be opening your gate to love
speak consolingly...
It's a whole month since I posted here and to tell you the truth it's hard, very hard... I so want to carry on posting but what with the lack of 'blogtivity' these days I'm finding it depressing. I knew things would take on a downward spiral when bloggers began to switch off their comments buttons for whatever reason, internet trolls etc... I don't really understand this? If anyone would like to enlighten me on something I'm missing? Personally I feel if people take the time to read my posts at my invitation then surely it is a two way street that should allow for response and feedback which builds up and strengthen the bonds of communication so needed in our world...
Now after my little rant, getting that off of my chest I'm glad to report while on the subject of communication and words that I'm feeling a really positive vibe about my latest endeavor into the world of Instagram, posting image and haiku most days. As mentioned in my previous post the therapeutic benefits of matching haiku with image is great and a lovely practice, but alas for me one I have to work on! Yes although I have participated in Haiku my Heart's weekly line-up for years I have tended not to get too serious about haiku as my prime creative output, it has always been about the image but now I'm discovering I have a new enthusiasm for putting more meaning into my haiku, this is mainly because when I look back I can see my lack, so onward and upwards, I must see how I can hone in on this craft. I am not a natural wordsmith but I'm intrigued by words and their import! I have recently subscribed to the Merriam Webster's Word of the Day message on my phone...
A chance remark from the lady who I'm purchasing my new home from who incidentally is a life coach resonated with how I feel about words, she said "I love words" and you could clearly see this as her child's room was plastered with words and their meaning... The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz has also been instrumental in building up my appreciation for the beautiful gift of words, clearly conveying the importance of using this powerful gift for building up and not tearing down... If you haven't already done so I highly recommend this book it is unusual but a very thought provoking piece of writing!
"Be impeccable with your word"
"Your word is the power that you have to create"
"what you dream, what you feel and what you really are will all be manifested through your word"
"Your word is the most powerful tool you have as a human it is the tool of magic"
Excerpts from The Four Agreements.
Comments
Wish you a Happy Week ahead ~ ^_^
my heart is always deeply touched when you appear. thank you for reaching out and sharing your feelings and image-so gorgeous in truth and raw beauty. i am looking forward to hearing more about your new abode. until then please know the door of my heart is always open.
xo