Jun 19

24 hours in one day is a long time and there is so much that you can do with it. If you let it get repetitive every day will seem the same to you and you will get bored with life. Thats why I decided to create this list of 101 mini purposes or goals where you can pick and choose one to make the primary focus of your day. You will notice that the first 50 or so are quite random and more fun orientated whereas the last 50 or so are more specific in the area of personal development. I hope you get something out of this list and maybe even make one of your own! In fact create your own list and let me know when you have so we can link them all together so that people can get new ideas of goals they can keep throughout the day! :-D

1) Eat a little healthier
2) Smile more
3) Smile and talk to a complete stranger
4) Write a poem
5) Be a better listener
6) Try something completely new
7) Cut down on the junk food
8 ) Be more grateful for the food dished
9) Feel a bit better than yesterday
10 Help a stranger
11) Call an old friend and catch up
12) Stand tall in the face of adversity
13) Be a better driver
14) Write a song
15) Write a positive review of a product you like
16) Create a new TV show concept
17) Call a radio show and request a song
18) Enter a talent show
19) Start reading a new book
20) Start writing a book
21) Go for a drive with no destination in mind
22) Watch an old movie
23) Watch re-runs of your favourite TV shows
24) Go and see some famous works of art
25) Track down a lost friend and get in touch
26) Call a distant relative
27) Give some spare change to a beggar without thinking about what they might spend it on
28) Plan your strategy for becoming world famous
29) Start a trend
30) Create a cool new word that the young generation can catch onto
31) Organise a fantasy football tournament
32) Complete a crossword or soduku puzzle without help
33) Go old skool and write a letter to a pen-pal
34) Take a picture of something random and submit it to a photography competition
35) Make a fun video on your phone with your friends
36) Laugh for no reason
37) Poke some strangers on Facebook
38) Do some charity work
39) Raise some money for charity
40) Donate money to a random charity.
41) Do one ‘ARK’ (Act of Random Kindness)
42) Go explore a park
43) Get out the old photo albums and reminisce
44) Introduce someone who’s never see it to ‘The Secret’
45) Set yourself a challenge to double the money in your pocket by being savvy
46) Invent a new game
47) Play a board game instead of watching T.V.
48) Give someone a lift
49) Wear something you wouldn’t normally wear
50) Write an inspirational text message and send it onto friends
51) Wash your car
52) Focus on abundance for the whole day
53) Become more in-tune with people
54) Create a better rapport with people
55) Improve your attitude of gratitude
56) Remember that you have the power of choice at every step
57) Attract something simple like a sweet
58) Start a blog
59) Write a blog post
60) Let out pearls of wisdom you’ve been holding onto
61) Write to your favourite author or inspiration and say thank you
62) Shift your focus from the bad to the good
63) Focus on healing any minor ailments or injuries
64) Increase your sensory acuity
65) Give advice and guidance to those who need it
66) Ask yourself better questions
67) Pray
68) Meditate for brief moments throughout the day aka Minute Meditations
69) Practise following through on your decisions
70) Complete an unfinished project
71) Create some SOS’s (Simple Obvious Strategies) for enhancing your life
72) Focus on getting better at what you do
73) Practise being ‘in the moment’
74) Create a new way of doing a repetitive task
75) Look at a repetitive task in a new light
76) Listen to audio books throughout the day and at night
77) Apply your wisdom
78) Meditate in an open space like a park
79) Do some tai chi or yoga and allow people to join you if they wish
80) Get a book on NLP or EFT and learn it
81) Improve your memory and remember peoples names and other info
82) Find a good Life Coach and hire them
83) Start a new course or evening class
84) Learn to breathe more fully
85) Cook a healthy meal
86) Volunteer at a school and give some personal development tips to the students
87) Sort out your finances
88) Book some ‘you’ time
89) Be more charming and attractive to the opposite sex
90) Do a very challenging task e.g. walk on fire
91) Arrange a tournament of some kind
92) Get rid of clutter
93) Act more consciously
94) Appreciate the rain
95) Tackle something you fear head on
96) Overwrite a limiting belief with an empowering one
97) Anchor your positive emotions
98) Send out healing vibes to the whole world
99) Utilise the technology you have to do good
100) Get leverage on yourself to get into action
101) Write your own list of 101 mini goals/purposes for yourself.

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Oct 1

My heart is sensitive and romantic and I believe that everyone in this world has that one special soul who they connect with. However recently, life has illuminated the reality of love, and essentially compartmentalised it into a ‘black and white’ order. I have been granted a brief look into the eyes of others around me, who see love as the manifestation of hormones, lust and desire. Where love has nothing to do with your heart or higher self’s purpose, but more of an indication of what other parts of the body are pulling you to do. The stark realisation of this fact aggrieves me; even though I have known it for years and am no stranger to its concept, I never the less find it a difficult and painful awareness to accept.

Have we as humans become so disconnected that even love has lost its mysterious potency? It has been handed over to our bodies and we are but slaves to its satisfaction.

The more I cling onto the thought that love is a beautiful, transformative, uplifting journey for your soul, the more I am forced to witness its corrupt expression.

However being a firm believer in the teachings of Abraham, I know that my thoughts are the powerful engines which shape my reality, therefore I understand that this moment in time serves me well to uphold my firm beliefs in love and what I REALLY want from the love of another.

Why should I bow down to an unnatural concept when my heart craves to experience the power of my creator through the love of another soul. Do I compromise my hearts calling for the sake of conforming to a lifestyle that is accepted by everyone else around me?

As I transmit my intention of love to others I am consistently made to feel guilty for asking for a love that is innocent and sweet, looked upon as though I have a warped, archaic perception of love. Have I always been the human dreaming of being the butterfly, who is now lost in the psychosis?

As you can see, my internal battle and quest to eliminate this loneliness brings pain, doubt and fear. However even though the world around me adopts such a view, I wish to live in my fantasy and hold on to my concept that this person who I fall in love with, will also have the view that love is a soul connection, and not just the result of chemicals and hormones surging around the body.

If this view is indeed a result of years of misconstrued understanding where the barrier between the dream world and real world has been breached, then I wish to allow this to grow within me. It gives me ‘hope’ and paints a picture of a world I ‘choose’ to live in, albeit a reverie.

So with this in mind, I allow the tears in my heart to dry and hold firm my views in the face of harsh truth and with god’s grace breathe in life and wait for the day when my fairy tale romance becomes my reality. I wish to be saturated in its magic, to bathe in its sweet aroma and to taste its intoxicating essence upon my lips!

Follow your dreams in the face of adversity – no matter what the cost!

Peace and Blessings – From a slightly broken heart, but i know i will heal! Kavi xxx

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May 27
This entry is part 25 of 32 in the series 100 Days of Wisdom

As a treat on this nice little landmark of a quarter of the way through my 100 days of wisdom posts, here is a clip of a very dear friend of mine and our resident poet, kavikim, live in person, singing one of the songs that she’s currently working on! (GO KAVIKIM!!!) :)

She truly has one of the most amazing singing voices!!

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Feb 14
Love…
icon1 Amit Sodha | icon2 Daily, Love, Poetry | icon4 02 14th, 2007| icon35 Comments »

In the spirit of this special day, I just wanted to wish my readers loads and loads of love on this day saved for giving extra special lovers and partners that that little bit more than the average day!!

While I was driving along the motorway this morning a particular song came on that sums up for me the meaning of what this day means to me. Enjoy!

India Arie - Wings of Forgiveness

I just want you to know after everything that we’ve been through I just want you to know that I still love you
That I still love you

Had to go across the water
Just to find what was here in my heart all along
Spent so much time trying to be right
That I was dead wrong
If Nelson Mandela can forgive his oppressors surely I can forgive you for your passion

You’re only human
Let’s shake free this gravity of resentment and fly high (and fly high)
You’re only human
Let’s shake free this gravity of judgment and fly high on the wings of forgiveness

Had to run to the arms of curiosity
Just to find what was here in my life all along
I have found that the art of simplicity simply means making peace with your complexity
If Gandhi can forgive persecution surely you can forgive me for being so petty

I’m only human
Let’s shake free this gravity of resentment and fly high (and fly high)
You’re only human
Let’s shake free this gravity of judgment and fly high on the wings of forgiveness

I searched for romance, flowers, and affection
What I found is a lesson on what love really is
And how the game of love isn’t
Bout how much you can take
But that authentic love is about how much you can give

After everything that we’ve been through I just want you to know that I still love you
Want you to know that I forgive you
(thank you for teaching me how to give)
Want to let you know how much you changed my life
Want to let you know you taught me how to fly
And I wrote this song to tell you this
I’m better ‘cause you taught me how to give

I took a swim in the sea of guilt and misery
To find myself on an island in the middle of nowhere
In my solitude I asked in all the highest truth
And what I was told was to thine own self be true
If Jesus can forgive crucifixion then surely we can survive and find a resolution

Let’s keep it moving
Let’s shake free this gravity of resentment and fly high (and fly high)
You’re only human
Let’s shake free this gravity of judgment and fly high (and fly high)
Let’s keep it moving
Let’s shake free this gravity of commitment and fly high on the wings of forgiveness

After everything that we’ve been through I just want you to know that I still love you
Want you to know that I still love you
(let’s fly high)
Want to let you know how much you changed my life
Want to let you know you taught me how to fly
And I wrote this song to tell you this
I’m better ‘cause you taught me how to give

I still love you
Want you to know I still love you
Want you to know I still love you
And I always will love you
And I want to let you know I forgive you
I want to let you know I still love you
Want you to know I still love you

I just want you to know I still love you
Want you to know I still love you
Want you to know I still love you
And I want to let you know I forgive you
I want to let you know I still love you
I want to let you know I still love you
Just want you to know I still love you
Just want you to know I still love you
Want you to know I still love you
And I want to let you know I forgive you

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Dec 17

Our path in life is uncertain
And often the road is unsteady
With each step you bring your fair share of burden
In an effort to reach this new life, waiting and ready

Do not be beset by doubt or fear
For this journey your on is essential
Proud angels in heaven will shed a tear
As they see you reach your potential

From the boy you were to the man you become
New light, no hope, shines through your heart
A dramatic change has now begun
This new you, and new life is about to start

But dear Amit, never loose faith in what you can do
You’re a warrior in mind, heart and soul
Remember there are always angels to guide you
That will show you true meaning and make you feel whole

There’s a chance that I am here for you
To carry you through this changing state
I will offer my kindness, my wisdom and truth
Because maybe I am here due to fate

Don’t look to far for the friends here to guide you
Because there are reasons we are surrounding you now
We are here to help you succeed in what you want to do
All you need to do is ask, and we will say when and how

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Dec 17

I prayed that god would help me find my way,
A way through the darkness,
Through the suffering and the pain,
God showed me sweet kindness
Of how to get through the day
A way to make the day start happier again

I asked of miracles to keep a smile on my face
To keep me in god’s graces
And to always keep me in a brighter place
God picked out an angel to keep me from harm
Someone who’s tender, accepting and fair
The one to create balance, when my life isn’t calm
So trusting, so protective, attentive with care

So whenever I fear what this world has to offer
I never have to look too far away
I simply call you, because there is no other
Who god has sent to me, to get me through my day.

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Nov 1
Desiderata
icon1 Amit Sodha | icon2 Daily, Poetry, Thoughts | icon4 11 1st, 2006| icon32 Comments »

I haven’t heard or seen this poem in ages and yet back when I was at school and college it was one of my favorites. I came across it and decided to post it up!
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Desiderata

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 the 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 as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark 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 God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors 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 cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
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Sep 21

(Another one I wrote a few years ago…I truly hope you enjoy!)

oh speak the silent whispers, through your amazing touch,
feed me every moment, with your fruit of ecstasy,
my most beautiful dreams, are paled by your eyes,
send me your tears, moisten my cheek for i cannot,

let me carry you across this river, be safe in my arms,
i only fly, when you are on the tip of my tounge,
inhale your sweet scent, and filled am i with all glory,
kiss your soft lips, lightning strikes me twice,

feel your whole body next to mine, hell freezes over,
a simple gaze at me, you pierce my innermost being,
you hold me till dawn, sunrise pales and shys away,
in sharing your secrets, songs don’t mean a thing.

i guess what i’m trying to say is,
you are my breath,
you are my motion,
you are my heaven.

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Sep 20

A little poem i wrote, written while on my travels!

I take one journey, hop onto the next

Never knowing what destination awaits me

Stir of anxiousness inside my belly, excitement, fear, worry

Drowning my senses

Echo’s whisper inside my mind, swaying me from side to side

Never brings me peace, but keeps my sleep restless

Keeping me small as I run out of time

Flowing so passionate for love to give you

Never being selfish to the feelings I feel

Being your shoulder, your strength, your shelter

Never showing you that this bleeding shoulder needs to heal

Hold you, so natural, so calm and so soothing

Breaking down barriers that were once carved in stone

Do I know who I am, how to get there, to become

When I look in your eyes, I know I am home

Pray that someday you will feel that love to

I long to be with you and I long for your touch

Until that one moment I will hold you so dear

Even if this young and naive heart of mine feels crushed.

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Sep 14
All seasons love…
icon1 Amit Sodha | icon2 Creative, Daily, Poetry | icon4 09 14th, 2006| icon310 Comments »

Seasons

This was another poem that I wrote some years ago. I know my poetry writing isn’t up to scratch but I hope you that you enjoy the deep meaning! :)

In the summertime,
we make plentiful sweet love,
we go to the park,
play games and roll down hills,
the sun keeps us energetic,
long days, always time to do something,
the clear nights bring out the stars,
we gaze for at them till dawn!

In the autumn
we walk through fallen leaves,
loving that special sound,
when it rains we don’t mind,
we dance and get soaked,
you make heart shapes,
on the steamed up window,
i shelter you with my umbrella!

in the winter,
in a blanket next to the fire,
we watch movies till late,
the cold nights keep us close,
we snuggle so tight,
your warm breath on my neck,
in the mornings we can’t let go,
too cosy to get up!

in the springtime,
we go have picnics
in the fresh open fields,
we talk for hours,
afterward go visit the local tapas,
i bring you flowers, freshly picked,
the sweet blooming scent,
willows in through the window.

For every season,
there is a unique sensation,
each period is different,
and special in it’s own right,
every season i love you,
winter, spring summer or fall,
i am with you through it all,
my love.

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Aug 31
Those silent words…
icon1 Amit Sodha | icon2 Poetry | icon4 08 31st, 2006| icon310 Comments »

Here’s a poem that I wrote many years ago…i recently stumbled across it again and so I thought I would put it up! Enjoy! :)

Those silent words that people whisper.
in a room filled with strangers
I scan the room with spy like eyes.
and notice all the silent words.

Those silent words that never reach peoples lips.
They listen with interest
but wish they could run away.
and notice all those silent words

Those silent words that never materialise.
a hidden yawn digused as breath
the heaving chest is the givaway.
and notice all those silent words.

Those silent words that mean something else.
“excuse me, i need to visit the powder room”
translation - “my chance to escape”
and notice all those silent words.

Those silent words that end up in an email.
They said “so and so” to me.
a chance to laugh and forget it ever happened
and notice all those silent words.

Those silent words that mean so much.
the eyes that have so much to say,
but never get a word in
and notice all those silent words.

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May 5

Knight of WandsYou are a teacher among friends
A shaman between enemies
A warrior amongst cowards
A fighter placed in a war

You are a sky with the stars
Like Jupiter, Venus, mars
You are a boy forever young
You are a child who’s never wrong

You are a constant companion
In life you are a champion
You’re a trustworthy friend
My problems you always mend

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May 4

CityNourished prospects and cloudy towns
Built from brick of red and grey
Buildings scattered, choking the luscious grounds
These constant images of everyday

Flowers and gardens, and an air of grace
Etched against a backdrop of blue and white
With patches of green from place to place
Mixes of colour, stretching to great heights

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May 3

HeartWe know you say be strong in our hearts
But how can we be strong when our lives fall apart
As our eyes see grey and our thoughts so blue
How can our dreams shine again
The way they did with you

How can you go, when there’s so much left for you to do
There’s still so much you need to teach, so much knowledge you knew
The passing of your soul is silenced through cries
And with this our hearts are filled with sorrows and sighs

You sit and wait from your heavenly seat
You watch and give guidance to those who you see
You send bundles of comfort when we crash to defeat
You cuddle us when we can not be the persons we want to be

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May 2

Heart AcheI see your face through a scattered tear
Just like my future, misty and unclear
The silence which falls on this forgotten night
Shouts loud in my ear, in its blackness of sight

My aching heart, so torn and broken
Was all but shattered when you spoken
The memories which turn this breath to hate
Are apologies to remind me of my own selfish fate

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May 1

FatherSo much in our lives, you have taught us
And through your pains, you have showed us the light
The love that you give, it surrounds us
The true power shines through with full might

No pain was too much for your soul
You tried not to show how it would feel
Swallow your agony, turn the tears to a laugh
So quickly you could help someone heal

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Apr 27
Coming up next week…
icon1 Amit Sodha | icon2 Daily, Poetry | icon4 04 27th, 2006| icon3No Comments »

Next week I have a treat for all you fans of poetry! :) Kim, our resident poet has put forward 5 Poems, one for each weekday. If you’re a fan of poetry please do spread the word and if you’re feeling confident enough and have no other outlet then why not send your poetry through to me and I will put it up here on this blog! ;)

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Apr 4

ReflectionsThis poem was written about me by someone who I consider very dear and special. She is literally my soul mate and she asked me to put this up as a blog. Enjoy! :)

Within his Smile, I see a light, which shines eternal

It spreads warmth across my body and makes me feel content

His tender lips, which call to me, is a gift, which is heaven, sent

And within his eyes, I see his soul forever shining bright

It keeps me always entwined to you, always teaching me wrong and right

Through his hands, I feel purity and strength, an eternal flow of energy running through his veins

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Mar 28

Spritual

Ride upon with glorious intent, ride along with more than repent

Hold tight these reigns, chase past your pains

In this misty land, where the road is not clear

Use more then your eyes, use your courage built from fear

You’ve travelled relentless, without remorse or regret

You become senseless, without discourse or upset

Yet ride high above your past, ride with energy, no longer will I be last

As I race arm to arm with demons waiting, my mind begins contemplating

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Mar 23

PoetrySpoken words of envy and breathing in words of hate

Taking other people’s malice, in the interest of sanity’s sake

Words of peace, do not fail me now, when love seems so distant away

I am stronger each time, when fear takes me over, I can stand for one more day

An audience waits as I take to the stage, and I see in their eyes, thoughts of jealousy, so now I begin to rage

I’m scared and I panic and question this brave new choice

I beg to myself and my audience ‘please help me find my voice’

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