space

To appreciate space, sometimes we must recognize what life is like without it.

Instead of rushing headlong through your day to meet constant demands, or telling yourself you have to just get it over with, or picking up your device and getting pulled into the outer chaos and drama of the world…. take a moment to consider how bringing more space to your day might transform it.

Space is not just for weekends, but for every moment in every day. Just like our breath, when we bring attention to it, it can transform us. Make room and find your middle ground.


Space

Without space this is no music, only discordant noise.
Without space there is no language, only meaningless sound.
Space weave patterns of meaning
breathes order into chaos
holds structures together, with the harmony of form.

And without space life is meaningless too-
a roar of constant activity
so crowded with demands that you lose perspective
so cluttered with responsibilities that you lose direction
and finally lose yourself.

But when space pervades your life
shapes begin to form, patterns start to emerge,
and your vision becomes clearer, against and empty background,
and you can sense your purpose again, and return to your path.

And when space pervades your being
the discord inside you begins to heal, the chaos begins to clear,
as if a river of ease is flowing through you.
You feel yourself emptying and expanding
until you’re vast and whole but limitless
and the vastness of your being is full
of harmony and meaning.

~ Steve Taylor, The Calm Center

37 responses to “Inner Space”

  1. Oh yes, Val. I cannot agree more. There are times where I realise I need more space. Not for long, not a huge amount, just enough to get centered again.

    Lovely post and beautiful poem.

    Like

    1. Thanks so much Dale.
      And let go of the technology issues …they do disturb our inner equilibrium so much 🥰

      Liked by 1 person

  2. Oh yes, Val. I cannot agree more. There are times where I realise I need more space. Not for long, not a huge amount, just enough to get centered again.

    Lovely post and beautiful poem.

    Liked by 1 person

  3. Oh yes, Val. This is so true and truly speaks to me. There are times when I realise that I need some space – not that long, not that wide but just enough to refind my centre.

    Beautiful poem!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Thanks so much Dale 💐💐💐

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Pleasure is all mine!

        Liked by 1 person

  4. I apologise if you’re received three notifications but I keep getting booted out as soon as I click comment!!

    Oh yes, Val. This is so true and truly speaks to me. There are times when I realise that I need some space – not that long, not that wide but just enough to refind my centre.

    Beautiful poem!

    Liked by 2 people

  5. Oh yes, Val. This is so true and truly speaks to me. There are times when I realise that I need some space – not that long, not that wide but just enough to refind my centre.

    Beautiful poem!

    Like

  6. I have learnt to create more ME space Val over the years… As one who would often rush about cramming as many things into my day, when I was in my working life .. I now savour the Space, especially the inner space of tranquillity, to just BE…

    And when we allow space to BE… we can then be surprised at what creativity we can aspire to within that space.. I loved your poem share The Calm Centre by Steve Taylor…

    Beautiful post, and images Val…

    Sending much love your way

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you dear Sue.🙏🏻 Let us savour the space and present now… where we touch on the Truth and everything becomes possible 🥰

      Liked by 1 person

      1. 💖🙏💖 Here’s to all things possible ✨️ ❤️

        Liked by 1 person

  7. This post is pure gold Val! 🙂
    Thank you so much for the reminder.
    It is far too easy to forget to take advantage of “larger space”.

    I’m going to try to re-read this post on a regular basis. I have spent far too much time in my life in small spaces working with computers (though that work has put food on my table, so I am grateful for that!)

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you Paul. I sense expansion and embracing a more profound way of being and connecting is emerging. 💐🙏🏻💖

      Liked by 1 person

  8. A beautiful reminder.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you so much Rupali🙏🏻

      Like

  9. This is beautiful Val!

    Liked by 1 person

  10. Ah, the delight of that occasional silence Val…it does bring it all back into balance 🤗❤️🙏

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you Mark 💖May we all find our way to balance and a sense of inner peace 💐

      Liked by 1 person

  11. I appreciate the calming inspiration your shares offer. Thank you, Val. 🕊️

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you Michele 💐🙏🏻💖

      Liked by 1 person

  12. Love this post – and that poem — Val! I agree — pure gold. In the embodied movement workshop I lead, I invite participants to seek the space between the notes – to flow into the expansiveness of the sitllness that appears when we quit trying to fill the spaces between the notes with noise.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It sounds lovely. Thank you Louise 💐

      Like

  13. You could just flush all that garbage! My goodness…

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Clearing, flushing and creating anew… will come 💐

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Yes and Yes and YES!!

        Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you Derrick 💐

      Like

  14. Lovely. Thank you Val.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you for being here, Cindy 💐🙏🏻💖

      Like

  15. Yes. Don’t just do something . . . breathe. 😀

    Liked by 1 person

  16. Yes, that space is so important to our wellbeing. Thank you, Val for keeping us on track.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Thank you for coming along with me Michele 💐

      Like

I’d love to hear from you …