Wow...this is beautiful. I needed this! Thanks Graham and I'm so happy you're on the mend! Since my husband passed 5 years ago I have not taken care of myself to the point that I wouldn't post a pic of myself. I make excuses everyday to not join in things. I felt without him that I meant nothing . He was what kept me going. But I realize now that I'm still here for a reason . I've always been there for everyone but me. It's time I start to look inside and start to love myself and do things for me. You have no idea how you inspire all of us. Keep following your heart❤🙏
I usually pray for strength and courage to get my day going. I listen to my heart not my mind most days. I have learned to “clean out” the toxic people in my life. I have also learned to say “NO” without giving an explanation of my decision if I do not want or cannot do something. I always thought by giving in I would be part of the group or accepted more. I only ended up resenting the decision.
Remember...NO is a complete sentence.
We must be true to ourselves first before we give to others. Otherwise we end up sick, mad at ourselves or wasting our time doing something that hurts US.
There are 2 fires burning within me. The zen fire, that brings comfort and cozy like wrapping in a blanket on very cold evenings. The fuel for this fire is my children but above all my 7 grandchildren, no sorry, I forgot one, my grandson Quentin's friend, now they live together and I love her very much, it's Cloé . And then there is also the gift, here we are much, much solissité by any association. But above all, one thing that particularly touches me is these people sitting on the sidewalks begging. There, I can not pass by without doing anything. Handing over a note and hearing their feverish thank you touches me and makes me smile for the rest of the day. Because the most important thing is to give a little of our fire.
Ah! there is the other fire, the fire of anger, less pleasant and sometimes dangerous, because it is more difficult to master. Especially since I don't have a happy medium, it's black or white but not grey. So when I'm angry, I'm angry, and I recognize when that moment I'm there often, it would be more like the flame of hell. I don't understand human stupidity why men, I said men need to fight for a piece of land. For their ambition nobody, for me, very misplaced. And all this publicity that the media make of it. I call it gratuitous violence. But this violence blinds the one that is rarely spoken about but for me is much disturbing, and much more deadly. Example, in Paris a 12-year-old girl Lola fatally beaten in her building by a crank. How many children in the world are dying from adult violence. It is better to fuel a war than to secure the lives of children. Maybe I'm too intensive but I can't stand violence of any kind, but sometimes I wonder. Doesn't violence beget violence?
Glad you're feeling better and on the mend. For me what fuels the fire is my daily quiet alone time with God (consisting of reading the Bible and prayer) which tends to put things in perspective as HE shows me the right pathway to take and his light is the guidance I need for this journey which is to take One Day at a Time. Thanks Graham, take care and Blessings to you. Cheers!
I read this poem and listened to Graham's dicussion MANY times - more than I ever have for any other "Tuesday writings." Finally, it clearly came to me. Every morning when I brush my teeth, I'm going to check in to see if I'm set for a day of showing love for myself. Amen
I love this latest poem. Thank you Graham. I had been kind of empty inside for a while and not knowing exactly why. Kind of just drifting along. Sometimes thinking too much about past hurts, disappointments.
But I truly have found a home here and your poems and so many of the stories and writings people are willing to share here have been a Godsend. It's great to have a place to go where you can see you are not the only one who sometimes feels lost or is struggling with something or someone in their life. I am in a much better place now. I have learned to not let the past dictate the present. It's not easy, but I tell myself every day to live for today and the future. I'm a work in progress, but getting there.
I sleep well because I have a clear conscience. I start each day by being grateful for another and just try to enjoy that day. I had the courage to shed some friends who really wern't friends - at least the kind of friends I want in my life. I enjoy my alone time in the am with my coffee and don't apologize for it. And I don't try to be perfect, one of the faults I have. Perfect isn't so great much of the time.
I will be here as long as this community goes on. Thank you for all you do- you really do make a difference.
Left Brain = Ego ; Right Brain = God > On a daily basis I work on balancing these two sides of my brain. I begin the day with a silent meditation. Then I go about using my Left- brain skills, talents to achieve things in this World – often using Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s Brain Huddle technique to solve problems & balance myself. I fall asleep every night thanking God for 10 things I was grateful for that day.
On a yearly basis, I try to do the same Left – Right movement. I use my God-given talents to serve others in my community as much as I can, focusing less on myself. Then I “meet God” every summer at the beach -- for a wonderful week to refill my cup with His Goodness & Fuel My Fire.
Good Luck on your continuing Journey! Sometimes I have to recalculate too. Ha ha! Left - Right, Left-Right 😘
Oh yes, Marsha ~ both her books or even her youtube videos have been life changing for me. Just as a side note: she had the first viral Ted Talk -- amazing story. I love how she explains how you can tune into God -- without any drugs, psychic powers, etc -- just using your own brain. Let me know what you think after you check her out. GW had her on his Podcast too. I can't remember the Episode, but I'm sure you could find it.
Good one Graham! I'm not usually awake at this time. But I've been reading a very good book! Couldn't put it down.
Thank you for sharing this poem with us! Very glad to hear you are continuing to heal. I was getting concerned.
I have to mull over the questions at the end before I can answer those. So many things come to mind that I could say but I need to sort them and choose the most important thing.
Gratitude and forgiveness fuels my fire these days...starting my day with Dispenza’s morning meditation and pineal gland opening. Giving thanks to God for all my blessings and forgiving those who mistreated me, including myself. I had an extremely tumultuous, traumatic and abusive childhood that left me with PTSD, anxiety and panic attacks. By the grace of God, I’m still here, thriving, searching, learning, discovering that we are all connected and love is the common thread! I spent my life controlling everything, living in my head. Now I am discovering my intuition and learning to live from my sacred heart! Living by faith, not fear...Graham your poem was so beautiful, your voice so soothing. I’m so grateful to you and how you are contributing to the betterment of the planet as we evolve to a higher level of consciousness. You are a beacon of hope. Thank you for leaving Heartland and stepping out in faith to pursue your life’s work!
I am going to post the same here in substack as a few of my family are not on the new platform. Good morning Graham so glad you’re feeling better, praying you continue to get stronger and well. I have to slow down myself after my surgery 10/10/2022 as weeks prior I was non stop and so exhausted by the time my schedule date. What fuels the fire is my time alone with God first thing in the morning and also end of my evening. I have a rituals of praying and meditation to start my day and also end of my day. I have learned and pray daily for my courage and strength first and foremost to be true to myself before I can give or serve others. A moment of silence breath at the beach few weeks ago after my first day of Unbreakable Workshop, I shed a lot of tears and I left a lot lighter weight after that weekend retreat. I have more challenges and I know I have my power to face all this past medical. Thank you and I know I will soar all this past medical as I am finally done , no more tweaking surgeries all I am done my choice.This is a beautiful poem Graham and I will try to practice daily to appreciate my life and my time alone so I can serve others.
Graham, I'm glad to have you here... With the fire you've been keeping, now fueled by new perspectives, new directions, that life has laid before you.
"FUEL MY FIRE"
Feeding my fire is putting wood on the fire pit...🔥🔥
I have a fire in me, which sometimes guides me, sometimes burns me...
I fuel this fire daily with the love, I feel for the universe, for life, for you...
This fire that burns inside my heart, ignites my soul, lights my way. Without fear of getting burned, I head towards the unknown, feeding this fire that is my destiny!!!
Beautiful poem. First of all take of care yourself. Prayer helps me on a daily basis . As I get older things that matter 20 or 30 years ago doesn't bother me anymore . I live one day at time. That's what matters to me. We have no promise of tomorrow and yesterday is gone. We tend to dwell on the what could have been. Again take care of yourself. Blessings to you.
Good morning. I get up 45 minutes earlier every morning so I can do my meditation before I go to work or start my day. I have found out that if I don’t do my meditation that my day does not go like I wanted to go. And I go to bed earlier to get my meditation in. My days are so good when I do get my meditation in. And on my drive to and from work, which is about 20 minutes, I pray. That is my prayer time so my days are started out with meditation and prayer. And I am so blessed. So glad to hear that you’re feeling better. Each one of us needs to take care of ourselves, just not the outside but the inside too. Glad you were on the mend and look forward to seeing you this weekend. Blessings Graham!
Indeed, it's already Wednesday while I'm listening to the Poem. I must say that I was slightly disappointed when I saw that the video only came with audio, and you are not seen ,but it sounds like you are close to a full recovery and that is wonderful. I really connected with this week Poem and I am sure that even if you needed a few more days, we would have waited patiently. Take care of yourself and i hope will to see you on group chat 🤙
Wow...this is beautiful. I needed this! Thanks Graham and I'm so happy you're on the mend! Since my husband passed 5 years ago I have not taken care of myself to the point that I wouldn't post a pic of myself. I make excuses everyday to not join in things. I felt without him that I meant nothing . He was what kept me going. But I realize now that I'm still here for a reason . I've always been there for everyone but me. It's time I start to look inside and start to love myself and do things for me. You have no idea how you inspire all of us. Keep following your heart❤🙏
I usually pray for strength and courage to get my day going. I listen to my heart not my mind most days. I have learned to “clean out” the toxic people in my life. I have also learned to say “NO” without giving an explanation of my decision if I do not want or cannot do something. I always thought by giving in I would be part of the group or accepted more. I only ended up resenting the decision.
Remember...NO is a complete sentence.
We must be true to ourselves first before we give to others. Otherwise we end up sick, mad at ourselves or wasting our time doing something that hurts US.
Wonderful, wise advice Elaine! Thank you for sharing.
Hello friends
There are 2 fires burning within me. The zen fire, that brings comfort and cozy like wrapping in a blanket on very cold evenings. The fuel for this fire is my children but above all my 7 grandchildren, no sorry, I forgot one, my grandson Quentin's friend, now they live together and I love her very much, it's Cloé . And then there is also the gift, here we are much, much solissité by any association. But above all, one thing that particularly touches me is these people sitting on the sidewalks begging. There, I can not pass by without doing anything. Handing over a note and hearing their feverish thank you touches me and makes me smile for the rest of the day. Because the most important thing is to give a little of our fire.
Ah! there is the other fire, the fire of anger, less pleasant and sometimes dangerous, because it is more difficult to master. Especially since I don't have a happy medium, it's black or white but not grey. So when I'm angry, I'm angry, and I recognize when that moment I'm there often, it would be more like the flame of hell. I don't understand human stupidity why men, I said men need to fight for a piece of land. For their ambition nobody, for me, very misplaced. And all this publicity that the media make of it. I call it gratuitous violence. But this violence blinds the one that is rarely spoken about but for me is much disturbing, and much more deadly. Example, in Paris a 12-year-old girl Lola fatally beaten in her building by a crank. How many children in the world are dying from adult violence. It is better to fuel a war than to secure the lives of children. Maybe I'm too intensive but I can't stand violence of any kind, but sometimes I wonder. Doesn't violence beget violence?
Glad you're feeling better and on the mend. For me what fuels the fire is my daily quiet alone time with God (consisting of reading the Bible and prayer) which tends to put things in perspective as HE shows me the right pathway to take and his light is the guidance I need for this journey which is to take One Day at a Time. Thanks Graham, take care and Blessings to you. Cheers!
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Nothing compares to this.
So thankful
Love to you precious sister
I read this poem and listened to Graham's dicussion MANY times - more than I ever have for any other "Tuesday writings." Finally, it clearly came to me. Every morning when I brush my teeth, I'm going to check in to see if I'm set for a day of showing love for myself. Amen
I love this latest poem. Thank you Graham. I had been kind of empty inside for a while and not knowing exactly why. Kind of just drifting along. Sometimes thinking too much about past hurts, disappointments.
But I truly have found a home here and your poems and so many of the stories and writings people are willing to share here have been a Godsend. It's great to have a place to go where you can see you are not the only one who sometimes feels lost or is struggling with something or someone in their life. I am in a much better place now. I have learned to not let the past dictate the present. It's not easy, but I tell myself every day to live for today and the future. I'm a work in progress, but getting there.
I sleep well because I have a clear conscience. I start each day by being grateful for another and just try to enjoy that day. I had the courage to shed some friends who really wern't friends - at least the kind of friends I want in my life. I enjoy my alone time in the am with my coffee and don't apologize for it. And I don't try to be perfect, one of the faults I have. Perfect isn't so great much of the time.
I will be here as long as this community goes on. Thank you for all you do- you really do make a difference.
This poem is definitely very meaningful. Grahams questions too help put it in perspective.
Blessings be upon you.
Left Brain = Ego ; Right Brain = God > On a daily basis I work on balancing these two sides of my brain. I begin the day with a silent meditation. Then I go about using my Left- brain skills, talents to achieve things in this World – often using Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s Brain Huddle technique to solve problems & balance myself. I fall asleep every night thanking God for 10 things I was grateful for that day.
On a yearly basis, I try to do the same Left – Right movement. I use my God-given talents to serve others in my community as much as I can, focusing less on myself. Then I “meet God” every summer at the beach -- for a wonderful week to refill my cup with His Goodness & Fuel My Fire.
Good Luck on your continuing Journey! Sometimes I have to recalculate too. Ha ha! Left - Right, Left-Right 😘
It sounds like I need to take a look at Dr Jill's work. Thank you!
Oh yes, Marsha ~ both her books or even her youtube videos have been life changing for me. Just as a side note: she had the first viral Ted Talk -- amazing story. I love how she explains how you can tune into God -- without any drugs, psychic powers, etc -- just using your own brain. Let me know what you think after you check her out. GW had her on his Podcast too. I can't remember the Episode, but I'm sure you could find it.
Walking in silence in my quiet neighborhood gives me the peace I need to fuel and refuel. Today, I wrote this: I walk beneath a canopy of trees
Shedding leaves and pine straw
A golden carpet upon which to walk
A place for self reflection.
Find forgiveness for past transgressions
Mine and others
Appreciation for abundance untold
Hope for future blessings
My beautiful, bountiful breeze
has transformed-
A warrior wind
The portent of winter’s coming
Like the bears,
I will hibernate
Seal myself from the cold, bitter wind
Ever the curse to aging bones.
I will upon the earth
Resting in a gown of crystal white
Rejuvenating
Preparing for birth and new life
Spring will come
And I will emerge again
To walk among new blooms blossoms
And blessings untold.
Good one Graham! I'm not usually awake at this time. But I've been reading a very good book! Couldn't put it down.
Thank you for sharing this poem with us! Very glad to hear you are continuing to heal. I was getting concerned.
I have to mull over the questions at the end before I can answer those. So many things come to mind that I could say but I need to sort them and choose the most important thing.
God bless!
Gratitude and forgiveness fuels my fire these days...starting my day with Dispenza’s morning meditation and pineal gland opening. Giving thanks to God for all my blessings and forgiving those who mistreated me, including myself. I had an extremely tumultuous, traumatic and abusive childhood that left me with PTSD, anxiety and panic attacks. By the grace of God, I’m still here, thriving, searching, learning, discovering that we are all connected and love is the common thread! I spent my life controlling everything, living in my head. Now I am discovering my intuition and learning to live from my sacred heart! Living by faith, not fear...Graham your poem was so beautiful, your voice so soothing. I’m so grateful to you and how you are contributing to the betterment of the planet as we evolve to a higher level of consciousness. You are a beacon of hope. Thank you for leaving Heartland and stepping out in faith to pursue your life’s work!
I am going to post the same here in substack as a few of my family are not on the new platform. Good morning Graham so glad you’re feeling better, praying you continue to get stronger and well. I have to slow down myself after my surgery 10/10/2022 as weeks prior I was non stop and so exhausted by the time my schedule date. What fuels the fire is my time alone with God first thing in the morning and also end of my evening. I have a rituals of praying and meditation to start my day and also end of my day. I have learned and pray daily for my courage and strength first and foremost to be true to myself before I can give or serve others. A moment of silence breath at the beach few weeks ago after my first day of Unbreakable Workshop, I shed a lot of tears and I left a lot lighter weight after that weekend retreat. I have more challenges and I know I have my power to face all this past medical. Thank you and I know I will soar all this past medical as I am finally done , no more tweaking surgeries all I am done my choice.This is a beautiful poem Graham and I will try to practice daily to appreciate my life and my time alone so I can serve others.
Let us live in the Spirit,
Let us walk in the Spirit.
Let us find joy in our hearts
To dance in the rain.
To not slander our fallen friends
But lift them up
As to carry their burdens.
To smile when they can not,
Be their ship to sail
Through the storm.
It’s not set upon you
To judge another-
Weigh their pain because
You can’t see it in their face,
But rather stay close to their side
And saturate them in strength and grace.
The atmosphere of the world should
lie not in the
stress of the punishment
but rather the impact of
A loving direction.
Embrace Grace!
Graham, I'm glad to have you here... With the fire you've been keeping, now fueled by new perspectives, new directions, that life has laid before you.
"FUEL MY FIRE"
Feeding my fire is putting wood on the fire pit...🔥🔥
I have a fire in me, which sometimes guides me, sometimes burns me...
I fuel this fire daily with the love, I feel for the universe, for life, for you...
This fire that burns inside my heart, ignites my soul, lights my way. Without fear of getting burned, I head towards the unknown, feeding this fire that is my destiny!!!
From my heart to your heart... ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Infinite blessings 🙏 🙏 ... India 💙 🇧🇷
Ps...
"Você nos faz felizes
Você nos traz alegria
Você nos dá amor"
In portuguese to you... ✌️✌️
Beautiful poem. First of all take of care yourself. Prayer helps me on a daily basis . As I get older things that matter 20 or 30 years ago doesn't bother me anymore . I live one day at time. That's what matters to me. We have no promise of tomorrow and yesterday is gone. We tend to dwell on the what could have been. Again take care of yourself. Blessings to you.
Well said , Susie!
Good morning. I get up 45 minutes earlier every morning so I can do my meditation before I go to work or start my day. I have found out that if I don’t do my meditation that my day does not go like I wanted to go. And I go to bed earlier to get my meditation in. My days are so good when I do get my meditation in. And on my drive to and from work, which is about 20 minutes, I pray. That is my prayer time so my days are started out with meditation and prayer. And I am so blessed. So glad to hear that you’re feeling better. Each one of us needs to take care of ourselves, just not the outside but the inside too. Glad you were on the mend and look forward to seeing you this weekend. Blessings Graham!
Indeed, it's already Wednesday while I'm listening to the Poem. I must say that I was slightly disappointed when I saw that the video only came with audio, and you are not seen ,but it sounds like you are close to a full recovery and that is wonderful. I really connected with this week Poem and I am sure that even if you needed a few more days, we would have waited patiently. Take care of yourself and i hope will to see you on group chat 🤙
Thank you Graham!! Love the way you write! So inspiring!! So glad you are feeling better!! Looking forward to Saturday group chat!! ❤️🙏🏻