i cling to this life with determination
boldly seeking the right directions to take
while some moments require reflection
other times swift and decisive actions
i trust in the wisdom graciously shared
and my savvy rightfully gained
it leads me to side-step making poor decisions
those which would leave me flailing and without support
i am confident and fortunate
moving forward with staunch efforts
to achieve progress and healing
so that only love resides within me
the reality of who we are
wrapped in layers of facades
nurtured by culture and family
binds us stoically in place
the lens to our essence
is worn only by the carefully in tune
and compassionate observers
they see us prominently in the opaque
yet fear continues to holds us in check
until the threshold of mediocrity is breached
as exasperation begins to break the hold
of the form of tortuous conformity our bodies inhabit
we set ourselves free, finally…
A profound piece of liberation and empowerment. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
breaking through
outer shell
facade’s protection
birthing
raw beauty
that is
Her own
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Inspired by Reena’s Exploration Challenge #170
your hesitation asks questions
giving rise to unending doubt
shutting hope down
success in the making asks other questions
your future being challenges your past
it’s waiting to be discovered
force recognition of your strengths
face the obvious which holds you back
achieve all you are capable of
yes, NOW
change your trajectory
live your dreams
demand that of yourself
Inspired by Suzette B’s Blog – A Supreme Self
Suzette gave me one of those opportunities that I thoroughly relish: examining someone else’s thoughts and re-examine my own previously held views. Thank you, Suzette.
And this is why I thoroughly LOVE the WP Community! Isn’t this what life is about?
While I agree with the quote she posted, a question arose for me. How do we get there? From what I see around our world, people are either worshipping something outside of themselves or do not even have the slightest idea that they have it within them. And in between, others are working towards more understanding.
For me, this is indeed the happy place we are trying to reach. It feels like it would be a place of peace and calm. Where our supreme self exists and allows itself to express to everyone, the people that I’ve encountered in my life who seem in agreement, this is where I have felt the most ease. But maybe it’s more of the idea that they have accepted me? Because I know that many of those I am close to still struggle with issues themselves. My comment on her piece was merely to explain what I felt would be what that would actually look and possibly feel like…
The place within us that has forgiven all the hurts, remembers all the joy,
and knows itself honestly and completely.
Do I, myself, or others achieve it 100% of the time? Hell no! But I would think it should be the end goal. Your thoughts?
what we see is just the shell
the miracle of you
lays dormant
you grow with confidence
but only by deciding
what’s true for you
may you have nurturers
surrounding you
loving you whole
and may you become
who you are capable of being
sharing the greatness within
like a chick let out
from its white cage
the fear is real
but the adventure more compelling
decisions of our own making
choices for our betterment
commitments for happiness
actions causing joy
when we dare live
what our journey should be
where we choose our state of bliss
how enriching is that?
only through tragedy
is hard won resuscitation earned
when the netting of pain
and clouds of sinister motives lift
then joy easily filters back in
settling and surrounding
our once wounded essence
a deep sigh of relief
accompanies this return to peace
the torture of held in and poured out tears
whether recent or distant, they are left to the past
the present beckons intentional breaths
of inhaled calm and renewal
ushering in a return to the land of the living
…we begin again
Hope
Though reality
Is often stark there is a
Place where the Queen wears
Creativity for a
Crown and inspiration flows.
Change
Alone in the dark
She waited for the door to
Open unsure of
What stood on the other side
But her heart open to it.
Strength
Our cries make them
Tremble with the ground as it
Quakes with silent strength
Though pain may rack our lands
We refuse to be silent.
Eclipse
Once in a circle
The earth catches up to the
Moon cloaking her in
Its glowing red shadow then
The cycle begins anew.
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This is Jaya Avendel’s second feature with The Short of It. You can read her first here. Jaya lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where she dips her pen into the inkwell of fantasy and prose. Often inspired by life in the forest around her, she writes at Nin Chronicles.
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remnants of my dreams
flit into my consciousness
snippets of illusion
co-mingling
with the events of the day
finding myself
colliding into the past
to produce an array of emotions
feelings of being torn
in different directions
where do I find comfort
where is the wisdom
where is the adventure
everywhere and in all things
...especially in dreams
