I read this at Sisters Leading Sisters this morning and simply had to pass it on! I encourage all woman to join this group. I find it to be exceptionally inspirational and filled with resources to help us lead and be lead to be the woman we truly are! The message, however, is for both men and women, universally!
“Remove those ‘I want you to like me’ stickers from your forehead and, instead, place them where they truly will do the most good — on your mirror!” ~ Susan Jeffers
Art ~Walk from Smoke to Darkness ~CordieB.
With that I felt impelled to repost my theme poem, Mirror of My Soul! So, take that sticker off your forehead today!
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Mirror of My Soul ~CordieB
Looking through the mirror into the window of my soul
I see a floating being, with stories yet untold
I see a bouncing baby and a woman turning old
I see a heart so full of warmth, yet at times so bitter cold
Looking through the mirror into the window of my being
I see a woman whose lived her life as though she were sightseeing
Who never truly embraced the world with zest of fearless flight
Who carefully lived each day in surety she’d sleep through another night
And awaken to the dawn; weary eyes appearing bright
Reaching into the mirror to grasp a clear vision of myself
I grasped a fleeting spirit, that nearly took my breath
She hauntingly laughed at me; wicked laughter laced with fear
She cursed me as a liar, all was not as it appeared
She said I was like an empty house; no personality of its own
My inhabitants, friends and lovers, often made this house their home
I changed my personality to fit the status quo
My decor changed with each owner, and disappeared once they would go
I could not grasp this entity, although she was so close and clear
Each time I thought I had her, she’d up and disappear
And then someone would magically arrive with the gift of identity
So for a time I’d harbor such, and thus it would be me
The mirrored being took a seat; looked me straight into my eyes
She watched me closely in her stare, and straightened her demise
She said, for once be true to self and you will have a clue
Of the beauty of the spirit and what is uniquely you
Do not be afraid to be what you know is deep within your soul
Release the fears of rejection, release the need to gain control
Dance with fairies in the night, sing lullabys with the moon
Walk in the rain in mornings, sleep till the afternoon
Speak your truths with love and passion;
Don’t do it just because you’ve heard its right…
And you will find the answers to the questions that haunt you in the night
But most of all my kindred one; you will find the light!
I’m delighted to let everyone know that I’ve met my goal of publishing my first book before my birthday (December 25th)! Thanks to all of you for the selfless encouragement you’ve given me throughout the last few years. Today would not be possible without your continued enthusiam and support! The book, Looking in The Mirror to Solve Life’s Riddles, can be purchased in either paperback or via download. And, to celebrate my love for all of you, please enter the coupon code HUMBUG to receive a 10% discount. You can check out preview by clicking below.
Looking in the Mirror to Solve Life’s Riddles Book Preview
If you like riddles, you'll love my new book, "Looking in the Mirror to Solve Life's Riddles." Preview the book, by clicking on the book's cover page, below. >
This is a full colored edition on glossy paper with a few of my art prints scattered through out.
The downloaded version of this book is only $3.50!
If you'd like to have an autographed deluxe copy, please email me at cordiebw@gmail.com.
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