The #MicroPoetry of the blog began as a creative practice in 2012. Using the confines of twitter’s 140 characters, this discipline has been a generative opportunity to use words to poetically muse. Starting in 2017, brief reflections became another way to explore the use of these verses as part prayer, thought, reflection, challenge or something in-between. I hope these monthly collections offer you space to be, reflect and consider how your own choices might help you and other #ShineOn.

Prayer
Never a passive affair
It’s an act that aligns intention
A deep care for balance
beginning with holy imagining
leading to our just acting
Inspired by prayer’s portending of possibility …
Reflection
What does it mean to move with purpose when everything around us encourages rushing? Choosing to act with care means slowing down and thinking about how each step affects others. It’s about imagining a better way forward and letting that vision shape what we do individually and collectively. When we act from a place of kindness and fairness, our choices help build something stronger, more resilient and compassionate. Even small actions carry deep meaning when they come from place of thoughtful care for ourselves and others. In this way, doing what’s just becomes more than a task—it becomes a way of translating our intention into acts that model what matters most.

In the sea of information
it is easy to feel unmoored
but we are each connected
as a tapestry of stars
that beauty shines
upon the Universe’s sea
Inspired by our intimate connexion to one another …
Reflection
Our interconnectedness offers us a steadying presence in times of uncertainty. When we recognise our shared place within the larger whole, we are reminded that our actions ripple outward, shaping and supporting those around us. This awareness fosters a sense of shared responsibility and care, encouraging choices that uplift us together rather than isolate from our communities. In acknowledging the intricate web of relationships that sustain life, we are invited to live with greater compassion and purpose. Such understanding becomes a quiet strength—an inner compass that guides us through complexity, reminding us that even in solitude, we are never truly alone.

The Spark we bear
is a holy pilgrimage
As the Universe learns
through our choices & experiences
revealing a fundamental truth
that Love persists
Inspired by the Soul’s unique & sacred journey …
Reflection
The sacred unfolding of life resembles a constellation—each moment a luminous point, each decision a line connecting meaning across time. As these moments accumulate, they form a pattern that reveals to us the enduring presence of compassion and purpose. This pattern is not fixed but evolves with every act of courage, every offering of grace. In this celestial dance, the essence of being is not found in perfection but in the persistent movement toward wholeness. Through this journey, we discover that kindness is not a fleeting spark but a guiding light, illuminating the path with quiet strength and unwavering clarity.

There are truths that transcend
constructed aspiring laws
our awareness raise
to the common good
The Universe arcs
with an enduring energy:
Love
Inspired by an eternal invitation to attain awakening …
Reflection
What if the strongest force in the world isn’t power or rules, fear or oppression, but kindness? In a time when we often focus on success and control, there’s something deeper that brings us together. It’s a quiet and constant pull toward caring for each other and working for the good of all. This kind of energy doesn’t shout or demand—it grows through small, steady acts of respect and fairness. When we choose to live this way, we help build a world that’s more balanced and hopeful. It’s not about winning but about lifting each other up through understanding and our shared purpose to Awaken.

We’re manifestations Divine
Through our momentary embodiment
but a fraction of Universe’s
immeasurable time
the celestial & linear
sacredly dance
Inspired by the blessings of lived human experience …
Reflection
Life moves quickly, but it’s part of something much bigger. Even short moments can remind us that we’re connected to something beyond what we see. There’s a quiet rhythm in the world that links the everyday with the eternal. When we notice this, it invites a sense of calm and wonder not a world that too often feels hectic and rushed. It helps us see that our actions matter, even if they seem small. Each choice, each breath, becomes part of a larger story. That story stretches far beyond one person, yet includes us fully; just as we are, right now.

In Time’s fulsome
when that to which we aspire
& that which we do
with intention align
Joy companions with us
revealing beauty in the minutiae
Inspired when our doing & believing are in harmony …
Reflection
What happens when our actions and beliefs move in step with one another? When we live in alignment, a quiet resilience begins to emerge. We find ourselves more grounded, more open to the small wonders that too often go unnoticed. In those moments, even what we once took for granted begins to carry meaning. We start to see how our choices ripple outward, shaping not only what we do but how we feel. This harmony doesn’t demand perfection; it invites our presence and attention. Acting with purpose rooted in our values creates space for joy to walk alongside us.

Though we begin with lament
by breathing in the World’s hurting
We must then exhale
Love incarnate through
our acts that’re justly compassionate
Inspired by being awfully made to be Love manifest …
Reflection
When we encounter the deep ache of the world, it can feel overwhelming. Yet, we are not meant to remain in sorrow. We are called to respond, not with indifference, but with a fierce, tenacious, and tender resolve. Our shared responsibility is to meet suffering with action that restores dignity and fosters healing. Justice and compassion are not separate paths but intertwined expressions of our humanity. When we act with care that is rooted in fairness, we become part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we are invited to shape a world where love is not just felt but lived through what we do./p>

The Mountain
immensity seemingly insurmountable
the task overly burdensome
Faith’s clarity dispels Sirens’ distraction
revealing the path ahead
Inspired by being emboldened in adversity’s wake …
Reflection
What do we do when the way forward feels too heavy to carry alone?
We gather our strength from the quiet certainty that purpose gives. When challenges rise like cliffs before us, we remember that clarity often comes not in ease, but in the tension of choosing to continue. Together, we hold fast to what matters most, our shared values, our care for one another, and the hope that even the smallest step forward is still movement. In this, we are reminded that courage is not the absence of struggle, but the decision to keep going with intention, even when the outcome is not yet clear.
Your reflections are most welcome!