The Forest, Persefoni Trail, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus, 2023 (photo: by Author)
27th July 2024
In the centre of the forest
The Sun’s rays shone
on to the magnificent hoop pine
I sensed Nature’s ineffable call
As if from a sentient being
My heart embraced the tree
My ear listened within
Suddenly
The birds ceased a sing…
and all Worlds stood still
In silence it spoke
An unknown connection
Ever present and true
My soul now free!
Walid Khabbaze rediscovered his passion for writing when he came across some poems which he had written more than 20 years ago.
Walid receives inspiration when spending time in nature and when reading or listening to authors like Alan Watts, Carl Gustav Jung, Emerson and others.
He also finds that he unveils deep insights and reflections when writing speeches that he delivers at mindX, his inspiring experiences platform.
Rumi said, “there is a voice that doesn’t use words… listen”. When we spend time in nature, and when we read and write about subjects we resonate with, we begin to hear the whispers of our inner voice.
