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Thursday, 25 April 2024

THE MAP OF YOUR LIFE by Tahlia Hunter

"THE MAP OF YOUR LIFE"
by Tahlia Hunter

"Legend says that before you were born,

you were given a map of your life.

This map contained the greatest joys, sorrows,

dreams, heartaches and challenges of your life

and the people you would likely encounter

along each step of the path.

But the second that you enter the world,

it is forgotten.

And for each other person in existence,

they too forget their map.

And though at first, it remains invisible,

through each and every encounter with life,

you attempt to recreate

what you have forgotten

but believe to be true

deep within your soul.

And through challenges,

a voice within you tells you to keep moving forward,

for you are an alchemist,

and though bad things may happen,

you can make good things out of them.

And though life is much like chess,

where once you make a move

you cannot unmake it,

it is never too late

for you to recreate the future

through the present moment,

and in doing so,

rewrite the past.

And through tears,

when people exit your life,

a deep wisdom within you tells you

that this is as it must be,

and that one day, you will be reunited.

And that no matter how unlikely it may seem,

them leaving you occurred

for a higher purpose

beyond what you can presently fathom.

And though they may have had to go,

this was a planned part of your path,

for your journey here is merely temporary

and is a small speck within your entire existence.

And you must remember on the map

that each step is not purely defined

by the action you take in the physical world

but what is happening energetically within you:

healing past trauma and wounds

and finding love, forgiveness and acceptance.

And you may trust during times of stillness or inaction

that the arrow is being pulled backwards

so that it can be pulled forwards.

And when love seems to evade you,

you may be reminded of the fact

that you are your own soulmate

before you are someone else's.

And it matters not who exits or enters your life,

for you are your own home,

and on a deeper energetic level,

all are one, as all are connected.

And though you may regret past steps you have taken,

you cannot fault yourself

for getting lost in life

when you had forgotten the map.

But you may trust that you will slowly acquire it

through each experience

and that you will eventually find your way.

And all will make sense in the end,

once you reach the other side.”

*****

Words by Tahlia Hunter

https://www.facebook.com/TahliaHunterBlog

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Artwork by Elisabeth on Earth

WHEN YOU FINALLY SING TOGETHER by Tahlia Hunter

"WHEN YOU FINALLY SING TOGETHER"
by Tahlia Hunter

"Each person in existence,

has their own song that they sing.

For some people you meet,

your songs will blend beautifully together,

while other times,

they will not,

for your souls carry a different resonance

and though you may try to sing in harmony

or in unison,

it is not possible.

And it is not that your song

or their song

is more beautiful,

but simply that they are out of tune with one another,

and there are others with voices

that would blend more beautifully with yours.

And though some songs may fade from your life,

it does not matter,

for you are the main melody,

and others are merely the accompaniment in your life,

just as you are the accompaniment in theirs.

And so, you may continue singing your song,

trusting that it will draw towards you

the people who are singing songs

that will harmonise with yours.

For there is always someone out there

who will match your song,

and when you finally sing together,

you will sing as one.”

*****

Words by Tahlia Hunter

https://www.facebook.com/TahliaHunterBlog

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ALIVE by Becky Hemsley

"ALIVE"
by Becky Hemsley

I know there may have been times in your life when you’ve

stopped dancing, stopped singing, stopped being yourself

because someone was watching you. Judging you.

And you are not the only one to feel this way. But I can’t help thinking that we’ve got it all wrong.

We’ve been taught that we must only be ourselves if it suits other people.

We must only sing if it sounds pleasing to those listening.

We must only dance if it looks good to onlookers.

But we are so wrong.

The birds sing - not because we might listen -

but simply with the joy of being alive.

And the trees dance in the wind - not because it looks good for us -

but because they are alive. Living in the moment. Whatever the moment may bring.

So sing as loud as you wish

and dance as much as you like.

You do not exist for the enjoyment of others.

You exist to be alive.

Properly, fully, beautifully alive.

******

Becky Hemsley 2023

Beautiful artwork by Maria Magdalena Oosthuizen

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THE BUTTERFLY by Joanne Boyle

"THE BUTTERFLY"
by Joanne Boyle

One day there was a Caterpillar

it felt so lost and alone.

When she saw the other Caterpillars

she would hide behind a stone.

For some reason this pretty Caterpillar

thought she did not belong, and

no matter how many times she was told

that what she thought was wrong.

She was still afraid of being taunted

like she had been before.

In her world of make believe

she would go off to explore.

Then this pretty Caterpillar

heard a voice from nearby.

She opened up her eyes and

saw another Caterpillar cry.

She asked it why it cried

as she wiped tears from its face.

It told her that it constantly

felt it was out of place.

From one Caterpillar to another

she just couldn't understand.

"you are so beautiful and vibrant,

you are what God had planned"

The Caterpillar then stopped crying

but as they went to hug.

The girl realised it was her reflection

and she felt her heartstrings tug.

She then opened up her mind

to see a brighter world and

she looked for the nearest twig

a place in which she curled.

She transformed into a butterfly,

so beautiful and free.

She said to the other butterfly's

"oh wow, look at me"

She had spent so long believing

in something that wasn't true.

When she just needed reminding,

"beauty is inside of you"

***** I wrote this poem over a year ago for a young girl who was suffering with low self esteem.

Joanne Boyle Heartfelt

art by Steffi Krenzek

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REMAIN CONNECTED by Tahlia Hunter

"REMAIN CONNECTED"
by Tahlia Hunter

“There is a line that exists

of every single person

you have ever encountered

whose life you have touched in a positive way.

You do not see how many people

you've guided and helped in your lifetime,

just as there have been people

that have helped and inspired you,

and every time you close your eyes

and think of them,

both of you may feel that love.

And you remain connected at all times

to every single other person on the planet

who is wishing to add beauty to the world.”

*****

Words by Tahlia Hunter

https://www.facebook.com/TahliaHunterBlog

Artwork by Seb McKinnon

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

I CALLED ON YOU TONIGHT by Joanne Boyle

"I CALLED ON YOU TONIGHT"
by Joanne Boyle

I called on you tonight.

Did you see me standing there?

Was it just a dream?

To be honest I don't care.

There was only the two of us,

underneath a moonlit sky.

Together in a moment,

were teardrops ran dry.

The trees slightly swayed,

as they whispered "I am here."

I didn't want to move,

in case you'd disappear.

I looked into your eyes.

The love between us spoke.

Words without a voice,

before a heart was broke.

I called on you tonight,

and I know you met me there.

Was it just a dream?

To be honest I don't care.

*****

Joanne Boyle Heartfelt

art by Steffi Krenzek

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Monday, 22 April 2024

SOMETIMES by Becky Hemsley

"SOMETIMES"
by Becky Hemsley

Sometimes it takes nothing

And sometimes a little more

Sometimes just the smallest step

Will get you out the door

Sometimes it takes only

Just the tiniest breath in

Sometimes just a pause

And you are able to begin

But sometimes just that little step

Feels like a giant leap

And where that leap will take you

Feels too dizzying and steep

Sometimes that small breath

Feels like it’s trapped inside your throat

As if you’re underwater

And you cannot stay afloat

Sometimes when you pause

It’s like you’re rooted to the spot

Tied up in disquiet

With your stomach in a knot

Sometimes it takes nothing

And sometimes a little more

Sometimes life feels harder

Than the way it felt before

Yes, sometimes it takes all your strength

To go about your day

And sometimes it takes everything

To simply be ******

Becky Hemsley Poetry

Art by Laly Mille

THERE IS A PLACE FOR US by Tahlia Hunter

"THERE IS A PLACE FOR US"
by Tahlia Hunter

"It has been said that

if you were to line up a group of grandfather clocks together,

they would begin ticking perfectly in unison.

So too is it true that

when we find those who we are inspired by,

we will naturally sync with their rhythm,

moving in harmony with them.

And though there may have been a time in our history

when we felt the need to hide away from the world,

as we felt like we did not belong,

and we were yet to meet those

who would become our greatest friends and companions in this lifetime,

as we hear the clocks ticking,

we are reminded of who we truly are

and wish to be.

As for each person who inspires us,

a piece of our soul recognises itself within them

and our lives are not separate from those whom we wish to live like.

And so, there will be places we find

where we belong

that will welcome and embrace us

and empower us:

For we are stronger together

when we are surrounded by those who uplift us.

And though throughout much of our early life

we could not choose the people in our life,

now that we are older,

we may choose to seek connections

that are ones of inspiration

that reflect back to us

who we desire to become

with people whom we may move at the same pace as.

And who remind us

that there is a place for us here in the universe.

And when we are connected to a source of love and inspiration,

we are a million times more powerful

than when we are not.”

*****

Words by Tahlia Hunter

https://www.facebook.com/TahliaHunterBlog

Artwork by Katarína Vavrová Artist