Meandering merrily or maybe perilously
Intrigue and distractions abound
Never a rest from it’s constant behest
Demanding, confusing and most deluding
Seldom a break can result in a headache!
Mere speculation or conjecture
Infiltrates our desire for respite
Nuances and anxieties will fight
Dangerous to our very sanity
Serious if we don’t seek calm
Meek and mild as a child if tamed
Ignore it completely, don’t be framed
Need to stay really quiet and focused
Don’t give in, persistent effort will win
Soothing even the most outrageous!
An uncannily accurate and profound description of the power of our mind. Wonderfully penned.
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I agree 😊
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A triple acrostic! I can see that a lot of thought went into this, and it paid off. Beautifully done.
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ah the powr of the mindful mind, well woven poem that takes from one way to a better way.
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A beautiful piece about the power of our mind…and i really admire you on writing pieces with mostly highly intellectual themes yet the piece would always have a poetic passionate vibe…
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So very well put Mich, I quite agree!😊 ❤️
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MINDS MINDS MINDS! Cool poem! A reminder of how important, powerful, and valuable our minds are…so we need to take good care of them!
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…Love that photo! So many good messages come from it!
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Yes, the various stages our mind has to go through before the calmness and quietness takes over.
Its not easy to tame a wild one, as they say. One of my favorites from you. Kate.
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Ever intriguing the connections the mind can make…
Sad too for those who loose their short term focus, but still function in their present as best they can.
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very hard on them coz they realise as it’s happening and for those around them living with the confusion …
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the mind is a powerful tool, can’t shut it own, so must use it for good, i like the advice to be persistent. people give up too easily, such a shame
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true … you are both persistent and disciplined
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Persistent effort. Needed just like breath.
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the two together with an experienced guide will ensure results Betul 🙂
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I am sure it will!
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thank you for speaking to me through this poem………amazing!
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I love this poem and photo! 🙂
And the photo reminds me of these sayings: “Great minds think alike”…”Birds of a feather flock together”…”Quiet the mind and the soul will speak”…”In order to see the birds it is necessary to become part of the silence”. 🙂
HUGS and ❤ !!! 🙂
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Deep like the mind Kate, excellent acrostic!
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thanks Marie 🙂
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Finding time to meditate…which can look different for everyone is a wonderful practice to bring us back to s place of calm. It’s so beneficial for our mind, body, and spirit. For me writing, draw and going for long walks in nature can be highly meditative, I also practice short 5-10 minute mediations a few times throughout the day to restore balance and calm as it’s so easy to get swept away by things happening around us and the low vibrations that threaten to pull us down into a pit of despair.
Powerful and Eli written Kate!😊 ❤️
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Eloquently written 🙃😁
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thanks so much!
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You reminded me about mediation again.
Thank you Kate.
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always Rupali, we can’t neglect our mental and emotional well being 🙂
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I like this one, Kate! As someone who sometimes has to work to keep the negative thoughts at bay, I related to it quite well. BTW, something is wrong with my email, so I’m not getting all of the emails that let me know you have a new post. Very annoying!
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thanks Ann, yes the WP gremlins seem to have increased or maybe their service is declining … 😦
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Absolutely fabulous. Very clever
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thanks so much, nice to meet you!
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This is so wonderfully done Kate! The power of mind and to make good use of it…alas not many heed the advice!
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yes I often wonder why we are so obsessed with physical health whilst neglecting our mental / emotional well being …
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I agree! Physical health is important but mental well being is more so.
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