RETRO LIGHTHOUSE by JRC

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ABOUT MEDITATION by Jeff Chamberlain

            Sometimes I write essays—but not much. Today I want to talk about meditation and the likes. I will cover certain aspects of different types and methods of meditation as well as my own twists on them. I hope you enjoy my opinions as I value them a lot.

The first and most basic form of meditation is by using a mantra. A mantra is a word or phrase used to bring your attention back to your center when it strays away or goes off track. The most simple mantra, and widely used is by repeating the word “Om” (pronounced ‘owm’). But this isn’t the only mantra. A mantra can be anything such as: “I’m okay” or “now I’m calm”. You may experiment and create your own—think outside the box

Another way to meditate is by using the four finger exercise. It is effective and, if utilized can help you wind down after a busy day. You start by gently laying your hands backside down on your lap. First, connect your thumb to your index finger and while you do this, close your eyes and think of a very exciting and exhilarating experience—maybe you are on a rollercoaster. This heightens your awareness and gets you started for the next step. Next, press your thumb to your middle finger. Now, think of a time when you were very happy—maybe you received a gift or had your first kiss. You must really dig into your past for this second one. Try to bring out the good in your past. For the third finger, your ring finger, think of the nicest thing someone has said to you and imagine yourself replying thank you. This is really important because it, not only builds self-esteem, but allows you to experience what it feels like to be treated thoughtfully. Lastly, touch your thumb to your pinky “little” finger and imagine a really relaxing and calm place. Maybe it is the beach with the sea breeze gently hugging you or a trip through a forest where nature is endless. Make sure that it causes you to feel very calm and dwell on it for a few minutes. This exercise will surely work within the first few instances.

Finally, mindfulness is a good way to cope with the stresses of the day. Mindfulness is simple—staying, steady, in the present moment and not dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. It’s remaining in the here and now and relating to the world around you, observing, noticing and minding your environment and self-sensations. The easiest way to be mindful is through closing your eyes and just noticing. Notice the sounds around you, if you were near a stream you might hear trickling water or if you are inside maybe there is a fan or a heater on. These things help you to grasp the present and stay in the moment. If your mind wanders simply bring it back to your center by focusing on a sound, smell or feeling. It is also important not to judge whether things are good or bad—they just simply are there, not for judgment.

There are also many types of ways that you can be mindful. For example, take a piece of food, maybe a small cookie or a segment of an orange, and slowly start to notice or observe it with your five senses. First, you might feel it, the cookie might be rough or the orange may be slimy. Then, you can smell it and then, taste it, and it might make a sound if you chew it. The purpose is to be aware of the present, one moment at a time.

As stated, there are many ways to meditate and I’ve only touched on a few. Meditation is a wonderful skill which may take long practice and effort but is a sure cure for the stresses of everyday life. So, go ahead and try it, be creative, and maybe you’ll come up with your own meditation method.

Hello Sky by JRC

Hello sky
Can I dry your eyes today?
Hello sky
It's a pity that you cry, today
Hello sky
Can I wipe the tears off of your face
Hello sky
Can all of your clouds embrace
Hello sky
I mentioned you before
Hello sky
Your sunny days, what I adore
Hello sky

Pleased to eat you (old)

One late afternoon on a warm summers day as I enter my room on the bed there she lay, covered in pedals of roses I’d add, and the lights were as dim as the hue was too sad, but the night was still young and she started to greet, please do come in, stay awhile, take a seat, still I sensed a danger, one thing was awry, it was a full moon but no stars in the sky, I turned and looked down and she remained on the bed, I let down my guard and stood by her instead, she knelt down before me and was sobbing a storm, when I asked her what’s wrong she said it was mourn, for her late husband who with the benefit of the doubt was killed on this day three years ago, about, I said it’s okay, I’ll be here for you, then she stood up, she said that won’t do, you see I’m not the person you think, I’m not just a woman and before I  could blink, the lights all went out and I was no longer secure, for she whispered to me in a soft feline purr, I’m human by day but by night I am feared, my husband was first, pleased to eat you, my dear.

FORESTS OF PEACE

I love the wind

I sway and soar

I am safely locked with the ground

While the gusts persist

The leaves insist

That now they are no longer bound

They distance themselves

Like precious sea shells

All scattered and thrown all around

They are the trees

Waving their branches

The forest, it dances

And all that they know

Are the echoed romances

The carvings of lovers

Drawn into their covers

And even though

They can’t get another

They still continue to sway

And to soar

The leaves of the spring

Are too hard to ignore

They’re the trees

Oh, the decades they’ve seen

They’re the trees

Oh, how peaceful they seem

They’re the trees

All enduring the breeze

They, are the trees…

BY JEFF CHAMBERLAIN

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LIVE AND LET GO

There were few

Chained to fate, trailing by their past

And who knew

You could’ve shattered, just like a glass

Among them all, you were glorified

Among them all, you were sanctified

Foundation, never crumbled

Timbers that never tumbled

No need to reach for the stars

They’re already yours

No need to jump to far

You’re already there

Strength, courage

Ambition, driven

Fly like an eagle

Soar to the moon

Reign upon the rain

Like a monsoon

Courage, driven

Towering

Strength, ambition

Flowering

Commence the cause, Embrace the echoes

Behold the purest, live and let go…