…And this came up, as I looked at yet another photo from my personal retreat.
And how long did it take me
To be here and be this
Just be with such joy of being
With myself and that too with no guilt?
And how long did it take me
To realize that being here and being this
Being with myself with such joy
Does not hurt any other role of mine
That it makes me only better in all the roles
That I have been blessed with on earth?
And how long until I was willing to be
In such places and times
That bring up pure gratitude and bliss
These places and these times living in me
In ways that I don’t really anything miss?
And how long until I realized
That I had felt ever so lonely
While in the midst of all crowd
That in solitude I was never really alone?
I have all of so many souls and their journeys living in me
I have become this person made of all of you
That I keep drifting off in this space
Of thoughts & impressions of you all
And then just nothing but this pure space
Of being in this pure space on earth …
Love how you capture we are all a blend of so many different creations, and then also talk about how embracing being the formless allows you to manifest so much more in the various roles, your forms. Excellent poem! π
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And I just love how you captured the essence of my poem π So much my happiness, thank you very much!
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Your welcome π
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Yes, how long? So many don’t ever get to the ooint of realization that you express. The line about being with yourself without guilt was really powerful to me.
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It makes me happy that you captured the sense of power in my poem …I do feel the power in finally being with myself comfortably. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts.
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Wonderful piece!
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Thank you very much, truly appreciate.
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You are most welcome. π
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The vacation really did a lot of good. You seem so happy, content and blissful which reflects in your writing. Stay happy, stay blessed!
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Yes Shaloo, I am very grateful and the retreat gave me so much. Thank you very much for your beautiful and thoughtful words.
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A beautiful one. Loved the line ” in solitude I was never alone” does anyone need to say anything beyond that? Simply serene pragal!
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Thank you for bringing back the line you loved, gives me a smile π Thank you.
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Wow, just the realisation of being blissfully at peace with oneself and in solitude is so magical. So glad that you are enjoying being yourself..Keep going pragalbha π
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Yes magical indeed Deepika. Thank you for sharing in my joy π
I have been commenting on each one of your posts but my comments are not going through … I am not sure if you are receiving any at a later point …
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I have been receiving your comments and replying to them. May be you are not able to view them after replying. I’m also facing the same issue.
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oh good to know π …it happened so many times that I didn’t have track of how many you replied back to.
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“While in the midst of all crowd
That in solitude I was never really alone?”
Loved this line way too much!
Such a lovely post. Made my day π
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Thank you for bringing back those lines to me. And you made my day and smile π
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What you wrote is just perfect way of life…its true for everyone but seldom understood. We are always our own in this world..but we are in the illusion that we are with spouse, kids and family….important thing is to understand and accept being your own is the way to reach peaceful state and make the best of it. Yes we all like the company of loved ones.. that’s ok too. but that’s just an add on.. like a cherry on the top!
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You have read my poem so deeply and perfectly! I thoroughly enjoyed your reflection. Immensely grateful for your thoughts.
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Thank you Pragalbha.. π
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So beautifully captured silence and only nature all around. The poem was so beautifully penned. Great.
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Thank you so much for your kind appreciation, truly.
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Welcome so much friend
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A blissful vacation is all that I can see you imagining through that one pic.
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It was indeed π Thank you for your beautiful words.
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“In solitude I was never alone”
I loved this guilty of solitude.
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And how long until I realized
That I had felt ever so lonely
While in the midst of all crowd
That in solitude I was never really alone?
I think I liked this one the most out of all of it, although it was all so very good, this stood out. Nice photo and it looked like a lovely retreat for you β€
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Loved having those lines back from you π I am so happy you picked them. Thank you so much dear friend. It was a lovely retreat.
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You’re quite welcome Pragal, I’m trying to be more aware to be more detailed in my comments, it touched me, I picked it, and it brought you joy. Guess my works done here! Smiles and love, Kim
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π Smiles and love.
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This is wonderful, And we should never feel guilt for enjoying our own space, and relaxing within our own solitude and thoughts dear Pragalbha,
And you are right.. We are never alone.. When we are within our own world of making.. And I love nothing better than creating within my imagination when alone. We can find so much peace when we climb inside of ourselves and seek out who else resides inside of us..
Love and Blessings my friend.. Keep enjoying your time alone.. And would love to have your Hammock swing within my own garden to relax upon lol β€
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We can find so much peace when we climb inside of ourselves and seek out who else resides inside of us.. – I loved this statement of your’s very much! We create our realities from this space so much.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughtful reflection on my post.
Haha yes, that hammock swing is a memory of my retreat …I use the photo to relax in that LoL.
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wonderful π and happy you liked my comment.. I loved reading your post.. Enjoy your week .. Sue π
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It’s wonderful!π
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Thank you, kindly.
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Hi, oh isn’t this the most beautiful, poem, song ever. No guilt in solitude, just the joy of learning who I am, the beauty that is me, the strength that is in me, the courage to change that needs to change, all because I take time to sit in solitude and change… ooooohhhhh sooooooo beautiful I sooooo enjoyed this. Music to my heart. great piece.
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You are so generous in giving me the widest smiles π π π π
I am so thrilled that you get it so well …the meaning and essence and the process of solitude. It is a joy that you read my poem. Thank you ever so much for making my day magical with your appreciation!
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my pleasure, because your post gave me the widest smile too, and I am still smiling . You do write beautifully and this was exceptional for me.
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Thank you infinitely π
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Awesome
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Thank you!
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This has to now be my favourite poem of yours. I believe we need alone time and solitude at certain moments, can help us to flourish. We have many journeys within us and we should not box ourselves into one impression or thought, of who we are.
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we should not box ourselves into one impression or thought, of who we are. – Love this what you said!
Thank you for the happiness that you and I have such similar ways π
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You certainly have a way with words! π
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Thank you very much for your kind words π
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That might be the most peaceful photograph I’ve ever seen.
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Thank you for your kind thought and visit.
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Exactly. =)
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Thank you π Makes me happy that you agree.
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The words do not put a Question mark there instead an Explanatory sign would look more Beautiful as the words are so Wonderful.π·π
ShivaπΆ
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Thank you for this feedback. You are giving me a more positive affirmation while I was reflecting my thoughts in the form of questions. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness!
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Nice piece of philosophy, I enjoyed the read so I am going to reblog it for you.
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Thank you for your kindness, I truly appreciate it.
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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what a wonderful post!
It looks like a long path of loneliness, whithout the deep love of a partner. The lines are so deep and emotional and everyone knows how you can feel lonely in large quantities of human beings.
What you wrote is often way of life and it is really importent to love oneself and feel good. But I do not find that a partner and family is an add on. I really believe in big soulmate love. In partnership with make one thing of two persons. Deep love to one special person, but also the love to family and friends is the biggest gift of life. And I wish everybody on earth to find his big love!
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You have read my poem very deeply and opened up another window of perspective. I greatly appreciate your comment with huge respect!
I too believe in soulmate love, and I also believe that it is impossible to open up to the Big love without evolving in Self love. Without that all relations feel like add-ons. I am delighted to have your thoughts on the biggest gift of life. I am with you in your wish that everyone finds this big love.
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itΒ΄s true selfloving is also very important for a relationship, because otherwise there are allways fear and doupt…but do you not think that selflove can develope IN a partnership, when the person realize how much he is loved and admired?
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I think it goes both ways. It can develop because of a partnership …and on the other hand one develops the capacity to receive such partnership because of tremendous Self acceptance and love.
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thank you for answering infinite Living, yes you are surely right! I thought a lot about:
“That I had felt ever so lonely
While in the midst of all crowd
That in solitude I was never really alone?”
I have been wondering if this is written seriously, or in any way cynical. But well, maybe you are not alone in your loneliness, because there are so many thoughts who can be send out and surely also can be received.
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It was written seriously, Marvel. Next 2 lines explain how I am not really alone in my solitude, I am made of all the souls that have crossed my path and thoughts about them fill me.
I feel greatly honored and gratified that you spent time reflecting on my poem. Thank you for the conversation.
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ohh, thank you very much for the reply, Infinite Living. It makes lots of fun to think about it. For me, this is something new an quiet challanging in English. So I’m sorry if I have to ask more often, because I do not understand ….. I wish you a good night. Marvel
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I really appreciate this exchange of perspectives, Marvel. Grateful that you take the time.
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