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.
We’re more than mere spectators
Our Soul’s journey
accumulates Life’s lessons
As Universe awakening
we’re meant to Compassion
radically incarnate
Inspired by richness of a life well lived …
Reflection
What does it mean to live with intention?
We are invited to recognise that every experience shapes who we are and who we become. Life is not a passive journey; it calls us to engage deeply, to learn from challenges, and to grow through connexion and community. When we choose empathy and understanding, we create spaces where kindness transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary ones. Our shared existence reminds us that our purpose is not found in isolation but in the ways we uplift and support one another. In embracing this truth, we discover that meaning is woven through acts of care and the courage to live authentically.
Listen
You who are seeking
change from that which harms
It is not platitudes
that will inspire
but by our acts of Love
that will healing transform
Inspired by a commitment to mend the world …
Reflection
The possibility of authentic change begins when we choose to act with intention and care. Words alone cannot repair what is broken; they may comfort, but they rarely transform. When we step beyond talk and embrace deeds that nurture, we create space for renewal. Healing – individual and collective – grows through shared responsibility, where compassion becomes more than an idea; it becomes movement. Together, we hold the power to shape a world that values kindness over harm. Each choice matters, and when those choices align with love, they ripple outward, touching lives and restoring hope. Transformation is not distant; it starts with what we do now.
Holy Mystery pervades
everything we do
all we see
It binds us together
as Dawning Awareness
that recognises Itself
in each experience
of the Other
Inspired by sharing our energy with one another …
Reflection
What might our lives be like if we truly notice that we are bound to one another through our shared existence?
We move through life surrounded by countless moments that invite us to pause and wonder. In these encounters, we discover that connexion is not simply an act but a living presence that shapes who we are together. When we choose to see beyond surface differences, we uncover a unity that calls us toward compassion and understanding. Each interaction becomes an opportunity to recognise meaning beyond ourselves, reminding us that life gains richness when we embrace the unseen ties that hold us in community. In that awareness, we find purpose woven into every experience.
We’re a purled whole
of mind, spirit & body
Threaded to be tenderly resilient
& generously giving
so that we might
enliven those who shall follow
Inspired by embracing our True Self …
Reflection
We recognise that strength and kindness are not opposites but companions. When we nurture both, we create space for growth and connexion. Resilience is not about standing alone; it is about weaving together our thoughts, emotions, and actions so that they support one another. In doing so, we become capable of lifting others as we move forward. Generosity flows from understanding that our lives are linked, and every choice can ripple beyond ourselves. When we embrace this teaching, we shape a future where care and courage walk hand in hand, guiding those who come after us.
Be not despondent
as Malice screeches
nor despair
as Intolerance squelches
Rather Sing the Song
in which we are the Harmony
one that Joy illumines
Inspired by the exultation Thanksgiving reveals …
Reflection
Why does gratitude matter in times of discord?
We know that thankfulness shifts our focus from scarcity to abundance. When conflict threatens to overshadow what is good, we pause to recognise the gifts that are everywhere when we shift our attention. This practice does not ignore hardship; it reframes it, reminding us that light persists even in shadow. By valuing what we share, we create space for empathy and understanding. Gratitude becomes a persistent force that softens division and invites harmony, guiding us toward a future shaped by generosity and hope, even when things might seem overwhelming.
We are not bound to that Was
Is
or Shall Be
We are fashioned of stardust
to change and transform
into brightly blazing Light
to Darkness disperse
Inspired by responding to the invitation to grow …
Reflection
We awaken when we choose to grow. Change is not a burden but a gift that calls us forward. Each step into the unknown carries the promise of renewal, shaping us into something greater than before. When we release what confines us, whether habits or voices of discord, we make space to begin to flourish. Transformation is not a solitary act; it is a shared journey that binds us in hope and courage. Together, we hold the power to ignite new beginnings and to become a living testament that growth is the heartbeat of life.
Within each vessel
a promise awaits fulfillment
it takes care to tease out the glimmer
each earthenware bears
& with eyes-wide
revelation abides
Inspired by the precious gift each soul bears …
Reflection
What does it mean to carry something of worth within us?
We often overlook the quiet potential resting inside, waiting for care and attention to bring it forward. When we choose patience and curiosity, hidden strengths begin to surface, shaping how we live and connect. This inner treasure is not loud or obvious; it asks for trust and persistence. In honouring what lies beneath, we discover that growth is less about speed and more about depth. Together, we learn that the most meaningful revelations come when we nurture what is already present, allowing it to shine in its own time.
Through clouded fog
so thick water’s droplets
our search dapples
We yearn for & seek
Hope even in the
midst of darkly seeded doubt
that distracts
Inspired by our journey to recognise wonder …
Reflection
We wander through shifting shadows, carrying questions like fragile lanterns. The path bends and blurs, yet a quiet radiance calls us forward. Hope does not roar; It hums softly beneath the weight of doubt, reminding us that even in obscurity, Light persists. Wonder is not a distant horizon but a hidden pulse in the ordinary, waiting for us when we are ready. When we choose to seek, we do more than endure; we arise from slumber. In the rhythm of searching, we learn that strength is born not from certainty, but from the tender courage to believe in what we cannot yet hold.

Your reflections are most welcome!