I’m likely to introduce myself like this #reverb10

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New Name. Let’s meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why?
~ December 23 prompt

My name, you say? Not quite sure any more.

Used to think I was just the Me I see

In my reflection.

Later, I learned mediation and began to understand.

Fleshly borders don’t define Who I Am.

Activities, likes and dislikes, clothes, a job

Don’t make the measure of this Self.

There was a night and a day

Where I swore I was Shiva!

It’s not that I’m wrong,

But here in this place

I’m both less and more than I seem.

::

So look in my eyes, tell me what you see.

Coz these days if you ask

I’m likely to introduce myself like this:

I am a lotus: feet buried in the earth and skyward blooming!

I am the sky: multi-hued and changeable!

I am the wind: gentle caresses and wildness combined!

I am the ocean: sometimes darkly brooding, others shining like diamonds!

I am a bird! An ant! A winding mountain path!

I’m an ancient tome of wisdom! A lollipop! A mouse!

I am shadows, I am darkness, I’m in your nightmares too.

But I’m also a gypsy warrior queen, with hugs and love for all.

I’m the heart of the world and words in your heart.

I’m the spark in your eye when you’re looking fine (and you know it).

I am everything you never wanted to be.

I’m ugly, I’m bold and madly courageous.

I am lessons, I am memories, I’m your cup of tea.

Yes, I’m all that and so very much more.

::

But mostly

Who I Am

Is Don’t Know

Not Knowing

Open-Hearted Service

Cavernous Space

Compassionate Instincts

Beloved

Loving

Home baked banana bread

And Hilarious Giggles.

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So tell me again what you see,

And label me that which mirrors your vision,

Because that I am too.

And so my dearest, are you.

~Svasti

 

“Vincent” the question mark butterfly from http://www.projectinsect.com/gallery/Vincent.htm

Lessons learned in 2010 #reverb10

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Lesson Learned. What was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year? And how will you apply that lesson going forward?
~ December 17 prompt

I am a gypsy warrior queen – no point in denying it any longer really!

Vulnerability and honesty are my greatest strengths

It’s good to have a plan, something to make me smile when life temporarily resembles a huge stinky dung pile

If I want to feel loved, I have to start with loving who I am and where I’m at

No matter how honest I think I am with myself it’s still possible to hold on to dishonesty on some level, out of fear

(I’ve seen this both in my yoga practice and my day-to-day life)

My purpose in this life is to be of service in as many ways as I can

Whenever I feel frustrated or as though life is unfair, I just need to remember my service calling to put things in perspective

Teaching causes great joy for me

If I’m in a particularly good mood, strange dogs come up and say hello A LOT

The breath is mightier than the sword

I am completely and utterly obsessed with yoga

Avoidance is futile

There are certain things I am just not in charge of

We absolutely never know what’s on someone else’s mind, so we should just stop assuming (that thing about making an ass out of you and me)

If I think I’ve learned all I possibly have to learn about myself, I’m probably mistaken

I’m not that kind of girl, but I am many other kinds…

I AM a gypsy warrior queen and my kingdom is made of love, hugs, laughter, hard-won wisdom and open-hearted bliss

~Svasti