What seems to be, may not be
What is, maybe not.
What is an assumption, may become a contradiction.
What seems factual, may not be actual.
All is a matter of shifting perspectives.
Savvy
The above image was shared by a friend on social media… it is not a video but simply a still image.
The question is do our perspectives shape our experiences
Or do our unique experiences shape our perspectives….
Just thinking aloud.
To dance is to acknowledge the living you at this moment
In every move, the heart and mind is looped in joyousness
In every flight is the beauty of lightness.
To dance is to realize
The sensation of living
And to energize the self
As well as the surroundings
With this gift of life!
Savvy
Gratifying to know…
The gratification that comes from and only through all you involved readers.
So much gratitude to you all for your support and engagement and likes.
Through encouraging comments and fabulous link shares.
So much learning in these sharings.
So grateful for the opportunity to share
Looking forward to reading your works
In mutual admiration and respect
From one writer to another.
For readers and writers are connected
In a dance of symbiosis
There is no one without the other.
Savvy
Soul to soul,
Heart to heart
Speaks one to another.
I am another you,
One soul to another.
I am an extension
Of your own love of Life.
I seek your blessings.
I seek your knowledge.
I seek your wisdom.
I seek your strength.
Ingrained in the sands of time,
You have experience in living life
That I have none.
I begin with what you give.
Your thoughts, your intentions,
Your belief and faith
Interweave in mine
To carve this new life.
An imprint of you I am
As much as the souls before.
Savvy
WordPress certainly has its unique ways
Of appreciation and encouragement
To support the writers on this platform
There are stats that show up on screen.
So I am told one morning by WordPress
That I am on a three-day posting streak
At first, I was amused and a tad bit confused
For hadn’t I been posting literally every day… for so long…
But guess WordPress took its own sweet time
To catch up to my blog amongst the millions
So I too decided to play along…
Every day since then I have been publishing
A poem written afresh, simply inspired
A continuation from my previous post
In creatives emerging in thoughts.
Perhaps from a readers comment
Or better still in its contemplation.
Today as I complete a 10-day streak
I want to share these published posts
Here together in an attempt to string
These beads of thoughts together
Poetry can be the jewellery of language.
Pearls of fresh thoughts bonded into words.
Creativity strung together in a form.
Like a necklace that is adorned in appreciation.
Creativity is there within
Us all for the taking
And all it needs is a step in
In reflection and action…
It was a joy to play along
Connecting the dots,
Stringing the words,
As they came along.
Kudos to WordPress
Stats for the supportive inputs
And my amazing blogger friends
For inspirations along my way.
Savvy
Here are the links of the last 10 day Post streak that I will simply call Creative Enrichments
A few observations …
These ten days I had a purpose steeped in creative enrichment. The idea was to be receptive and responsive to whatever that these posts brought forth.
And I sensed how these Inspirations came my way on its own.
A special thanks to a few WordPress writers who are involved without their own knowledge… that I want to thank here.
Dr Sridhar from
https://philosophyviaphotos.wordpress.com
for sending that poetry challenge up my alley and asking a profound question that made me write some more.
Efi from
https://efisoul63.wordpress.com
for mentioning and sharing some interesting links that inspired me along the way.
Sadje from https://lifeafter50forwomen.com
a new friend I made in these few days for her kind and generous words of heartfelt appreciation.
Dutch from
https://onthepathleasttraveled.wordpress.com
for being there with words of encouragement and sharing apt and brilliant quotes in goodwill every step of the way. They are truly thoughtful insights. Do keep them coming.
Annie from
https://anniegoose.wordpress.com
a new friend thanks to this writing streak
and my friend from
https://thereluctantpoetweb.wordpress.com
both whose shares and reblog of these posts, spirited my writing with their kind gestures.
And to all my fellow readers who liked shared and commented in these posts every day.
Thank you all.🙏
Any act of creativity is a collaboration of thoughts and ideas that spring forth from everywhere .
Savvy
Day 1
3 Day Lyrical posts Day I
Day 2
Lyrical Challenge Day 2
Day 3
Lyrical Challenge Day3
Day 4
Sunflower trait
Day 5
Creativity and Humility
Day 6
The Potent Now
Day 7
On Expressions
Day 8
Perspective
Day 9
Waltz of the words
Day 10
Windows of the Soul
The light shines from above in congruence
On top of the mountain
As much as on the land and trees
The light knows not the difference.
It’s purpose is to shine …
The snow capped mountains receive it
And disperse it in reflections.
And the light melts the snow
To let it flow like a river.
While it’s a different path for the tree.
The tree takes it to grow and bloom
As the light helps the flowers blossom.
Nature teaches amazing grace
To flow as much as to grow
To let go as much as to flourish
Lessons that come in the envisioning
Source is the same
It is all in the choices
In the knowing
What to do
With the source…
All is a perspective of light!
Savvy
An Expression is full of intent
Full of focus and determination
Seems far removed from submission
Let alone the letting go.
And yet in the juxtaposition…
To flow with the eloquence of grace
Exists the enigma of the elusive
The surrealism of subtlety
Of approach & demeanour
Of action and intention.
For in the wisdom of every movement
Is the potential of the now…
To capture or to connect
To be bound or to blend
All is a choice within us.
Savvy
Creativity is innate potential.
Deeply entwined in humility
In every realisation of potential infinite
Creation manifests itself time and again.
So much to know and understand
So much to learn and discover
So much to explore and fathom
Lifetimes are never enough
Such is the potential of the infinitum.
Creativity is embedded and enmeshed with emotions. To create is to connect with the core and the depth of the being.
Savvy
In the flow of creation
Is the acknowledgement
Of the letting go
In the depth of creation
There is only pure potential
Where I, Me or Myself
Ego plays ceases to exist.
Expressions are conceived
In the potentials intention
They will find purpose
In the very strength of intention
That elevates consciousness
Beyond pride and prestige
Beyond fame and fortune.
As creativity tunes in to sense
The subtlest of emotion.
In the shaping and the blending
From thoughts to action
Creativity and humility
Go hand in hand in sublimity.
Have you any experience on the interconnects of creativity and humility? Do care to share.
A few of my posts related to Creativity
On Creativity https://savvyraj.com/2018/04/01/on-creativity/
Challenge accepted.
My sincere thanks to Dr Sridhar for nominating me for a ‘3-day Lyric Challenge’
Please do check his wonderful blog at
Philosophy Through Photography
https://philosophyviaphotos.wordpress.com
And delve into the philosophical angle of his photos which is his interest as well.
Hence the apt title.
My choice for Day 2 lyrical challenge is
Blowin’ in the Wind
Bob Dylan
How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, ‘n’ how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they’re forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind
The answer is blowin’ in the wind
Yes, ‘n’ how many years can a mountain exist
Before it’s washed to the sea?
Yes, ‘n’ how many years can some people exist
Before they’re allowed to be free?
Yes, ‘n’ how many times can a man turn his head
And pretend that he just doesn’t see?
The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind
The answer is blowin’ in the wind
Yes, ‘n’ how many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
Yes, ‘n’ how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, ‘n’ how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind
The answer is blowin’ in the wind
Songwriters: Bob Dylan
Blowin’ in the Wind lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Audiam, Inc
Today my nominees to this challenge are:
1 Maxim https://themaximoblog.wordpress.com/
2 Anne Copeland https://allinadaysbreath.wordpress.com/
3 https://thejetsetgocouple.com/
Rules:
1.Thank the person who nominated you.
2. Share one of your favourite song/lyrics one at a time for three days.
3. Nominate three other bloggers each day.
Savvy Raj
http://www.savvyraj.com
In the vastness of the dark
A single candle makes a difference
It illuminates and creates interest
It draws attention and focus
For it casts a riveting spell
It attracts life towards it
For it is light of Life itself.
Light and dark
Fill the void
With their own potential
There is much that is yet dark
Yet even a glimmer of light
Sends out a message there is hope
The purpose of light
Is to shine on its path
In spite of the darkness
The essence of light
Is never hidden too long
Although the light
May cross paths with darkness
The nature of light
Is to shine on…
No matter the darkness
For it cannot remain
Too long in the pocket
Suppressed or subdued.
It shares from wherever it can
In every direction and distance
And when it stir up on some reflections
And has pushed those shadows behind
It knows it has fulfilled its presence
Light is all encompassing
All allowing and fearless
Lighting paths of darkness
In clarity and understanding
In the utter dark of the night
Its presence needs a little wait
In both patience and perseverance
To envision the mighty rays
The dawn of its true potential
In Lighting the hearts
Aflame in purpose
In beauty of the envisioning…
The potential of possibilities
Light of Life
You are on your own
From the moment you birth
And you are enough for you
Savvy
This poem is a reflection of my thoughts after reading my good friend Anne Copeland’s verses on Lady of Light.
https://wp.me/paaMAw-2A .And while you are there you should also check out her very interesting blog All In a Days Breath.
Your body confidence begins with honouring the body. Find ways for self care that nourishes the temple of your abode. Treat yourself well.
Savvy
The Art of Self Management.
Honour and value the body.
It is truly the only one you have.
Disrespecting the body
Creates disease from within
Managing the self is to value your potential.
Integrating the spirit and the soul
Is to align the thoughts and actions
And to realise the infinite possibilities
In balance of the heart and mind.
Care for your body. Nurture it .
And take control of your health.
Respect the body for your life is in it!
Savvy
As a Ballroom & Latin dance educator, many students have asked me what my favourite dance style is…
It is said that each style is like a language. Personally, I also think of different dance styles as having a “mood” that goes with them. I guess it’s not surprising that I do like lots of “happy” or “joyous” styles of dance. But I really do like the variety of dances for the variety of moods and it’s amazing ability in bringing a sense of balance. If I was stuck to dancing in one style, I would probably get bored after a while (I know that sounds strange). But it’s one of the reasons I really like dancing a variety of dances.
The Tango (for its intensity and passion at play as much as its fancy footwork)
And dancing the Waltz (for the heady glide, the rise and fall and its romantic sway).
Love the Rumba for it certainly is the dance of love… the song Everyday I love you, immediately comes to mind. But this performance by Slavik and Karina is quite riveting.
Happen to like the Cha cha for its stylish moves as much as its teasing spirit …that kind of speaks, this is my move … now, what’s yours?
I love the Jive for its lively spirit. You can truly never be sad after a little Jive/ Swing and Rock and roll. What say? At least it has always been a happy dance for me.
Really fond of it as much as the Samba for its lively bounce, so full of joyfulness.
Then of course comes the Foxtrot that feels like a wonderful conversation a dialogue between the steps
I also like the Merengue with its simple marching steps and executing many inter-looping turns almost feeling like a pretzel.
And how can I leave the Bachata for its engaging sensuality as those dancing hips don’t lie, they say it all and much much more…
Dances are so many and styling makes it even more unique.
In fact, I enjoy all these dances and more for their unique expressions – just one style would get boring.
The trick is to flow with the music and your partner whatever the dance and partake in the pleasure of dancing together in the now.
To actually be able to enjoy dancing to the varied music styles that would be a real treat. All the more reasons to learn and train in more than just one dance style :))
Do share your thoughts on dance and if you love to dance, what your favourite style of dance is…
I would be glad to learn and read more.
Savvy
Breathtaking Symmetry
Amazing poise and amazing grace
Came across this picture online
And I couldn’t take my eyes off this one
This speaks for nature at its symmetrical best
In harmonious synchrony of creation
Every curve, shape, profoundly manifests
Nature in all its awe and wonder
A testament to divinity in life and living.
Savvy
There is moment of reckoning
As you face nature’s beauty in the eye
You are arrested by emotions
Welling within you in admiration.
I see the gentleness in those eyes
I am drawn to the patterns so pleasing
I am awed by the texture and shades
Creation so majestic in all living glory.
I bow in reverence to the creator of life.
PS: If you find yourself drawn to this picture like I did , do include your immediate thoughts below whatever comes to you . Am keen to understand and learn more… I would truly appreciate your effort.Thank you .
On Black and White Artistry
Black and white may be excluded
From the family of colours.
But the tints, tones & shades
Find a family of their own….
In the enigmatic monochrome
And the elegance they exude
Borders on sheer simplicity
And dares on the utter sophistication.
In a world of colours that we may see
Using tonal contrast creates drama
Using light to capture textures.
Form and shape makes a difference.
Devoid of distractions of colours
Evocative captures, quality of lighting
Shifts focus on the ethereal elements
And accentuates the light and shadows.
Black and white photography
Flatters in a timeless way
At times it elevates, the subjects beauty
Creating an enigmatic dimension.
Presenting my artwork above
Titled : Chakra (Wheel ) above that felt right to me…
Only in monochromatic elegance
Of Black & White shades and tones.
Savvy
Smile from the heart…
Help without expectations
Care without agenda
Paint with love
Sense the love!
Express yourself!
Share the love…
You do not live each day to discover what it holds for you, but to create it!
Lets start by creating some positive thoughts in and around us!
Savvy
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