Thriving Mindfully as the Real You!
As we close out National Poetry Month in April and prepare for National Meditation Month in May, I decided to share a video of my poem “Present Moment Awareness” from my mindful creativity memoir, That Which Awakens Me (available of Amazon) My poem celebrates what happens inside of me when I meditate. May it inspire you to take a moment to breathe deeply, meditate, and embrace #ThrivingMindfully in all you are, think, say, and do.
Happy Day #30 of National Poetry Month!
“Fulfillment” is today’s poem.
Fulfillment
My heart opens.
I bloom and express my flower child spirit.
I AM daring to live differently than I have in the past.
Committed to being in the present.
Affirming my highest good in the future while being grateful for my soul’s fulfillment.
Copyright 2015 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.
Happy Day #29 of National Poetry Month!
“Forward” is today’s poem. It was inspired by wisdom quotes that I read on author Panache Desai’s Facebook page.
Forward
The time has come.
So I surrender and allow the energy of divine order to move me forward.
Forward into the full expression of ME!
Copyright 2015 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.
Photo Credit: http://www.panachedesai.com
Happy Day #28 of National Poetry Month!
Today’s poem is entitled “Starting Over.” It was inspired by several wisdom quotes posted on author Panache Desai’s Facebook page.
Starting Over
My life as I know it has died.
My past has served its purpose.
Creator is calling me to begin within.
It’s been hard to admit what’s happening.
It’s been hard to release what no longer works because I fear change.
The more I resist, the harder I struggle to breathe in peace.
The day comes when I must choose life over death.
So I let go and surrender to the unknown.
My path is unclear.
It is calling me to start over with faith, trust, and belief in Creator as my source.
It is reminding me life is an opportunity to grow at all times.
I bless my past and wave goodbye as I walk into the next chapter of my life.
Copyright 2015 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.
Photo Credit: http://www.panachedesai.com
Happy Day #27 of National Poetry Month!
“Sleep” is today’s poem.
Sleep
The best thing I can do is prepare my sacred trinity for a deep sleep with restorative yoga.
The kind that relaxes each part of my body.
The kind that calls my mind to surrender to the sound of each deep breath.
The kind that opens my heart to the Creator’s grace and my ears to divine wisdom.
Copyright 2015 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.
Happy Day #26 of National Poetry Month!
“Self-Care” is today’s poem.
Self Care
My body signals it is tired.
I turn to my yoga mat for comfort.
Yin yoga, Reiki, and meditation prepare me for deep relaxation.
I chant a series of OMs and dedicate my practice to the restoration of my peace of mind.
Copyright 2015 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.
Happy Day #25 of National Poetry Month!
“Kind” is today’s poem.
Kind
“Be kind to yourself,” the voice whispers.
I keep moving.
Ignoring the voice.
She whispers, “Did you hear me? Be kind to yourself.”
I stop, listen, and ask, “How?”
She answers with a recipe of kindness.
I write it down in my journal,
Be kind and slow down so you can be with yourself.
Be kind and slow down so you can hear yourself clearly.
In this space, feel what you are feeling.
Don’t glaze over it.
Think what you are thinking.
Say what needs to be said in your own words.
Reflect with kindness.
Rest with ease.
Be kind.
You are the only you have.
Copyright 2015 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.
Happy Day #24 of National Poetry Month!
Today’s poem is entitled “Unplug.”
Unplug
Step back
Take a moment
5 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
5 hours
A whole day
A weekend
A week
A month or more
To unplug from your digital devices
To unplug from your online life
Rest
Recharge
Do it on a regular basis
Copyright 2015 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.
Happy Day #23 of National Poetry Month!
Today’s poem is entitled “Path.” It was inspired by Deepak Chopra’s wisdom quote above.
Path
Life carries me as I carry it.
I walk a path where change is constant.
Sometimes it gets messy, overwhelming, and scary.
Moments appear and offer learning opportunities that stretch me beyond my wildest imagination.
I go within to a place where I can surrender and gain guidance.
I come back to the world with greater faith and confidence.
With grace and gratitude I allow my path to unfold.
Copyright 2015 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.
Photo Credit: http://www.deepakchopra.com
Happy Day #22 of National Poetry Month!
“Intuition” is the name of today’s poem.
“Intuition
My inner voice longs to share wisdom and guidance.
She waits patiently for me to get quiet and listen.
When I do, my life flows in divine order.
All is well.
I just have to remember to surrender.
Be still.
Open my spirit, heart, mind, eyes, and ears
Pay close attention.
And follow her direction.
Copyright 2015 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.
Photo Credit: http://www.panachedesai.com
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