Conversation – 21

Composing Bliss

Sculpting your thoughts into a poem can take you on a journey where your conscious mind is momentarily cast adrift.

The creation of any kind of art can be as much a form of meditation as a vehicle for self-expression. Energetically splashing colors of paint onto a canvas can be like casting the weight of the world off your shoulders, while raising your voice to hit the high notes of a song can inspire you to release your fears so you can reach new heights in your own life. And then there is the act of meditation that can take place when you create poetry. Sculpting your thoughts and emotions into a poem can take you on a journey into your inner universe where your conscious mind is momentarily cast adrift.

Like other forms of meditation, writing poetry requires that you stay fully present during the process, rather than focusing on any outcome. In doing so, you release any inhibitions or ideas of “what needs to happen,” so that your thoughts can flow freely through you. When you write poetry, you are able to see the reflections of your innermost self imprinted on a page.

If you’d like to experience poetry as a meditation practice, you might want to try this exercise: Set aside twenty minutes where you can be alone in a quiet space. You may want to look at poems other people have written to see if there is a style of poetry you would like to try. You can also try writing in freeform. The structure of the poem will then organically reveal itself to you. When you are ready, sit down with pen and paper and let the words flow. Don’t think about what you are going to say next, and don’t worry about spelling, grammar, or logic. Instead, be as descriptive, visually precise, rhythmic, or lyrical as you want to be. When you feel complete, put the pen down, and read over what you’ve written. Appreciate this work of art you have created. You may even find that thoughts and emotions you had repressed before are now making themselves known so you can process and release them. Writing poetry as a form of meditation lets you slow down your mind long enough for you to get out of your own way, so that your soul can freely express its deepest yearnings. AMEN! 🎈😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten wishing you a great day always. 🎈

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh and I hope you are keeping warm. 😘😎🎈No worries about
the Hockey Team next time will be great for sure. Still a good game.

How are you feeling these days? How is your mom and sister. I still have stories to tell
I am just waiting to get things back to normal and it feels good.

Poppy is on Sheba patrol he is watching me like a hawk. LOL! I love him so much. 💕😘
I love my mom and actually got in bed with her to watch a movie it was snowing hard
and we had the best time ever with some nice warm tea. 💕

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas. 💕😘😎

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 😘😉😎I feel so much better and I had the best week
ever! 💕

Taci thank you for all your support during these ten years. Taci how are you and your
family feeling?

I hope your son is doing much better. I am so glad to have our son until Christmas. 💕🎈😎

I was a wee bit under the weather due to the high elevation in Colorado this always happen
when we go there everyone was a little out of it and then it wears off. A visit to Colorado
requires you to drink plenty of water. All was well once we all had lots of water.

I hope you are enjoying the trails again and feeling back to yourself. 😎😘

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶Be sure to look at the full moon.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida I know you are tired it’s been a long
journey for you and hubby. 😎Perhaps he will be home soon.

The moon was just beautiful all through Colorado, Texas and Oklahoma. 😉😘💕

Poppy has not left my side something is calling my name outside and I may go for
it in a few just to be one and done.

Oodie let me know how things are going today. Hey your temps are cold for you and Florida.
Bundle up!

This reminds me of your New England Winters. 💕💕

@xango,

I wrote you a nice note and it went poof. So I will be brief for now. I am so glad
you are feeling better. 😘

I did miss Poppy and I have brought animals with me on previous trips. My family
at every house had at least two large dogs and it went have been chaos with Poppy
in the mix. Poppy has not let me out of his sight. LOL! Hubby and our entire family have
made this trip for years. The way back home was a stormy day and I am thankful Poppy
was not with us because we had to go through several States no stopping.

I promise our next trip will be during better weather we know we would run into something
during this time of year. No worries the moon guided us home. 😉😘😎

@loaf,

Good day in Ohio Loaf I hope all is well in your family. Miss ya. 😎🎈😘

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