Savvy Raj

Live Life Lovingly!


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Stories that steer

If we are alive

We have stories to tell

They are worth listening to

Worth sharing with another

Worth learning from another

Life is,what we make of it.

And our stories often create pathways

Of thoughts and action for ourselves

And through another life

Perhaps that’s why we need to share

To express the truths of our being

As for our stories of life and living

Of overcoming obstacles

Of surviving the odds

They may become a guide and toolkit

In maneuvering life in the steering

Leading into the path of clarity.

Savvy


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Who said life is transactional?

On doing good

You do good

You go the right way

You speak the right language

You live righteously

You choose the right approach

You are kind and  compassionate

You act with integrity

But life happens to you

Situations experiences

Circumstances and events

Through you into a maze

Of confusion and chaos

Just like any other

You are left wondering why

Why me, when I keep choosing the good?

Now that’s your turning point

The point of saturation

When light dawns on you.

Life is not transactional

It is transformational.

Listen  to the full episode on Spotify

Savvy


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Resilience

Life is…

Resilient by nature

For it is the way of Nature

To survive the odds.

I captured this random  picture of resilience standing tall and proud along the way in the form of a full grown tree. It was during one of my trips to coastal areas of  India. The state of the trunk caught my attention.

Just a message of no matter what is taken away , there is always hope of growth on the anvil.

If we care to observe resilience  imprints on every life , we will probably develop a deeper understanding of life  in the living and learn to respect and nurture it.

Savvy


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Calm in the flow

On Gravitating With Grace

Listen

If something seems smooth in its flow
There is also chaos somewhere


If something feels certain and precise
There are also probabilities across the spectrum
Of ambiguity.


If time feels flexible enough to warp and bend at will
There is also uniformity of timing in the rigidity like the ticking clock.

Yet, in the weight and the gravity of situations
Floats the other side, the whimsical truths…
Seemingly clashing
With the greatest of minds
And their proposed theories of science.


Balancing both ends
Is the fascia  of existence that strings it all…
Question remains not
If gravity is pulling or pushing.
But that it is gravitating with grace
On its own,
Causing the calm in the flow…

Savvy


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Art of the flow

A gentle reminder

Of flowing gracefully in resilience.

River flows

Beside and beyond

The rocks.

Savvy


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Cosmic journey



Today I am sharing a  poem by my mother, Anjana 

We will travel far.
In this cosmic travelling
We never know
How far we have travelled
Or how far yet to go.
In what form or in which place.
The mystery is beyond
Our comprehension.
Yet we are aware of
Our presence In this
present moment.
Let us strive not to waste it .
Make every effort
To make it worthwhile
In this long journey
Called Life.

Anjana


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Wheel of life

Today I came across one of my favorites from  my mothers artworks and poetry.I felt like sharing…

Wheel of Life


The wheel of life moves on,
The path is never the same.
Smooth and pleasant,
Or rugged and rough
It never stops.
Our likes and dislikes
Can never hold it back;
For destiny chooses the path,
And diversions intersect
Along the way.
If wisdom prevails,
Every choice becomes right,
And the journey
Is filled with light.
The path is endless.
When it will end,
We are clueless.
So,
Make the journey meaningful.
Make every step count.
For change is eternal,
And the wheel
Must move on.

Anjana


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A night to remember…

Vision & verses by Savvy Raj

A moonlit night
The beach glows bright
Silvery waves, sugary white

As the last of the seagulls take flight
Evening dusk shadows the skylight.

To behold, what a sight

To remember, what a night.

Savvy

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In retrospect…

Chase not, the shiniest

For it often lose their sheen

Choose consistency over hype

It makes a mark in time.

What shines today

May become dull tommorow

What perseveres every day

May turn reliable in the long run .

Chase not, the loudest proclaims

It often ends up as a whimper

Choose the steadiness of approach

That often becomes substantial.

Chase not, the charmer

They often turn out fake.

To smile without heartbreak

Choose the one with humor…

And  keep humor alive in your heart…

Savvy


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8 Basic Exercises from Now into Aging

As promised, I’m here with a Move It Monday of 8 basic exercises to keep you strong and flexible as you age! Alrighty, truth be told it’s not the power workout I was aiming for but it is the basic foundation that will keep you strong and flexible as you age. What do you expect…

8 Basic Exercises from Now into Aging

I share this with a lot of love for my dear friend Cindy and her work. Watch her inspiring video that makes  strength training simple & such fun.

Savvy Raj


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Art of New Beginnings

Who said beginning again was easy ?

In the discomfort of new beginnings

In the challenges of the changes

You feel lost in a maze.

You sense your vulnerabilities.

Yet, as you persevere on, with a beginners mindset

No matter what and where life takes you…

You find your own strengths

Unfolding new paths & possibilities.

Beginnings challenge the best of us.  Not all is rosy and easy…especially the beginning, all over again.

I was thinking of how important it is to imbibe the beginners  mindset, the one that is passionately earnest  and yet humble in patience &  perseverance to bend and not break….that makes it an art of new beginnings.

Savvy


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There was a time

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There was a time


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Who will don it?

It was like a painting

That I could not forget

In the streets of Paris

Where artists paint

In passionate fervour.

The stark shape of lines

Bold colors that speak

Of the creator’s confidence.

The play of contrasts

In the light & dark.

The arresting silhouette

Almost molded to form.

An awe-inspiring design.

Displayed in the window

It caught my eye…

The dress was mesmerizing

No, not in a delicate way

It was quite the opposite.

It spoke to me

Of a certain power play

It had me thinking

Who will don it?

Power in a dress?

A dress can do much for your confidence

You can own the dress and the world …

With the right kind of dress.

Would you agree?

And tell me…

When I started the above poem with the line

It was like a painting…

Did you think it could be about a dress ?

If you did…

Did you think of it as something that flowed with beauty?

And what else would your imagination associate with a beautiful painting, I would  love to know.

Savvy


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Every Decade Teaches

Every decade teaches …

At ten

Life is innocence

At twenty

Life is discovery

At thirty

Life is pursuit

At forty

Life is awareness

At fifty

Life is experiences

At sixty

Life is expansion

At seventy

Life is inclusion

At eighty

Life is  rememberence

At ninety

Life is grace

At hundred & plus

Life is a testament

Of a lifetime lived.

Yet life is in this now…

Live life lovingly.

PS : A simple take on life so far, and in witnessing life & the living  around me.  I know life cannot be summed up in a word and there is much I want to add for every  decade… moreover  some words I have described may be experienced earlier  or later.

So to each their own…

Savvy


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Fleeting memoirs

I was walking by the Seine

When the evening shadows

Danced on the water

The dusk folding in the flow

Giving in to the night.

I watched the shimmering

Of the Cresent moon

Beaming its presence

Now and then…

In this dance of light

I sense the beauty of life

The interconnects of elements

The interplay of illusions 

The tango of light & dark

The magnificence

The insignificance

I continue on my pathway

Allowing the vision

To find its purpose…

Reminiscing in the awareness

Of fleeting memoirs of time

Savvy

Fleeting Memoirs:  Reflections on Live LifeLovingly podcast.


Have you ever had a moment where time seemed to slow down, and a simple walk transformed into a profound conversation with the universe?

In this episode, let me take you on a quiet, late-night walk along the banks of the River Seine in Paris. Under the gentle glow of a dancing crescent moon, I share my poem in free-verses Fleeting Memoirs, and dive into a soulful reflection on the beautiful contrasts of existence.

Tune in and lets explore:

​The delicate “tango of light and dark” in our daily lives.

Finding a sense of peace in our own magnificence and insignificance…


How to slow down, build a deeper internal awareness, and honor the fleeting moments that shape our journey.

Listen now to step away from the chatter, find your center, and learn to live life lovingly.

If this episode brought you a moment of clarity, please leave a review, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a breath of mindful presence today.

Savvy Raj