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Nothing more nothing less.
In a world of assumptions and perceptions
In a world of make believe and gratifications.
In a world of false notions and proclamations.
In a world of judgments and contradictions.
It helps ever so often
To invest in our precious time.
To center our wavering thoughts
To balance our movements
To still our restless spirit
To calm our frayed nerves
To choose our own words.
If only to realise we are
Nothing more nothing less.
As we are truly in it all together.
Connected cells as different entities.
We are all made of the same matter
And all is a matter of energy.
Nothing more nothing less.
In seeing beyond the sheaths of skin.
In peeling of the layers of conditioning.
Moving flowing blending converging.
Sense it if you will, with a subtlety of being.
Nothing more nothing less.
What we speak can become our truth.
What we project can be our destiny.
What we assume become our realities.
What we think is perhaps who we are.
Nothing more nothing less.
Savvy
Step out of your own way!
Often, we question our being.
Often, we wrangle with our past.
Often, we wonder about our future.
It is human nature to think and question.
Thoughts have a way
At times to get the better of us,
To stall the imminent possibilities,
To create unwanted confusion and chaos.
Allow yourself then
To step out of your own way.
Allow your purpose to unravel,
To unfold its path.
Steer yourself away from doubts and despair.
Arm yourself with hope and trust.
Arm yourself with assurance and appreciation.
Steer yourself away from false notions.
Arm yourself with power of positive actions.
Arm yourself with tools for a new direction.
And only then, the purpose of your being
Will begin to manifest in your way
As you learn to continue to
Step out of your own way!
The title of this poem comes from reading a contemplative article by my friend Deb Helfrich. She mentions the need to step out of our own way, at times, to appreciate what we have. So, thank you, Deb, for inspiring me to pen a few verses on a parallel thought.
Savvy Raj
Wisdom in the Challenges: 6
Life may challenge us all every once in a while, it is good as it leaves some wisdom behind …
War and Peace
The challenge seeks to resolve for peace.
The wisdom is in the path of peace.
The challenge competes to win the war.
The wisdom collaborates and creates peace.
Savvy Raj
#Micropoetry :6
Wisdom in the Challenges :5
Life may challenge us all every once in a while, it is good as it leaves some wisdom behind …
The challenge draws a blank line.
The wisdom draws a full circle.
The challenge questions the issue at hand.
The wisdom answers the question.
Savvy Raj
#Micropoetry:5
Behind the Scenes
Feel like sharing a blast from the past.
I wrote this as a self reflective piece, on what it is to be a teacher, trainer or educator and its varied perspectives in life and living.
There is always more than what meets the eye…
# Behind the scenes
When I say I am a Ballroom and Latin dance form trainer… there is this natural association with everything glamorous, high heels, fancy bare all clothes, svelte tanned bodies , hairdos and glitter, there is youth, shows and events galore, a fancy personal life filled with parties and a fabulous nightlife life may be .
Far from it is the truth, actually it’s so much more than just that, it’s about raising your conscious awareness in harmony and balance of the mind and body .
It’s about empowering your mind and heart with care and understanding of the relative nonverbal communication sensed through the medium of movement as patterns.
It’s about taking time to internalize at times complicated moves yet being able to be at ease with your own self so much that the strain of practice never shows.
It’s about making friends with your mental physical and spiritual body and creating a dimension of composure and gratitude for another to be inspired enough to want to learn from you.
It’s a huge responsibility, to make a connection with a human being and sustain it gratefully whether it is for a class a, a dance or a lifetime. Savvy Raj
It’s a huge juggling act more so, if you have other interests as well, professionally and even personally, being a mother, a wife, a daughter and most of all a free spirit. Its about understanding the perspective of the space in between all that you are and all that you want to be and managing your creative resources the best you can.
As one fine tunes the self to understand and accept the value of the pauses between our moves we reach to our potential heights gradually and learn to be at peace within and around us.
In the truest realm when we focus on any art form it’s about bringing discipline and dedication in every aspect of one‘s life , learning and growing all the way .In the journey that‘s ever enriching, with experiences that must be savored along the way.
Savvy Raj
Member International Dance Council
Wisdom in the Challenges : 4
Life may challenge us all every once in a while, it is good as it leaves some wisdom behind …
The challenge pushes forth seeking new horizons
The wisdom stills itself in the knowing
The challenge searches heaven and earth
The wisdom delves deep within.
Savvy Raj
Micropoetry : 4
Wisdom in the Challenges : 3
Life may challenge us all every once in a while, it is good as it leaves some wisdom behind …
The challenge is to bring balance
The wisdom is to sense the balance.
The challenge seeks to fulfill itself.
The wisdom seeks nothing for itself.
Savvy Raj
Micropetry :3
Wisdom in the Challenges: 2
Life may challenge us all every once in a while, it is good as it leaves some wisdom behind …
The challenge is to choose between the options.
The wisdom to know the difference.
The challenge is to seek new ways of overcoming.
The wisdom is to know there is always a solution.
Savvy Raj
Micropoetry 2
Wisdom in the Challenges:1
Life may challenge us all every once in a while, it is good as it leaves some wisdom behind …
The challenge is to float when you feel you will drown.
The wisdom is to sense a challenge coming.
The challenge is to tide through the tough times.
And wisdom is knowing this too shall pass on.
Savvy Raj
And life is a dance!
Savvy Raj 
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