Remembering Rumi

February is -

 Heart and Love Month

and it continues with Rumi

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My search for Love

took me back to Rumi,

13th century poet.

Celebrating Rumi, Last Class 

Several years ago I had a great time being introduced to so many wonderful poems by Rumi, and listening to them being read aloud by the different voices of the class.

I enjoyed some of the poems just as they were on the surface, while others beckoned me to look further and deeper.  

There can be many layers of interpretation as numerous thoughts and feelings arise. 

The more read the more experienced.  

Even as a beginner to these poems, some left me thinking about things, people and experiences in my own life, and some offered a glimpse of change in the way I look at things.

The last class was especially memorable.   

We got to take turns sharing one of our favourite poems with the class, and then something wonderful happened. 

One of the ladies brought to share the poem below.  

She also brought her classical guitar and had arranged music so she could play and sing the poem for us.  

For me, who had just started learning guitar, it was the best way to end this class, and let me know I was where I was supposed to be.

For me that day, it compared to a big bowl of the best fresh garden strawberries of my dreams on delicious smooth ice cream … in that moment - everything else melted away. 

I sat, loved it all, and wanted more!  

You & I - by Rumi

“A moment of happiness,

You and I sitting on the veranda,

Apparently two, but one in soul, you and I.

We feel the flowing water of life here,

You and I, with the garden’s beauty

And the birds singing.

The stars will be watching us,

And we will show them

What it is to be a thin crescent moon.

You and I unselfed, will be together,

Indifferent to idle speculation, you and I.

The parrots of heaven will be cracking sugar

As we laugh together, you and I.

In one form upon this earth,

And in another form in a timeless sweet land.”

~ Rumi ~

Have you ever taken a course not knowing what to expect and loved it.

Sometimes I think adult learning is the most fun.

Ann - Thank You very much for creating this class which started the group on our exciting search for anything Rumi.

I still love to go on You Tube and listen to poems read aloud. 

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Next week ends our Heart 
& Love month for this year.

I let my breath touch the tip of my nose and each one of my toes (?)

Invest In YOU - it only takes a few Moments

MY breath

Here we Go!

I love this little Poem titled 

MY Breath.

It was Fun Fun Fun to figure out and it helps us connect to our body and breath.

Enjoy!

Moving Forward from the Heart - 

Meditation #70

MY 

breath

"Whisper to yourself,

I let my breath touch

the tip of my nose, and the tips of each one of my toes.

I let my breath touch the tips of my fingers

and in the spaces between, it lingers.

I let my breath touch the back of my ears,

and it feels the softness of my tears.

I let my breath touch the back of my knees,

and all the organs inside me that are under a bit

of a squeeze.

I let my breath touch the bottom of my chin,

and all the hidden places on my skin.

I let my breath touch my soft belly parts,

and especially the soft spots in my heart.

I let my breath touch all those places

inside me that smile,

and it will change

those places that don't in awhile."

© 2015 Dona Anderson

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This time it's a little Poem for your Wellness Toolbox!

I can even imagine the kids making fun out of this. 

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What Creates your Vision for Tomorrow

Open the Doors to Gratitude

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I have had this lovely Message for years and I've connected to 

each part of it so I thought I'd share it with You.  

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 Dream of what you most enjoy


Go where you want to go


Be who you want to be


You have but one life.

~Author unknown~

I hope you enjoy this wonderful message and my photo from the beach.

Moving from Lost to Found

Do You ever Feel Lost?

Start to change your Future ... 

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Dona Anderson - message from
 Simply, One Breath at a Time

I'm sharing with you today an excerpt from my book Moving Forward from the Heart. 

It's about how in our busy lives we sometimes lose or forget about those small things, the little things that make our hearts sing and feeds our Soul.

If you're a regular visitor to this blog you will have noticed that Yoga, the poses and especially the Guided Relaxation time got me back in touch with so much of Life.

It created the pause that let the little things back into my life that were missing after years of rushing and managing the bigger things.

                      ♡♡

10 Ways to Change Lost to Found

A moment for reflection: 

I wrote the following poem, Lost and Found, shortly after I finished my first book, Simply, One Breath At a Time.

I needed to write something about what the 65 guided relaxations/meditations meant to me - what I saw, thought, felt, experienced, and most of all what I found in its pages.

After reading each of the relaxations in the book many times through its creation and in using it since, I am still very grateful for all the things they continue to bring to my life.

I continue to hear whispers for change, growth and I am reminded about the wonders of life that are found in the breath, nature, treasures, gratitude, stillness and so much more.  

I wanted to share this with you and I am positive this book, Moving Forward from the Heart, will also encourage us to open our minds, body, hearts and breath up even further to the many wonderful gifts that are ours to explore, enjoy and share each day.

Lost and Found

Lost myself –

Found out what’s important and brings me joy

Lost track of time –

Found the now in the present moment

Lost imagination –

Found treasures, gifts, paradise, nature

Lost comfort –

Found softness from letting go, and smiling

Lost paying attention –

Found myself choosing to be aware

Lost appreciation –

Found feelings of fullness from gratitude

Lost awareness –

Found time to see, hear, feel, and connect

Lost my breath –

Found a nourishing breath flowing within me

Lost a quiet mind –

Found that I can slow down thoughts and rest

Lost peace –

Found a safe place for me to open up my heart.

Moving Forward from the Heart
Copyright ©2015 ~ Dona Anderson

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Rumi Poem

Sharing a touching Rumi Poem

Just in time for Father's Day
coming up on Sunday.

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I read this Rumi poem several years ago and I immediately liked it and thought about Father's Day.

It took me awhile to find in the my book again, 
but I did it. 

It's from The Essential Rumi by Coleman Barks, bottom of page 146.

Humble living does not diminish.

It fills.

Going back to a simpler self gives wisdom.

When a man makes up a story for his child,

he becomes a father and a child,

together, listening.

                                                    ~Rumi

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I let my Breath touch the Tip of my Nose

Where does Your Breath Go?

Just asking.

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A Gift for You

From, Moving Forward from the Heart

I had Fun putting this together - always good to
have a nice variety to choose from - this is #70

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My Breath

 Whisper to yourself, 

I let my breath touch the tip of my nose,

and the tips of each one of my toes.

I let my breath touch the tips of my fingers
and in the spaces between, it lingers.

I let my breath touch the back of my ears,
and it feels the softness of my tears.

I let my breath touch the back of my knees,
and all the organs inside me that are under a bit of a squeeze.

I let my breath touch the bottom of my chin,
and all the hidden places on my skin.

I let my breath touch my soft belly parts,
and especially the soft spots in my heart.

I let my breath touch all those places
inside me that smile,
and it will change
those places that don’t in awhile!

Poem, My Breath #70 of 73 titles.
from Moving Forward from the Heart
by Dona Anderson ©2015


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A Place for Messages

Rumi poem

Dona Anderson

I thought I'd share this poem with you today. 

You suppose you are the trouble 

But you are the cure

You suppose that you are the lock on the door

But you are the key that opens it

It's too bad that you want to be someone else

You don't see your own face, your own beauty

Yet, no face is more beautiful than yours

~ Rumi

Thanks Rumi.

This poem starts the meditation A Place for Messages in my book, Moving Forward from the Heart.

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Heart Healthy

Heart Disease is the a killer for both males and females!

I remember when I was young we worried about our Grandfather. He was in his 80's and on Heart Medication and my parents put a bell in their bedroom to ring for an emergency. That first time the bell rang, it was for our Grandmother, 12 years younger and no previous signs of problems. 

Has something similar happened to You? 

Unfortunately, these types of stories are familiar. We worry about the known problems and then something unexpected happens to another family member or caregiver.

During the month of February 2015, I did eight posts for Heart Awareness. A mix of  gentle movements, meditations,  music and a couple of poems to sink into and absorb.

Below I'm sharing the links with you to the 3 most viewed of the 8.

I didn't promote them all equally so your favorite may be one of the other 5.

You'll find all of them in the Blog Archive for February 2015.

Top 3

Try out this relaxing Tai Chi video

Enjoy this walking meditation 

A short poem to Listen to your Heart

Enjoy, and I hope you'll check out the others from 
February 2015 in the Blog Archive.

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Lost and Found, Poem

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10 Ways to feel Lost!

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Have you felt LOST?

I wrote the following poem, Lost and Found, shortly after I published my first book, Simply, One Breath At a Time.

I needed to write something about what the 65 guided relaxations/meditations in this book meant to me - what I saw, thought, felt, experienced and most of all, what I found in its pages.

After reading each of the relaxations in the book many times through its creation and in using it since, I am still very grateful for all the things they continue to bring to my life.

I hear whispers for change, growth and I am reminded about all the wonders of life that are found in the breath, nature, treasures, gratitude, stillness and so much more.  Namaste.

Lost and Found

by Dona Anderson

Lost myself –

 Found out what’s important and brings me joy 

Lost track of time –

 Found the now in the present moment 

Lost imagination –

Found treasures, gifts, paradise, nature 

Lost comfort –

Found softness from letting go, and smiling 

Lost paying attention –

 Found myself choosing to be aware 

 Lost appreciation –

Found feelings of fullness from gratitude 

 Lost awareness –
Found time to see, hear, feel, and connect 

Lost my breath –

 Found a nourishing breath flowing within me 

Lost a quiet mind –

 Found that I can slow down thoughts and rest 

Lost peace –

 Found a safe place for me to open up my heart. 

~~~~

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Moving Forward from the Heart.
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Imagine You're in a Place Where Roses Bloom

Love Roses!!!

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Roots to Breath Wellness Moment 

Can you smell the soft scent and
feel the smooth petals of the rose?

Sharing with you a short, simple poem to sit with on a beautiful warm summers day! 

Dona Anderson

Let me sit for

awhile in

this place where

the sun is warm

and

roses bloom…

 

Poem from the meditation, Garden in Your Dreams,

in my upcoming book, Moving Forward from the Heart

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