Growth comes from painFrom everything it is knownAll it takes is for us to listenAnd integrate into the wholeNothing is unknown before usWe know what there is to doAnd though the loss defines usIt is not of us all too. This was inspired by an old friend Steven D’Souza (no relation). He helps leaders unlockContinueContinue reading “Sitting With the Empty Chair – A Meditation on Loss”
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Play
I play so much I do not know It makes you feel insane I play the fool all ways too much But inside me there’s pain I play with Lego all the time The bricks, they hurt your feet I play imaginary games But inside I’m feeling meek I play guitar to feel some goodContinueContinue reading “Play”
Every second counts (modelled after Mr Self Destruct by NIN)
V1 It hurts and I am not sure why (every second counts) For me it’s just another sign (every second counts) She tells me go and get it checked (every second counts) I know she’s right and don’t protest (every second counts) I never know what’s there to know Time flies cause every moment goesContinueContinue reading “Every second counts (modelled after Mr Self Destruct by NIN)”
Refuge
Feeling safe and warm In solitude Comfortable In diffusion Somewhat floating Being partly formed In fortitude Endurable In confusion Somewhat growing Thinking of no dawn In attitude Unfadeable In delusion Somewhat hoping Seeing others torn In disrepute Deplorable In seclusion Somewhat no thing
Choice
Chocolate or vanilla? It’s yours to choose, “Because I like it” “Because it tastes good” “Because I wanted it” Because, because, because… Maybe you chose for the joy of choosing. Or because you are privileged. Chocolate or vanilla? It’s yours to lose, “Because I hate it” “Because it’s just food” “Because I disliked it” Because,ContinueContinue reading “Choice”
We are the perfect match
Valentine 2016 My strengths complement,your not-strengths,in every way.You magically, compensate for where, I’m not quite able, To get it one-hundred percent. Only together, we are the perfect match.
The Man Who.
A walk in the park 1. The man who always thinks/ the man who never stops/ the man who sees it all/ the man who never drops. 2. The man who’s standing firm/ the man who doesn’t slow/ the man who holds together/ the man who’s in the flow. 3. The man who’s level-headed/ theContinueContinue reading “The Man Who.”
My Utterly Fearless Sister
That’s me and my sister. Younger but not behind. Creative but not unhinged. Older but not darker. Spiritual but with no more faith. Empathic but not lost. Talkative but not domineering. Annoying but not unreasonable. Standing firm but not inflexible. Small but not ignored. Bright but not dazzling. Happy but not flighty. Impulsive but notContinueContinue reading “My Utterly Fearless Sister”
Please Leave Your Mind At The Door
Misdirection, misinformation, miscommunication, misquotation, disinformation, disinterest. Apathy. Turn on, tune in, drop dead. Please leave your mind at the door.
And For What?
Attempt. For a second. Try. For a while. Go on. Give it a go. Give yourself. And For What? Spend. The Time. With Important People. Make. The Time. Phone A Friend. Serve All And For What? Create Romance. Take. A Chance. Feel. The Dance. Intimate. And For What? Do Something for Someone Else. Altruistic. Contribute.ContinueContinue reading “And For What?”
James D'Souza 