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Life is a Cabinet Full of Experiences
My awareness is a gift
My intention is the rudder
My breath is my fuel

Shirley Riga
May 27, 20203 min read


In a Space that is Infinite
Stillness has brought me here. My inner world is deep. Yet I look up to pray
My inner world is filled with life And yet I sit alone.

Shirley Riga
May 26, 20202 min read


Building Your Inner World
Years ago as a professional court reporter, I played with the idea of becoming a voice reporter, a person who speaks verbatim words while...

Shirley Riga
May 23, 20204 min read


Windows to Our Soul
I wrote this poem “Eyelids” back in 2000. Life is a journey. Wisdom reveals itself through our eyes, our hearts, our minds and our souls....

Shirley Riga
May 22, 20203 min read


Self-care
What do I need is a common inner question. The world is demanding even in times of the coronavirus. My inner voice is reciting the...

Shirley Riga
May 21, 20203 min read


A blessing for musicians and their creations
hen I find a song that speaks to me, I am deeply moved. When I find a singer that represents the passion I feel, I am connected to my life,

Shirley Riga
May 20, 20203 min read


Rewiring My Brain
Why am I never enough I ask? Everything I do has a label I’ve attached that I lack I’m not fast enough I’ll make a mistake I’m late I’m...

Shirley Riga
May 19, 20203 min read


Monkey Mind
Choosy mothers choose jif Don’t let the door hit you on the way out Mind your manners Take a breath Random thoughts all mulling around...

Shirley Riga
May 18, 20204 min read


The Intention of a Glance
While saying goodbye
to my granddaughter yesterday
She was lamenting with a pout
How she was missing hugs and kisses

Shirley Riga
May 17, 20203 min read


Your Power is in the Present
Every morning I sit in silence, trusting I’ll be led to words I write or words already written. I’m reminded of the ebb and flow of breath.

Shirley Riga
May 16, 20203 min read
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