Amber

You are an ambitious entrepreneur

You are an exotic enchantress

You are an evocative exhibition

You are an amazing artist

You are a powerful protector

You are a magical mystic

You are a creative conundrum

You are a fascinating fantasy

You are a bewitching beauty

You are a striking seduction

You are a curative concoction

You are a soothing salvation

You are an astral traveler

You are a masterful mediator

You are a sacred scribe

You are a tale teller

You are a passionate psychic

You are a realm reader

You are a spirit seeker

You are a cautious counselor

You are a luscious laugher

You are a helpful healer

You are a glorious goddess

You are a juicy juxtaposition

You are a glimmering jewel

You are a precious pearl

You are a sparkling sapphire

You are an enchanting emerald

You are a regal ruby

You are an awe-inspiring amethyst

You are a dazzling diamond

You are a ravishing royal

You are a quotable queen

You are a tremendous teacher

You are a thoughtful traveler

You are a tender therapist

You are a tenacious thrillseeker

You are a wayward wanderer

You are a sexy spiritualist

You are an alluring enigma

You are a satisfying spectacle

You are a captivating creature

You are a wolf woman

You are a lion lover

You are a tiger tamer

You are one with nature

You are aligned with the elements

You are in tune with the seasons

You are in phase with the planets

You are mesmerized by the moon

All the universe calls to you

All the galaxy yearns for you

You are divine alchemy

You are the soul searcher

Find your way back to yourself

Make the journey home.

MAL 12/10/20

Toni

You are a shifter

You are a shaper

You are a realm maker

You are an earth quaker

You are a tide turner

You are a mountain mover

You are a detox diva

You are a jubilant juicer

You are a mindmelder

You are a joyous journeyer

You are a spirited shaman

You are a ghost gatherer

You are a heaven helper

You are a lost lover

You are a cure carrier

You are a dog den mother

You are a soul saver

You are an eternal evolver

You are a succulent sipper

You are a cavern caller

You are a rock finder

You are a crystal keeper

You are a path seeker

You are a forest forager

You are a tree hugger

You are a stone sitter

You are a grass grounder

You are an eclipse expander

You are a solar summoner

You are a stellar seamstress

You are a universal unifier

You are a lunar lurer

You are a planetary protector

You are a portal opener

You are a light worker

You are a luminous warrior

You are a metaphysical maiden

You are a marvelous matron

You are a phenomenal paradigm

You are a vortex vixen

You are a beautiful believer

You are a cliff climber

You are a trail trekker

You are an insightful inspiration

You are a wind walker

You are a totem teller

You are an animal whisperer

You are a spirit awakener

You are the sum of the parts

and the pieces of the one

You are the end and the beginning

You are the valley and the peak

You are all

You see all

You see one

You are one with the all. 

MAL 12/10/20

Jen

She is a holistic healer

She is caring and considerate

She is generous and grateful

She is kind and compassionate

She is patient and humble

She has gentle hands

She gives honey hugs

She has an honest laugh

She has a genuine smile

She has sweet eyes that 

    delve deep into your soul

She has cosmic connections

    that transcend reality

Her planetary motions move beyond 

    the normal space-time continuum

She explores all aspects of the human psyche

She reaches into the far corners of the mind

She searches for all meanings of truth

She withholds judgment until

    she obtains further proof

She meditates on the meaning of life

She studies the sounds of the universe

She collects facts about the 

    timelines and transitions

She awaits the dawning of the

    Age of Aquarius

She heralds the heavenly hosts

She sings the tunes of temperance

She chants the chosen verses

She worships with wholesome virtues

She prays for peace to prevail

She breathes for bravery to begin

She harnesses hope for humanity

She wishes to witness the 

    waking of the world

She gilds the golden age

She aligns with the awakening

She illuminates her insights

She is invested deeply in her intuition

She is a huge force of nature

    in a tiny little body

Do not underestimate her

She is fierce and passionate

She is feminine and strong

She will fight for what is right

She will guard what is great

Don't test her resolve

Don't poke the lion

She will Roar!

MAL 11/28/20

Joseph

He is a happiness healer

He is a caring counselor

He is a manifesting magnet

He is an abundance advisor

He is infinite potential

He is a divine dreamer

He is a savvy soothsayer

He is a talkative talisman

As he deeply gazes at you,

    his eyes will melt your soul

He will warmly wrap you in 

    wellness wishes

He will cast off your chains

He will clear you of your cares

He will free you of your fears

He will amplify your aura

He will clarify your chakras

He will maximize your mantras

He will obliterate your obsessions

He will alleviate your addictions

He will liberate your life

He will gently guide you to 

    greener pastures

He will quickly convince you

    to live your best life

He will hold your hand as he 

    harmonizes with heaven

He will angelically awaken

    your light body

He will tenderly transmute all

    your ails with the violet flame

He will color your world with

    his striking bright pallet,

    all his brushstrokes carefully placed,

    confidently creating a

    marvelous masterpiece

His witty wisdom will wash over you,

    like a wave washing softly onto the sand,

    smoothing and making it solid,

    so that you can stand firmly on it

That is how he will help you rise up

    stronger onto the sand

    of the beach of your life

He will help harness the sun to 

    shine brightly on your beach

He will teach you how to tend to your life

    so that you can always see the

    sunrise and sunset in glorious fashion

    on your beach, no matter the season

He will help to hang the moon and 

    the stars over your beach at night,

    to always keep a lamp lit,

    should you fear the darkness

All this he will do and more,

    to help you blossom and bloom

    and burst brightly into the world,

    the best version of yourself

    you could possibly ever 

    believe yourself to be. 

MAL 11/28/20

Kelsey

She is a fairy princess
She is an elvish queen
She is an earth healer
She is a gypsy goddess
She is a shield maiden
She is a crystal tuner
She is a yogi master
She is a meditative mistress
She is a white witch
She is an apothecary
She is an elixir mixer
She is a remedy concoctor
She is compassionate and kind
She will soothe your soul
With her sweet salve
She will heal your body
With her magical potions
She will quiet your mind
With her soft songs
She will guide your way
To the golden orb
From the darkest night
To the break of day
She is a youthful spirit
With a wise soul
Her joy and playfulness
Will rouse your inner child
Her innocence and purity
Will restore your humanity
She walks with the wind
In the whispering woods
She talks to the trees
In the depths of the forest
She marvels at the moss
As she melds with the stones
She watches the water
As she contemplates her essence
She communes with the animals
As she quietly seeks solace
She dances at dusk
She casts spells under the moon
She is loyal to her sisters
She will never break a bond
She keeps every promise
She is a woman of her word
She underestimates her worth
She is humble and true
You can see shooting stars in her eyes
You can glimpse galaxies in her hair
She rotates with the planets
She keeps time with the transits
She eclipses the ego
She emphasizes the energy
Her creations and vibrations
Will bring change to the planet
Her impact to the Earth
Will ripple far and wide
The soother of souls
The healer of worlds
May her sweet sincerity
Last forevermore.

MAL 11/17/20

"Love you to fairy dust"

Laura

She is a sage

She is an angel

She is a seer

She is limitless

She holds space for the nameless

She keeps time for the troubled

She crafts for creation

She harnesses the power of the void

She goes where others fear to go

She is brave beyond boundaries

She is pure potential

She is potent possibilities

Her face radiates the light

Her eyes reflect the unknown

Her lips loosen the bounds

She has been here for centuries

She has no beginning or end

She is no one

She is everyone

Her voice will not speak

Until its impact will be felt

She looks for the lost

She waits for the whisperers

She harbors the hopeless

She rescues the recluses

She invites in the indifferent

She welcomes the wanderers

Her hospitality and kindness

Are unparalleled and true

Her sweet soul will envelop you

Will hold and comfort you

Help to guide your spirit home

She will never turn you away

If you show up at her door

She will hide her pain

To take the time

To wipe away your tears

To soothe your fears

To encourage our efforts

To listen closely to your cares

She will nourish your mind, 

   your body and your soul

Never tiring of trying

Never hesitating to help

She is the friend you've

   always longed to have

She knows you

She sees you

She hears you

She has been there

She will always be there

For us all. 

MAL

11/14/20

Rose

“A rose by any other name
would smell as sweet”
But not as sweet as her
She is sweetness personified
She is the embodiment of love
Her perfect rose pink personality
A gift to the world
She is a learner
She is a teacher
She is a keeper of codes
She is a bearer of light
She is as soft as silk
She is proud and passionate
She holds secrets well
She will listen deeply
To the stirrings of your soul
Her patience knows no bounds
Her soul sings sweetly
Like a beautiful bird
She is quiet and deep
She is a survivor
She has an underestimated strength
She loves fiercely
She protects her own
She is a nurturer
She is a lover
She sings lullabies to the world
Cradling it in her arms
Her voice softly guiding it to sleep
Ready to awaken to a new day
Fresh and bright as the sunrise
She beams her bright light
Into everyone she meets
Not even aware of her power
To transform with a snap of her fingers
She clears the air of hatred
She rings the bell of freedom
She advocates for the needy
She champions for the weary
She comforts the casualties
She reckons with the reckless
Her talents are tremendous
But she softly shows them
They can easily be missed
If one does not look closely
If one does not listen carefully
Take a second look
Hold your ear close
Then you will see her fully
Then you will hear her clearly
A gentle force of nature
Changing the world
One mind at a time
Every day of her life

MAL 11/7/20

Teri

She is a warrior
She is a shaman
She is a healer
She is a teacher
She is pure woman
She is strong
She is powerful
She is a goddess
She shines like the sun
She shimmers like a rainbow
Her hair is full of unicorns
Her eyes will mesmerize you
Her soul runs as deep as the ocean
She will hold your hand gently
While she fights all your demons
She is a fairy queen
With glitter sprinkles shooting from her hands
She is a dragon master
She is a phoenix
She rises from the ashes
Flinging fire from her fingers
She will destroy and consume
All obstacles in your path
She is a restorer of souls
She will free you from your chains
She will rescue you from your dungeon
While quietly holding your in her arms,
She will clear you of your fears
She will ignite all your passions
She is fearless
She has been broken
She understands your  pain
She sympathizes with your struggles
Your soul is safe with her
She will protect and guard it
She will use every last breath
She will never give up
Until all souls are retrieved
Until the world becomes whole again
She is the one you have been seeking
She is the one to bring you home
She has heard your screams
She has felt your cries
She sheds her tears for you
Tears of deep healing
Tears of magic
Tears of grief
For the planet and all who dwell on it
She journeys into hidden worlds
To find the missing pieces 
To recreate the puzzle
To recover what was lost
The angels sing her songs
Songs of the past
Songs of the future
Songs to heal the broken
Songs to inspire the hopeless
She is a storyteller
Telling stories of creation
Telling stories of the golden ages
She has seen it all
She has felt it all
She has known it all
She has been everywhere
She travels through time and space
She sees beyond the boundaries
Her gifts have no limits
Her spirit soars like an eagle
Her words whisper in the woods
Her voice echoes in the canyons
Her cries wake up the dead
She calls to the heroes
She leads the armies of light
She will take back the night
She will awaken the dawn
She will go down in history
Her name will be remembered
Her story will be told
Generations upon generations
Will thank her
Will honor her
Will feel the impact
She made on the world
She will take her place
Among the kings and the queens
The divine defender
The crystal commander
The eternal restorer
Bless and revere her name

MAL 11/6/20

Serenity

I will never tire of the trees

They are my friends 

And speak to me

They wrap around me 

As I meander the path

The pines stand majestic

Tall and proud

While the others are resting

Awaiting Spring

Their barren branches

Will soon have buds

But the sap is still flowing

Inside their trunks

Their presence brings comfort

From the snow and the cold

Their steadfast stillness

Soothes my soul

I eagerly anticipate

When they are in bloom

But I savor these moments

Of sweet serenity

When they share their secrets

Silently with me

MAL 2/3/19

Written mostly while walking (12 small laps) and transcribed to paper from memory and completed after the walk. 

Discovery

I see the man that you are and the man you will become
I know the thinker and can sense the dreamer
What dreams dwell inside, waiting to be realized?
As I delve deep into the core, uncovering more,
I put together the pieces of the puzzle of your soul
What lies hidden within is revealed to me
The true image is reflected back as in a mirror
The key is found, unlocking the chamber,
the walls part, and the inner sanctum is achieved
The rare treasure is revealed,
Beheld only by one worthy of its discovery

A twin flame poem

MAL 3/1/19

Engaging

Communication Initiated
Interchange Requested
Submitted for Approval
Exchange Accepted
Conversation Commences
Interface Connected
Interest Engaged
Thoughts Trajected
Concepts Conveyed
Compatibility Detected
Information Reciprocated
New Topic Selected
Next Level Unlocked
Idea Injected
Discussion Continues
Data Collected
Database Accessed
Possibilities Projected
The Layers Run Deeper
As Truth is Reflected
Even Exchange
Is Never Neglected
Transmission Transpires
Until Smoothly Disconnected
Interesting Discourse
Should Not Be Expected
When it is Found
The Soul is Affected

Vision

I see clearly
Beyond my vision
Behind the layers
To what is hidden
I peel back the veil
Revealing the truth
I trust what I see
I need no proof
I look past the surface
To what lies within
I gaze through the window
To the soul's inner core
I see the purpose
For every moment
In every person
I see the gifts
That God has given
True beauty lies deep inside
It cannot be seen with the naked eye
It must be viewed
Through the internal lens
Then sight is clear
The vision extends
No filter is needed
No special effects
Underneath the surface
It all makes sense

MAL 1/5/19

The Light Within

The Keepers of the Light surround me
and touch my heart so deeply. 
They have activated a part of me
that has been dormant for centuries.
The vivid images project their light on me,
piercing my soul profoundly,
speaking their message from the galaxies,
the truth echoes in the depths of me.
The light inside my heart shines brightly
now that they are with me.

Morning Observation

The dew glistens and sparkles 
as the sun streaks across the grass. 
The trees are illuminated 
as if in a spotlight from the sky. 
Morning sounds of traffic and the birds 
compete to be heard,
as the squirrels scurry around, 
foraging for food.

The Sun lifts its head, 
warming my face 
as I walk quietly and slowly, 
inhaling the sights and sounds,
letting them sink into my skin,
nourish my soul,
calm my mind
and bring balance to my body. 

If we open our eyes and ears, 
we can find the beauty and joy in nature
amidst the bustle of the world. 

Inspiration

I am contemplating inspiration. What is inspiration? Where does it come from? It is tied to spirit from the origin of the word itself (see below) and in my experience. What makes inspiration come in full force at times and seem to disappear at others? Is it somehow gone, or are we just not acting on it or listening to it? Maybe we just don't have the time to respond to it?  

Looking back on my blog, there are many posts in 2013 and 2014 when I started the blog, but not many in the 2015 or this year. My inspiration/call to write varies and it seems I am most inspired when my spiritual path is more fulfilled/on track. But sometimes I am fulfilled and not writing. I am just content or my focus is elsewhere. I don't think it necessarily means that I have not been inspired at all in the recent years, but just inspired in a different way and not feeling drawn to do the poetry or writing at these times. But I do feel that when I am most in sync with my spirit, the poetry and writing just flow from me. It is a good sign that I am on track. I am wondering if right now maybe another form of writing is coming as I seem to be drawn to post about my thoughts on certain words/topics.

Here are some definitions of inspiration:

• the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
• something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create
• a force or influence that inspires someone
• a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something
• a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation
• the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions
• a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul
• the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced
• a sudden brilliant, creative or timely idea

Origin of the word inspiration:

Middle English (in the sense ‘divine guidance’): via Old French from late Latin inspiratio(n-), from the verb inspirare (see inspire).

Origin of word inspire:
Middle English enspire, from Old French inspirer, from Latin inspirare ‘breathe or blow into,’ from in- ‘into’ + spirare ‘breathe.’ The word was originally used of a divine or supernatural being, in the sense ‘impart a truth or idea to someone.’

Origin is similar to that for the word spirit:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from Latin spiritus ‘breath, spirit,’ from spirare ‘breathe.’

So it seems that when the word originated they knew that spirit was tied to inspiration. Breathe into. I like that. Spirit is tied to breath and we connect to spirit with our breath. So we breathe life into our creations when we are inspired. Spirit and inspiration are really one in the same. The creations are an extension of our spirit and what it is experiencing or wants to express. It is truly a part of ourselves that is being expressed out into the world for everyone to experience, to connect them to our spirit and remember that we are one. We all breathe the same air and come from the same source. Inspiration is truly a result of living in tune with our spirit even if for a brief moment in time. One breath, one moment is all it takes and that spark of inspiration can fuel our lives for many more moments and even days or years or a lifetime.

When I look back at the result of my inspirations, it feeds my spirit and soul. I can remember the feeling that inspired the work. It takes me back to that moment and fuels me again. It breathes that life back into me once more. It is an amazing feeling to both be inspired and relive that through your creations.

I think that if we listen and get quiet and let everything but our spirit/breath fall away, then we tune into the universal force of inspiration and creation. It becomes effortless and flows from us as from a fountain. The eternal spring. It is never ending and we can all partake of it if we but allow it. We each have different things that inspire us and unique ways of expressing that inspiration, but it is all connected and that is why when we encounter something inspired, it touches us deep in our core. We tap into that source from which it came and if we breathe it in, we can fuel our own spark of inspiration.

Synchronicity

I have been feeling a lot of synchronicity lately. I saw a post on Facebook about Synchronicity that got me thinking about it and feeling that I was having experiences in that manner.

Here is the link that was in the post:
http://www.ask-angels.com/spiritual-guidance/synchronicity-awakening-to-the-divine-nature-of-time/

Here is an excerpt from it:
"Synchronicity means exactly this… Being in alignment (in sync) with Divine time.

To experience synchronicity is to experience the magic of the Universe. Synchronicity speaks to the magical coincidental moments of Divine alignment…

When you are in harmony with the flow of life, and the guidance of your angels, you’re likely to experience increased synchronicity.

Synchronicity can come in many forms, such as meaningful coincidences, signs and signals pointing you in the right direction, books or teachers aligning, doors and opportunities magically opening up for you, and improbable meetings with just the right people, at just the right time.

Synchronicities are not accidents, rather they are signals from your guides, angels, and higher self, pointing you in the right direction. Personally meaningful coincidences and synchronicities are often clues which lead or develop into answered prayers."

 Just before I saw the post, I had met a woman at a gong meditation and instantly connected. I found that she had just gone to an event held by a friend of mine on the same day. Coincidence, or synchronicity? I felt the latter. It felt like the universe was telling me that I am on the right track and attracting people and experiences into my life that will nourish my spirit and soul.  

I googled synchronicity and found another description that matches my feelings on the word:
"Now more than ever, synchronicities are people, places or events that your soul attracts into your life to help you evolve to higher consciousness or to place emphasis on something going on in your life. The more 'consciously aware' you become of how your soul manifests, the higher your frequency becomes and the faster you manifest positively. Each day your life encounters meaningful coincidences, synchronicities, that you have attracted, on other words created in the grid of your experiences in the physical. Souls create synchronicities, played out in the physical."
(From http://www.crystalinks.com/synchronicity.html)

I am experiencing so many things that could be random, but that I feel are examples of synchronicity. Facebook seems to be a vessel for my spirit. By liking pages and posts of a spiritual nature and acquiring friends that nurture my spirit, posts and events have been coming to me which heighten that realm. They come at just the right time, and offer me just what I need at that moment. It is like watching a flow that awakens your spirit and lets you know you are on track. It is a visual trail of the path of my spirit at a given moment in time. A record of its journey. It is fascinating and powerful to observe.

I am enjoying watching the flow of synchronicity in my life and feel thankful to be able to observe it and acknowledge it.

Yoga and Meditation Journal - 10/21/14

I think I should add walking to the journal title as it is my new staple, but for me walking is a meditation as I have said before, as I usually do it solitary and in silence. A moving meditation, in harmony with nature as I prefer to be outside, in whatever weather. It is going on week 3 of doing my thrice daily walks. I am really loving it and crave it. I just cannot stop so far. I have had a cold since last Thursday but manage to muster up energy to do a simple slow walk and the fresh air has been good for me. I am keeping it short while I am sick, but even when I think I may not go for my 2nd or 3rd, I find my body is moving me out the door, eager for its fix. I get going pretty early in the morning to get one in before work at our little park, then go in the afternoon on the track at work (love that we have that) or in parks on the weekend, finishing it off sometime in the evening (usually night - love the late walks) just up and down our street.

The walking is huge for my creative flow. I have written more poems since I have started the regular walking, and I find that since I do them mainly in my head that I remember them more. I will often finish/edit it at home but the main idea is set on the walk. Not every walk spurs a poem, but many do right now. As no surprise, since I am walking outside nature is a big theme right now for me. But I also relate my spiritual growth from my meditations into poems as well.

Interesting that this past week I didn't do as much yoga - the walking is taking more of its place but I am still finding the balance of what I will do as I progress. It is just fun trying to find the time for them all. Often I sit on the porch or a quiet place and do a full meditation after my walk. Great peaceful time. When I do my yoga now, I am more at peace and feel which poses I need to go into. While I have been sick restorative is more in tune, and it really helped to clear my sinuses one night. I have missed my class a bit lately due to schedule and work, but went to two workshops so that was nice. I will have to do more at home since my husband got a new job and our schedules may be up i the air for a while. Thinking of replacing my Tuesday class for a Sunday one. We will see.

I can really see how all the yoga, meditation and walking are enhancing my creativity and soul. I feel so alive right now. More than ever before. It is a great feeling.

Looking forward to a Thursday group mediation this week which I am sure will provide more visions and insights as well as inspiration for more poetry.

Namaste

Solitary Hike

The forest greets me with an array of colors
The leaves provide a carpet for my feet
The trees breathe life into this peaceful space
The sun plays hide and seek through their heads
as it blesses me with its filtered light

I am alone with no one but myself for company
The quiet seeps into my soul
as I patiently pave my way on the path
Time has no measure as I meander around

Nature is abundant in these beautiful surroundings
Completely supporting me as I contemplate
the meaning of my life

Fire of Freedom

When it comes time for the darkness to begin burning
Let me light the first match
Let me start the bonfire that frees all our souls
Let it burn, Let it burn, Let it burn

Burn away our burdens
Burn away our fears
Burn away our sadness, loneliness and despair

Let the fire ignite
HOPE in every heart
PEACE across the planet
LOVE everlasting
HAPPINESS for all humanity

Let us join hands around the fire
Singing songs in perfect harmony
Until the last burning ember 
brings the dawn of a bright new day

My Truth

           My SOUL
        feels trapped
    in this overweight
             BODY

         It yearns to 
          B R E A K 
        THROUGH
           all these 
        layers of fat

    At times it feels 
                             
           FREE

   from its 
       chains 
            of 
         flesh

  When it can 

    LIVE 
               in the 
                            MOMENT
                and 
    take 
              a 
                      DEEEEEEP
                                              BREEEEEEAAAAAATHHH

    I do not recognize
            this 
         IMAGE
     in the mirror

My SPIRIT seeks 
                                 RELEASE
from the BURDENS that I bear

PAIN, SORROW, LONELINESS
HATRED, ANGER, FEAR
have filled this vessel
until it begged for MERCY

HABITS started CHANGING
as each burden was released
The years of NEGLECT
were BEGINNING to fade

The BODY is the TEMPLE
of this SOUL upon the Earth
It needs CARE and COMPASSION
to truly HEAL from its wounds

With each HEALTHY choice I make
A TRIMMER me SHINES through
              
              I FEEL 
   what I will become
               I SEE 
 the vision of what can 
                 BE

  I know I can attain it
  To break these chains 
            and set 
         MY SOUL 
            FREE
         
               To       
        FINALLY
  look in the mirror
          and see
   MY TRUE SELF
    staring back at
            ME