Time's Up

Open up your hearts open up your minds can't you see it's changing times

We've released this aggression there's no more repression can't you see it's changing times 

We escaped shackles of pain while managing to stay sane;our freedom has arrived 

We've done no wrong we stand tall and strong; our freedom has arrived 

She's in There

She's in there can't you hear her she wants to scream and shout 

She's in there can't you feel her she's ready to come out 

She's in there can't you see her she's innocent and free 

She's in there can't you be her after all it is just me! 

Move Beyond

Time to move Move Beyond your self imposed barriers and create your desired life. We choose to see what we believe and not believe what we see. Which truly makes our perception the reality. 

Therefore we are writing our own story lines so choose if you want yours be a comedy, drama, horror or thriller?

But if you are writing a romance, make sure before you find the treasure in the millions you find the treasure in the mirror. 

*inspired by Richard Brandon and Dr Libby weaver and Dave from Sointula!

Release

Release desires, practice contentment 

The Choice

Escape or freedom is within
Not in the environment

Choose to be free and release any uneasiness you may feel from doing this

Don’t conform
Break the social norm
Be unique
Do exactly what you seek

*Inspired in Laos where in the smallest most remote village I felt pressure to conform Feb '12

 

Storm Surge

Waves crashing through my mind

Stirring up the sand
Each day is different
More and more become calm
But then there are storms,
Dark clouds and heavy rains
The don’t last long
And once they have passed
I find bliss in it all
The rain melts away another layer
One step closer to eternal sunshine

**Inspired at the Sanctuary in Koh Phagnan Thailand

The Great Escape

Sitting, watching, looking
Completely content I am still
Quiet and reserved
I could be an alien from another planet
Here I am, an other
But where do I fit?
Where are my people?

**Thoughts from Koh Tao Thailand Feb 3 2012

Cliche Change

I will emerge a butterfly, so graceful, so light. Flying in beauty all day and all night. Open and free I might dance I might sing. Soaring high as I look down at my wing. I am here to please me while being civil and kind. Leaving all chatter within my mind. If I am happy I can make others happy. If I have love for me, the rest of the people will see. Life is grand if I live my truth and don’t be afraid to lend a hand.

*** Writings from Jan 30 2012 in Ao Nang Thailand.

Lost for words

Sunken heart
Blank mind
Shakey hands
How could this be?
Why did this happen?
Holding back tears I am lost for words. Suddenly everything has lost meaning. What is the point to these monotonous tasks when a loved one has departed? We spend our life trying to develop ourselves. We earn more money when really all we want is to earn more time. More time to spend with those who matter most. But when those people leave our lives forever we are left with scars on our hearts. A constant reminder of their presence. A constant reminder of how fleeting our time is. Things change fast so share your love, share your heart and wear those scars with pride. You were brave enough to love and isn't that the point to this all?

Moving Fast

What's going on in the world today?
We're moving fast but we're getting delayed.
I think it's time we stop and figure this out.

Try to Pretend

I really try
Try to pretend
That I am strong
That I don't get hurt
I like to believe
It's all for the best
But really if I acknowledge
what's truly going on
I feel hurt
I feel upset
I feel weak and broken
But best to start somewhere
Just acknowledge the hurt
Pay attention to the want
Continue to be vulnerable
And put my heart on the line
Some will not know how to respond
Some will run away
But the truth is
I won't know until I try
I wont' know until I'm open
And maybe I'll never even know

what do you see

What are we doing? Does this even make sense? We are time zones apart. Makes me feel kind of tense.

But close your eyes, what do you see, could it be the future? do you see me?

Do we give this a try? Do we make the world small? Do we take time to come together and give it our all?

Let us surrender, to this time apart, it will ignite the passion and fire a spark.

We are drawn together, for some reason beyond words, not listening to that call would be rather absurd. 

When I see you soon, my heart will liberate until that moment I'll patiently wait. 

Chill... Calm....Relax

Hold me now 

Hold me today 

Awake on the beach 

Looking out to the bay

Together we combine

Together we align 

Our peaceful spirits 

There exists no time 

Todays information and relationships

I wish to be offline. I wish to not engage my “following” in my day to day life. If I get off of facebook, twitter, whatsapp, Instagram and get rid of my cell phone do I still exist in today’s standards? Can business be done when we remove our umbilical cord to our tech devices? Can friends and relationships last if we ditch the smart phones and stop snap chatting every person that comes into our life.

I still give a lot of importance to forming new relationships, friendships and interactions but I think I need to know when to let them go. I need to realize that perhaps that relationship fulfilled all we were ever going to get out of it in our 5 minute interaction waiting in line at the grocery counter or on our two week holiday in Laos. Why do we have to hold on to everything we come across? I don’t believe we need to find more meaning in these interactions than what presented itself to us. Let's view them at face value and know that what we got out of that interaction was all we needed for that time and if we see that person again well, we were meant to!

I find I hang on to these blissful interactions I have with people I met when traveling, friendships from elementary school or random encounters with “strangers” throughout my days. It is crazy that I can meet someone, only know there first name, where they work and the city they live in and I can find them online and I wouldn't consider myself a skilled internet stalker. I find that I do not know how to properly process this influx or information and new relationships and feel that I can be quick to get overwhelmed.

Philosophy: Release through Knowledge

In life I search for freedom. In this sense of freedom I feel released; released from all kinds of societal pressures to fit into a certain mold. It has become a life long journey to consciously feel free no matter what my situation becomes however many people will find addictions to get this release. These addictions may show themselves through food, exercise, relationships, sex, drugs, alcohol and philosophy… yes philosophy is a search for release through knowledge. I had never quite thought of knowledge as a release but it certainly is. When I write I critically think about many different people’s opinions and life perspective. I become lost in thought, when I form new opinions and then I experience a sort of academic high. I feel the more I know the more I can live freely. However this is a falsity. To be truly free is to acknowledge death of the ego; to let that ego slide away in order to become present, humble and content. Freedom then becomes the constant practice of releasing the grip my ego has on my identity.

To feel alone

To feel alone 

We work so hard to feel anything but loneliness

We have what seems to be way too many avenues for people to get a hold of us 

But what are we left with at the end of it 

A cheap thrill, a good story, a hit of serotonin 

I can appear to have so many "friends" but I really want to know someone

Pain and Creativity

To be in pain seems to ignite creative fire but why and how? Pain is sometimes a tale of the heart, sometimes a tale from the physical body but always an expression of how we fit into this world. Pain means something is wrong, we must change our ways and move along. Pain creates growth, new opportunities and steers us towards our intended purpose. Pain allows us to create or find meaning for ourselves and others. Pain simplifies life. It takes away any significance given to silly drama. Pain is actually our best teacher and it guides us towards where to be at this time. Pain will take us to dark places only to realize our internal light will shine so brightly and allow us to find our way. Pain takes away any of the judgement we have towards ourselves and others. Ironically pain makes us extremely grateful. It makes us feel blessed for everything that is good in our lives. It makes us cherish the smallest things in life that we will start to deem miracles because really this life is hard to grasp and the only way to get through pain is to accept it. 

Another Love Curse

You went out outside and brought me a flower, I got scared as I lost my power 

I cannot accept as you took from the earth, could this be another love curse 

I'm not there, I'm not used to this 

If I commit to you what will I miss?

But I'll know the right person, one who accepts what he'll see

A person who looks deep within and fully accepts me 

Now here with you, I'm ready to fly away 

I'm ready to take off, you keep my fears are at bay 

You make me see what is not clear 

An accurate picture of what's in the mirror 

Speak Your Mind

Why are you pressuring me 

Where do you get the nerve 

Let me do my thing 

I don't want a husband to serve 

There's too many expectations 

I feel restricted 

I'm rather uncomfortable 

My breath is constricted

Please Just wait 

Take a step back 

This relationship thing 

I'm not feeling that 

Let's create some boundaries 

I need my space 

I'm too chicken to be honest 

I just try to save face 

I'm not being truthful 

I'm not honouring myself 

I'm going back to basics 

Where in solitude I find wealth 

No more planning 

I don't see the rush 

 I'm going to find my voice 

I can't keep being hush hush 

For This is me 

Take it our leave it 

 if you have a problem 

This isnt a good fit 

Im rather independent 

I can be slightly hasty 

I'm warning you now 

But There's more to see 

I don't want to talk 

I just want to play 

Any orders you have 

I will not obey 

I am afraid to lose myself 

Fear of a low ceiling 

I don't have the capacity 

To worry about your feelings 

Speak your mind 

Tell me your honest Opinion 

Otherwise this is painful 

Like crying cutting a onion 

I am not a mind reader 

But I'm open to say 

Perhaps it is now 

We split our ways 

Assume the best

Assume the best. Assume the best. Assume the best. Assume the best. Assume the best. Assume the best. Assume the best. Assume the best. Assume the best Assume the best.

It is so easy to create all kind of stories based on other peoples reactions, judgement, comments and if we allow ourselves to disconnect with who we truly are then we can assume the worst and allow these to affect us negatively. But if we stay true to our soul, to that deep inner knowing of our true self then these reactions, judgements and comments are like, "water off a duck's back", they just roll right off. We can then assume the best of every situation because we have been acting from a place of authenticity, courage and honesty and that's all anyone can really ask for!  

But when we do get that chance to communicate wouldn't it be beautiful and much more simple if instead of running away we would speak openly and honestly from that vulnerable place in our heart. Then while receiving conversation we listened attentively and took nothing personally. Let the practice continue!