“Pondering … insight … contemplation … musing …mirroring …
back scattering …
Rumination “(I like that one, like a cow chewing on cud)
“Light and heat sent back from a surface without absorbing it”
Taking time to pause ;
and allowing yourself to come to a stop
Stilling your mind
and soul
creating a calm space
to breathe in deeply … filling your ribcage …. letting those intercostal muscles actually stretch down and out for a change.Try it now , yes, right as you sit reading this … deep stretching breaths.
Some people call it mindfulness – “a mental state achieved by focusing ones awareness on the present moment, while calmly, acknowledging and accepting ones feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations as a therapeutic technique.”
Part of my becoming more self-aware was in writing poetry, slowing down and letting the words that wanted to be shared combine themselves in the order they desired. Just letting them flow onto the page in the immediate order of encountering them. Just like this ….
Reflections
A representation of what exists on one plane
in reality.
A mirror that is sometimes perfect – often unclear.
A stillness – a tranquillity – a gentleness.
a peace
Life captured – portrayed- presented
for all who look to see –
So easy to go unnoticed if rushing by-
Yet …beautiful;
If a pause allows appreciation.
My reflection – what do I see?
A tired face but a glad heart;
A weary body, but a buoyant spirit.
For the beauty of life; days;
Wonders of opportunity; treasures;
Small seeds; sprouting forth; birthing life;
Potential …
Hope resounding hope.
Lives interwoven; threads overriding;
Interlocking; meshing;
Forming a tapestry of personalities-
Each significant; some unknown; few revealed.
Tranquillity;
Refreshing clarity;
Purpose
Passion
Contained in life
Represented
Captured so perfectly
In my reflection.
First written in 2004
Being outdoors is a good place to begin self-reflection and mindfulness, I’ve never met anyone who disliked being outside, (maybe you don’t or maybe you know someone who doesn’t, I’d be intrigued to know why?). Cranky babies usually calm down, bored children suddenly begin to create, explore; imagination comes alive when outside.
(Still not convinced – here’s an article to persuade you) https://www.womanandhome.com/health-and-wellbeing/therapist-and-coach-outdoor-sessions-328688/?fbclid=IwAR04VaycD4yBRl7e3gBTjqvElf7QtYKvFjycbs9f1f6CTqXcuS
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