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My beloved, how I’ve longed for youGuided by your sweet alluring scent I hold you delicately in my handSoft petals brushing my cheek Thorns no longer pierce mePain has been transformed Your vibrant red hues enticeMysterious dew drops shine I take in your sweet nectarSacred grace flows within Passionately reviving meHeart unlocks, blossoming Embracing your
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I no longer consult the planetsI have become the starsCelestial beings I no longer linger by flowersI have become the fragranceColourful stardust I no longer mindlessly walk past treesI have become the branches, the leavesTouching night sky I no longer nod with a smileI have become you; you meSoulful merging I no longer ignore chiming
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Heading towards sacred landFeet touching the groundDirt between my toesTentatively taking stepsTo places unknownTemples buzzing with activityCrowded with sincere devoteesRelaying nakshatras to priestsPlacing sacred ash on foreheadsGoing from one shrine to the nextGiving and receiving offeringsFlowers, milk and coconutsLighting diyas for blessingsPassing beggars as we goAnimals crossing pathsMind spinning in the chaosIt slowly dawned on
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I will be sharing my India temple experience in relation to Levy Bruhl’s notion, the Law of Participation, where people or objects form part of a collective representation. It was evident in the temples we visited, that gods and goddesses represented a large part of Indian cosmology and mysticism. Although I am of North Indian
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Mountain mist mystifying Stillness beckons Reaching for the heavens Stillness beckons From beyond light shines Stillness beckons Subtle breath disappears Stillness beckons Heart aura expanding Stillness beckons By Manni Dillon – following trips to Swiss Alps with Tama Do – 2019-2020
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By Shams of Tabriz Rule One:How we see God is a direct reflection of how we see ourselves. If God brings to mind mostly fear and blame, it means there is too much fear and blame welled inside us. If we see God as full of love and compassion, so are we. Rule Two:The Path to
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We’ve grown up with stories from fairy tales to romance, horror and crime, these stories have sparked imaginations, creativity and a sense of loosing ourselves in another reality. Our lives are also a series of stories and its up to us what perspective and interpretation we place on them. Whether it’s of love, understanding and
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In a fast paced world we often either forget to slow down and smell the flowers or we reject the chaos and withdraw into our safe haven to procrastinate. How do you deal with the world around you? Are you always on the go or check out? My 5 tips to help stay in balance:
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‘Know thyself’ there are many quotes on know thyself from Socrates to Oscar Wilde. It’s a philosopher’s minefield, you can spend a lifetime debating on the concept, leading to a continuous spiral of questioning and unfolding. Is it a step worth taking? “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” Lao
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Meditation has come to have many facets to it, from relaxation, visualisation, breath-work and more. Deep relaxation is a great introduction to meditation and paves the way. I believe after experiencing sessions of relaxation and guided meditation, deeper mental layers need consideration and the most effective way is by being with your inner stillness. We
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