New Earth: The Gift Of Free Choice

Quote Title: Kryon-Lee Carroll – ‘The Gift Of Free Choice’

In the Divine Light of New Earth
Free choice is truly a gift
Given from God, the All-That-Is
For humanity’s consciousness to lift

Each and every single Soul
Has the Power within to choose
Their focus and reality
There is no ‘win or loose’

For everything is an experience
We come to Earth to create
Evolving through each life
Living through love or hate

Even in the old Earth energies
Free choice was absolute
God would not override
Whether colossal or minute

In 3D Earth, dense duality
The opposites led the way
Good or bad, the positive and negative
Which would attract the people to sway?

Thoughts and beliefs were manipulated
Feeding the dark ones, making them strong
But Old Souls of countless lifetimes
To the Earth began to throng

Gathering for the Great Awakening
Shining their Divine Light filled rays
Aligned with Source within
Is their free choice always

The Light overpowered the darkness
Uncovering the extent of their control
Unable to hide with the abundance of Light
Releasing the power they stole

The seeming battle of the Light and Dark
Prominent for those who Awoke
Throughout the plandemic worldwide
Revelations made many heart-broke

But from the New Earth perspective
In 5D there is no ‘end’ of life
It’s all an experience we come to live
Learning through all peace and strife

The tragedy and great loss of life
The evil and Satanic revealed
All had to be shown to humanity
To eliminate and truly be healed

Trina Graves – 4th June 2021

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About This Poem

In our 3D dense reality the idea that God/Source/The-All-That-Is gives us free will to choose whether to do good or evil would seem nonsense. However, from a Higher Perspective it is the only way we can experience and learn from our choices to enable us to raise our consciouness over lifetimes to eventually embody our true selves of Love and Light,

As each day, week and month that passes in this crazy times we are living in, more and more people are Awakening to the truth of how we have all been manipulated throughout our whole lifetime. We have always had free choice in how to live our lives, but the greater majority have always been trained to ‘follow the herd’ by all of our corrupt systems, which are now crumbling as the Light has overpowered the darkness and we are in the process of creating our New Earth.

Namaste

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On Or Off The Train?

Vision: 3rd February 2019

One mind visit, with three visions
It had never been like that before
Drawn To The Sea, Footprints Of Light
Then Jesus showed me one more…

We were sitting on a train
A large window at our side
The scenery so beautiful
Moving so fast on our ride

Relaxing in comfy seats
With like-minded passengers
Chatting of the sights we saw
A friendly group of travelers

Cities then countries passing by
We got to see a vast amount
Of the Earth’s changing lands
Too many to even count!

We saw it all, passing by
With only a fleeting glance
Hurrying to the next destination
Experiences?… No chance!

Jesus stood, the train stopped
We got off, to go and explore
Life is lived by walking the Earth
Not staying behind any door

It was a plain, barren land
Many people, without much
But hearts full of compassion
Love so thick you could touch

People flocked around Jesus
He Radiated pure Divineness
They had no doubts to overcome
His Sacred Energy awareness

Among the people is real life
Giving help in any way
Even just a friendly smile
Can brighten someone’s day

Quality more than quantity
Less often means so much more
Time given to another, a true gift
If Love and Light is your core

Physical connection with all life
And Mother Nature too
Allows true growth of Spirit
And God to flow through

Trina Graves – August 2020

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About This Poem

Drawn To The Sea and Footprints Of Light are the other poems I have written from my ‘vision’ of 3rd February 2019. This was a couple of weeks after I had discovered that it was Jesus I had been meeting in visions on and off for almost twenty years. My poem A Birthday Revelation tells of this ‘discovery.

Namaste

Made In The Image Of God

Quote Title: Kryon-Lee Carroll
“Made in the image of God, and that image is Love.”
“Love is not a word, or just a feeling, it is a power source! It is energy”

Made In The Image Of God
Perfectly magnificent in every way
Pure and innocent at birth
On Earth to experience each day

Made In The Image Of God
To be Divine expressions
Through the ups and downs of life
Aiming for Higher dimensions

Made In The Image Of God
The image a powerful Source
Not just a word or feeling
It is the ultimate force

Made In The Image Of God
Of unconditional Love, so pure
An encompassing energy of life
Fundamentally it is our core

Trina Graves – 31st July 2021

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About This Poem

A constant theme of Kryon (channelled through Lee Carroll) is of how we are not aware of how magnificent we all are, so much more powerful than we can imagine.

With what has occurred over the past two years it is becoming more and more known of how humanity has been manipulated and dumbed down throughout our lives (and the lives of those before us).

The ones who had gained control of all the systems never wanted any of us to be aware of our true power. We are the Creators of our world, so by keeping our attention focused on fear/lack/survival they aimed to gain total control over our lives.

Each day the Light becomes stronger as more people come to realise that we are the ones we’ve been waiting for. In unity, we will create our New Earth of Love & Light, the darkness cannot exist with the strength of our combined Light, for we are “Made in the image of God, perfectly magnificent in every way!“

Namaste

The Blinkered Race

I run along the track
With a rider on my back
I am used to the weight
But being whipped I hate

The old track is laid out
It’s course, I have no doubt
Always, forever the same ahead
With many obstacles I dread

One day it will come to an end
But will death be my friend?
Life has always been this way
So I plod ever onwards today

To ease the monotony
I drift in my memory
To when I was young
Before my race begun

As a foal I had no concern
Not knowing I’d have to learn
Just in a field with my mother
Blissfulness like no other

And then my training started
I became so heavy-hearted
No longer was I spirited and free
They had total control of me

Bit, saddle, reins, crop
Would it all ever stop?
Steering me this way and that
The riders who wear a hat

They put me in this race
Now it’s all I have to face
Blinkers, I was trained to wear
Blocking, so I’d be unaware

Well, I guess I’ll just carry on
I’m told this is where I belong
With all the others in this race
Our predecessors track we trace

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What’s he doing over there!?
Is he mad? Does he care?
Rearing up, breaking free
Is this that conspiracy theory?

That the riders have full control
Because we let them guide our goal
Using tools to manipulate, confuse
For their games it’s us they use

Look!.. Another has broken free
I wonder what will come to be
I’d better stick with the others
In this race we are all brothers

Another lap, more of the same
Why am I here? Is this a game?
Why am I pushed up this hill?
Will I ever be at peace and still?

What awaits me at the end?
Could a miracle be around the next bend?
Why do I feel something is not right?
How can I truly see with blinkered sight?

Only the track, only the race
Is stopping really a disgrace?
Questions growing ever strong
In this perpetual race do I belong?

What if I took no part
Refused to even make a start
Not let the rider have control
Would I feel better, more whole?

I have to try, I have to see
What it would be like to be free
No bit in my mouth stopping my voice
I know it now, I have free choice

No weighted saddle on my back
No use to me, I feel no lack
No reins, or rider steering my way
I’m free, their game I no longer play

The blinkers are gone, I look around
Amazed at all the beauty to be found
So many directions I can choose to go
My own pace, joyously fast or mindful slow

No longer treading the old worn track
Without a rider, I choose where to hack
Fields, hills, woods, streams galore
Free to roam this New Earth I adore

Trina Graves – 17th January 2021

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About This Poem

I often wake in the early hours and take awhile to sleep again. This day (17th Jan) I woke with the idea for this poem, so spent some time thinking about what I wanted to say with it. Not being able to sleep after that, I picked up my tablet and noticed there was a new message from Blossom Goodchild (who I have ‘followed’ since 2008 as the messages she brings through from The Federation Of Light are so full of love and inspiration.) The new message was so powerfully uplifting that I knew there was no way I could get back to sleep as I was buzzing! So I decided to do something I’ve never done before and write a poem (or two!) in bed.

This was the second (wake up, Wake Up, WAKE UP !!! – to be added soon – was the first). I wasn’t too sure if they read right, but knew I could always adjust them later. I left the poems for about a week before I typed them up (I usually do this the same day) and was pleasantly surprised that both were okay without alterations.

To me, we have been in a ‘Blinkered Race:’ We follow the footsteps of our history (global and family) as our course/track. We have been ridden and controlled by the powerful elite who have continually ‘whipped’ us to keep us in the perpetual ‘race.’ However, over time more and more people have been taking their blinkers off and are able to see outside of the race. Over the past year many of those who were once thought of as ‘conspiracy theorists’ are becoming known as ‘truth seekers,’ as their words become more evidently not a theory, but the truth.

Namaste

images from Pixabay

The Garden

The garden is created
Beautiful in simplicity
With the purest of flowers
And a baby, sapling tree

The temporary gardeners
Nurture with great care
Developing the garden
With the love they share

But busy with life
Tasks to do, no end
Some weeds will grow
They can’t always tend

The tree is always growing
Rooting deep in the Earth
It’s core strength develops
To branch out in self-worth

Seasons come and go
Years pass quickly by
The gardeners relinquish
For the owner to try

With supervision at first
The owner will learn
Where to place attention
And what is of concern

Much advice is given
And many seeds added too
By visitors to the garden
As they walk through

Tended often, or not at all
The garden will always grow
Flowers planted or self-seeded
Some develop fast, others slow

Most owners don’t weed at all
For many, many years
Until they come to realize
It’s developed all their fears

Venturing into their garden
Overgrown, some parts dense
Thistles, vines, thorns, weeds
The scale of the task.. immense!

Pulling on one single vine
Can reach far and wide
It was strangling many plants
They would have all died

An abundance of thistles
Prickly bushes causing injury
Overpowering all simple flowers
No light of day could they see

Starting in a corner
Pulling weeds, just a few
Brings a sense of relief
Clarity begins to seep through

Working in the garden
Clearing, no longer a chore
The owner now perceives
Simple beauty known before

Maybe clearing a path
Adding a seat in the sun
Enjoying the peace
Meditation begun

Opening the garden
To the Spiritual Reality
Communion with God
Ever there to simply be

Trina Graves – 18th August 2020

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About This Poem

Although this poem was never intended to be about this year, I do feel that it is relevant as we have all had – and are still having – time to ‘tend our gardens’ in the physical, mental and spiritual aspects, with the shutting down of our old way of life.

Many of my poems have been about, or mention, how a baby and child are shaped by the experiences and vibrations that surround them in the vitally important first seven years. ( Assimilation )

How our lives are shaped from our childhood was one of my first interests as I began my Spiritual path, and it has continued to be an important aspect for me to write on. As I am sure many older people would agree, – if I knew then (when I had young children to nurture) what I know now, I would certainly have done many things differently.

So, now I share my words in the hope that they will fall into the hands of any parents to ponder, and maybe make some changes that will enrich their children’s lives, and their own in the process.

I believe it is also important to know that it is never too late to tend to our own gardens, clearing away the weeds that have developed over the years. And, remember that the sweetest fragrance comes for the flowers of forgiveness, gratitude and love. Our parents (or caregivers) were tending our early gardens with the seeds sown in their own gardens.

Namaste

Joey (2013)

2020: Apex Of Duality

Right now keeping positive, as much as possible, is a priority for everyone. Being stressed suppresses the immune system, and with the revelations that are now coming forth it will be very easy to caught up in the high drama of it all. With this in mind, I have compiled a page of links to my poems that are relevant at this time:

About the pandemic
Affirmations to keep focused on God within
LightWorker poems
Wisdom for 2020
Sympathy poems for comfort 

There is also a slideshow of some of the poems with quotes from others too.

My Catalyst

Messages From Mediums
Spiritualist Church, Witney – 29th May 1994

I’d been only a few times before
With each, I’d enjoyed it more
First spoken to, at the last one
My Spirit messages had begun

Now the medium was named Caycee
My mother was there too, beside me
“The name Williams can anyone take?”
But the surname link we failed to make

No one accepted, she let it go
Then came to me, with evidence to show
“I have a man who is here for you
With terrible breathing problems too”

As she stood leaning over the table
With no doubt, I was easily able
To see the exact position he was in
Just to be able to continue breathing

Caycee described well his personality
“Direct and forcefull,” is what you see
On the outside a very hard shell
But soft inside, I’d come to know well

My oldest uncle, stern and tall
As a child I didn’t know at all
Of his gentler and softer side
From his aloofness I would hide

In a male dominated world
His own life had uncurled
Brothers, and sons of three
I felt no closeness to me

Grown and on my special day
He had something new to say
“You can now have a kiss”
My wedding, I, no longer a Miss

A very successful business man
Working hard was his plan
Knicknamed Mr Unipart
He was known by many a heart

A sign of the times was his way
Smoking many cigarettes every day
Eventually developing terrible disease
His life no longer was a breeze

Leaving work, he would often spend
Days with me and guidance lend
In a home-office with my Dad
Family business, where fun was had

I got to know of his love of family
Not often shown at all physically
The old ways, men were kept apart
Told it’s a weakness showing heart

His health deteriorated rather fast
He died at home, peaceful at last
After struggling so hard for breath
He was ready to move on to death

At his funeral two poems were shared
In my life a turning point declared
From that moment on I began to seek
My Spiritual path, individual, unique

Now just over two years gone by
It was him no doubt, I couldn’t deny
His words for me would deeply instil
To set my course, opening up a skill

“Write everything down, keep it sorted
Business-like, evidence reported
Someday in your future you will need
Your written words… you will succeed”

Then my mum was spoken to
His sense of humour shining through
More evidence for us plain to see
He had visited her home clearly

“You have home improvements going on”
(A bathroom conversion, he was not wrong)
“I’ve had a laugh, as I check and look
Perhaps another builder you should book”

That’s not funny, you might say
Unless you know of our family way
My Dad employed my brothers and me
In his Builders and Decorators: G & G

With the strong evidence so overwhelming
I heeded the advice and started to bring
Notes together, writing more when I could
Being sorted I enjoyed and understood

Three years later, writing a new baby card
Words flowed so easily, it wasn’t hard
But not intended when I sat to write
For my first grandchild, a pure delight

I never gave the poem, putting it away
Now I know I began my truth that day
Over the years many more would flow
As my Spiritual calling began to grow

Wisdom kept from living family life
Ups and downs, calmness and strife
Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother too
Different perspectives I’ve gone through

Always seeking the Spiritual side
On this journey I loved to ride
In 99’ a vision came to me
So I wrote notes down, clearly

Over the years many visions I wrote
As my imagination would drift, float
In 2016 I was guided to write and share
‘Insight,’ my first experience, becoming Aware

I thought that would be the only one
My visions not relevant for everyone
Three years later a reveal for me
Of who I was meeting by the sea

Given a new meaning of ‘Footprints’
I also began to see the many hints
All culminating to show me my way
My visions I was meant to display

New and old ones I began to write
With my notes to get them right
What I thought personal to me
Blogging, others inspired to see

Divine Timing has played a part
As I share what’s in my heart
Posting my poems randomly
Others find meaning so clearly

Ken Williams, my uncle by birth
I spent not much time with on Earth
Now the grand part that he played
I now easily see, the path we laid

Hidden depths of family love
Messages from his Spirit above
“Write everything down,” he wisely told
Now worth more to me than pure gold

I Bless and thank him abundantly
His presence in my life, I now see
As a catalyst bringing me to be Aware
Of my true path I came here to share

Trina Graves – 6th June 2020

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About This Poem

Reflecting back on our lives it can be so interesting to see those people who might not have been a large part of our life, but who had an immense impact.

My Uncle Ken had not been in my life very much really compared to others. And I should point out that he was not a religious man, I don’t even know what his beliefs were. So it’s quite strange that it was at his funeral that my Spiritual Path definitely began! As I mention in my poem, at his funeral two sympathy poems were handed around, these were ‘Death Is Nothing At All’ by Henry Scott Holland and ‘I Am Standing On The Seashore’ by Luther F. Beecher. I was fascinated by these, and from then onwards I began to collect inspirational quotes and poems. I was particularly drawn to sympathy poems and found many of them to be uplifing.

From this simple start I began to look for more than just novels when I went to the library (pre-internet days!) I can now clearly see how the Law Of Attraction or synchronicity began to bring me the perfect books to learn more!

I’d known of the Christian Spiritualist Churches as my mother and some of her siblings had gone to services when I was younger. As mentioned, this was my second visit. I only went to services for a few years, not regularly, but this was the strongest evidence I ever received, at church, for continuation of life after death. The physical and character description were undeniable and over time the advice proved to be a very important part of my life.

Numerology

A few days ago, I worked out my uncles birth number, and was very pleasantly surprised that it is a three, which actually means ‘a catalyst!’ Amazing!!! I then worked out his number for the day he died, an eleven, which is a special number that is not reduced down to a single digit, it means illumination and enlightenment.
Born 31st August 1935 (3+1+8+1+9+3+5 = 30 3+0=3)
Died 25th January 1992 (2+5+1+1+9+9+2 = 29 2+9=11)
I’m now wondering if I was not the only one he was a catalyst for as these are such powerful numbers to have together!

31st August is also the day that Princess Diana died in 1997, also an eleven for illumination and enlightenment.(3+1+8+1+9+9+7 = 38 3+8 =11)
I truly believe Diana was murdered, her death truly shocked the world and I am sure led many people to begin to question so much of what we are told is the ‘truth.’ It certainly opened my eyes!

Namaste

Divine Timing

Our physical lives are linear
Is evidently, plainly true
With many stages of our growth
Counting years all the way through

Baby, child, teen, adult
Some years fast, some are slow
Always in a set linear pattern
Is the physical life we know

But we are not just physical
It’s not even our primary part
Our bodies are just the vehicle
We have lived in from our start

Our true self is our Soul
Here to experience duality
A Magnificent Spiritual Presence
That on Earth is hard to see

Over millennia Masters have come
To live a life, showing the way
Love, Compassion, God within
Heart of Light, human feet of clay

Walking the Earth can be hard
If we know not of the Light
Our Core inside, a part of God
Brings definition, clarity of sight

Opening up to God within
Begins the journey we came for
At this momentous time on Earth
Greater numbers, as never before

Many lifetimes paving the way
Leading to this time and place
Souls of God, here to witness
The evolution of the human race

As a species we’ve grown up
Enough in numbers to herald change
The mass Awakening to the evidence
‘We are Spirit first,’ is no longer strange

Surrendering to God within
Allowing Spirit to guide our way
Synchronicity flows consistently
Love, Light and Joy fills every day

Understanding of our present life
Becomes much easier to reflect
What we’ve learned from it all
Honing our Spiritual Intellect

Diving Timing shows it’s hand
The game of life is not linear
Perception now to read the rules
The fun to have becomes so clear

Seeds are always being planted
As we grow throughout our years
Unlike nature, there’s no season
In Divine Time the flower appears

Trina Graves – 11th March 2020

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About This Poem

When I sat to write this poem my aim was to write about Divine Timing, but when I’d finished it was not the poem I intended, so I saved it and never gave it a name. It was also written before the current events really ‘hit’ the UK and my awareness, as for many years I have not watched or listened to any mainstream media.

At the beginning of April I wrote several poems regarding the pandemic and as I like to keep my poems in order by mid-April I thought I’d better take a look at this one and either delete it (as I remembered it didn’t seem to make much sense) or name it. Obviously, I kept it and realised it did fit the original intention, just not in the way I thought it should then…. Divine Timing?!!! 

Over the past year or so I have mentioned Divine Timing many, many times in my ‘About This Poem’ sections and in some of my poems. My original intention with this poem was to write about how my perceptions have changed as I now understand how seeds planted many, many years ago are now flowering just as much as those planted in recent times, or even daily!

When I wrote this I knew we are in the time of the Awakening and that we had stepped up our process of uncovering the darkness that has overshadowed our Earth for countless years. I knew there were going to be revelations that would shock the world, but I certainly never knew to what extent it would shock me too! For many years I have never focused on anything negative as I know of the Law Of Attraction, so I was unsure when my poems began to have negative aspects in them. But, I believe I am guided in my writing so I had to follow through.

As we have gone through recent months I have realised how so much of what I learned years ago (and thought there was not a lot could be done about it) is now so relevant to today’s world. And recent Divine Timing/Synchroniciteies have shown me that I needed to learn more of what is going on to get over the initial shock so that I can write more in the days ahead. 

I know there are millions of people worldwide who are Awake and Aware of much of what is going on, and each day more people are questioning the mainstream media as so much does not make sense in what they portray. We are in the Divine Timing of the GREAT AWAKENING and in Divine Timing the masses will hear their own ‘Alarm Bell’ and WAKE UP!

Namaste

Update 5th June 2023 – The Great Awakening

When I began compiling this new category for my blog and a book, I made a list of all the suitable poems by reading through them. As some did not stand out as talking about ‘The Great Awakening,’ I decided to do these updates for each one so I could explain why each one is included.

Working my way through these updates, in the date order that the poems were written, I have found it very helpful (especially for the additional information I want to include in the book) reading the ‘About This Poem’ part as I haven’t read these since doing the post. Also, there have been many (before the PLANdemic started) where I have used the term ‘The Great Awakening’.

My original categories for these type of poems were: ‘2020: Apex Of Duality. and ‘LightWorkers,’ but I would often find it difficult to decide which category to use for some poems, especially once we passed 2020! It was in March this year on sorting through my database of poems and combing categories, so there were less, that it seemed so obvious to me these poems should be classified as ‘The Great Awakening.’ I can now see this too was ‘Divine Timing.’

Namaste

Past Lives

My Visions: 10th November 1999

This is one of my first visions
From so many years ago
Visualizing meeting my Guide
And my answers would show

I’d met James on the beach
Just a few days before
He was with another, Rachael
We’d walked along the shore

They told me: “ Learn of chakras,
You’ll be used for channelling,
Feel the energy of nature”
As we watched the tide flowing

Now back for another visit
Though only Rachael did I meet
Amazed at how she was dressed
In 18th Century, from head to feet

With high, elaborate hair
A painted mole on her face
Her wide colourful dress
It all seemed so out of place

We walked up a steep hill
To see the magnificent view
A canyon, valley below
The sky, a purest blue

Although no words were spoken
I knew why we were there
To appreciate Higher Perspective
It’s wisdom, she came to share

Being down in the valley
Your life may seem so very small
Insignificant to grander schemes
Lost in the nitty-gritty of it all

Surrounded by high mountains
Seeming there is no way out
Clouds of darkness overhead
Bringing lack of worth, and doubt

By lifting yourself Higher
Making your own Path ahead
Climbing to the Heights
See a different view instead

With any aspect of life
There is always a Higher View
Always a choice to make
Which perspective to see through

I asked, “How can I remember
The past lives that I’ve had?”
She smiled, and instantly
She was differently clad

A Native American woman, saying
“Let’s walk to the valley below”
I felt full of energy and ran
Walking, now way to slow!

As I ran, my clothes changed
And I felt smaller in size
A young Indian boy
My energy continued to rise

The valley now contained
A totally, beautiful sight
Living in tune with nature
My home camp, felt so right

The vision ended there
Strange, but I made notes
Now, twenty years later
My Inner-Knowing easily floats

Learning about my past lives
I’d always wanted to know
Divine Timing plays its part
My Awareness continues to grow

Lately I’ve been immersed
In a teaching that rings so true
My Heart sings with each word
Of Kryon, Lee Carroll brings through

Certain words I came across
Decades ago in my past
Struck a deep chord in me
Echoes chimed, held steadfast

Lemuria and Essenes
Two words, left an indelible mark
But why, remained a mystery
I was bewildered, in the dark

Lemuria and Atlantis
Lands of fact or fantasy?
So much written of Atlantis
But it didn’t interest me

I never did any research
On Lemuria over the years
I’m now seeing how strongly
My Inner-Knowing intuitively steers

The time was just not right
For me to truly understand
But now, so much is clear
I believe I was of this land

Synchronicity and confirmations
Abundantly show me how
These teachings are my truth
Divine Timing bringing them now

It’s inspiringly significant to me
The teachings were always there
Evidence of thirty years channelled
Freely given to view and share

But I never found my way
To read and listen, at all
Until I’d reached a point
To be ready for the call

And now I understand
From the Higher Perspective
My own Path of this life
And others I came to live

I know my future poems
Will be enhanced in the Light
Of these Spiritual, Divine teachings
Their truth shines in me, so bright

Trina Graves – 19th November 2019

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About This Poem

As I mention in this poem, this was one of my earliest ‘visions’ and as what happened was very odd to me at that time, it helped me to understand that I was not making it up myself. 

It find it so fascinating that since last January, when it was revealed to me who I was actually meeting, it steadily flowed that I knew I had to share more of my visions. And so in writing the poems of them more synchronicities have come forth and given me more understanding of them and confirmation of their truth (for me) by how this all blends together in Divine Timing.

I have a link page if you would like to read more of my Vision Poems.

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Little Ripples Of Connection

It’s the little things in life
Often done without a thought
That can make all the difference
The falling ripples are caught…

Just a simple Loving smile
To a stranger passing by
Eye contact giving depth
Maybe even saying “Hi”
Can give a needed lift
To a lonely, heavy Heart
Just that tiny bit of Love
CONNECTION: Healing can start
So Smile With Your Love For All
Cause Your Healing Ripples To Fall

Giving a helping hand
If noticing someone struggle
Even everyday simple things
Can cause confusion and muddle
For instance, picking up items
Others have dropped on the floor
A small gesture can spark
CONNECTION: Kindness flows more
So Lend A Helping Hand To All
Cause Your Kindness Ripples To Fall

Walking in the beautiful countryside
Or in the bustling town or city
We all like order and tidyness
Wanting places smart or pretty
Regardless of others thoughtlessness
Dropping their litter to the ground
Pick up what you come across
CONNECTION: To Mother Earth is found
So Pick Up A Little, If Not Able To Do All
Cause Your Gaia Connection Ripples To Fall

Driving in your vehicle
Or just standing in a queue
This simple thoughtful gesture
Anyone can easily do
Let someone in before you
Waiting patiently behind
Acknowledging their presence
CONNECTION: People are kind
So Let Just One In, Need Not Be All
Cause Your Acknowledging Ripples To Fall

When someone is talking
If you listen carefully
Giving your focused attention
Bestows great Blessings, you’ll see
Acceptance, Understanding, Worthiness
We don’t have to agree with every word
Patiently give them time to speak
CONNECTION: Everyone wants to be heard
So Always Listen Attentively To All
Cause Your Focused Ripples To Fall

These are all little things
There is always more we can do
When we feel with empathy
Putting ourselves in another’s shoe
But by making a start
With easy, simple things
Blessings bloom and grow
CONNECTION: the Law Of Attraction brings
So Give Of Yourself To One-And-All
Cause Your Blooming Ripples To Fall

These ripples of connection
We can easily daily start
Bringing Awareness to others
Of living from the Heart
Especially to the children
Be an example, let them see
We learn from our experiences
CONNECTION: We are One, in Unity
So Be The Love You Are, A Part Of The-All
Cause Your Light And Love Ripples To Fall

Trina Graves – 14th March 2019

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About This Poem

My aim as I sat to write this poem was to speak of the little things we do that can make a difference. Then, as I was writing I got the ‘ripples to fall’ and knew it needed to be included with each verse. However, this just didn’t seem complete until I knew they needed to also speak of ‘Connection’ and so that part was added. 

Once the poem was finished I was unsure of how it read, so thought I’d just leave it and go back another time. I am surprised to see how long it was until I looked at it again.. over seven months! Reading it again, I expected to be making some changes, but it all seemed okay to me. But, what I do find interesting is that the CONNECTION part is much more significant to me now, so perhaps that is why I’ve waited, Divine Timing playing its part!

Those seven months have certainly sped by so extremely fast, but I also know that my CONNECTION (to Spirit) has become stronger in that time too. I have chosen to leave it as written back then, but if I were writing now I would emphasize how these ‘Ripples Of Connection’ are a way of radiating and sharing our Light, which is so needed right now on this planet.

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I wrote the above about a week ago but for several reasons have not got around to posting. Today, reading it through before finally posting, I’ve just noticed the date (14th) making it eight months to the day it was written!  Synchronicity flows!

Grandchildren: Lucy & Seth

 

Get Into The Vortex… And Then

Title Quote: Abraham-Hicks

Get into the Vortex… and then start the day
In the Vortex you’ll have fun and play

Get into the Vortex… and then eat that food
In the Vortex you’ll be in a good mood

Get into the Vortex… and then exercise
In the Vortex your achievements will rise

Get into the Vortex… and then talk to your friend
In the Vortex pure love you will send

Get into the Vortex… and then write that letter
In the Vortex your frame of mind is better

Get into the Vortex… and then clear that mess
In the Vortex you’ll make fuss less

Get into the Vortex… and then read a book
In the Vortex with an open mind you will look

Get into the Vortex… and then make that call
In the Vortex you will not stall

Get into the Vortex… and then take that test
In the Vortex you’re at your best

Get into the Vortex… and then ask for that date
In the Vortex enthusiasm you’ll radiate

Get into the Vortex… and then do your speech
In the Vortex your inner guidance you’ll reach

Get into the Vortex… and then share a meal
In the Vortex appreciation you will feel

Get into the Vortex… and then meditate
In the Vortex to your Soul you’ll relate

Get into the Vortex… and then say a prayer
In the Vortex your Source is there

Trina Graves – 13th May 2011

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About This Poem

I haven’t added an older poem for quite awhile, this one stood out to me from those left.

If you have never listened to, or read, anything from Abraham-Hicks then the idea of getting into a Vortex might seem a little strange! But, basically it’s all about getting yourself into: the right frame of mind, a positive vibe, feeling good, looking on the bright side etc… and by doing this before you do anything else, everything will then flow for your (and everyone else’s) highest good.

I have a link page of Abraham-Hicks quote poems if you would like to read more.

My daughter having fun with her dogs in 2000

Photographs

A split second of time
Frozen for all to see
Photographs are treasures
Capturing memories clearly

Beautiful scenes full of colour
People smiling having fun
Whether a garden in winter
Or an exotic paradise of sun

Our Earth is abundantly rich
Opulent beauty wherever you look
Landscapes, scenes and micro
Perfection in the photo you took

Celebrations wouldn’t be the same
Without the photos we create
Family history through generations
Times together that were great

None of us know the length
Of our time upon this Earth
Photographs can hold a wealth
Pure gold, not the paper’s worth

They aid our failing memory
With a delving knack
Little things we’d forgotten
All come flooding back

A visual link for our children
The only one they can see
Of those who came before them
Supporting their family tree

Sharing their treasured pictures
And the stories of their past
Brings them ‘back to life’
In our hearts to forever last

However, it’s even more important
Especially when ‘snapping’ a lot
To be present, there in the moment
Live in the reality, not just the shot

Trina Graves – 27th March 2019

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About This Poem

I have always loved family photos and have spent countless hours going through them with various members of my family, old and young, talking of the happy memories of the past.

In the late 90’s I spent months (of my spare time) scanning all of my hundreds of photographs and the majority of my parents photographs into my computer (before the days of digital). This was to become a wonderful treasure chest for me when in 2010 I began my Spiritual Quotes To Live By website and started to make up photo-quotes to use on the site. At the beginning I only had family photos, but through following my joy of taking photos, one day while out on a walk through a woods with a few of my grandchildren I began to take nature photographs too, and through this my eyes were opened to the miraculous beauty of nature.

As I’d carefully filed away all of the photographs into the years they were taken (or approx) I then endeavored to continually keep my pictures sorted by date, and then in later years copied to relevant files to use for quotes. At family gatherings or sometimes just out on a walk I often take over 200 photos, so keeping them sorted really makes all the difference.

All of my family know of my photo collection and often ask me for certain photos. Even today, I was asked to send photos of my granddaughters Great Nan, who died this week, bringing up the significance of the timing of this poem. (I had already chosen it for posting today). 

Over the years I have literally covered walls in laminated photographs of my family, as the pictures bring me such joy. The home I am in now has been the only one since the beginning of the 2000’s where I have not done this, and I have recently been missing this and have thought of doing it again. However, I will have to print out lots of new photos due to all the grandchildren born since my last big print out, and of course all of the other grandchildren are getting so much older! Also, it’s a dilemma now as to whether to print them with quotes, or not and also I so love many of the nature photos too!

The picture below is of my bedroom in my previous home. There were more pictures on other walls too! I just loved being surrounded by the beautiful (mostly happy) faces of five generations of my family – my grandparents through to my grandchildren. Lots of happy memories to send me to sleep and a pure delight to wake up to in the morning!

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Be Love, Seek Joy

My Vision: 19th November 2014

Nearing the end of 2014
I decided to visit the beach
A visualization in my mind
When answers I couldn’t reach

I’d been going round in circles
Not knowing which way to turn
What should I focus on?
Was my dominant concern

James was there waiting
Through the years, my guide
I asked him my question
Noticing the constant tide

It was a very short visit
His words were only four
But their impact of truth
I’ll remember forever more

“Be Love, Seek Joy”
Was all that he said
‘The only guidance I need’
In my diary, I just read

So, Be the Love you are
And everything else will flow
No matter what happens
Love is the way to go

Seek Joy in what you do
Each and every single day
Life is supposed to be fun
Loving Beings at play

Trina Graves – 16th March 2019

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About This Poem

This is another one of my poems about one of my visualization/visions that I have been doing occasionally since 1999. To read more and find out how it all started I have a link page.

After this vision in 2014, I Googled: ‘Be Love, Seek Joy’ to see if it was a known quote from anyone – to confirm I wasn’t just remembering it, and to see if it was okay to use it on my Spiritual Quotes To Live By site, without having to credit it to someone, so that I could make a picture out of it as a divider. I didn’t find it, so went ahead.

The flowers are cut-outs from my nature photos I take to make up my quote pictures.

Of course, there are many who wisely say to ‘Seek Joy’ and I especially know that it is often told by Abraham-Hicks – who I have listened to and learned from for many years, but, the important thing is to ‘Be Love’ first. By always coming from a place of love the joy will flow effortlessly, and you can also be at peace knowing that everything you create for your joy will always be for the highest good of the all.

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Family Stories

(Written for my parents 61st Wedding Anniversary)

We all love to hear stories
It’s why we read and watch TV.
But not many understand that
The greatest stories are of family.
Relationships with people
Is what life is all about.
The closest ones, our family
Shape us, without a doubt.

Family is so important
It develops our core inside.
Our childhood, growing up
Imprints our lives, far and wide.
How our parents coped with life
Their attitudes to it all,
Did they show their love?
Where did their loyalties fall?

Most people don’t ever realise
The constant voice in their head,
Formed from childhood experiences
All they saw, and what was said.
So understanding our parents
What happened in their early years,
Can give us true inner wisdom
And wipe away any un-needed tears.

Remembering we all do our best
In the only way we know how,
Each generation taking on echoes
From the previous, right up to now.
The only way to find things out
Is talking while they are here,
Relationships grow in love
With empathy everything’s clear.

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For many years now, we’ve shared
When I visit, our family news
Who’s done what, why and when
Are they happy or in the blues?
After doing the circle of family
Alive and present today,
We often move to those passed
And their stories of ‘yesterday.’

Also the times of your younger days
The lessons you’ve lived and learned,
Experiences, the good and the bad
The pages of life you’ve turned.
Knowing of your life stories
Helps me in so many ways
Understanding of the past
Brings clarity to all my days.

Becoming Great-Great-Grandparents
Just a few short weeks ago,
A fifth generation begins
The clock of time’s evidence on show,
But how will this new generation
Know of your part of their world?
Unless they are told the stories
The past generation’s lives unfurled.

Family history needs to be shared
Not just for memories sake,
But for all the treasures they hold
From our past, our lives we make.
Each generation feeds the next
Not just on physical food and love,
But all of their experiences mould
And fit, to enfold like a glove.

Trina Graves – 21st March 2019

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About This Poem

As I’ve mentioned before, my parents now look forward to receiving a poem from me on their special occasions, so with their anniversary approaching I began to think of what I could write about. I had no ideas, so I decided to look through some old photographs to get inspired (usually works!) However, before I delved into the photographs folder on my computer, I was drawn towards a folder labelled ‘My Family.’ I thought it was just another back up copy of all the family documents I had scanned over the years, but I was surprised to find it contained only one document, a diary note made in May 2018. Intrigued by coming across this I opened it to read, and discovered it was about how important it is to tell children and grandchildren the family stories that make up their family history. There was also a quote:

The history of any private family, however humble, could it be fully related for five or six generations, would illustrate the state and progress of society better than the most elaborate dissertation. (Robert Southey 1774 – 1843)

With such an amazing sign to give me guidance, especially as my parents had just become great-great-grandparents (fifth generation) it was obvious what my poem would be.

For my parents I made the poem into a booklet which also included a poem for each of their parents telling stories from their lives. I haven’t included them here for personal reasons and due to the extreme length.

The photograph below of three generations was taken for my parents 30th Wedding Anniversary in 1988. When I looked for a photo to use for this post I thought one from the photo-shoot we had that day was a perfect choice. At first I didn’t use this photo as it includes my ex-husband and my brothers ex-wives, so I began with a photo of my parents with their grandchildren. But, as I was almost finished I had a re-think and decided to use one that shows the three generations at that time, as this is a part of my family history!

I am stood behind my father, with one brother to the left and the other two far right. My three children are stood beside my mother and the other children belong to my older brother (far right) and his ex-wife (holding baby) who was my best friend at school, they had one more son after this date. All three brothers are now happily re-married and the 8 children between by older brother and I now have 20 children between them! The little girl on the far left recently became a grandmother, bringing in the fifth generation. 

 

 

 

The Tree In Me

My roots stem from my family
Deeply embedded in Mother Earth
Strongly supporting my presence
That fed my earlier self-worth.
My roots are also a mighty link
Mostly unseen, as underground
I am connected to all of life
Growing in Spirit, as more depth is found.

My trunk is very evident
The physical body is what you see
Developed in my strength of roots
But solidness is only a part of me.
With each passing year I grow
The cycle of life, always in a ring
Changes with each new season
Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring.

My branches grew as a child
Count how many there are
All the ways I reached out
Wanting to learn and go far.
Supported by my trunk body
Also nurtured by my roots
My mind branches developed
All starting from little shoots.

My branches extended to twigs
As I ventured out more to explore
In the numerous directions
Always wanting to do more.
The twists and turns of life
Shape the twigs I create
Am I willing to grow more
Or do I hesitate?

My branches and twigs went out
Into this magnificent world
For all the things I’ve said and done
Another expanding leaf uncurled.
Abundantly representing me
As I ‘photosynthesize’
Transmitting and transforming
Always right before your eyes!

You may notice a few knots
Or whirls patterning my bark
Some experiences deeply felt
Impacted and left their mark.
My bark is my protection
Covering, so you cannot see
My layers of growth underneath
As I developed into the real me.

My blossom, pure and gentle
Delicately full of perfection
Comes when I am focused
And guided by Highest intention.
For me blossom represents
My Soul, Spirit, Inner Core
It’s profound physical beauty
A sign of there always being more.

My flower or fruit shows
Who I really came here to be
Colours, fragrance, food of life
Gracefully given from my tree.
Other life forms are nurtured
When I flower and fruit
As I open to the Divine
Still deeply Earthed at my root.

I let go and I give
To all nature my seed
To grow and develop
Wherever there is a need.
Next season, or years away
With love, I will write
I give my seeds of truth
To grow in God’s Light.

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I’ve survived the storms
That are present in all life
Steadfast as a tree
Throughout worry and strife.
For my roots are so strong
Gripping tightly, down deep
Holding me safe and sound
In the faith of God I keep.

The wind my howl
And blow through my leaves
I know I’ve lost a few
As it’s presence weaves,
In and out of my life
There’s always some turmoil
I am flexible and easily bend
Focusing on the goodness in soil.

The Heavens often open
And rains come falling down
Drenching my life
From my roots to crown.
But without water
They’d be no life at all
So I cherish this blessing
Whenever it does fall.

The Light of the sun
In all of its Heavenly glory
Brings growth and upliftment
Essential to my own story
Sun, another giver of life
Shining brightly, and so clear
Eliminating all forms of darkness
For God’s Light is always near

There have been some droughts
But I survived them too
When I blocked the flow
Parched, but I always knew,
Balance would prevail
And I would be stronger
Energy would rain on me
If I patiently waited longer.

The cycles of life
Sometimes lay bare
No leaves on my tree
Dormant, I don’t share.
And them comes the snow
Uniqueness in every drop
Delicate purity its truth
Messages from Spirit never stop.

Sharp and hard frosts
On a cold winters morn
Can make me shiver
And feel a little forlorn.
But if I look closely
Making beauty my intent
The picture it paints
On my tree is Heaven sent.

My truly greatest part
Most people do not see
My Spirit radiates
As I rise up like a tree.
To the Heavens I reach
Branching out into the unknown
We are linked, we are all One
With the trees I have grown.

Trina Graves – 3rd April 2019

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About This Poem

I have always been drawn to trees, but it wasn’t until 2010, when I began to take photographs of nature, that my deepest respect and admiration for their wonderous beauty began to really grow. I have noticed over the past few years that as the seasons change, I seem to grow more and more in awe of their magnificence.

For many years I have had a list of poem ideas and titles so that when I feel like writing something it’s easy to find a subject. Trees have been on that list since it first began, but apart from making some notes several years ago, I never got around to it.

On the day I wrote this poem, I had just completed another one and leaving it for awhile before reading through, I put the kettle on for a cuppa. While waiting for it to boil I looked out of my kitchen window and noticed how extremely windy it was outside. I have two trees in my garden, but I can also see other trees in neighbours gardens, especially as at the bottom of my garden the houses opposite are on a much higher level, so their trees are at a high level too. The branches on all of the trees were swaying as the wind blew them around, and as I was watching the words ‘The Tree In Me’ came to me, and I instantly knew it was now the time to write my tree poem and to use this title. 

I began straight away (after making coffee, of course!) by writing a few notes on the physical parts of a tree that I wanted to cover: roots, trunk etc.. and then of the elements that can have an affect: sun, frost etc.. The poem just flowed easily from there.

An intriguing aspect for me is that my name begins with ‘Tree,’ although written as ‘Tri.’ Strangely, I never even noticed this until my artist friend painted a tree on my 50th birthday card and spelled my name ‘Tree-na’ as she knew of my love of trees. So, I really do have a ‘Tree In Me!’ 🙂

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The Greatest Blessing

The greatest blessing of my life
Was in becoming a Mother
Truly blessed three times in all
A Divine Blessing above any other

The greatest treasures bestowed on me
Worth more than diamonds and gold
Were the lives of my precious children
Still my treasures, even as we grow old

The greatest experience I went through
Was being pregnant with each one
I especially remember the delight I felt
Growing stronger with each rising sun

The greatest bliss I ever felt
Overpowering and so full of love
As I first cuddled each newborn
I was connected to Heaven above

The greatest love I never knew
Until I experienced it myself
Unconditional love for my children
The purest and highest wealth

The greatest smile I ever saw
Gazing at each baby in my arms
The recognizing of their first smile
Is one of life’s simple charms

The greatest sound I ever heard
Brought smiles of pure delight
My babies joyous, infectious giggles
Made each day rosy and bright

The greatest words said to me
Were spoken with love from their eyes
Hearing ‘Mum’ for the very first time
A joyous moment, as time flies

The greatest happiness I had
Through the years abundantly
Were doing things with my children
With their faces so full of glee

The greatest responsibility I faced
Was one I didn’t fully understand
Many years later I discovered
The power of a Mother’s guiding hand

The greatest nurturing I gave
To my children, when they were small
Another thing I was to learn later on was
They were nurturing me through it all

The greatest hugs I received
From my little ones, filled my heart
Happiness expressed through hugs
Together again, after being apart

The greatest Christmasses all were
The ones with my little children
Excitement, traditions, decorations, gifts
Family togetherness, all having fun

The greatest gifts given to me
Throughout the years, without a doubt
Were the simple little handmade ones
Or a daisy picked when we were out

The greatest holidays were spent
Watching my children play in the sun
It didn’t matter where we were
Or whatever was or was not done

The greatest lessons I have learned
Throughout my life, over the years
Were created through being a Mother
Though many did bring me to tears

The greatest teachers in my life
Were my children as they grew
Teaching me what life is all about
Much more than school could ever do

The greatest pride for me has been
Seeing the parents that they now are
Loving, caring, always doing their best
All my grandchildren will go far

The greatest time of my life
Is each and every day
Now blessed with another generation
The joys just ‘blow me away’

The greatest memories for me
Filled with love and of joy
Are with my girls Julie and Emma
And Kevin my only boy

The greatest thankfulness I give
To my Mother, for she taught me
The greatest blessing in our life
Is Mothering, for God’s love we see

Trina Graves – 30th March 2019

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About This Poem

I thought I’d finished writing my Mother’s Day poems for this year with Mother’s Day and In The Arms Of An Angel, but the following day the title of this one just came to me, and I knew it was about being a mother, so had to be written that day as Mother’s Day in the UK was the following day.

After doing my usual of prayer, asking for guidance and having an inner knowing that the poem was already completed and ‘out there,’ I made a list of the aspects I wanted to cover. As I was writing the poem a few more ideas came to mind, so I made a note of them to add too. The last verse was not on my list, but just flowed and I knew it was the perfect ending.

With my children. bottom pic: grandchildren

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My Footprints In The Sand

Affirming The Classics: based on Footprints In The Sand (author unknown)

One night I had a dream.
I dreamed I was walking along a beach with the Lord.
Across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand;
     one belonging to me, and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of my life flashed before me
     I looked back at the footprints in the sand
I noticed that sometimes along the path of my life
     there was only one set of footprints.

Then I realized that it was when I moved closer to the Lord
     and our footsteps combined, that I was happier.
These were the times in my life I felt an abundance of love, gratitude and peace.

The Lord said to me:
“You are my beloved, precious child of the Light.
I Am with you now and forever,
but you always have freewill to follow your own path.
My footprints are there beside you, to guide you, if you choose.
No matter what, I will always love you unconditionally.

Trina Graves – 6th February 2019

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About This Poem

My last post Footprints Of Light was my first poem of Affirming The Classic of Footprints In The Sand. In the ‘About’ section of the post I told of my experience in having a new vision of Footprints. As I was writing it, I also knew I would be doing this version, which is very much closer to the original.

As I said previously – The original Footprints poem depicts our helplessness in facing the struggles of life, we are picked up and carried by the Lord to see us through. But, we are now stronger and no longer need to be carried. Instead we are now able to accept our Divinity and walk alongside His footsteps, using our freewill to consciously walk in His way.

And of course, however we chose to live our lives, we are eternally loved unconditionally.

Update: Although this poem is very close to the original, it was only re-written due to a vision I had, so I have included it with my other poems of these experiences. You can easily access them all from my link page: Visions. There is also a link page for more poems of the series: Affirming The Classics. 

Footprints Of Light

My Vision – 3rd February 2019
Affirming The Classics: Footprints In The Sand

I walked with my friend Jesus beside the sea
Knowing that with me He would always be
I was on the damp, dense sand of the Earth
He on soft, light and golden, with me since birth

We turned to look at the footprints we’d made
But only one set could I see out there laid
Weaving in and out of the waves of the sea
At various depths were the footprints of me

I recalled and went to a time in my past
Heavy-hearted, my feet sinking fast
Into the sea of life I’d gone too deep
But near to me Jesus would always keep

Looking back at our footprints I now saw
Rays of Light I did not notice there before
Straight and True His prints were of the Light
A way to Be, His Loving Path shined so bright

Then I noticed the more delicate steps of mine
Were as I moved closer and I did combine
My own path with the Light of His Way
On soft, golden sands with Him I now stay

One more lesson His Footprints came to tell
Gratitude to Mother Earth and to keep her well
He left no imprint, only Blessings of Light
My Inner Being knows this vision to be right

Trina Graves – 6th February 2019

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About This Poem

When I began this series of re-writing my favourite inspirational poems to change them into Affirmations, Footprints In The Sand was one of the first I looked at to work on. It has always been one of my favourite poems but as I read it, even though I could see that it had some negative aspects I couldn’t see how I could change it, so I let it go.

However, it seems that was not meant to be! And by sharing with you the following I am taking (for me) a monumental step forward! But, I know I need to do this, to ‘Speak My Truth‘ and share the Light.

For many years I have visualized meeting a ‘guide’ of mine called James on a beach (and eventually other places) to ask questions and receive guidance. My very first meeting (in 1999) I eventually made into a poem: Insight where you can read the story of what happened. Back then I thought it was a strange imaginary experience, I wrote it down and put it away (for many years). One day I came across the poem and was astonished as I finally saw the significance and from then onwards I would visit when I felt the need.

Over the past year or so I have not done the visualization very often, and more recently I always found I was struggling with where to meet! Nothing seemed to easily flow so I would give up, knowing that if it’s not flowing, it’s not right.

In January, a few days before my birthday, I watched a channelling done by Amanda Ellis of Michael Jackson. Amanda had said that there would be inner-child healing done during the channelling and I certainly felt something shift. Before it started I felt drawn to pick up a rose quartz crystal and, without giving it any thought, I held it against my heart all the way through the two hour video. As the link with Michael came to an end he said that one of the easiest ways for anyone to link with him was by holding a rose quartz crystal as it opens the heart! I was totally amazed!!! To me, this proved I was meant to watch this and that it was of the truth.

Over the next couple of days I certainly felt as though something had happened, I couldn’t put it into words, but there was definitely something ‘healed.’ And I also noticed synchronistic things happening very quickly towards further healing.

I’m not sure if it was this video, or in another where Amanda was talking about Michael, but he had said to do something we liked doing as a child. I gave this some thought and a memory of sitting in an Abbey that was next door to my primary school came to me. I especially used to love it at Christmas time when we would go there and sing Christmas carols, and I would gaze at the magnificent stained glass windows. I then thought it would be a wonderful place to meet James, so I visited him there a couple of times before what happened next.

In the very early hours of my birthday, – there is an extremely important significance to it being my birthday, but I can’t go into that as it is not my story to tell – I awoke and could not get back to sleep. I decided to pay a visit to Dorchester Abbey and meet James. As I walked down the aisle I could see him seated at the front waiting for me. As I approached him he sprang up out of the pew and stood before me in the centre, arms outstretched, surrounded by Light and in that moment I knew he was not James, but Jesus. At that moment a multitude of thoughts all happened at once: I was shocked, but then not, as I remembered many times when I had wondered if James was not who he said, because he seemed like Jesus – in Energy and image – and then thoughts such as  ‘Am I just imagining this because I’ve wondered before?’ then the doubt really swept in.. and it wasn’t long before I let go of the visualizing, with thoughts of ‘my delusions of grandeur.’   

I must have put all this to the back of my mind because it didn’t re-surface until I was emailing Amira (BodyAndSoulNourishmentBlog), and over the course of many days the memory and all my doubts were brought to the surface, and then something synchronistic would happen to explain why I was doubting. This happened all so miraculously and would take a long time to explain, but my on-going journey of discovery was manifested largely triggered through emails with Amira. I was shown that ‘James’ had not revealed who he truly was because I was not ready to accept this, and I would not have returned to continue our meetings as I felt I was not worthy. By coming to me as ‘James’ I could accept him as a friend first. 

The way in which all this has unfolded has been very convincing proof of it’s truth, but in all honesty I am still not quite there yet on 100% Being this truth. My biggest doubt has been ‘Why do I not feel a much stronger Energy when I am ‘talking’ with Him?’  The answer I got is that I have raised my energy enough to not feel a greater difference and because we have been meeting as ‘friends’ for so many years. (more to this later, but I am leaving this writing chronologically as the experiences happened and also not editing this earlier writing.)

Getting back to this poem. 
As I worked my way through the doubts I hesitantly visited the Abbey to meet with Jesus. It was only a short ‘visit’ as we looked at, and talked about the stained glass windows. But the next time I went to visit we were instead back on the beach and I asked if He had any ‘story messages’ to tell me (as before when I met ‘James’). This poem is what happened next, and I of course realized it was a new telling of Footprints In The Sand. The poem I thought would not be done! Interestingly, when I wrote the poem, a week or so later, I was stuck for the last line, apart from knowing the last word (to rhyme with Light) was ‘right.’ It then came to me that it was not to be part of the story, but an affirmation for me to accept it.

After writing this poem of my vision I also wrote another sticking much more to the original Footprints, but also combining it with this one to turn it into more of an affirmation.  ‘My Footprints In The Sand’ 

I have had this post drafted and ready to add for a few weeks. Since that time I have had another realization to do with my doubts of this experience. Back in December I wrote a poem called ‘Jesus: The Christ‘ if you read the poem and what I wrote about it you can see that (1) It is all about the names of Jesus. (2) It was written without the intention of being all about His names. (3) I started with a list of His names intending to just use a few, but used them all. (4) The poem flowed easily to use not only all of the names, but also why He came, which includes being a guide for you and me. (5) Before I started writing the poem I asked for help from Jesus (this was the first time I had done this when writing) and I immediately felt an emotional response which I blocked!!!  

I had forgotten about this poem, and now I can easily see the significance that only a few weeks before this experience I had written all about His many names, so why not James? And one of my biggest doubts was because I did not feel the emotional response I thought I should. And now I read my own words telling me I blocked it! Wow!!!

9th March 2019
All of the above was written before today, and although some of it is mentioned in my last post I have left this as I originally wrote it, which was mostly almost a month ago. When I did write it, I knew I was not ready to share this story (except with Amira) so as other poems were written, I thankfully posted them before this one! But, as I always know – Everything Happens For A Reason – and in those few weeks I have not only had more clarification in the truth of it, but I also have come to know that NOW is the time to speak our truth and stand steadfast in our Light for all to see. I Am ready!

Mostly from my own experiences, but also from the videos I have been led to watch lately, I believe that Jesus is available to us all, with no limits of our religion or worthiness etc.. We need to let go of the past history and conditioning of perceiving him as a Deity on High and accept him as a brother or friend to us all. Humanity and the world has changed so much since Jesus walked the Earth over two thousand years ago. Everything is always expanding and growing, so the Jesus of then is not the Jesus of now! His teachings would of course remain at their core the same, but they would be expanded upon and taught differently to those of the past.

The original Footprints poem depicts our helplessness in facing the struggles of life, we are picked up and carried by the Lord to see us through. But, we are now stronger and no longer need to be carried. Instead we are now able to accept our Divinity and walk alongside His footsteps, using our freewill to consciously walk in His way… making our own Footprints Of Light.

Just before I sat to write this last part today, it came to me that my experiences of these visualizations over the years are not just for me! So I believe I am going to be writing some more poems on the ones from my past, and whatever comes in the future!

Namaste

Update: I do now have more poems of these experiences, which I have brought together on a link page: Visions. There is also a link page for more: Affirming The Classics. 

Desiderata Fulfilled

Affirming The Classics: based on Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

Wherever I Am, I remain calm and tranquil.
I Am always at peace in the silence of my heart.
I accept all people just as they are.
My Unconditional Love and Light flows in Oneness.

I speak my truth clearly with an open heart.
I listen attentively to all the people I meet…
     We exchange our stories and always learn something from the experience.
My energy of Love and Light attracts only those on the same vibrational path.
I appreciate those I perceive as having more of whatever focus I Am placing…
     Their Light shines before me, as I also shine my Light for others.

I enjoy my achievements and my plans.
I know everything always works out for my highest good.
I follow my passions, so I Am guided to live in abundance, truth and joy…
     Working alongside others who walk the same path.
I thank and Bless all those who inspire, in all the diversities of life.

I Am a Divine Being of Love and Light
I see this in Everyone and Everything, as Love is All-That-Is

I gracefully change through the moments, days and years.
I let go, and let God nurture me in strength of Spirit.
I Am of the Light, therefore darkness is an illusion.
We are all One, so loneliness is an illusion.
I Am kind, gentle and loving with myself, and all others.

I Am a child of the Divine Universe.
I Am as needed and precious as the trees on Earth and the Cosmos of stars.
The Universe continually unfolds and expands for the Highest Good of The-All.

I Am at peace with my own connection and perception of God.
I Am contented knowing others will always have their own perceptions.
I Am truly at peace in the Inner-Knowing and stillness of my Divine Soul.

My powerful thoughts and beliefs create my world.
I Am living in a beautiful world of Love, Light, Wonder and Miracles.
I Am perpetually happy, because no matter what: ALL IS WELL.

Trina Graves – 2nd February 2019

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About This Poem

Incase you haven’t read my recent posts, I am re-writing some of my favourite classic inspirational poems to make them into Affirmations. 

I first heard the words of Desiderata in 1972 when I was eleven. The song by Les Crane was in the UK charts, so for several weeks it was being played often on the radio. I really loved some of the words and they stuck with me through my life, so when I began to collect inspirational quotes and poems in the early 90’s, this was one of the first I searched for. Although I always liked the poem, it never completely felt right to me. It was when I learned of the Law of Attraction that I discovered why: so much of it is negatively focused. Here is the original poem by Max Ehrmann with the two parts I always remembered in bold…

Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others – even the dull and ignorant – they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble, it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is, many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the Universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore, be at peace with your God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your Soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann

I’m fascinated now thinking back (as I write this), I can see that the words I remembered have shaped my life…

“Go placidly amid the noise and haste” Throughout my adult years, I have been told by many different people that I have a calming presence “and remember what peace there may be in silence.”  I have always enjoyed the silence of being alone.

“You are a child of the Universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here.” In more recent years I have come to discover that not feeling ‘worthy’ has been a negative trait that has run through my whole life. I believe I clung to these words as they helped me to feel better about myself. But also, even before I heard these words, I had began to be drawn towards certain trees. In later years my love of trees grew and also my awe of the overwhelming magnitude of a sky full of stars, with all it’s potential!

“And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should.” It was to be many years before I truly understood these words. The Law Of Attraction and that no matter what happens in our lives – All Is Well – are now two very important parts of my passion in writing to inspire others.

Did I attract those traits from the words impregnated in my mind? Or, was I attracted to them (to be installed) because they were a part of who I was destined to become? It seems to me to be like the ‘chicken and egg’ question!

This is the one hundredth inspirational poem I have added to this blog. If you enjoyed it, please take a look at some more!

You can read more of my poems from this series by going to the link page: Affirming The Classics. 

Update 10th May 2023 – The Great Awakening

Desiderata means things that are desired/wanted, so I named my version Desiderata Fulfilled as an affirmation of achieving these things. I am adding this poem to my new category of ‘The Great Awakening.’ as I believe these are the desires for a world of Love and Peace, by focusing on them as affirmations gives them greater power, as the ‘I AM’ acknowledges the God/Source power within us.

At this difficult time, with so much negativity going on, it is so very important to keep our vibrations as high as possible, which I believe this poem aides. It certainly helps me to feel positive!

There Are Only Two Sponsoring Thoughts: Fear & Love

Title Quote: Neale Donald Walsch

No matter what you may face in this life
The good and glad, the struggle and strife
Whatever your facing there’s one thing to ask
Is it fear or love, that’s bringing this task?

It’s easy to see that hate, jealousy, and greed
Are all based on fear – you need to succeed
But even shyness and worry are based on a fear
Feeling not good enough, you shed many a tear

Whatever the fear – love is the cure
So unlock your heart and open the door
Love is always around, have faith and believe
Just reach out with love and you will receive

Love is incessant and all encompassing
It’s always around you waiting to bring
Joy to your life, contentment and bliss
So open your heart to receive its pure ‘kiss’

You can receive love and give it too
The world is opening up for you

Trina Graves – 1st February 2002

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About This Poem

The number of my old poems that I have left to share on this blog is obviously reducing over time and I haven’t gotten around to writing many new (shareable) ones lately, so it seems to be getting more difficult to choose which one to post next. However, after the last post of a new poem ‘Pull The Plug’ which tells of many fearful and negative influences in our everyday lives, this poem stood out as a perfect fit. 

Think Love ~ Believe In Love ~ Choose Love ~ Be Love

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Love Changes Everything

“I’m never going to get married
My animals are all I need”
The young girl would often say
To whoever would take heed

Then one day she met someone
And took a chance of fate
Would he be the one for her
The consequence may be too great

He thought she was too young for him
But she did not agree
The wait seemed endless for him to choose
Somehow she’d make him see

Before too long they were together
A couple, an item, a pair
Their love for each other began to grow
As more time they began to share

The future for her began to change
Now there were new ideas to explore
How happy she’d be with him by her side
To love and be loved forever more

At first there were the wedding plans
Which had to change when fate stepped in
A baby on the way to complete the change
So much joy these events will bring

Due to a difference in religion
Their marriage will not be trouble-free
But love will carry them over many hurdles
Respect and truth, give and take, cést la vie

Trina Graves – 24th April 2002

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About This Poem

This poem is about my youngest daughter and the beginning of her relationship that began with many doubts because of a difference in religion (she was non-religious, but brought up in a family background of Christianity, and he was a Jehovah’s Witness) and an age gap of eleven years – which although at some stages makes no difference, did at that point because she was only eighteen.

They married in May 2002 and now have one daughter (16) and three sons (14, 6, 4), along with two dalmatian dogs (who have had two litters of puppies in recent years!) As with all marriages there have been many ups and downs, but their love gets them through.

My daughter is now more Spiritually inclined and her husband is no longer a Jehovah’s Witness, but still believes in many of their teachings. Their children have not been brought up to follow any ‘religion’ but have learned from their father about his faith and from their mother of her thoughts and ideas. And of course, I talk to them about my own Spiritual belief and, with the older ones, encourage them to search for their own truth.

Nothing Stays The Same

Title Quote: Neale Donald Walsch

In this constant journey that is our life…
Nothing stays the same
Whoever we are, whatever we do…
Nothing stays the same

From birth to childhood, teen to adult…
Nothing stays the same
Old age and death the cycle goes…
Nothing stays the same

With each new experience we face each day…
Nothing stays the same
People we meet, decisions we make…
Nothing stays the same

Our thoughts and feelings are powerful energy tools…
Nothing stays the same
In each moment of NOW, we create ourselves anew…
Nothing stays the same

With each new thought, good or bad…
Nothing stays the same
We become much more than we were before…
Nothing stays the same

Through the cycle of lives we come and go…
Nothing stays the same
Manifesting all through our attitude and focus…
Nothing stays the same

What’s the purpose of it all you may well ask
If… Nothing stays the same
Remembering we are all One, Eternally growing
So… Nothing stays the same

Trina Graves – 21st October 2012

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About This Poem

Many years ago, after several years of marriage, my husband said to me that I had changed over the years.  I was in my early twenties and had not begun my quest for spiritual and self-knowledge, so to me, I was the same person I had always been. I denied his observation, but thought that he was the one who had changed! Of course, once I began to learn, I understood the truth that we are all constantly changing throughout our lives, but this memory of first awareness of change, (or should I say ‘lack’ of awareness) has stuck with me.

Writing poems based on the concepts from ‘Conversations With God’ by Neale Donald Walsch were my first ‘quote poems’ and at that time I had no intention to write any more, they were just a way for me to focus on the concepts for my own greater understanding.

Update 30th April 2023 – The Great Awakening

Change has certainly been a very large part of ‘The Great Awakening’ over the last three years. Many people do not like change and would rather live their lives as they’ve always known it to be. Many have wanted to just get back to the way things were before 2020, but this will not happen as ‘Nothing Stays The Same!’

We are in a ‘New Age’ of the Light taking over the darkness that has dominated for centuries, this cannot be done without a monumental change in everything we have held as a ‘normal’ way of life. All major institutions (banking, government, education, medical, large corporations, military, judicial, royalty etc..) are being shown for the dark deeds they have all used to manipulate the people of Earth. It will take time, but ‘Remembering we are all One, Eternally growing’ in Unity we will create our New Earth of Love & Light.

Namaste

The Veil To All Knowledge

From where do we come from?
And at death, where do we go?
These are the questions in life
That we all want to know

Is there a God out there? We ask
At times of suffering and woe
How can he let these things happen to us 
If he truly loves us so?

Unconditional love is the key
To unlock the mysteries of time
God loves us unconditionally
No matter what our crime

We have free will to do what we like
We decide how we want to live
We can do no wrong in God’s eyes
There is no sin that God won’t forgive

This is very difficult for most to understand
It doesn’t fit in with what we have been told
We’re taught that God is to be feared – so don’t sin
Do as they say, your life has to fit the mould

But we are all individuals
Our lives aren’t supposed to be the same
What’s good for one person might not be for another
And nobody is to blame

If we could just learn to love as God
Unconditionally to all
We would know the answers to life and death
The Veil To All Knowledge would fall

Trina Graves – 31st October 2001

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About This Poem

This was one of my earlier poems and although it is not using a ‘Conversations With God’ (Neale Donald Walsch) quote I can see now that it was based on the teachings from these books. The idea that God sees no wrong-doing was new to me at that time, and writing about it helped me to absorb the teaching.

I had written the above paragraph and then thought I’d check my database to see how early the poem was, and how it fitted in with my Conversations With God poems. This was my second poem intentionally written without a specific event to prompt it, and I was surprised to find (although I shouldn’t have been really) that it was written the day before my first Conversations With God quote poems! 

Update 29th April 2023 – The Great Awakening

Sorting through my old poems to compile those that mention anything to do with ‘The Great Awakening’ that we are currently going through worldwide, I was pleasantly surprised to find this very early one fitted into this category. Programmed to ‘fit in’ with society is now being seen as the manipulation that has controlled man through the ages, and Loving all people unconditionally is one of the highest priorities to Awaken to.

Apart from non-compliance, sending unconditional Love to those who have carried out the darkest of deeds is the quickest way we will overpower the dark. They cannot exist in so much Light. We are all here to grow Spiritually, even those who have a very, very long way to go to even feel compassion for their fellow man. We do not know of their pre-birth intent for this lifetime, nor what they have endured throughout their life. Inside every Soul there is a spark of God, so send Love to that spark, and the dark will be overpowered by the Light.

Namaste

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In God’s Hands

Some people’s lives seem to be
An immense, tempestuous, tidal sea
Waves of problems relentlessly pour
Often knocking them to the floor

But then the ocean can be calm
Many years pass with no harm
They sense the peace, here at last
Hoping all worries are in the past

Then out of the blue, a tsunami hits
Can they survive and keep their wits?
Or will they be taken down to the deep
Drowning in sorrow, a quivering heap?

But they are stronger than the most
From years of living by the coast
Building their resilience over long days
Of many harsh storms and healing sun-rays

Elements of Nature enhanced their core
Enabling them to rise-up, off the floor
‘This too shall pass,’ experience brings
Knowledge and wisdom in all things

Those who have the greatest ability
To rise above the turbulent sea
And walk on the soft, golden sands
Leave their doubts all in God’s Hands

Whatever we face in this life of ours
Frost and storm, sunshine and showers
Gives us what we came here for
Our Soul develops as it experiences more

No one escapes the storms of life
In some way there will be some strife
There’s many who’ve survived worse than you
Use them as inspiration to get you through

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I know I’ve been luckier than many it’s true
With fluffy white clouds and skies of blue
Of course there has been a storm or two
But I had something to get me through

I was blessed with a mother who taught me
To Let Go And Let God always be
The way to remain centred, be still
Even when facing the rockiest hill

Always holding love in my heart
Clears grey skies, clouds depart
Bringing the sunlight of God’s love
Answers flow from the Divine above

Trina Graves – 27th October 2018

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About This Poem

In a few days it will be my mum’s 80th birthday, as I have mentioned before, my parents now look forward to receiving a personal card from me of some compilation of family photos along with a new poem written for them. 

As it is going to be her 80th I wanted to create something special for her, so I have been compiling a book of all the photos and poems I have sent over the years, to bring them all together. I have also written her several new poems to add more. Due to being personal I will not be adding them all on here, but this one was written so that I could share it. Many years ago my mum told me that whenever she had a concern and didn’t know what to do about it she would place it in God’s Hands knowing that the problem would be solved or she would be shown the way to proceed.

When I wrote this poem it was using the quote title of ‘Let Go And Let God’ (unknown) but, once I’d finished and read through I decided to change it to the expression that my mum  originally gave me, which basically means the same.

Update: 21st July 2019
Since writing and adding this poem there are now two poems for children along the same theme of ‘In God’s Hands.’ A nursery rhyme for younger children: My Hands, Your Hands, God’s Hands, and for older children: Changing Hands.

Inner Guidance

What do you want to know?
For the answers will appear
If not right before your eyes
Then somewhere very near

Tapping into the fountain of wisdom
Is so easy, once you know how
The truth is, we already know
The answers, right here and right now

Just trust and let the energy flow
In whatever way suits you best
For some it’s with the written word
Go on, put yourself to the test

For others the truth is with their feelings
With their intuition they lead the way
They will know by their gut reaction
If there’s truth in what you say

Maybe your wisdom is experienced on a wider canvas
The world is a place of many scenes
One day something that you hear or see
Brings definition to your wildest dreams

Whatever your way just trust and believe
Your quest has just begun
Fill your life with joy and love
And remember we are all one

Knowing the questions, or what you want to do
Is the hardest part for you

Trina Graves – 20th June 2002

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About This Poem

When I wrote this poem in 2002, I had started to notice all of the synchronicities in my life that had brought me to where I was at that time. It had been almost ten years since I became more interested in the spiritual side of life, and over those years whenever I ‘asked’ a question the answer would come to me in some way or another, but it wasn’t until looking back over the years that I could see a pattern of the answers appearing in various forms.

Update 23rd April 2023 – The Great Awakening

I am including this poem in my new category for ‘The Great Awakening’ as it is only through our own Inner Guidance that we can discern our own truth in this tumultuous time we are going through. And of course, remembering ‘We Are All One’ is so very important.

Namaste

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It’s The Same World

Loving People Live In A Loving World.
Hostile People Live In A Hostile World.
But, It’s The Same World. 
Quote Title: Wayne Dyer

What is your view of the world
Do you think it’s a terrible place?
Full of hostility, dangerous crime
Neglect, greed and waste

Or do you see the true Light
That shines everywhere around?
Strangers are just friends, not met
Love in all, can always be found

Why do some people live in fear
Always worried of things they dread?
Yet others Bless each new day
Giving Thanks for all that’s ahead

What you focus on you will see
In your world each and everyday
All your experiences you bring forth
In what you think, do and say

In truth negativity has to exist
For positive to show the way
Free-will is given to all
You choose the path you lay

Everyone has negativity and doubt
Much instilled when they were young
Layers built through the generations
Enveloping since their life begun

Topped up with spoon-fed lack
Materialism, aggression and fear
A them-verses-us life attitude
Ensnares all who don’t steer clear

Thoughts and beliefs are the key
To unlock your perception door
What you expect you will see
Ingrained ‘truths’ permeate your core

Your world is an extension of your beliefs
Projected for you to experience and grow
If you’re not happy with what you see
Change your thought-channel for a new show

Intention powers resolution
When improvement of Being is sought
No matter the depth of a belief
Everyone can change a thought

To keep positive in this world
You have to remain Aware
Of what you feed your mind
And whose company you share

Feed yourself Love and Light
Through all your senses each day
Steer away from the opposite
And in Source-alignment you’ll play

To live in a world full of Love
With beautiful sights everywhere
Use your Heart as your eyes
And God’s view you will share

Trina Graves – 20th October 2018

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About This Poem

This is one of my favourite Wayne Dyer quotes as it’s simplicity clearly explains a great truth: Our perception creates our world.

When we are born we are pure beings of Love, with no fear at all. Over the early years we take on the emotions of those around us and it’s not until we are around seven that we begin to start forming our own ideas of the world, but it will stem from whatever our experience has been. Over the following childhood years, wanting to fit in with our peers, their energy patterns easily merge with our own and it’s usually years later before we begin to truly question our ingrained beliefs and thought patterns.. if at all!

I have a list of quotes to use for poems and when I chose this one yesterday it was for no apparent reason than it stood out to me. Now in writing this I am aware of a link to a programme on Netflix I watched the day before: Derren Brown’s show ‘Sacrifice’ in which he worked with a man who had been ingrained with a strong prejudice against illegal immigrants. Derren wanted to see if he could make this man ‘take a bullet’ for a complete stranger who was also an illegal immigrant. I won’t say too much about what happened incase anyone wants to watch it. But, it clearly shows many insights. One of the exercises in feeling compassion and empathy was so simple, but extremely powerful and beautiful.

Although I don’t share all of Derren Brown’s views, I do enjoy many of his shows as he demonstrates the power of the mind so brilliantly. It’s some of his television specials that I find particularly fascinating, apart from ‘Sacrifice’ (2018) the other ones are ‘Hero At 30,000 Feet’ (2010) in which Derren took an ordinary man who felt stuck in a rut and coached him to take control of his life and achieve his aspirations, culminating in him taken a flight (he had a fear of flying) and volunteering to land the plane when the pilot was supposedly unable. And in ‘Pushed To The Edge’ (2016) Derren demonstrated how easy it is for people to be totally manipulated, even to the point of pushing someone off a roof to their apparent death!

Although Derren’s shows are very dramatic, often with very negative aspects and these are the types of programme I make a point of not watching, I know it is okay to watch them because no one will in-fact be harmed, and they always demonstrate and teach a greater understanding of mind power which by far outweighs the negativity.

Joey & Seth

Update 10th May 2023 – The Great Awakening

Reading the above now, I realise it sounds a bit contradictory, I was trying to point out that by being Aware of the power of thought and focus, you can view some negative aspects, but, positivity needs to be dominant.

However, I made the mistake of getting too caught up in the high drama of the early Covid narrative. I never believed the truth was being told by Governments and the media (if you did any research yourself, it just didn’t make any sense) but, I thought it was only a matter of a short time before the truth really came out, so I started to daily check what the newspapers were saying, looking for a glimpse of truth. (I had given up following any news many years before because of its focus on negativity.)

As the deceptions, confusing rules and lack of freedoms continued, and with the research I was doing into what has really been going on, (at this time, as well as over the years) I began to realise my vibration was lowering as I was no longer feeling as Joyful as before. Of course, it also didn’t help that the greater majority of my family were all taken in with the nonsense, so none were happy to continue with visits as before. Although I tried my best to explain to them my findings, I knew none of them would ‘see’ what was going on until it was in mainstream news, hence my continuing daily checking for some Light to share with them.

Once I fully realised it was not doing me any good, I stopped looking at the news and going down rabbit holes by totally changing my focus, I began spending a lot of time researching my family tree. I enjoy doing this and it took me away from all the nonsense going on.

At the beginning of 2022, feeling more aligned, I began to make videos of me reading my poems, set to my family and nature photographs. My intention was for them to be ‘out there’ for my family as none of them read my work, but I know that in the future they may be wanting to know of my thoughts and words (especially when I am no longer here). And, if anyone else came across them I hoped it would share some inspiration.

Due to having to sort through thousands of photographs, adding poem words to them and using old software for making videos, it takes me quite a long time to make each one, but I really enjoy doing this, so I know it is doing me good! And, consequentially the mass consciousness as our vibration adds to the whole.

My quote (from a vision in 2014) at the bottom of pages on this blog shares the simple wisdom of staying in alignment with who we truly are…

Namaste

Reflections

If personal development’s something you pursue
There are many helpful exercises to follow through
A while ago I came across one, but put it aside
Feeling unsure, from the answers, I chose to hide

The idea is to send a message to people you know
And ask them to help you in your quest to grow
By them disclosing what they truly think of you
Warts ‘n’ all, requesting a completely honest view

The positive answers are a blessing to read
Building self-esteem is something we all need
But the negative ones are what you really seek
To find out where your personal qualities are weak

By using these answers as a guide
You work through the ‘problems’ identified
To enable yourself to blossom and grow
Living more as your Higher-Self, you’ll show

Recently I received this request from someone
I couldn’t refuse, it just had to be done
I respect her for how much she has grown
I started to contemplate and not postpone

It was so simple to think of the positive things
The abundance of love and support she brings
But the negative… I just didn’t want to find
Why was this? I had to delve deeper into my mind

I have been on my own journey of growth
And now live each day by my personal oath
To always look on the positive side
And use my intuition as a guide

I found my intuition was saying, No, not this way
The message is not the right one to convey
For in truth we are all ONE and the same
Together we grow, expansion’s our aim

All the varied relationships are a way to show
Where each individual needs to develop and grow
For every person is a mirror held up to you
Reflecting all back, to give you a clue

Whatever qualities you see in another
Whether stranger, lover, friend or brother
Are only reflections showing you the way
To expand your consciousness every day

All those niggling problems that you see
In anyone around you, is guidance for free
Look into yourself and you will find them there
Waiting for your attention and loving care

The Law of Attraction plays a part
By showing you what is in your heart
It is impossible to see in anyone
A quality that in you had not begun

So now I see this development exercise
Is a tool not for self, but a way to be wise
Of other’s qualities that they want to shift
The reflections we find are an insightful gift

Trina Graves – 29th November 2016

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About This Poem

Hal Elrod author of the international best-selling ‘The Miracle Morning’ advises the use of this exercise for self-development. I loved this book and Hal’s miraculous story, and so told someone I know all about it, as I knew she would love it too. I had forgotten all about this exercise, I suppose because I never did it, so was slightly surprised when I received an email asking for my insight into her character.

This person has been in my life for many years and has been one of my greatest lessons of life. Years ago I could never understand why she was the way she was, and her hot-headedness led to a dramatic incident between us that sparked a rapid change in her character. Over the following years we grew closer and now, although I don’t see her very often, we have a great relationship and share a similar outlook on life.

I thought about how to answer her request and then sat to write some notes, but instead wrote this poem. As she knows all about the Law of Attraction (and that I write poems!)  I knew she would understand my answer.

I have already posted another poem based on the acronym S A V E R S which Hal Elrod uses as a reminder of the six tasks to complete if following his Miracle Morning. 

Adopt The Pace Of Nature – Her Secret Is Patience

Title Quote: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nature’s secrets are incredibly inspiring and bountiful
Life lessons are learnt that are not taught in school
Walking in Mother Nature, God’s natural Kingdom
With Awareness, will bring you insightful wisdom

Her efflorescence beauty is shown everywhere
Even in the depth of winter when much lies bare
There’s always splendour and miracles to view
When with your Soul Eyes, you choose to look through

In winter when all the leaves fall from a tree
The intricate branches are visible for scrutiny
Extending onwards and upwards into the sky
As we expand our consciousness up so high

Then spring arrives to enliven and lighten our days
Nature manifests its perfection in numerous ways
Beautifully delicate, pure blossoms flourish for a while
Showing us to appreciate NOW, then let go with a smile

Summer bestows nature’s miraculous abundance
Flowers overwhelming beauty give more evidence
Of the variety of life, it’s shapes, colours and size
Everyone is just perfect in God’s All-Knowing Eyes

Summer turns to autumn, or as some say fall
Change is in the air and nature heeds the call
Leaves burst into colour, then wither and die
As do all human beings, including you and I

The cycle is complete, a year has come and gone
Nature will eternally repeat it’s wondrous song
Teaching us through Awareness, year after year
If we are Open to it’s wisdom and ready to hear

All this is provided at a sure and steady pace
Nature is perfect, there’s never a need to race
Everything is accomplished, in a time of her own
Nature’s secret is Patience, to us she has shown

Trina Graves – 4th December 2016

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About This Poem

As I have mentioned on some of my other posts, I was rather blind to the awesomeness of nature until I began to follow the teachings of Abraham-Hicks. I was awakened to its magnificence on a simple walk to get some photographs to use for quotes on my website (Spiritual Quotes To Live By) and have been amazed at the sights and lessons taught by nature ever since.

The Family Is A Link To Our Past, And A Bridge To Our Future

Title Quote: Alex Hayley

The family is a link to our past
Building treasured memories to last
All through our whole life long
As the generations continue on

We are each born into a time
Being the next in our family line
Our parents very own offspring
To them, the future we will bring

Grandparents told us stories of old
Sometimes tales, bleak and cold
When getting by was truly tough
So we realize, we have enough

But they also loved to tell
Of times they remember, oh so well
With their siblings, mum and dad
And the simple happiness they had

Through the years our parents will
Tell us their history to instill
Their unique guidance, a way to live
Wanting all their help to give

Family togetherness through the years
Sharing all the joys and the tears
Births, deaths, parties, illness, weddings
All the diversity that human life brings

Our family history is a part
Of who we are deep in our heart
Our roots are firmly set in the ground
As we branch out in life all around

Either we agree or do not
With the guidance that we got
Both will set us on our way
Steering our life, day by day

Each family member is a link in a chain
That through our life will remain
An Affinity bracelet we all wear
Glistening gold from the love we share

Not all are blessed to cross over
The Bridge Of Parenthood, covered in clover
Gaining access to the future ahead
By their children, they will be lead

Stepping into this miraculous land
Changes forever our Affinity band
Now it contains a precious jewel
Sparking the Light in our heart to rule

The circle of life continues on
Our parents, to the ‘Grand’ now belong
Our tales are added to the stories told
To impressionable minds, setting paths to unfold

Time moves on, our jewels have grown
To live their truths, a life of their own
Guided by the way we lived each day
Their roots are strong, their links a ray

There is another bridge of pure Light
That brings a future of complete delight
Diamonds with platinum links in our chain
Grandchildren are a family’s ultimate gain

Trina Graves – 21st March 2017

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About This Poem

I was drawn to adding this poem today because of two events that happened this week that bring focus to the past and the present in my family, and fit perfectly with it too!

The first was a visit to my parents of my mum’s brother, sister-in-law, and one her (3) sisters. My mum will be 80 at the end of this month and doesn’t get to see her brother or sisters very often now, it can be several years in-between visits. She was greatly looking forward to seeing them and they all thoroughly enjoyed spending a few hours together reminiscing over the past. Family history is of course something they share, but they were all surprised to be told stories of previous generations that one or the other knew, but the others did not, even after all those years.

The other event was the announcement of a baby to be born in March that starts the next generation of off-spring; my parents will become great-great-grandparents! News my mum was especially thrilled to hear, as to her (and me) there is no greater blessing to the family than another precious bundle of joy.

The Greatest Illusion

When we arrive on this planet
We know we are One
A part of All-That-Is
Shining brightly as the sun

Not able to tolerate
The density of 3D
We escape to the other side
Sleeping blissfully and free

But we chose to come here
So get stronger each day
We have years to adjust
As we learn through our play

Those early years shape us
In innumerable degrees
Anchored to who we are with
Through their calm or rough seas

Our intellect develops
As the years pass on by
But the beliefs we took on
Are our truth, even if a lie

The memory of Oneness
Lies hidden, waiting inside
The mass-conjured illusion
Takes us on a dramatic ride

Daily fed with society’s ways
Wanting to belong, to be a part
Seeking the elusive Oneness
We forget to follow our heart

Keeping the people occupied
On materialistic endeavors
The dark illusion makers
Gather and tighten all their tethers

There have always been those
Who remember or never forgot
Standing out from the rest
Often persecuted or even shot

Their sacrifice showed the way
Inspiring others through the years
To live from integrity of the heart
Letting go of illusionary fears

As generations continue
The greatest illusion is wearing thin
More arrive steadfast in Oneness
Knowing their connection is within

We are part of a Cosmic Family
Each a spark of One Source
Infinitely connected
To All-That-Is, the Divine Force

Trina Graves – 2nd October 2018

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About This Poem

This poem came about because of a comment from Amira  (BodyAndSoulNourishmentBlog) that she added to my poem ‘You Cannot Be Separated From Source’ on her blog. 

“There are times when we feel lonely, and it’s our illusion of separation that makes us feel like that in this 3D reality. However, the greatest truth is that we belong to our Cosmic Family, we are part of the One Source, and that link is always there, we just need to remember.” – Amira

Amira and I have never physically met, but are most definitely kindred spirits, as this has happened several times where I have been inspired by her comments, or in writing a comment to her, the inspiration for another poem manifests.

Tyler (2014)

Update 10th May 2023 – The Great Awakening

In this time of ‘The Great Awakening’ with so very many people coming to realise the truth of who they really are (Sovereign, Spiritual Beings) the continuing generations will be able to remain more steadfast in their vibrational alignment present at birth.

Namaste

Change The Way You Look At Things – And The Things You Look At Change

Title Quote: Wayne Dyer

No matter what you look upon
Whether physical or not
Your thoughts and beliefs have control
And show you what you’ve got

Do you look at your past with regret
Wishing you’d done so much more?
Or do you look back with understanding
Knowing expansion’s what you came for?

Do you worry about your future life?
There’s so much in the world to hate
Or do you view the world you see
With abundance of beauty to appreciate?

Do you spend your time each day
Rushing from here to there?
Or do you do your best to live
Mindful of the moments you share

Walking with Mother Nature in your view
So much can be seen as all the same
But open your eyes and heart to reveal
Nature’s awesomeness in every frame

Relationships come, but they can go
Leaving us lost and maybe in a rage
But every relationship teaches us more
About life, as we let go and turn the page

Parents, Teachers, Employers, Spouse
Throughout life many have us under their control
Or do they just influence our attitude
As we are free to choose our own role

When a loved one passes on in death
We can grieve greatly and shed many a tear
Or choose to focus on all the Love we shared
Knowing full-well they are always near

The Law of Attraction rules our world
With our every thought we do create
Whatever you put your attention on
Returns to you, it will always cooperate

Whatever experiences we face in life
Improvement we can always arrange
Change The Way You Look At Things
And The Things You Look At Change

Trina Graves – 27th November 2016

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About This Poem

This is one of Wayne Dyer’s most popular quotes and one of my favourites too. It is such a wonderful quote because of it’s simplicity and absolute truth. Once you know and understand it you can apply it to everything in life.

Update 3rd May 2023 – The Great Awakening

The way we view all that is going on in our world at this time of great change will affect how long it will take for us to create our New Earth of Love, Compassion and Peace.

With all of the revelations coming to Light many people are feeling very angry and if they stay in that emotion for too long they will probably move on to wanting revenge etc.. Of course, there is nothing wrong in feeling anger, but it doesn’t help the individual (or world) to dwell in any negative emotion, especially as this ‘feeds’ the darkness.

One of the ways we have been manipulated over the years is by negativity caused by various divisions of humanity: wars, religion, gender, race, class etc.. This has been heavily pushed in more recent years with the strong emphasis on making anyone questioning the official narrative a ‘conspiracy theorist’ or ‘anti-vaxxer’ etc…

We will never agree on everything, but, respecting anyone to have their own view (regardless of how right or wrong we feel it is) I believe is the way forward. However, this does not mean that we have to bow to their perceptions, nor allow anything that we consider morally wrong to be forced into the developing minds of our children.

Many would say we are in terrible times with so much darkness going on – Change The Way You Look At Things – we are in Enlightening, changing times as wrong-doings are being shown to the world, And The Things You Look At Change – we are eliminating the darkness with our Compassionate, Loving, Light.

Namaste