflections in the stillness
On a patch of water
Reflections of sunlight
On a passing cloud
Reflecting colours
We humans have named…
The truth of clarity
Is the freedom in the uncertain
Was watching the reflections of sunlight dancing on this patch of water on the window sill of my terrace one evening. I was mesmerized by the fleeting cloud it had captured and its amazing colours that held my fancy for a long while…
Savvy
What seems to be, may not be
What is, may be not
What is apparent, may be invisible
What is assumption, may become a contradiction
Or simply delusions of our own imagination.
Or simply a clarity of illusions in the reflections.
Savvy
On thankfulness
Wonderful word in every language
Some expressions manifest abundance
Remember to use them whenever necessary
And it is often necessary as each cannot do without the other. We are all living an interdependent life after all.
‘Thank you ”
A thank you means a lot …
A recognition of your action
An appreciation of your effort
An acknowledgement of humanity
An assurance of a job well done
A gratitude of attitude in the being
A sense of value of anothers deed
A strength of goodwill in our life.
An expression of politeness
In the acceptance or refusal
Of the offer in question….
So today I take this opportunity to first of all thank my readers and friends who have supported me in my journey of writing and continue to do so … I do believe our strength is rooted in these interconnects built and envisioned in wordshares. In fact many a times even though we may have never met we literally can trust ourselves in reading the person like a book… such is the power of a heartfelt share💙
And secondly like I always say writing is a pleasure and reading is a joy I want to thank my fellow writers for their wonderful blogs, amazing contributions and inspiring shares.
So very thankful for this journey of ours as writers… A never ending road in creativity.
Savvy Raj
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