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Clear the Chaos ~ Day 189

The attached photo is of a swallowtail butterfly taken in my yard. I used Prisma to edit the background. It represents both the chaos and the peace in my mind.

I would like to thank Albert for always giving me inspiration. I am not a writer by a long shot. But I do have feelings and emotions I would like to express. I just read one of his philosophical and powerful posts he is so excellent at writing. And this is what came out on paper…

Clearing my mind of all the chaos and confusion 

It all must go to feel the peace I strive for

Pulled this way and that way

Not sure of my direction

Which way should I go

Calm down deep breaths

Repeat…

Calm down deep breaths

Yes I can feel the relief

Mind body and soul is getting clearer

My path is in my reach

I can see it in the distance

Now I must continue this journey

Calm down deep breaths

Repeat…

Calm down deep breaths

Photo and Poem ©CarolDM2018

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    • Thanks Ellie this one came out on a few minutes. And the photo was easy to work around. It is one of my favorite butterflies in my yard. Hope to see it again soon.

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  1. I don’t have the words to describe this authenticity. Please excuse my lack of vocab. i think you are expressing a side of yourself that you held back for way too long. So Ima hit from da street n say, You go girl!!

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  2. Although uncertainty is held in low regard by society, I see it as a healthy and rational standpoint; many folks are sure of viewpoints that are inaccurate or just plain mistaken. I’d much rather reserve judgement than be wrong…

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    • I seem to stay in between the lines most of the time not completely sure of which direction to go. But I also weigh things out to the inth degree. I am with you, I see nothing wrong with that. It can save you trouble, hurt, pain, wrong paths, etc down the road.

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      • There are times when indecision isn’t the right choice, but when action isn’t required there is something to be said for leaving your options open…

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        • I had a friend tell me a few years ago that as long as you have options, you can get through any situation. And he was so right. Never thought about it like that.

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          • With enough options you have the potential to make it through any situation, provided you make the right choices. Failure is pretty much always an option and in most cases not to be feared…

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          • Well, yes, you have to make the right decisions. And that is why I weigh things out to the degree that I do. We all should learn from our failures.

  3. Well, you sure do put your feelings out in the open quite well. Your method within the poem of calming down seem achievable for all to accomplish. Such great writing!!

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  4. What a great background you created. The journey told in the story though, now that is one to ponder. Really love the imagery you used My path is in my reach – very interesting…

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  5. Wooow… Wow… Wow… you’ve written a wonderful adventure here, Carol.
    The mind is naughty because it is the child of the ego. It is very important in worldly life but we must keep a distance and surpass it when we want to find true peace and certainty of destination. While breath is proof that our soul still loves our existence, and that is the bridge to lead to its consciousness, our soul.

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    • Well thank you dear Albert. I was amazed at how I did not have to think, the words just spilled from the keyboard. Your interpretation is what I always look forward to, it is spot on.