Trim the Sails

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The website content discusses the concept of preparing for uncertain times by simplifying one's life and strengthening community ties, drawing on a poetic French expression and offering practical advice, while also introducing new writers and their recent works on various topics.

Abstract

The article "Trim the Sails" uses a French idiom to suggest that in the face of difficult and uncertain times, individuals should streamline their lives to navigate through challenges. It advises building a supportive network, favoring resilient living environments, clearing debts, acquiring essential items, and divesting unnecessary possessions. The piece also introduces Diana C., the founder of "Know Thyself, Heal Thyself," and highlights a collection of recent writings from various authors on themes such as spirituality, personal growth, and emotional expression, all contributing to the central idea of lightening one's load for greater freedom and adaptability.

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The author believes in the importance of anticipating hardships and preparing by simplifying one's lifestyle.
There is an emphasis on the value of community support and resilience, suggesting that a strong network can help individuals withstand difficulties.
The article suggests that urban areas may be less resilient than rural areas, implying a preference for countryside living in times of crisis.
The author promotes the idea of financial responsibility by recommending debt repayment and purchasing only what is necessary.
The introduction of new writers and their work indicates a belief in the power of storytelling and reflection to inspire and guide readers through challenging times.
The article conveys a sense of optimism, encouraging readers to hold onto their life purpose and to find clarity amidst confusion.

Poetic French expression for “tighten the purse strings”

As we are heading difficult and uncertain times, may be it is time to trim the sails to go through the tempest coming. We’ll need to be free and able to react to any event. This is not about fear, just about anticipation.

Build a network around you because it can help you resist to any difficulty and support each other.

Prefer countrysides that are more resilient than cities.

Pay off your debts.

Purchase the necessary : a battery radio to get some news, some provision…

Sell what you don’t need anymore.

Our times is a tool to lighten ourselves, to get more freedom.

Please welcome our new writer 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘊., she is the founder and editor of Know Thyself, Heal Thyself and a writer, please explore her work.

Last week , our last crop of thoughts, beauty, reflections…

Lori McCray, in Harmonious Release, claims that though we cannot prove the spiritual laws, they exist.

Nalini MacNab, in Alchemy of a Princess, shows us how extra-human reality collides with education and all this forges us.

Jennifer Tarnacki, in Kundalini Shakti, tells us the way she came to meet the Shakti through her life experience as an answer to the prompt: Shakti.

Jean Carfantan, in Ain’t You a Man?, writes about how boys and men have difficulties to express emotions, and tells about how his communication with women evolved through his life.

Ann Litts, in Sit.Stay., tells us how she hoped during this quarantine we could hear Gaia’s messages, as a tribute to Quarantine: prompt.

Anthi Psomiadou, in The Rejuvenating Toil, writes about another day of labor without forgetting the Purpose as a tribute to the prompt The score of my life.

Ann Litts, in Dreamless, describes how she has coped with sleep and dreams as a nurse.

Nalini MacNab, in An Awakened Woman, interrogates herself about What is an awakened ‘woman?’ and more.

Jean Carfantan, in Catch the Wave, launches the prompt and writes a poem about changing our frequency.

At last, I want to introduce you to Abracadabra by Misa Ferreira de Rezende about the power of our words and our necessity to lighten our burden.

Keep holding tight your life purpose, things will get clearer out of this current confusion outside.

Love

Jean

Trim the Sails: prompt

Trim the Sails

Poetic French expression for “tighten the purse strings”