Soulful Reflections
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Life, at the best of times, can be a challenging journey. However, it can also be wonderful, wondrous, and occasionally, agonizingly woeful. The strange thing about life is that it’s our opportunity to explore ourselves thoroughly — physically, emotionally, experientially, and spiritually. Many of us wonder why the hell we were brought to life in the first place. Especially when our world can be a pretty screwed-up place. I have mused, many times over, as to what is the real purpose of life. So far, I have not found a satisfactory answer. Some say we are here to fulfil our karmic journey. Others infer we ‘need’ to experience the raft of human emotional experiences. I guess that’s why I keep musing, searching, seeking, experiencing and exploring life. I have experienced many wondrous times — like falling in love, connecting to my passion, accepting my intuitive healing gifts, being at the birth of my children, my journey as a father, discovering the beauty and liberation of poetry, and reconnecting to my writing. All have all been enriching and enlightening experiences. On the flipside there have been many agonizingly painful moments, like being bullied as a young boy, having my trust betrayed, having my heart broken, the unexpected and untimely death of my father, the murders of close family members, and navigating the crap that circulates in my own head. Interestingly, each of these ‘not so good’ experiences have also been incredible opportunities for me to grow as a person, man, father, wellness practitioner, healer, writer and poet.
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Words are more than just a bunch of letters. They hold immense power to inspire, motivate action, and evoke a plethora of feelings. Words often swirl within our minds, triggering ideas, sending us into deep contemplation. At their worst, words can be used to cut down, demean, or cause suffering, but at their best, they hold even greater power.
In his life, Dr. Philip Morphew has found that words can lift him to great heights, give him hope, and bolster his spirit. On the flipside, words can also cause him to retreat to dark corners, curl up in the fetal position, or teeter on the edge of life itself. Soulful Reflections is a mixture of all these emotions written in gritty, contemporary style.
This collection of poetry explores the many facets of lived experience, from love and lust to emptiness and loss. Morphew does not shy away from difficult emotions; rather, he plunges into life’s complexities and offers readers an emotional respite. Through themes of surrender, love, liberty, and death, his words offer a release from the craziness of life for those seeking more meaningful navigation.
About the Author
Dr. Philip Morphew is a kaleidoscopic, vibrant, inspired, energized, passionate, and caring human being, husband, and dad. First and foremost, he is a father and husband. Professionally, he can be best described by his diverse skills of spiritual-based wellness chiropractor, healer, shaman, elder, teacher, writer, poet, philosopher, philanthropist, wise-leadership counsel, and goat farmer.
Soulful Reflection is his first published work. Soulful Reflection is an inspired, evocative, meaningful collection of written musings in gritty style poetry. Its sections on seeking, surrender, love, lusciousness, liberty, and death deeply connect to the hearts and spirits of those seeking more, offering a course of meaningful navigation, reflection, and emotional release from the crazy jungle called life.