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| Words DAY 28 Such a struggle To find the words Even when I know They are Already written copyright Gillian Holland 2014 |
Inspirational Verse and Every Day Musings for Illumination and Transformation
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Words
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Let me eat cake!
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| Today I shall eat cake ......and enjoy it |
DAY 26
A piece of cake
Is like a slice of life.
You have to stop
to
Savour it!
copyright Gillian Holland 2014
Musings
You could say there's never a right time to eat a piece of cake! But there's a part of me that says if you are determined to eat it, you might as well enjoy it. Now how many people can truthfully say they eat without one iota of guilt? ....
Food like life is a fiesta for all our senses; the colours and textures on the plate, the setting, ambient atmosphere soft candle light as well, various flavours complementing each other. All of these things contribute to creating a satisfying meal. The thing is, if we take the time to savour each morsel we don't actually need as much to satisfy our Souls either. Its a win:win situation.
So many of us eat on the run, and life our lives on the run, but enjoy it, I mean truly enjoy it? Today I am going to make a really conscious effort to savour each morsel I eat. I am also going to take a moment to ask myself whether if Life is what I am really hungering after rather than food....
Food like life is a fiesta for all our senses; the colours and textures on the plate, the setting, ambient atmosphere soft candle light as well, various flavours complementing each other. All of these things contribute to creating a satisfying meal. The thing is, if we take the time to savour each morsel we don't actually need as much to satisfy our Souls either. Its a win:win situation.
So many of us eat on the run, and life our lives on the run, but enjoy it, I mean truly enjoy it? Today I am going to make a really conscious effort to savour each morsel I eat. I am also going to take a moment to ask myself whether if Life is what I am really hungering after rather than food....
Peace comes
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| Sixties Scary! |
DAY 25
Peace comes
When imperfection knocks at my door,
and
I let her in
copyright Gillian Holland 2014
Musings
Did I ever look like that?
Well....I admit to having a baker boy hat and some very bright floral orange flares. How trendy is that? Back in the 60's I was much more interested in fashion than anything else. I do admit to being a 'dedicated follower of fashion' not in a big, big way, but big enough to cause me a few heart-aches. I had long wavy hair that couldn't be coaxed into straight like Sandie Shaw's.
But, like the rest of my generation, I spent an age in front of the mirror trying to create the right look. I guess the difference between then and now is that as the younger generation we were all looking for an identity that set us apart from our olds.
These days, however I see things from the other side of the coat hanger, and am trying to deflect the rigid labels our youngsters conjure up for us, and so I shall defiantly 'wear purple' as poet Jenny Joseph says.
So what if my purple coat doesn't go with my bright red shoes and tartan nail polish! And just who says they don't anyway???
Doing something different is the stuff of life. It's really nourishing to the Soul. Trying to achieve great heights is exhausting. So today, when imperfection comes to call, I shall throw the door wide open, go out to play with her, and have a blast. Playing around with ideas that lead to inspirations is a totally different and much more life enhancing vibe.Fancy joining me?
Gillian
Friday, 24 January 2014
What's to see?
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| Mirror, Mirror ...... |
DAY 24
What's to see?
Just the light!
copyright Gillian Holland 2014
Musings
This morning when I got up and looked in the mirror, for one dreadful split nano-second, there she was 'the wicked witch of the west' glowering back at me. And boy didn't she need Botox.
Then I remembered we all see what we expect to see! But wicked witch of the west? Perhaps it's not a good idea to drag yourself to the mirror in the cold light of dawn, especially when your mind's just getting back into gear.
Our physical eyes see what they've been indoctrinated to see, based on thoughts of not being good enough in some way or another. Negative thoughts drag us down in seconds flat setting the pattern for the rest of the day.
We all need to look beyond what seems to be real, but is actually an illusion. Look beyond last night's lines, bags and sags and recognise just what a marvel of creation you are. We are all light beingsx
This morning when I got up and looked in the mirror, for one dreadful split nano-second, there she was 'the wicked witch of the west' glowering back at me. And boy didn't she need Botox.
Then I remembered we all see what we expect to see! But wicked witch of the west? Perhaps it's not a good idea to drag yourself to the mirror in the cold light of dawn, especially when your mind's just getting back into gear.
Our physical eyes see what they've been indoctrinated to see, based on thoughts of not being good enough in some way or another. Negative thoughts drag us down in seconds flat setting the pattern for the rest of the day.
We all need to look beyond what seems to be real, but is actually an illusion. Look beyond last night's lines, bags and sags and recognise just what a marvel of creation you are. We are all light beingsx
Thursday, 23 January 2014
Gravity
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Day 23
Small stones,
Hidden gems,
The world at my feet. copyright 2014 Gillian Holland
Musings
Yesterday was great fun. Haven't laughed so much in ages, and haven't been over to Watford in ages either. Armed with my trusty bus pass, and after much umming and arrring, I took to the transport system like a duck takes to water, and had a wonderful day with a good friend I haven't seen in quite a while. What was different?
I decided the day was going to be magical
and.....IT WAS!
Here I was at yet another crossroads in my life, determined not to drive, yet determined to just get out. Life's for living after all!
I definitely didn't want to drive into the awful one-way traffic system, or for that matter park in car parks that actually don't give you much room for manoeuvre. Last time I was there, I wedged the car against a huge concrete pillar, and had to scramble (very undignified) over the passenger seat to get out...and of course I was already late. If it hadn't been for a 'passing hero' I'd still be there today! He, of course, as only heroes can, managed to reverse the car without so much as a scratch.
Yesterday's trek, I vowed was going to be different ...and much more fun....and it was. The reason for this is quite simple; I took time out to 'Remember who I AM!' As my writing says, the world really does lay at our feet when we remember to remember this. We are, as the saying goes, divine beings having a human experience. The bleakest of stones becomes the most radiant gem when we remember WE ARE LOVE. Let love, the foundation of our wonderful universe, be the foundation of your day.
Have a magical day Gillianx |
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Small Stones
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| Ready for the Climb? What do you see? Day 22 Small stones Huge Boulders Ready for the climb? copyright Gillian Holland 2014 |
Crossroads
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| Hmmmm haven't we been this way before?
Crossroads
DAY 21 Lord! There are many ways To cook an egg, Please! Just give me a clue copyright Gillian Holland 2014 |
Now let me see. What was it Neil Armstrong said when he stepped onto the moon? 'One small step for man, a gigantic one for mankind'? Think my own steps have been leading me a merry dance, you know the one called 'ever decreasing circles'.
There's one small thing we all forget to factor into the equation, 'gravity'. Much easier to prance around on the moon when you don't have to worry about gravity dragging you back down to earth like an avenging angel.
When we are inspired to create something, it generally takes a while for it to take shape on earth. And that's okay, because there are several stages involved in the art of manifestation. Put simply, we stand a much greater chance of success if we ease our way down the mountain-side, rather than launch straight from the top.
Each step represents a different level of consciousness which needs to be aligned with our hearts desire. Now here's the important bit
That crossroad may look the same,
but you have just approached it
from a different direction (level of awareness and that's good).
You are not on a treadmill.
Life is a dance a spiral,
Each time taking you closer to your destination
You are not on a treadmill.
Life is a dance a spiral,
Each time taking you closer to your destination
Now isn't the time to frump and grump and dash into the undergrowth. It's time to take stock, get out your compass,do a bit of tweaking if that's necessary. Stop! Look (really look) at the signposts! And listen to the whispers It's definitely not the moment to beat yourself up,but to give yourself a huge pat on the back, and to recognise just how far you have come.
Remember the way you approach any crossroads can make all the difference to achieving your goal. Apparently this week is the week you are most likely to give up on your new years resolutions! You have reached a really important threshold. Stop! Look! Listen! Remember here on earth we only have to take one tiny step at a time, but that can still make the world of a difference.
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