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Soul Urges, A midnight musing on deep heartfelt desires and embracing our true natures.
Satipatthana – Leah McNeir 2011
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When we follow the path that is right for us
The Universe will conspire
To open hands, doors, and hearts.
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When we fight against our True Selves and Callings
or believe it unachievable,
we experience discontentment, detachment,
internal struggles, contention,
and heartache.
We long for something so deeply
that to be reminded of it
aches us
physically, emotionally, & spiritually.
We feel something is missing,
though we may not be able put our finger on what exactly IT is.
We may try to ignore and brush off these feelings,
or attempt to fill the hole through the acquisition of material possessions,
or obscure it through vices and other distractions.
We may wallow, unable to see past the immediate surface sensations.
To move beyond those states, we must discover and acknowledge their primal source.
For behind these moments and feelings,
lay your clues.
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Listen to your heart.
What images, thoughts or sensations trigger this inexpressible sense of longing?
What are the commonalities behind your jealousies of others?
What desires or aspects of yourself have you neglected?
What dreams have you given up? Are you still mourning them?
What would your childhood self remind you about yourself if given a voice?
What things, scenes, or experiences trigger at once a sense of
excitement or fellowship,
yet also that deep inner want
or feeling of empty nonfulfillment ?
What subjects or things really get you going
and fill you with vigor, lucidity, passion, motivation, excitement, and energy?
The answers to these questions hint at what i call,
Soul Urges.
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They remind us of our Calling, our Potential, our Spirit, our Center.
It can be intimidating to admit them and face them.
Our inner critic screams our shortfalls to us,
often in an unhelpful or unproductive way that results
in steps taken backwards or in intensifying our self doubt and projected impediments.
Be gentle with yourself. Forgive yourself.
Accept who you really are and learn what you really want.
To embrace our Soul Urges and express them
is a great act of Love.
To follow them is an act of faith, courage , self respect, and dignity.
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When we follow our Soul Urges
and put forth not only the Intention of realizing them,
but Action..
the way ahead naturally becomes clearer,
as do the hurdles of circumstance, fear or self limitation that we place on ourselves.
Confront these blockades, illusions, and delusions and take a step.
The Universe will naturally begin to respond and assist you along your path
of greater understanding and Self expression.
The way towards realizing and actualizing your full True Self beckons and calls.
Our challenge is to listen to the messages its subtly trying to send
and believe in ourselves enough to allow ourselves to be true..
to Ourselves.
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There’s much to be said about the wisdom in seeing
the common overlooked beauty and good in life
that surrounds us.
There’s much to be said about being content and accepting of where you are in life,
and in taking full stock of your blessings and successes.
Often, our happiness and fulfillment lies in our perception.
If we focus on negativity and lacking,
that’s what we’ll see the most of in everything.
If we focus on beauty and goodness,
we see its abundance in everything.
Yet, true as well is the discontentment and longing that stems
from unfulfilled Soul Urges.
Look deep in your heart,
you’ll know the difference.
You know what you desire, if only vaguely.. so speak it aloud,
And distill your truth.
With conviction, begin taking the steps that will move you in the direction of your dreams.
Know this-
Often, our biggest limitations are those which we place on ourselves,
our biggest facilitation is when we believe,
know, and act out our capability to achieve.
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This truth of potential is what frightens so many.
It suggests the responsibility lies with us alone,
and not in our past, present, or future perceived roadblocks and diversions.
Let this truth instead, be empowering, as it should be.
Let us remind ourselves that –
“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage.”
So take the first step,
acknowledge your True Self
Then act on your Soul Urges.
The Universe awaits your cue.
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For when we follow the path that is truly meant for us
The Universe will conspire
To open hands, doors, and hearts.
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It’s time for a new direction.
Live your dream and share your passion!
Fine Art Prints, Framed Prints, Canvas Prints
“Earthing” is simply the act of walking barefoot on earthen ground or grass.
Emotionally or spiritually, earthing is a willful act of reconnection with Mother Earth. Some speak of Earthing’s health benefits of earth on skin, healthy bacteria, ions, and electrons and whatnot..but to me, the power is in the act of communion.
This image marks a point of my journey where a major transformation was occurring. A total revolution and evolution of Self and my life, driven largely by a reconnection to nature and a re-remembering and active embracing of my deepest desires and potentials. This “Earthing Transformation” sparked an energy, vitality, and sense of inner power and endless possibility that continues to fuel me today.
Seventh installation of the “Shade of the Living Light” series.
Digital Mixed Media work by Leah McNeir 2014.
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Psychedelic Voyages Series: “Return to Awe” –
“Return to Awe” – Psychedelic Abstract Mandala
Trippy psychedelic phosphene like visuals in a beautiful and colorful fractal mandala pattern influenced by sacred geometry & meditation.
Psychedelic Voyages series; trippy surreal abstract visions in fractal geometry.
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Geometric Abstract Art: “On the Edge of Mania”
“On the Edge of Mania” (Red Tones)
Sacred geometry inspired abstract symmetrical mandala / kaleidoscope fractal art.
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