Of Dimensions of Experience, Mystery and Feet of Practicality…
Posted by Anjuelle Floyd | Filed under Articles and Essays
Climax follows a time a crisis.
As the story heads for resolution the protagonist must decide how she or he will evidence not only their survival and triumph of the great battle she or he has fought, but how they will manifest those that shift in consciousness, that change of heart, in a way that will allow the experience to remain alive within them.
Then, and only then, can she, or he truly know the victory over death whose roots lie in fear, doubt and disbelief.
So many times we sabotage ourselves into thinking that we less than what we are.
Likewise we ground our identity of who we are and our purpose in life on the erroneous belief that we do not matter, and that what we have to offer means little if anything.
This is often the case for writers and artists of many kinds.
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Our Words Are But Children at Play
Posted by Anjuelle Floyd | Filed under Articles and Essays, Musings
Like an old man watching children at play, we need to see through our own seriousness. No matter how seriously the children go about their games, the old man is amused and never for a moment takes them to be real. We can watch our own thoughts and emotions in the same way. Without [...]
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Swimming
Posted by Anjuelle Floyd | Filed under Articles and Essays, Musings
During vacation I made a point of making sure I went into the ocean each day, just wading. Marine therapy is so good for the body and soul.
I also went swimming during that time. It was great. Exercise and deep breathing deepens my sleep.
I slept a lot during our vacation. I dreamed a lot too. [...]
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On Writing and Opening Our Hearts and Releasing What Speaks to Our Soul
Posted by Anjuelle Floyd | Filed under Articles and Essays, Musings
As we open to what is actually happening in any given moment, whatever it is or might be, rather than running away from it, we become increasingly aware of our lives as one small part of a vast fabric made of an evanescent, fleeting, shimmering pattern of turnings. Letting go of the futile battle to [...]
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