Where Is Free? by Sue Cartwright

A poem that explores where freedom lies within us and what it means as an expression of five aspects of Self

Hi, I’m Sue and I write about the beauty and ingenuity of Nature, and how we can deepen our connection for our optimum health and wellbeing. Discover more Nature-inspired content on Spiral Leaf, Twitter and my video Nature Channel.

Where is free?

What does it mean to me?

When troubled thoughts can be released;

When going within brings inner peace;

Free is clarity - for my mind.

Where is free?

How does it feel to me?

As toxic traces are expelled;

As Nature’s gifts bring me back to health;

Free is tranquillity - for my body.

Where is free?

Why does it matter to me?

To live in a state of energetic grace;

In the here and now where all life is;

Free is reality - for my spirit.

Where is free?

How does it nourish me?

It’s a flow of love that glides, or rests in sweet repose;

In a secred place of stillness where creativity flows:

Free is serenity - for my soul.

Where is free?

Where does it take me?

To be myself in an infinite Universe of possibility;

To love life and co-create a beautiful life on Earth for all people, and for all humanity;

Free is humility - for my whole being.

Take a moment

Sink into this very gentle, relaxing and poignant video of my spoken poem with exquisite music by Gavin Luke accompanied by a mesmerising video of a murmuration set against a peachy, pink and purple sky. I hope you enjoy!

Background information

The five aspects of self mentioned in my poem are founded on a concept originated by my late Dad, Jeff Cartwright, in his Daily Credo.

This remarkable framework for ‘self’ evolved over a lifetime of morning meditations to explore and communicate with each aspect of self as a means to understanding, creating and living a beautiful life on Earth.

The Daily Credo is summarised in a simple Affirmation and Prayer to Self which can be memorised and called on at any time of day to clear the mind and go within where an ocean of stillness and peace resides.

Thank you for reading and listening, I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Free download

I made free printables of Jeff’s original Daily Credo Affirmation and Daily Prayer which you can download from my website if you wish.

When we give ourselves the space and time to go within and connect with ourselves, we discover a beauty in stillness that we can return to at any time of day or in any situation to bring ourselves back to calm.

I hope you enjoy this audio with beautiful music for a few relaxing moments. Thank you for being here and I look forward to seeing you again soon.