Playfulness?

Do you take life too seriously or get caught up in day-to-day demands? I have myself, even to the point of abandoning the very thing that soothes my soul - writing.  Not anymore. Not when there's bubble wrap to enjoy. LOL! So, I write...

The Water’s Playful Dance

By: Annette Thomas

        

The water playfully

dances to nature’s

song as if no one

is watching.

Joyfully jumping

when the sun reaches

for her and then

bashfully turning away

as the breeze tries to

kiss her.

Unaware of eyes

gazing on, she swirls

with the excitement

of an innocent child’s

dress and continues

to playfully dance.

Gentle?

What does it mean to be gentle? The dictionary states that being gentle is having a mild, controlled, calm nature or character; "not severe, rough, or violent." Common synonyms are: peaceful, soothing, mellow, pleasant, relaxed, patient, etc. You can probably think of someone with these charateristics. I know that I have in my life several people that fit that description. Gentleness is something that I look around for and admire. Who really wants grumpy, hostile, hateful, unkind, angry, and/or violent people in their lives? Yet, I have known people to treat themselves in such a manner. If you are such a person, STOP! You are worth more than that.  Be gentle with yourself. Love yourself. Know that people enjoy being around people that are kind, compassionate, tender and gentle. You can be that person.

Quietness?

I believe that this speaks about more than our sense of hearing; Although, I have found that to be true also.  I believe that in the quietness (or silence) one can hear what the mind is speaking.  Is your voice one of self-hatred or pessimism? If so, think past that. Within you lies a truly amazing soul on a fabulous journey.  You may not feel like it now, but it is true. A storm cannot last forever, nor will any negative thoughts or feelings you may be experiencing. At least, I feel this to be accurate of my life. My grandma used to tell me, "This too shall pass" and I believe it to be so with every fiber of my body. However, there have been those times in my life where I had that voice inside telling me otherwise.  It is today that I begin to hear with my heart what truly is, versus hearing with my mind.

Silence the mind?

Silence the Mind

By: Annette Thomas

Silencing the mind,

Will allow your soul

To speak and guide

You to the correct path.

For it is in the depth of

Your soul that you will

Not only find answers

But also comfort.

Try

It now.

Silence the mind.