Each of us has a sense of self and it is important we do not lose ourselves in this busy world.
Take time each day to reconnect to your inner self, to go into the quiet and cast away any trials and tribulations and find your inner calm.
When in a relationship, give your all but remember a relationship is a union of two individuals who seek to share not to merge into one. Each of us can bring their own creativity and inspiration to any relationship.
Often when we think of giving gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions, we think of giving gifts such as rings, necklaces, perfume, chocolates or other wasteful items. Why not think out of the box the next time you want to give a gift.
Here are some gifts that you could give to a friend or a loved one;
1) Healing thoughts. They may be low or ill, spend a few moments sending out thoughts of healing.
2) Touch. Hold their hand to show you care.
3) Understanding. No one is perfect and we should try to understand that each one of us carries baggage from our lives and it is this that makes us who we are.
4) Acceptance. Accept your loved one for who they are and accept their flaws, where said flaws do not damage others, wherever possible. Only change them if it is for the good of them or others close to them.
5) Time. Spend time with your loved one. Just be with them, if not physically then by any means possible. Show them just how much they mean to you.
These gifts cost you nothing, but for the recipient, they can be priceless.
I sat by a pool today and as the sun shone it showed my reflection upon the water.
As I gazed at the face that stared back; I noticed the wrinkles on my forehead, I noticed a scar and I noticed how my left eye looks so odd and out of place.
But rather than be upset by these images, I rejoice in them.
The wrinkles on my forehead are caused by the many times I have laughed over the years and I would rather have them than a smooth face that has never known laughter.
When I see the scar on my cheek it brings back happy memories of a carefree childhood, and I would rather have a face that is scarred through adventure than one which is smooth from fear of trying new things.
My eye looks odd because I was blinded in said eye by a childhood disease, but rather than lament loss, I rejoice I still have a one good eye and I would rather have one eye that sees into the depths of people to find their true self than have two eyes which see nothing but the surface of people.
David Mathers
Poet
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