Mala of Words: Volume 1: Poems for Self-Reflection, Healing & Growth

By Sabrina David RN

With a talent for storytelling and metaphors flowing from the deepest level of her mind, Sabrina’s poems are powerful at awakening change within the reader. It is said that poetry forms a bridge from the unconscious to the conscious part of the mind, allowing emotions and thoughts to emerge for healing and deep self-reflection. The poems within this book are designed to invite communication and reconnection, first and foremost with yourself but also with others. Each piece of writing is designed for self-reflection and can be used as a tool for gaining insight into what is most important to you at this point in time, right in this moment. As you read each poem, allow your innermost voice to emerge and simply listen so that you may hear what it is telling you about where you are right now.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press AU
• Release date: Mar 12, 2019
• ISBN: 9781504317023

Sabrina David RN

Sabrina David is a registered nurse, mental health nurse and yoga instructor who works with youth, adults and older adults living with mental and physical illnesses. She combines her skills and expertise in counselling, general health planning and yoga instruction to work alongside each person towards recovery. Over the years, Sabrina has worked with people from various cultural backgrounds, who have had to overcome many of life’s challenges on their journey to recovery. Her compassion, care and dedication can be felt in her presence alone. Sabrina grew up in Australia and Vanuatu, where she developed a strong affinity to living in harmony with nature and culture. She first commenced practicing yoga as a young child with her mother, who remains her most influential teacher, both in her yoga journey and in her journey to healthy living. Today, Sabrina combines all her skills, professional and personal, to assist others in improving their overall health outcomes. Sabrina’s particular area of interest lies in the effect that language (words and sounds) has on the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of each person, and how writing can be used as therapy. She studies Sanskrit at university level and is currently completing postgraduate studies in creative arts therapies.

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Artworks by Loralee Newitt

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ISBN: 978-1-5043-1701-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5043-1702-3 (e)

Balboa Press rev. date: 03/11/2019

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Poem 1 ~ The Man In The Saffron Robes

Poem 2 ~ Wise Woman Wisdom - Full Stop

Poem 3 ~ Child Within

Poem 4 ~ The Call Of The Mountain

Poem 5 ~ I Am Here, You Are There

Poem 6 ~ The Words Of The Ocean

Poem 7 ~ A Painting Of Words

Poem 8 ~ Ninderry Dreaming

Poem 9 ~ Taking Rest

Poem 10 ~ Down By The Lake

Poem 11 ~ Wind Chimes

Poem 12 ~ Different Worlds

Poem 13 ~ The Words Of The Kookaburras

Poem 14 ~ Childhood Friend

Poem 15 ~ Invisibility

Poem 16 ~ Daydreams

Poem 17 ~ For You Are My Eyes

Poem 18 ~ Island Princess

Poem 19 ~ Zebedee Springs

Poem 20 ~ Tranquillity

Poem 21 ~ Mother’s Wisdom

Poem 22 ~ Draw Of The Void

Poem 23 ~ Into The Unknown

Poem 24 ~ The Shade Of The Tree

Poem 25 ~ Gentle Breeze

Poem 26 ~ Stream Of Light

Poem 27 ~ Beautiful Angel

A Few Final Words

About The Author

Dedication

To my life partner, my children, my mother and the many people with whom I have crossed paths. You have made a significant impact on my life.

Thank you for being my greatest teachers.

Without your presence, support and patience, I would have never achieved my dream.

When you are joyous, look deep into your heart, and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.

- KAHLIL GIBRAN

Preface

I first started writing these