Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The Spirit Within



To find your true soul purpose
you must be willing to expand
the depth of your heart center
stretching  your mind, body
and spirit

focusing  on your breathing
clearing your head of debris
slowly inhaling and exhaling
become your own warrior
giving thanks to the moon
and stars for clarity, greet
the day with a sun pose

the path to enlightenment
starts with the first wobbly
step, balance comes with
practice overcoming personal
boundaries, you are able
to stand with confidence
resting on one foot with
the crane as your guide

meditate with the bird-songs
listening to the call of nature
tranquility comes from within
find your inner peace and
you will find your true self


Kind thoughts
Kind words
Kind heart

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Midweek Motif - Yoga

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29 comments:

  1. SusanJune 21, 2017

    I love starting with "you must be willing" and ending with kindness.

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  2. Sumana RoyJune 21, 2017

    Oh yes, nothing like kindness. It does help that expansion of heart and self. Wonderful thoughts.

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  3. Elephant's ChildJune 22, 2017

    Beautiful.
    Kindness (including kindness to self) needs to be scattered like confetti.

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  4. Hilary Melton-ButcherJune 22, 2017

    Hi Truedessa - focusing on the within ... clearing the debris from the mind - I need to do that and not get drawn in with other thoughts as I clear my head - not easy. Kindness is an essential in life - thinking of others, rather than self - then concentrating in peace on self ... working to be a better one ... cheers Hilary

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  5. Gillena CoxJune 22, 2017

    Difficult but necessary

    "clearing your head of debris"

    Thanks for the wisdom of your Yoga process

    Much love...

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  6. Sherry Blue SkyJune 22, 2017

    This is beautiful, my friend. Words of true soul wisdom.

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  7. Pat HattJune 22, 2017

    Must take that first wobbly step and learn and grow, then hopefully a true purpose shall show. Or you fall down after doing warrior three lol

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  8. Sanaa RizviJune 22, 2017

    meditate with the bird-songs
    listening to the call of nature
    tranquility comes from within
    find your inner peace and
    you will find your true self


    I love this!❤️

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  9. indybevJune 22, 2017

    Written like one who has perfected the art of yoga. How I wish I could say the same. I can deep breathe until I'm dizzy with ozygen and still can't shut off my brain!

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  10. Stacy M.S.June 22, 2017

    this is yoga and meditation in motion! lovely write.

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  11. MaryJune 22, 2017

    I like your poem a lot, Truedessa, as it seems that you are giving us kind of a blueprint for a successful yoga experience. I especially like 'the path to enlightenment starts with the first wobbly step.' Ah, maybe I should give yoga a try again. I feel this one.

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  12. AnonymousJune 22, 2017

    Truedessa, I hate to be base. You really should take up advertising. After this, I am sold on Yoga.(power in sublety)

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  13. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJune 22, 2017

    Very happy to follow this lovely advice – so long as I can skip the actual poses.

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  14. purplepeninportland.comJune 22, 2017

    So true! Tranquility can only come from within.

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  15. Harlynn June 23, 2017

    Clarity. Everyone needs to meditate in there own way.
    Wobbly steps are always the hardest. Pays off in the end though!
    Very soothing post.

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  16. Sandra CoxJune 23, 2017

    As always, loved this. It relaxed me reading it. I do my yoga 'briefs' to sounds of the ocean.

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  17. Wendy BourkeJune 25, 2017

    Wonderfully drawn ... imbued with a lovely serenity. And, as well, an interesting and edifying write. A pleasure to read.

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  18. Magic Love CrowJune 26, 2017

    So true! Such beautiful and wise words! Big Hugs!

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  19. Lowcarb team memberJune 29, 2017

    Hi, just hopped across from Sandra's blog.
    Lovely words, thank you.

    All the best Jan

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  20. BirgitJune 29, 2017

    I came over from Sandra cox's blog and this poem is very serene. It perfectly explains how to rest one's mind and soul.

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  21. JFMJune 29, 2017

    Hello Trudessa. I am visiting from Sandra's blog. This was a lovely way to begin my day,..with peaceful and beautifully written thoughts.

    Thank you 💮

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  22. Sandra CoxJune 29, 2017

    Hi True,
    If you're in the vicinity, please stop by.

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  23. Blue GrumpsterJuly 01, 2017

    Love it.

    Now, how exactly do I clear my head of debris?

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  24. Sandra CoxJuly 01, 2017

    That's beautiful, True, and brings peace.

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  25. H.R. BennettJuly 02, 2017

    I would argue one addendum.

    You must also be willing to listen to the world. Sometimes things are placed before you but the close minded will walk away from them. Be willing to see and hear what is in front of you.

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    1. TruedessaJuly 05, 2017

      Excellent point! Very perceptive of you Robert

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  26. klahanieJuly 04, 2017

    Hey True,

    Beautifully articulated, my amazing friend. We tune in, listen to nature's natural balance and the positive focus begins to flow.

    Gary.

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