For anyone struggling at this time of year, a post from uncapIdeas: exploring ways to grow strong against life's challenges. Until next time, Jo https://uncapideas.wordpress.com/2023/12/09/seasons-greetings/
Deep Within The Quiet
Away from the distractions and chaos of daily living, away from those incessant societal demands and expectations: I seek solace, alone, to recharge and to reconnect with my quintessence. In the quiet, I hear my inner voice of wisdom guiding me. Reminding me of what is important to me. Pointing to the path I need…
Upon A Season Dreary
From the mindThe view is shaped.If through a lensOf content:Life takes onA lighter hue.But if seenThrough a lensOf discontent:Life takes onA bleaker,Darker hue. But the mindHas been knownTo change itsMind; so too,Its view.So, to changeThe view andHence, the hue:Move, breathe, smile;Appreciate.Choose the lensThat sees theWhole colourSpectrum. Copyright JBouwman 2022
Hope
Some would say ‘resilient’Some would say ‘pig-headed’Other people would say ‘stubborn’. Call it what you will: resolute,I look forward to a futureFree of pandemic lockdown. Copyright J Bouwman 2021
When Life is Hard
Not always the needTo be the adultWhen life is hard, tooFraught with strife. So, here is to someSilliness to cheerThe mind and soul. Best said aloud,Quickly if you can.Best repeated asClearly as you can. ‘I saw seesaws by theSeashore: one seesaw,Two seesaws, three, sixSeesaws by the seashore!’ Copyright J Bouwman 2021
Sapphire Muse 