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On Being Deliberate

Posted on 01/17/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen / 29 Comments

Being deliberate, slow and intentional, is my simple plan for the year. As I was meditating on my word, I had to reflect on all that was 2020. All I can say, I ...

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Fifty-two words of snow I know not But I know how Fifty-two words of snow I know not
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I have a habit, practice, ritual or whatever one p I have a habit, practice, ritual or whatever one prefers to call it of choosing a "word" each year. The word serves as a guide for my creative goals and also anchors my creative process.✍️📚

As I was coming with my word for 2021, Rajani's poem above helped me reflect on what I had asked the universe last year and what I received in return. All this demonstrates the power of words.😘

If you're interested in finding out about what my word for 2021, read more "On Being Deliberate" on my blog...link on the bio.

To read more of Rajani's contemplative and soulful poems, reach out to her @tp_poetry for a FREE copy of her recently published chapbook, The Night is My Mirror.🙌

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