Meditation through poetry

Meditation through poetry

The soothing words of poetry can complement our meditation practice. By Nikita Thakrar

As we begin to emerge from the third national lockdown in the UK, and I reflect over the past year, I begin to realise that I would not have been able to get through it without my daily meditation practice to keep me grounded.

Poetry too, has been a companion throughout my life, enabling me to express myself through intuitive writing.

I strongly believe that just a few minutes of meditation a day can have a profound impact on our physical health and mental wellbeing.

Simply sitting still, in silence with my breath, brings an instant wave of calm and deep relaxation.

I had written a poem, which I creatively turned into a guided meditation video during lockdown. Recording my voice, selecting the music, scenery and being part of the editing process was in itself, a form of meditation!

The words below reflect my experience of being in complete stillness. As I share this with you, I hope that you too find a sense of inner peace:

I sit still as I watch, my thoughts pass by,

Some fly past and others take time.

I am not getting involved in the play of my mind,

I remain detached and stillness I find.

Nothing remains, only my breath,

I am with the core of my being, my inner depth.

I hear it sing and feel it vibrate,

I connect with myself, through a bond of faith.

My thoughts and desires have now disappeared,

As I swim in the pool of emptiness, nothing is to be feared...

Nikita Thakrar

Nikita’s mission is to Educate and Empower people of all ages through Healing, Wellbeing and Personal Development.