July 4th Declaration - Celebrating Personal Independence
Hi .
Are you one who also often finds yourself caught up in the need to be "perfect"? You get bogged down, not moving forward until you get the task or job done as "perfect" as it can be.
Last week I had been frustrated for almost a full day. Something happened (in my head) that got me caught up in a lot of feelings of "not good enough." Then, as I was journaling about it in my Morning Pages the next day, a couple of statements emerged that had five or seven syllables each.
I immediately stopped journaling and began counting, coming up with additional five and seven syllable lines to create Haiku stanzas [three lines - 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables].
I knew from past experience that spontaneous Haiku syllable counting and writing has helped me,
and others, in releasing emotions, healing and moving forward. One profound example is "Middle of the Night Haiku" which you can read in my free Haiku for Healing PDF. (Reply to this email to request your copy.)
Sure enough, as I was writing and counting on Saturday, stuckness easily became released and a positive attitude and elevated self-esteem returned. The following stanzas emerged, as did the idea for this post. The latter was not even on my agenda!
July 4th today
Independence from “perfect”
Perfection No More
A declaration
It’s time to honor myself
This day and beyond
A problem solver
Who will help you find answers
Sheila Finkelstein
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In Morning Pages
Haiku all over the place
Brings forth Clarity
NOTE: If you'd like to read more about various ways you can use Haiku, I invite you to download my free HAIKU FOR HEALING PDF. Tap/Click on Simply reply to this email to request your copy.
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Lastly, if you are celebrating the July 4th Independence Day in the U.S., have a happy and safe one.
Most appreciatively for your being in my life and thus contributing to it.
Sheila Finkelstein
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