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Cynthia Schaefer is a poet, mother, and self-help enthusiast that writes inspirational poetry that dives into suffering and floats up into serenity. Poetry is her window to see more clearly, feel, and find her voice. Her vision is to help others see the beauty around them now. When she is not writing, she enjoys singing, boating, and playing tag football with her family.

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Cynthia L. Schaefer Hi Flávio,
Thank you for your question and for reading my book. I had a spiritual breakthrough after reading Eckhart Tolle’s, The Power of Now. His boo…more
Hi Flávio,
Thank you for your question and for reading my book. I had a spiritual breakthrough after reading Eckhart Tolle’s, The Power of Now. His book propelled me into the practice of presence.

I practice presence by clearing my mind or observing my thoughts to help me focus on my senses and appreciate what is going on around me. When I notice each step as I walk or feel the water through my hands as I wash them, these ordinary acts allow me to see the joy and gratitude in being. There is always something to notice.

Meditation relaxes my mind and eases the stresses of the day. Tension has a funny way of creeping in without me realizing it. When I sit in silence for a few minutes, my nerves calm and my energy renews.

Poetry supports my practice by writing what I am seeing or feeling in the moment. Articulating what’s happening all around me or within myself allows me to connect to it more. Plus, later I reread what I wrote, then I gain a deeper understanding of it.

With all things, including my spiritual life, I feel when I take a step forward; I take two steps back. You may have noticed the back step in part 2 and part 3 of my book. While I want to push forward, stepping back is a part of my process. The pull back into old patterns is frustrating and an opportunity to change by choosing to avoid the negative self-talk and show self-compassion. Self-love has been the greatest gift of this journey. The more I treat myself with loving kindness, the better I show up for myself and my family.

Eckhart’s book was one element of the catalyst that combined at a pivotal moment in my life where I was open to listen. Since then, I have practiced presence, meditation, writing, and self-love to further my spiritual growth. Everyone has their own spiritual journey. This is mine and I hope you found my answer helpful.
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Cynthia L. Schaefer Since we are in February I'm going to give you a list of books that are on my list for this year. Devotions by Mary Oliver, Rumi's Little Book of Life…moreSince we are in February I'm going to give you a list of books that are on my list for this year. Devotions by Mary Oliver, Rumi's Little Book of Life, Watery Through the Gaps by Emma Blas, Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner, and Play by Stuart Brown, MD. Plus the ones I am currently reading like Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. That should keep me busy for awhile. (less)
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Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
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Neil Gaiman
“Sometimes you wake up. Sometimes the fall kills you. And sometimes, when you fall, you fly.”
Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections

Paulo Coelho
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
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“Let us begin this letter, this prelude to an encounter, formally, as a declaration, in the old-fashioned way: I love you. You do not know me (although you have seen me, smiled at me). I know you (although not so well as I would like. I want to be there when your eyes flutter open in the morning, and you see me, and you smile. Surely this would be paradise enough?). So I do declare myself to you now, with pen set to paper. I declare it again: I love you.”
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