Most mornings writes Maria I take some time to write as a means of looking within myself, to connect with my inner wisdom. I find that the act of writing each day brings forth insights of varying degrees, from amazing to just plain ordinary but somehow profound. I never plan what I am going to write I just see what emerges.
On this particular morning I didn’t have much time, I can’t remember exactly how long. I just remember thinking if I’m going to
write today it needs to be really quick. So I started with a few lines and within minutes a whole poem had emerged. When I read it back to myself it really spoke to me. I hope you like it.
Everything is within us
Never with – out
We think it’s outside
But without a doubt
Everything we need
All that we seek
When we look inside
All it takes is a peek.
When we look within us
Instead of outside
Everything changes
With so much ease
The answers are there
They were there all along
We just didn’t notice
We were looking all wrong.
The answers are inside
Never out there
All it takes is some quiet
And to know where to look
Forget the outside
That’s just a false hook
Take your eyes to the inside
And Oh …. what luck!
Take your eyes to the inside
See what thoughts arise
For there are the thoughts that are intrinsically wise
You might not believe
But believe me it’s true
The depth of the wisdom
That lies within you
We are blessed with this wisdom
And it always lies there
Just ready and waiting
For you when you care
To look for the wisdom
That will guide you to where
You are happy and healthy, calm and relaxed
The best place to be when the world around you is not.
Contact details: Maria Iliffe-Wood, Executive and Leadership Team Coach, Coach Supervisor and author of Coaching Presence, building consciousness and awareness into coaching interventions. www.meridianiliffe.co.uk email: maria@meridianiliffe.co.uk