This brief poem was written almost 20 years ago shortly after landing on the sacred shores of Kauai. It was during a time of deep self reflection and bouts of enlightening truth!!! Honesty with myself cleans the heart and makes all things possible.
The emerald isle of Kauai -Mama Kauai- often requires new arrivals to do their “due diligence” to clear and elevate their vibration. This poem was written in response to the sacred call to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Synchronistically I am revisiting these thoughts before the Light-Giving Ceremony of Diwali- to be held at Baba’s House on November 22, 2019~(6:30pm-8:30pm) We are preparing for a wonderful time of introspection in order to sort out the self and turn inward and upward to the Ever-Lit Light who has come to restore our Natural Beauty.
This piece from yesteryear is called:
~DECORATED~
Decorated by old emotions and an outdated style of “rustic resentment”-
an inner world of limitation has been formed -taking center-stage to the real, the
true nature of my soul.
Old emotions draped low have been cut on the bias of self-centered living-
Creating no possibilities for another’s point of view.
Newness enters slowly…deliberately…
Through the tainted glass –
While treasures of beauty and peace hover patiently-
Waiting to be revealed to I- the parched Soul.
Will I hear You? Will I know You?
Will I see You as You are….
While immersed in these clouds of illusion?
Must I keep coming up with the same conclusion about myself and others-
When seeing with an honest glimpse through Your eyes can change everything.
The gentle rain softens and cleanses.
A sense of fluidity enters.
Sorrow is washed away, the Bestower brings a taste of freshness-freedom-fortune.
Aloha Beautiful Soul,
Thank you for visiting Enlightened Answers. These writings are my on-going churnings of deep spiritual studies and reflection upon the self - Along with this, there is constant meditation. Both meditation and daily attention to spiritual study which leads to awareness of the self have immeasurably nourished me and increased the joy of living and serving I'm able to experience in these times of great and sudden change.
It has also been my fortune to be situated in the Hawaiian Islands in the midst of the Pacific Ocean where I landed with my son 31 years ago. The past 25 years, I've been on the oldest, northern most, and serenest island of Kauai.
Many don't realize that Hawaii is made up of a chain of seven islands- Kauai, the Garden Isle, is situated at the top of the chain and is often called the "crown" of the Hawaiian islands. Kauai is also called the Island of the Golden Light, and the Island of Discovery for good reason! Truly this is where I was led in order to discover the wonders of the inner golden light ignited by the Supreme Light. It is here that I continually reinforce the awareness that- I am a peaceful, loving soul, a being of light*- just as you are. This journey has led me to surrender the rest of this life to the Divine Beloved, the One who loves unconditionally and who teaches the method to return to our original nature of purity, love, wisdom, & altruism. Through these writings- I am building a fortress of light with the pure intention that others may strengthen their own light.
For over fifteen years, I've had the fortune of traveling to northern India- to the state of Rajasthan- where the Brahma Kumari World Spiritual University is perched atop Mt. Abu.
This wonderful oasis of light is also called Madhuban which means Forest of Honey. It is a pilgrimage place dedicated to the Remembrance of who we truly are -- eternal souls. This awareness also brings us into the natural relationship and remembrance of the Eternal One- the Creator God- Beloved of All.
I go to Madhuban to meditate and study in a fully spiritually charged atmosphere where others are there for the same purpose. We are a spiritual family who enjoy solitude, as well as unity. We enjoy delicious spiritually charged meals, beautiful gardens, angelic music, and communing with like-hearted souls from across the globe. Madhuban is a pure, divine container that serves those who wish to live according to the highest spiritual codes. It is a place designed for souls to have a deep, rich, and loving meeting with the Supreme Soul. My annual journeys there have enriched my life immeasurably, beyond words. I've become a peaceful soul who honors the peaceful soul of you. I am a lover of Truth and hope that you are able to glean deep soul answers from these writings. Take the jewels that touch you, make them your own, and share them, for "giving and receiving freely" is a good part to have at this time of great transformation.
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Wishing you Peace,
Shivalaya
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A poem is worth a thousand words!
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