Inspirations

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A Blessing in Disguise

 My life experience taught me to focus on something to learn rather than feed negative reactions.Sensing change, it is better to flow with the situation instead of resisting or trying to get my way. Allowing life to guide me, I choose to appreciate the moment and make the best of it. Reflecting on the situation can be done after the process has completed.

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Share Yourself as One

Imagine yourself as the blooming flower that you are and open yourself to share beauty. Reach for your light, blossom out of the darkness staying grounded while discovering new heights.

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Let Your Intuition Set the Pace

 As comforting as knowledge can be to have, there are situations that require me to think quickly to survive. When intuition is required over knowledge, I must be ready to drop what I know, listen to what is and trust in what I feel.

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You Don’t Have to Know to Survive

 I was taught that having knowledge and being able to recite it would prove my intelligence and assist my survival. My life doesn’t align with that and I’ve learned that a curiosity for learning and a willingness to accept not-knowing offers more discoveries and allows me to survive with the treasure I held within.

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Within My Package

Without reflection, what we pick up along our journey remain as forgotten treasures. Bravely unwrapping the package within helps us to realize our significance and stop avoiding who we are. Everything we pick up gives meaning to who we are.

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Love is Everywhere

Coming away from the idea that love is something we own or control, this poem is a reflection on my belief that love is a life energy that exists for all.

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We Work Together

Noticing that partners in a relationship are different and complement each other. Understanding that neither knows what will happen but both can decide how to make the best of what they have together.

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The Art of Believing

Believing is the first step to becoming. Focus on your intention and know your why to keep growing with the changes.

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Growing By Observing

To be conscious of now, I had to explore my past, forgive what had to be and sort through what is no longer necessary.

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Who You Are

Be patient with the process. Don’t allow yourself to doubt. Concentrate on the journey to enjoy.

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Life Is

 Looking at the different things life represents and how perspective helps us create our definition.

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