there are patterns in nature and
I create patterns with my habits
some healthy some not
patterns offer a sense security
familiar, known, comfortable
deviations can cause unease
patterns can heal and mend
offering me a peaceful trend
routine somewhat soothing
so I prefer to foster healthy
healing habits, ditching those
sultry harmful ones brings ease
warding off all kinds of dis ease
for synchronicity and balance
prevail when my values align
I know right from wrong
serenity my theme song
comfortingly embracing me
for I am more than enough
grown from sterner stuff
join me in growing calming patterns!
what are some of your ‘healing’ helpful patterns?
aroused 
When I hoover and reset the house on a weekly basis, I feel so healed. Honestly.
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good one Bella, many feel cleansed after a healthy bout of domesticity 🙂
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These days I have developed an early morning habit of doing my back-stretching exercises, which starts my day with a feel good attitude.
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great one Ivor, looking after our physical wellbeing certainly helps keeps the balance!
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Stitching is healing for me. (K)
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Great thoughts. Inculcating healthy habits is in our own hands. We can gain both healthy body and peace of mind through this practice.
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well said Sadje … care to share one of your healthy habits?
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I try to walk as much as I can. After my foot surgery I didn’t walk foot 4 months so I’m gradually getting back into the habit. I think walking is the best exercise I can get.
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There is a pattern to my days and my weeks and when I’m worried or anxious I just step into the rhythm… I’ve signed up for a meditation class and will see how that unfolds.
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yea, so glad of that Val … it takes a lot of bravery and self-discipline to persist but in the long run the benefits are truly amazing, enjoy!
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Repetition. I do the same things over and over again. Sounds like your habits are more soothing than mine though 😊
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Beautifully said Kate,
Sometimes I find it good to break the routine too in patterns to which we get hooked to repeat.
Love your muse Kate and loved the images.
Sending love and hugs from England. 😍🥰😍💕
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grand tip thanks Sue, break that routine now and then ensures that we are still adaptable and very much alive 🙂
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break then improve,
keeps me on the move …
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Meaningful poem, Kate.
The man who receives or will receive your love must have
the right pattern, 🙂
Love ❤
Michel
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You’re so right…we all have patterns, it’s just a matter of making sure our patterns are good ones!
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exactly Ann, like yours of putting family first and volunteering at the dog shelter … we can all do our bit to make others worlds a bit brighter 🙂
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Patterns are so important in our lives.
And we find such beautiful patterns in nature! I like taking walks to observe them and to meditate.
(((HUGS))) ❤️
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Very nice and such wonderful patterns Kate. I too read or listen to inspiring people for peace and happiness.
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actually ‘listening’ to others and reading inspiring stories are very healing processes for both parties, thanks for the tips Kamal 🙂
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As you remind us Kate, our lives experience endless types of patterns. I benefit from my early morning routine filled with coffee, light breakfast, God’s Word, and writing time.
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what a delightful reflective way to start the day!
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Very interesting!
This gives a whole new meaning to patterns 🙂
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aha our world is riddled with patterns Hammad, most healthy but still too many unhealthy … observing patterns of behaviour has kept me amused for many an hour 🙂
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I would love to join the path which leads to peace and joy for every heart. I love this “calming patterns”.
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The serenity of your words often offers calming pattern, sis. When I sit down to write, all worries melt away. Cooking too, it is never a chore, I find it very meditative. And of course the morning ritual of having tea with hubby with newspaper and phones put away. 😊
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sounds like you have it sorted, but youngsters can be intense … but with a supportive hubby kiddos will do well 🙂
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You are so right! But at 19 and 15 they are past that age. They are actually very grounded (and thank you, I will happily take credit for it). 😊
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I have been trying to keep up with my active lifestyle pattern Kate, by keepin up with my fitness routine daily…it keeps me fit, healthy and in good mood
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good for you … I walk 50 mins most days! But it’s the meditation I can’t live without 🙂
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That is one thing i have been wanting to do but can’t find a way to really start…
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