Nature and its musical notes

 I curiously notice nature and its musical notes. Each one has its own quality that brings emotions in me. My most favorite is birds melodious musical sounds... especially in the morning. They bring such a joy. Almost like a harmonious chorus, each singing in specific notes - maybe CG/DB/ AC' and so on. Except when of course those birds are in distress. Then its a harsh, squeaky sound or shriek. I always feel worried after hearing them unhappy. I think those are releasing notes -bringing  unease in me. 

Rain and its rhythmic tapping sound has a special meaning as well. Such steady rain makes me relax and cozy. Just sitting next to the window is enough. The water element makes me philosophical and creative. That's when most of my poetry happens I think. A deep and smooth flow of emotions. Sometimes its so relaxing that a good nap will follow. Yet, when its thunderstorm, I cant sleep. Its unnerving. The sound notes are uneven, harsh and have emotional releasing quality.  A good body shake will do the magic to release all those hidden subconscious emotions but I become stiff.. holding everything inside.  

Ocean sounds have a mixed effect on my mind. Sometimes -especially in the mornings they are energizing.  I feel E sound note here calling for me to stand up and take action.  A lot of motivating thoughts come in my mind. And sometimes in the evening they bring turbulance.  Ocean fronts should hold seminars for motivational speakers. I think that's a great venue. I envy people who can just sit or sleep  and relax on the beach. I cannot do that. I have to move. Unless its cool touch of ocean water which has more deeper elements. Then I can just stand and observe.

In the tobacco trail hiking tracks  I love the majestic A note of trees. Tall , magnificent greenery brings one close to spiritual wisdom. High arching pathways with greeneries on both sides gives a sense of knowledge. These natural greens shows how vibrant colors can be with ten shades of one color sitting next to each other. A colorful symphony -both melodious and enchanting.  Nature is the greatest artist.. A and F sound notes come in mind. A  color of heart energy, fourth chakra. God has given us so much . A sense of gratefulness fills the heart. 

I always love to vacation in mountains. Its more of B note energy. A crown chakra on full display. No wonder all Yogis want to go on mountaintops and meditate. It has peace and harmony. A sense of equilibrium. The freshest of the air with aroma of purity, descending white clouds and ascending tall tress. A mix of bird sounds with shades of greens, and all kinds of flowery hues mixed in shrubbery. Mountains are heavens on earth. My love for them is eternal and they love me back with equal measure. 

The most accessible, earthy, creative and lots of heart energy place is parks. Rustle of leaves with lots of flowers and butterflies.. birds singing and kids playing... waterfall gently streaming next to this beauty, parks are the best gift cities can offer.  It has all notes to offer. Benches to rest with green lush lawns is a C note. A poetic creative pathway with bunch of flowery patcvhes and small bushes - totally D note. Kids small play parks are all about sweet yet tender E note. Lovers holding each others hand siting next to fountain or a mother strolling a kid on a pathway is F note with heart energy. A park area displays sports such as basketball, soccer showcasing E and F notes of competitiveness and yet teamwork.  A gaggle of kids playing, flying kites or a chorus singing in musical concerts is a G note and all this combined with harmonious nature all around is definitely A note. Elderly observing calmly the display of all the sounds and colors and sensations with monk like equilibrium is definitely B note. I think each city should have lots and lots of gardens/parks. A meticulously cultivated area for children's play, a forest path with encouraging exercising trails , nature, kids, flowers , birds - such a beautiful and affordable thing for all citizens to enjoy.  

However, to hear all this harmony -midfullness is the key. I may loose all this heaven in a heartbeat if I am busy taking pictures, chit-chatting with friends and family and just not being present. Honestly, If I am in the zone of achieving something/or doing something...planning some kind of future or thinking about past( which most of the times I am doing) , if there is no silence and peace in mind with rushing of thoughts... the most harmonious places become dissonant as I bring my dissonant energy in the mix. However, if I am resonant, a now and present in the moment,  being mindful, then even a simple yet quiet evening walk in the neighborhood  is good dose of this sound and color therapy.

-praj101

Financial landscape or something similar

 Stocks and bonds and mutual funds

The utmost boring subjects that I may have heard

Yet essential knowledges as these must be

As one cannot just earn without investing  you see

The inflation may get skewed as the prices go up

And storing my little money in my bank may not be enough

 Insurance policies and procedures and whatever you say

“Taxes” equally boring and confusing if I may

God forbid if they can make things easy for me

As I feel I am trading waters as unseemly as these 

Yet it feels that it’s a must-have knowledge all this finance jargon

Just couple of hours a week is what I need to bargain 

After all it’s  “hard-earned” money that I earned with my  sweat 

I guess so there is no point to just sit and fret

It all feels blah-blah if you ask me right now

Yet I should learn at least the basics to know what’s it all about

-praj101

 

 

You are your own Healer

Nor with an ego

Nor with perfection

Searching for science behind

As a passionate researcher

Learning step by step

As a student of the life should

I am no healer

Just a therapist will do

As it all happens with grace

With  some higher unseen guidance

You unfold like lotus

And the healing happens from within

No need of appreciation,

nor some pat on the back

Following each step like a process 

that’s all I keep in my heart

With humility deep in the roots

And no miracle of any sorts

Be open to new experiences

Is all that I will ask

An intention for highest good

Of yours and mine too

And you will know for sure

That  healer is within you

Praj101

Unique Experience

I did my sound therapy protocol on self. My chakras were balanced. My mind was calm. I went to bed in a peaceful state. I have experienced such calmness lot of times by now. But this experience was unique. Somehow, I did not wanted to think about future or past. I did not wanted to think about present. I did not even wanted to focus on my breath. I was not sleeping. I was just in silence. A deep silence. A truly peaceful state . A feeling of nothingness. It was unique. No need to self talk or self chatter. I think may be as a child we are in this state( I don’t exactly remember). But I don’t think I am in this kind of peaceful state for atleast 2 decades now.  I don’t think I was in this state when we visited famous vacation locations nor when I “ achieved” something. I do try meditation occasionally and I think if I do enough of it I may achieve something similar.  But I know I am not even close. Now, being a very type A personality I am looking for this experience again.. unfortunately my left side analytical brain is not making it happen.. Buddha called this attachment.. attachment for even good things is kind of detrimental. All in all it was a deeply satisfying experience. And when one experiences something like this- the joy is so pure that you reflexively wish everyone to have such peace. So here I put an intent: I wish me, my loved ones, the ones I don’t know, the ones I may not like, all the human beings, all the plant and animal kingdom, all the living beings, all the non- living beings, all the universe -be in such a peaceful state. A state of nothingness. 

Praj101

You were here and ...

 A sparrow tapped on my window 

At least a dozen times

And I thought who would it be 

And you came in my mind

It’s been years since we have met 

So I went online

Found out from your Facebook page 

And saw RIP sign

A deep sense of loss was left

What you weathered was unknown 

Childhood memories ran like a whirlwind

In my lucid dreamworld 

How can I say bye to you

As you are so far away 

Yet you came last night to visit

 For something funny to say

A dream, an illusion or was it a faded memory

Or a sorrowful minds quest

Or soul to soul connection 

...I knew you were here

And I felt Ok

Praj101

My woman support

Being an entrepreneur has taught me a lot

About strategies and structures and people of all sorts

Yet the most I have learned is how to give and take

And some of my woman friends who lead in this way

A symbiotic relationship of fun and laughter

A travel of knowledge from one to another

Learning from failures and celebration of success

Woman to woman bond in each step of progress 

Strong support to hold the fort in good and bad times

I love and cherish these friendships of mine

Praj101