When the heart is glad, the feet are ready to dance, when the feet dance, the heart is glad!
Dancing is the joy in being awake to the miracle of being alive.
And dancing hearts know it best!
Savvy
Tag Archives: # love #humanity #gratitude # goodwill #hope
In this now
Imagine each moment in this now
Is brimming with possibilities
Each moment is in a choice you make
The way you feel, the attitude you carry
Its charts its course of how it impacts you.
You are immensely powerful
In making the most of the moment
Your intent to see and visualize
Can change the moment for you
For moments are as you see them.
Choose to see life with a love-filled heart
Choose to see hope beyond despair
Choose to see the joy reflecting through you
Choose to shape and sculpt the moment.
Choose to smile from the heart
Choose to channel the energy of this now
Choose to steer in positive thoughts
Choose gratitude for this now
For all that you are, were and can be.
Savvy
Seeing Beyond Looking
Beyond borders
There is something more
To human connection
That establishes itself
On it’s own terms
Between strangers
In simply seeing beyond the looking
In a space of understanding
The vulnerability of human life
Where eyes meet and interpret
Their soul connects.
Beyond race, beyond gender and age
Where the heart brings forth itself
Boundlessly beyond manmade borders
And speaks the language of empathy
In loving kindness
This is the space of being truly human.
Savvy
Sharing this powerful yet simple social experiment which gives us an idea of what humanity can truly be.
Watch this inspirational clip of what happens in just 4 minutes of sitting down and looking at another’s eyes.
Cells and us!
Cells and us!
Irony of our times
In the name of connection
We are truly disconnected
We are celled to our phones
Caught hook line and sinker…
Glued to a metal contraption
That’s overtaking our lives
Living in a imaginary world
We are feeding on bytes
While reality bites
Haven’t we taken
A bite of more than we can chew?
Savvy
Here is an animation by Steve Cutts …that brings forth the stark truth of our times.
Project 201
Just a little heartfelt share
Had started a project to write
A post every single day
A while ago had written to a 100.
And I was super glad for it!
To share is to learn some more.
Every piece of writing
Had a learning in it for me
Sometimes may be more
Insights from the comments
Or an offer of collaboration.
Or just the simple joy in resonance
That resounds it’s way back .
Thoughts shared and appreciated
In mutual understanding of the flow.
Positive responses keeps us going
Encouraging is the support
I received along the way
From many of you, wonderful writers.
That I decided to keep at it
Trusting myself to go on
And write my heart out.
Today I realised I have just managed
To touch another 100
So have been writing a post every day
For the last 200 days
Calls for a little celebration
For these little joy’s of life!
Happy to have Continously
Published 200 posts to this day!
Savvy
Link to my earlier post on Project 101
Soulful Reflections
The greatest depths is the soul within ….a spark of the divine!
As one deepens the focus inwards in a journey of awareness, greater empathy is felt for the world outside , and when the focus is towards the outer materialistic world the focus turns towards being more self centered than self aware.
A few ways to deepen self awareness
- Question your thoughts but try and be nonjudgemental.
- Check your actions and deeds in mindfulness
- Improve and keep inspiring the self.
- Let go the holding back and allow nature to manifest its flow
- Own up to a beginner’s mind and keep your sense of wonder alive!
Your intentions in your journey makes your choices along the way. All manifests as your intentions are.
Savvy
Miracles Happen
Miracles happen.
You see it around you
In willingness,
In the strength of faith,
In a shift of perspectives,
In envisioning beyond,
In refusing to give up,
In never losing hope,
In allowing to be guided,
In seeing possibilities in the impossible,
In keeping wonder alive,
In sensing the evolving miracles,
In knowing the fragility of every now,
In living life’s every moment
As if it is a miracle in itself.
Either there is a miracle for you
Waiting to happen,
Or you are the miracle for another
Waiting to unfold.
Both are inspiration for one or the other
For out of difficulties
Miracles are born!
Whenever and wherever, there is hope, faith and love, miracles happen.
Savvy
On Razors edge
My reflections on the stunning capture of the Cherry blossom Tree on Mount Fuji in Japan.
On the razors edge , there is poignant elegance
Beautiful poise, precariously in balance
Amidst the fury of the fire raging beneath
She stand resolute in her calmth
Not helpless but in knowing Nature’s ways
That in time all is well back to base
Beauty on the outside burns off into the ember
Leaving an ashen pile of dust to remember
Yet deluding the fury in being uprooted
In the strength of the grounding firmly rooted
Leaving an evergreen picture of poise
She has that stoic stance of grace
A pose of composure on destiny’s face
In spite of a life abruptly denied
She is the beauty of Grace personified !
Savvy Raj
Image credits
Handle stress wisely!
Many times in our lives, many of us are at times challenged and confounded by these moments, that I would prefer to call ‘ What if ‘moments. Like for instance ‘if only I had done this , if only I had said that, if only I had the sense to think this way and so on and so forth!!!
The main reason I feel these feelings occur is that when we are faced with a trying situation for e.g. sometimes some of us buckle under the pressure, maybe to conform with the norm or worry about what is the ideal way to behave that we don’t focus on what is necessary for the moment and fail to capitalize on our strengths.
A few of us feel threatened enough to attack the offender or be brutal enough verbally or physically and regret later about our lack of discretion and control.
Still others who are so numbed by what is happening end up being dumbfounded that they don’t know what struck them… And there are those who are quite indifferent to the situation so much that you wonder if they are human at all only to realise later that there is an emotionally charged outburst long after the stressful event.
Basically when one is feeling pressured or during extreme stress of a new situation with a feeling of being pushed to a wall , we need to be aware of it , but the force of what is coming must be cleverly deflected from our path and neutralised.
If only this learning is valued, taught and applied many of us will be much happier souls. This means we must learn to be present in the moment, for which we first need to develop a keen sense of balance and control in all areas of our life. In thoughts words and deeds. This in itself is a powerful tool to calm a person enough to handle any so called crisis. When we are in a state of balance we are clearer in what we want and our existing resources.
This opens up possibilities of channelling the strengths of our resources positively to the common good of all.
Daily we could simply strive to imbibe at least some of these in our lives…..
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To reduce our impulsive reactions
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To balance our needs and expectations
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To conquer our ego but value ourselves.
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To focus on the present moment
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To cleanse the mind by thought awareness
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To cleanse the body by healing movements
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To learn to be patient and develop perseverance
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To understand the importance of
equanimity and composure
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To control anger and other sensory indulgences
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To be kind, generous, open minded and tolerant
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To believe in equality
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To conquer our unnecessary fears and inhibitions
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To live our lives lovingly, completely being in every moment of it without passing it up for another time!
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To develop a sense of respect for self and equally respect another.
Finally to be grateful for all that we have at this moment…
When we have the grace of gratefulness we will possibly be more balanced and composed to deal with situations wisely and life’s moments will turn to be positively enriching experiences.
Savvy Raj
On Love
As love conquers you it blesses you in the knowing.
Make not a mockery of love
Serenade love and allow it to speak truth
Love surfaces from the depth of emotions
To mend you and this world to a better place.
As true love is eternal
Free as bird in flights of oblivion
Travelling in the abandon
Of the wilderness of the spirit
Yet bonded in the boundless infinity
Endless love a gift of grace
Acknowledge this treasure
Blending two souls in one
As a life loved is well lived… such a rare sight!
What a blessing it truly is….A love like that!
In realising the many miracles of life is knowing a love that can move the soul of our being. We can consider ourselves lucky to even have been touched by a love like that!
Savvy
Happy Valentine’s Day to all my friends and readers!!!
On letting go…
We are often about holding on than letting go . We are able to hoard but find it difficult to let go . We try to control our lives a little too much that we often forget there is a power greater than us that cares for us all.
Letting go in faith and trust is an immensely gratifying experience. If you choose to let go of your unnecessary niggles of doubts and fears you will find the path of calm and peace that sustains you …
So what are the immediate things you can choose to let loose?
Here are a few that come immediately to mind…
Lose your excuses
You will find results
Lose your worry
You will find the will to do
Lose your negative thoughts
You will reflect positivity
Lose your doubts
You will find solutions
Lose your fears
You will find the way
Lose your inadequacies
You will find abundance
Savvy
SYNCHRONICITY OF INTENTIONS
We are so caught up in the external knowledge, that we at times fail to connect with our inner awareness.
Conscious awareness is immense power in one’s hands.
Our thoughts are intentions, inseparable from everything that exists. But very often it is blocked with unnecessary anxiety, discontent or other negative emotions. Intentions as energy fields can be powerful, but the collective consciousness of intentions towards a larger good can be even more so.
We have the choice to choose wisely and create the beauty of synchronized creative patterns. Look around us and we can observe nature which blesses us when in the harmony of synchrony.
Each of us is uniquely blessed with the power to choose thoughts that can transform the life within us and around us for the better. This is the first step to touching lives beyond dimensions with the synchronicity of good intentions.
A prayer towards general goodwill is a good example of synchronicity of intentions.
After all, intention too is a form of prayer. And more the attunement to an intention more the chance of manifesting the energy of synchrony.
In every moment the choice of any thought and creative enterprise is, was and will always be with us …
Let’s care to choose well!
Savvy
The Creative Touch
An ode to artistry I must thank this unknown artist in the clip who created this beautiful depiction of the festival of Pongal celebration in South India.Watching this video clip made me write a few dedicated verses on the art and flair of the creative touch.Savvy
Nuggets in a Nutshell
Any body who is too stressed or confused should read this again and again..
Nuggets of wisdom in a Nutshell.
Inspired from the Mahabharata…Here is a interesting take on the conversations between Krishna & Today’s Arjun. Read it loud to family.
Truly an inspiring read.
1. Arjun :- I can’t find free time. Life has become hectic.
Krishna:- Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you free.
2. Arjun :- Why has life become complicated now?
Krishna :- Stop analyzing life… It makes it complicated. Just live it.
3. Arjun :- Why are we then constantly unhappy?
Krishna :- Worrying has become your habit. That’s why you are not happy.
4. Arjun :- Why do good people always suffer?
Krishna :- Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don’t suffer.
With that experience their life becomes better, not bitter.
5. Arjun :- You mean to say such experience is useful?
Krishna :- Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. It gives the test first and the lessons later.
6. Arjun :- Because of so many problems, we don’t know where we are heading…
Krishna:-If you look outside you will not know where you are heading. Look inside. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides the way.
7. Arjun :- Does failure hurt more than moving in the right direction?
Krishna:- Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you.
8. Arjun :- In tough times, how do you stay motivated?
Krishna :- Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.
9. Arjun :- What surprises you about people?
Krishna :-When they suffer they ask, “why me?” When they prosper, they never ask “Why me?
10. Arjun :- How can I get the best out of life?
Krishna:- Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.
11. Arjun :- One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.
Krishna:- There are no unanswered prayers. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Life is a mystery to solve, not a problem to resolve. Trust me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live.
Stay blessed and
Stay Happy Always…..!!!
You will find your way…
Your abilities have a way of appearing
In bringing forth your inner purpose.
Even if you haven’t utilized them yet,
They will be visible to others at some point or the other.
If you ever feel you don’t have it in you,
For whatever reason, to pursue your gifts and talents,
Keep the faith and use your abilities
To bring out the best in others.
Reach out to help others trust themselves.
Give hope wherever you can.
Immerse yourself in spreading goodwill.
You will find yourself on the path that’s meant for you.
Your unique set of talents are gifts you own.
If you feel you do not know the way
To use them for yourself
Use them to help others in need
And in that you will find your way!
Savvy
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