The reflection encourages individuals to explore their hidden strengths, often masked by shame or fear of judgment. Carl Jung's concept of the "shadow" highlights how these traits, considered weaknesses, can actually be sources of power. Embracing these qualities leads to personal integration and fulfillment. The narrative suggests a guided exercise of visualization to discover and honor these hidden aspects, which can enhance one's life immensely when acknowledged and utilized.
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The Road…
As I drive to my destination along the River Tweed My heart settles...I can see the farmland and the rolling hills Softened by the damp air.It hasn't rained today but everything is still wet from the day before.The winter-green is greener Than I imagined were possible.The buildings, grey, to match the day.It's a two o'clock … Continue reading The Road…
First Snow, This Morning
We have snow On the hillsOpposite us. Just a dusting. Like icing sugar Sprinkled on a cake. The river flowsSalmon pinkunder the sun riseAnd dogs playIn the park below.No wonder DJumped back into bedFeeling like an icicle As he cuddled close to me.Now the earth prepares To sleep under Blankets of snow I find myself … Continue reading First Snow, This Morning
Dialog
Soul Poem: dialogClose your eyesBreathe inBreathe outIn and outListen to the rushing of the windOr the cars go past.Listen to the gurgle of the brookOr the child laugh.Listen to a little play.Soul says: here I am, I am here.Body says:here I am, I am here. Triune is: body mind and soulTriune is: me myself and … Continue reading Dialog
Time for a change
Anyone who drives a manual car will understand it becomes obvious when it's time to change gears. When one is a learner driver it might happen that the gears are revving high before the learner realizes it's time to change. And sometimes in life we keep going in high revs because we are not attuned … Continue reading Time for a change
Slow Intentional Exercise.
What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Slow intentional movement like yoga, stretching or isometric movement (contradiction in terms) are ways in which I like strengthening, suppling and limbering my body. The reason is that while doing it I give myself the opportunity to enjoy connecting with my body. The connection, when done intentionally, … Continue reading Slow Intentional Exercise.
What Brings Me Peace
What brings you peace? What is true peace? Not the type of peace attained By placating, eating, or addiction Dulling the senses in senseless ways. These to me are fleeting states. What brings me peace Lies within Grace Good relationships with those I love, Those in my Community, with the Earth and God above. If … Continue reading What Brings Me Peace
Some things that fill me with joy.
Walking, seeing the billowing clouds marching across the landscape, Sun on my back Birds in the hedge Butterflies flitting from flower to flower Rose-hips rusty red mixed with thistles lilac and prickly River glistening the ripples in the sun Gusty wind tugging at the leaves Breathing deeply as I walk fast Thinking, mind wandering over … Continue reading Some things that fill me with joy.
Prompt: A tradition I have not kept.
What traditions have you not kept that your parents had? What traditions have you not kept that your parents had. I had to think about this one: my parents were quite a nontraditional couple, my father was from Scotland and my mother was of Scandinavian, Dutch, Prussian, French and English descent. We lived in a … Continue reading Prompt: A tradition I have not kept.
Soul Poem: Why – to breathe is a luxury
Explanation: I am currently following a 5 day writing challenge and this was part of two exercises. Recently I saw some images on the news which upset me. In my exercises I was presented Rumi’s poem: Some kiss we want and Camille T. Dangy’s poem Characteristics of life and then I wrote this response to … Continue reading Soul Poem: Why – to breathe is a luxury
Morag Noffke 