(Psst! Kathy here. Please join me at the bottom of this post for a little announcement.)
To reflect solely upon one’s own self
might be considered vain
to think only
of what you see
But when you look upon yourself
can you see a window
and not a mirror?
In the face of the water
you see your own
and beneath that
still you
Can you real-ize this?
You might reflect and
think of your job
or your appearance
and this is all fine
and well
But what of the reasons
you choose this career
or that particular weight
you long to be?
And when you see those reasons
reflect deeper.
Why this choice over that one?
Who influenced you – and do
you agree?
Reflect so deeply
that you get lost in the dark
depths of the ocean
and your reasons no longer
make sense
and there is no up
no down
no right
no wrong
And then, just be.
Exhale.
From these groundless depths
of not-knowing,
you emerge. You inhale.
You live.
Life goes on.
You turn off the alarm, put on
that shirt
go to work
feed the kids
pick up the crumbs
Others, confined to their boats
no time to reflect
follow the paths of success
no time to reflect
gotta keep rowing to pay the mortgage
no time to reflect
You, floating, swimming, splashing,
the entire ocean your playground.
….Namaste.
About Lisa Renee Wilson
I am honored to be your host for this journey! I am an Awareness Artist who shares her world work through Being Breath (www.BeingBreath.com). As a parent, artist, contemplative, meditator, yoga practitioner, introvert, runner, blogger, photographer, and iced-chai addict, I practice the art of mindful awareness throughout all of my daily activities. From playing with perspectives to playing in paint, no moments are off limits for exploration.
You can learn more about me over at BeingBreath.com, connect over on Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter, or just stay tuned to hear insightfully honest stories right here at Bliss Habits!
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Hi there! Kathy here again! I am just over the moon excited about Lisa’s generosity! She has been kind enough to donate one of her amazing encaustic pieces to support my daughter’s school! This means that you can own one of these masterpieces for yourself! Take a look!
Isn’t it amazing! Please go to the auction listing to get all the details and more photos of the beautiful work and see how you you can bring it home for yourself.
And while you are there (shameless plug!) you might also want to check out the horse drawing by my daughter and the beautiful photo being offered by our very own Tamara Magnitsky!
Thank you so much! I and everyone at the Mulberry School appreciate it!
XOXO Kathy