IN THE MOMENT

On a daily basis water is necessary, so one of my chores is to fill our tank from our borehole. This is an opportune moment for me to just sit for a while by myself and think about things and reflect on my thoughts. Living is the bush is something special and inspires me in many ways. Being close to nature is close to my heart and is very therapeutic.With that is mind some words came to me that I would like to share.

The stillness of the bush sits in my soul

And sometimes fills a small little hole

That resides deep inside

Trying to hide

From the hurts that one feels

And often never reveals 

To the rest of the world

It seems to remain unfurled

As you go about life

Sometimes on the edge of a knife

So take time to sit down

And let those barriers down

To look deep within 

Right under your skin

(Alison)

Have you a special place where you can just sit and just be? Think about feeding your soul and finding some quiet space. Maybe it's reading a book, or listening to music or just staring into space or just watching others (maybe your family). We all need to take the time to find our inner self and to just be in the moment. Think about it today and find your special place that will refresh your soul and help to keep you whole. 

Until next time

Alison

OBSERVATIONS

This week I was thinking that sometimes we say too much and don't listen enough. We all have our own story to tell and sometimes we cannot wait to get it out. Other times we never seem able to get it out as others seem to be having the same urge - to get it out. The point is, no matter where we stand in this situation we sometimes need to step back and just listen. Take a breath before opening your mouth, reflect and think before you speak. Have you ever found yourself supposedly listening but instead you're actually thinking about what you are going to say in response to what the other person is saying. I find myself doing it often. So, take the moment and give the person you're listening your full attention. Focus on what they are saying and you might not then miss exactly what it is they are trying to say. Use eye contact and give the other person your undivided attention. Try it. You might be surprised at what you might 'hear'!

 'Open eyes wide
Look deep at the soul inside
Of the person you see
And this might be the key
To the insight you need
That plants the seed
Of that special idea
That did not come near
When your 'eyes' were shut tight
and your mind was in flight' 
(Alison)

Try it this week and see what you come up with. If nothing else the exercise will help you practice not only your patience but your attention and recall skills.

Good luck until we next meet on this page.

Alison