MY SOUL ENCHANTED

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DAFFODIL

The meandering path
to our destiny is
like a butterfly
here, there, everywhere
until depth and higher meaning is
discovered from within
then with wings open
guided to one glorious Daffodil
a soul fulfilled with purpose
uplifted with
passion over rationality
heart before head
faith over reason
by Deborah Morrison

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A Poem: RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Organized religion
Prayers
Of set phrases
Forced ceremonials
Time-consuming rituals
Adherence to
Outward symbols
At the sacrifice
Of their inner spiritual meaning
Superiority of one creed
Over another, Power plays
Of one religion waging war
Against another
Spiritual brothers and sisters
Fighting with each other
Because there are differences of opinion
About what is the Truth
War, falsehood, hatred, and intolerance
Often preached in the name of religion
With the honour of God
And the [...]

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The Writing Process: The Decision of Fiction or Non-fiction

At the pre-writing stage, Debby and I contemplated whether to write a work of fiction novel or to write a contemplative non-fiction book. Our decision to select fiction is both fascinating and revealing of deeper motivations.
Either way we knew that our writing would delve into spiritual insights and mysteries, since that focus intrigues us. [...]

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Anti-hero as Hero: The Case of Logan Andrews

In literature as in life, heroic qualities are found not in a perfect human being, rather they can lie hidden in a person who on the surface does not exhibit obvious heroic qualities. The anti-hero is a troubled individual who can be filled with fears expressed in frailties and anxieties, unlike a traditional hero [...]

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A GANDHIAN COMMENTARY ON THE INNER VOICE

In our novel NEXUS there are several situations where one of the characters will follow their higher guidance in order to take appropriate action in a situation. Also, to apply the process of following our higher guidance in our day to day lives will invariably result in increased non-violent approaches to resolve conflicts with more [...]

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WILD ROSES

Make my mind still as a calm lake without waves
thoughts clear as crystal water
by Your grace open my heart softly
like petals of a wild Rose
scent my words with Your sweet inspiration
let all my cares drift into the mists
that I may share Your ways of wisdom
for that which grows wild, free
is always more beautiful
than that [...]

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HEART CHAKRA

Some themes of paramount importance in NEXUS are compassion, love, and heart centered living, so I thought it would be relevant to expand on some ideas about the heart chakra (a metaphysical, energetic centre located near the heart).
The Heart Chakra is associated with the colour green and/or pink. This love centre of our human [...]

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Cast of Characters in Nexus

Logan Andrews: Main character, mid-20s, journalist, depressed and suicidal
Sarah McMaster: Main female character, mid-20s, Logan’s ex. She leaves Logan for Kurt
Celeste: Violinist, charming teacher, 45 year old, insightful and thoughtful
Chandra Singh: Retired lecturer, 50s, insightful spiritual teacher, Celeste’s partner
Muriel: Almost 60, lonely widow, grandmotherly figure with warm eyes
Steven: Mid-40s, millionaire, an unethical businessman
Kurt: [...]

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A Poem: APOLOGIES OF LOVE

I thought love could be controlled
It cannot
I thought that love would adapt to me
it does not
needs, expectations, societal
coerce
obscurity of grey cloud
cast in the azure of a warm summer sky
through silences
between the spoken word
illuminates all that is done
manifest reality, acts and intentions
seen in a new light
deeds of omission and commission
all that is nearest now
contrasts become defined
a [...]

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