The feral mind refuses to be tamed
it forays into the past
latches on to the unpleasant memories
digs out hurt and scars afresh.
Then it dashes to the future, unabashed
dwells on worries unknown
embraces an incredulous streak.
As it oscillates between the past and the future
drowning in the torrent of thought’s flow,
I navigate, to harness it in the path
of living in the present.
The task has been daunting
but the efforts worth it,
transcending my life beyond imagination
to the boundless blessings of ” Now”!
radhikasreflection 
Beautiful and meaningful 😊❤
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Thanks Krishna ❤️
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Its hard to bring the mind to the present with the past and future constant knocking. Wonderfully expressed. Enjoyed the word play.
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Yes Kritika, it is a constant struggle to keep the mind stay tuned to the present. Thanks so much!!
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My pleasure 🙂
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Live in present, leave the past and the future is full of???? But we usually live in the past and future.
Wonderful poem, Radhika🧡 It great to adore ‘Now’.
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The present always has layers of past and future eclipsing it. We need to come out of that shadow.
Good to be alive to the now😊.
Thanks Rosida ❤️
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Most welcome Radhika.🧡🧡
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Yes, if only we could live in and enjoy the “now”! Beautifully expressed, Radhika. ❤️
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I wish we become more aware of this. Thanks Punam ❤️
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You are welcome, Radhika. 😊
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Wow, a difficult journey between past and present, well portrayed, Radhika 👍
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Thanks so much Deepika 💖
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If only we could focus on “now”
Beautifully penned!
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Very few do that…. thanks Akshita.
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Wow, that was really well crafted Radhika!!! So true is the mind that pulls us into so many directions and the job at hand is always to navigate between them and bring us to the Now like you said. I love your choice of words in poem. Truly inspirational! ❤️
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Taming the mind is quite a challenge Cindy. It is as slippery as an eel 😁. To get it to focus on the present is a huge achievement !!
Glad you found it inspiring. Thanks a lot. Have a wonderful day ❤️
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It sure is!!!!! I did and loved it! 💖🤗
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Gripping lines! I was constantly thinking “What will the feral mind do next?’
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Thanks Reena. The feral mind flows all over, except being in the now.
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🙂🙂
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
The journey is Now ….by Radhika
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Soo beautiful 😍 ❤
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Thanks Stuti ❤️
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Here, now…! It is a blessing!! Enjoy every breath!!
Great job, Radhika! 🙂
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Absolutely Indira. Thank you!!
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Amazing.
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Thanks!
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Welcome.
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wild is the mind s aye
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True that!!
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of course tis~
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Wonderful poem!!!💖💖💖
Live in present 💖💖
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Thanks Vani 💜
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Living in the now beautifully expressed, Radhika! Thank you so much for joining in.
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Thanks Eugenia. Absolutely my pleasure!
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As usual another beautiful write….
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Thanks a lot Shayan
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Wonderful and true words of the NOW so well composed, Radhika. There is nothing but the boundless blessings of being in the HERE & NOW.
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Thank you Kamal
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Always welcome dear Radhika 😊❤️❤️
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What a poem ma’am, I can’t express the feel. You are amazing.
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You are very kind Meenakshi. Thanks a bunch dear 😊💜
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❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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This is so true and you’ve captured it beautifully, Ma’am. 🙂
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Thank you Aishwarya 🙂
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You are welcome, Ma’am. 😀
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Amazing poem. Enjoy now. 💙
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Thanks Suni ❤️
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Inspiring and meaningful lines
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Gratitude Soumya
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Love the bring back of thought – to now ! 🌿eco
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Thanks a lot!!
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‘ transcending my life beyond imagination
to the boundless blessings of ” Now”!’ Beautiful.
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Many thanks Indira 💖
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Beautifully written Radhika..😊😊😊
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Thanks Mich ☺️
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Beautiful poem Radhika! Taming the flow of the mind is very challenging, as worries and memories drown it in its deluge, and try prevent it from living the past.
Mine almost perennially stays in the past times, and it is with lots of effort that I drag it back every now and then 🙂
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Yes, it takes a huge effort to bring it to the present Deb. While I tend not to worry too much about the future, my mind loves to stay put between layers of the past. Still working on it 😊.
Have a relaxed Sunday Deb.
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The journey of transcending is both mighty and taxing at the same moment. I love the resolve in last line, in the present moment.
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Indeed. Thanks Paul
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My pleasure
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Very relatable! I think many of us writers just love the past. 😏 I know that’s where a lot of my writing comes from.
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Glad that you could relate to this my friend. Thanks a lot 🙂
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♥️♥️
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