cleansing our mind is a healthy habit
to rid us of accumulated angst
we each have different techniques
some clean the cupboards
take a brisk walk
distract by building or creating
others write it out then burn it
or tie it to a stone to drown it
quiet contemplation heals it
whichever tool we use
find the most effective
as worry or guilt waste energy
forgiving ourselves
is as important as forgiving others
saving energy for healthier things
contemplation is my method
but others sing in a choir
play their favourite music
walk by the water, garden,
fishing is deep contemplation
run or cycle a physical outlet
find your relaxing fix
and try to schedule it in
being too busy is the ultimate sin!
dVerse, Purifying the Mind, Linda
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Agree. I journal as my mind cleansing activity.
Great poem, great share, great advise
Thanks for sharing.
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It is my own belief that it is the only way forward for all of us.
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Very lovely poem! It’s important that we use techniques that help us and that unique to everybody 🌷
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Timely and important poem, Kate.
I’m doing a lot these days to try to just be, breathe, and hang on…and try to be a positive in the world.
(((HUGS)))
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Excellent notions, Kate, and you express them with a soothing clarity.
We often should follow more than one approach to clear our minds . Sometimes it takes a double dose of seemingly contradictory behaviors – a quiet stroll through the forest, and then laughing with friends and family. Or vice-versa.
Your heart will tell you which solutions best meet the moment, and they likely will change from situation to situation.
Wonderfully evocative verse, Kate.
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I clear my mind when I am in nature: in the garden, park, forest, i.e. where there are no people.
Beautiful poem, greetings
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I have always believed that being still at times is so important; yet, we live in a world that encourages people to be continuously busy. We must make room for that calmness in our own lives, so that when we are busy, our activities make sense. Simply being busy all the time does not make for a good life. A good life is when we appreciate what we already have. You must stop and take account of all that goodness…even if it is only a few minutes each day.For myself, prayer allows me to thank God for all His gifts, and to find peace.
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They’re both really important. Clearing the mind and just being. And forgiveness. I’d venture to say it’s more important to forgive yourself. For only then can you forgive others, else you’ll just blame yourself and not realise what the others part was.
Love, light and glitter
Sending strength and hope to you and yours
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Some recommend that even just ten minutes a day of meditative focus can be helpful.
I was reading a book about places to visit in England and actually came across a piece about shinrin yoku …”In Japan, we practice something called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses. This is not exercise, or hiking, or jogging.”
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then i am the biggest sinner of all, time to schedule some down time…but I loved every line of advice and shared wisdom, very encouraging Kate!
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you maybe a sinner in that aspect Gina as you are so busy with work family and creativity but down time for ourselves ensures that we don’t spread ourselves too thin ❤
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I’ve heard it said. We just all (well most of us) need to slow down to cleanse and heal.
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Lovely words so well composed, Kate and the ending was true to itself. We must have time for ourselves and walk with nature and be with the birds and enjoy life and forgive each and everyone cause life itself is impermanent. We do not take anything with us.
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‘being too busy is the ultimate sin’ indeed, and it is often used as an excuse to cover up lesser sins
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I think of it as the ultimate crime … we need to sort our priorities a lot better!
But crime
didn’t rhyme
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So true kate..and i think forgiveness could be one of the hardest but the best
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You have made a great point with this poem, Kate. I write it down and publish it.
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I think sometimes forgiving ourselves is easier than forgiving others. Cleansing our minds..much needed.
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Forgiving self is the most difficult! But we must find ways to cleanse ourselves of negativity. So well said, Kate.
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forgiving ourselves
is as important as forgiving others
saving energy for healthier things
There is no peace of mind without forgiveness.
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Sure is, beautiful poem.❤️
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I love the last line. Spectacular ending!
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Good observation: “worry or guilt waste energy”
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Agreed.
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wow what a beautiful poem –
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