Poem: The Whisper of Hope...

For all who have loved deeply and lost dearly - may the rising sun remind you that love never fades,
it simply changes form and continues to shine
in the quiet whisper of each new dawn.

The Whisper of Hope...

In the cradle of dawn’s tender hue,
The sky awakens in shades anew.
Through parting clouds, soft light will slope,
A gentle reminder, a whisper of Hope.

Each sunrise sings though hearts may weep,
Love’s promise stirs from its quiet sleep.
No night endures, no shadow can cope,
For day returns with a whisper of Hope.

Tears may glisten, like dew reborn,
Yet they nourish dreams through every morn.
For even in sorrow, the spirit can cope,
When hearts are healed by a whisper of Hope.

So let us rise where soft rays gleam,
And hold our loved ones in each dream.
For every dawn helps hearts to cope,
Renewing life in the whisper of Hope.

Adisha Kariyawasam
12/11/2025

🌤 #Hope
🌿 #Healing
🌈 #Remembrance
💫 #NewBeginnings
🕊 #Poetry

Poem: Stay Centred...

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how easy it is to drift away from our centre - caught between deadlines, expectations, and the constant hum of daily life. Yet, thankfully, whenever I take a mindful pause, I’m reminded that peace has always been within reach.

We each have the power to let stress wash away - through gratitude, kindness, and by remembering the good moments that uplift our spirit. Staying centred isn’t about perfection; it’s about gently returning to balance whenever life pulls us off course.

My poem, “Staying Centred” is a quiet reminder to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with who we truly are. 💚

Staying Centred...

Stay centred, calm, and wholly you,
no mask to wear, no act to do.
For peace begins when we allow
the heart to rest in here and now.

Let kindness flow through all you say,
and wash the restless thoughts away.
Remember joy - the gentle art
of gratitude that lifts the heart.

The storms may come, the noise may grow,
but truth within will softly show:
your light remains, serene and clear,
a beacon shining ever near.

So breathe, be still, embrace the hue
of every shade that makes you you.
For when you walk with calm and grace,
you’ll find your balance - your sacred place.

by Adisha Kariyawasam
12/11/2025

🌿 #Authenticity
💫 #Balance
💛 #Gratitude
🌊 #MindfulLiving
📖 #Poetry

Poem: One Mindful Breath (The GREAT DREAM)

One Mindful Breath

There are moments when all it takes is one mindful breath to bring us back —

back to kindness, to gratitude, and to the quiet power of being present. 🌿

This poem, One Mindful Breath, is inspired by the Action for Happiness movement and the ten keys to happier living -

Giving, Relating, Exercising, Awareness, Trying Out, Direction, Resilience, Emotions, Acceptance, and Meaning.

Together, they form the GREAT DREAM of a more compassionate world. 💛

I hope this poem reminds you that happiness begins in small, mindful steps -

and that even one gentle breath can change everything.

One Mindful Breath

One mindful breath - that’s all it takes,

to calm the storm a thought creates.

A single pause, a tender start,

to heal the noise within the heart.

Give - not just things, but love’s embrace,

a word, a smile, a moment’s grace.

Relate - with warmth, with open hands,

build bridges time still understands.

Exercise - the soul and frame,

let motion kindle life’s bright flame.

Awareness - softly lights the way,

to live more mindfully each day.

Try out new paths where dreams can grow,

where courage helps the spirit flow.

Direction calls - a guiding star,

reminding us of who we are.

Resilience rises when we fall,

it whispers, stand, you’ve learned it all.

Emotions colour what we see,

but kindness shapes our empathy.

Acceptance brings a peaceful tone,

to every scar that we have known.

And Meaning - like a morning sun,

reveals that all are joined as one.

So breathe - just breathe - begin anew,

let gratitude awaken you.

One mindful breath can spark the flame,

of living well — the GREAT DREAM name.

💛

— Adisha Kariyawasam

11/11/2025

✨ #ActionForHappiness

💫 #Mindfulness

🌿 #Wellbeing

💚 #Kindness

🕊 #Gratitude

📖 #Poetry

Poem: Spoken Words Can Heal Too...

Spoken Words Can Heal Too...

There are times when our words can heal in ways that medicine alone never could — with gentle strength, lasting impact, and a kindness that endures.

This poem is dedicated to all those on the front line — in healthcare, education, community service, and beyond — as a gentle reminder of the quiet power of the spoken word.

It is also dedicated to anyone who has ever been hurt by harsh words or unkindness.

May this serve as a reminder that with timely action, empathy and support, healing is always possible. 💛

Spoken Words Can Heal Too…

Let’s make time to talk, with gentle care,
a healing gift that hearts can share.
Each tender word, when softly spoken,
becomes medicine for a soul that’s broken.

A tender voice with good intent,
breathes life where tired hearts are spent.
It lifts the weary, stirs the whole,
like rising tides that raise each soul.

When hearts in tune begin to speak,
resonance flows — both strong and meek.
Through synchronicity, souls align,
and gentle words bring love divine.

So pause a while, and truly hear,
the hopes, the hurts, the voice so near.
In giving time, our spirits blend,
and pain begins its path to mend.

Through honest talk, through patient grace,
we find true bond, in face-to-face.
For when we speak and when we feel,
we learn — through love — that spoken words can heal too.

Adisha Kariyawasam
11 November 2025

#Empathy 🤝
#HealingWords 💬
#MindfulCommunication 🕊️
#Poetry✍️
#Wellbeing 💚

Poem: You Are Brave Enough

You Are Brave Enough...

My poem for anyone who needs this right now... 🙏🏼

"You Are Brave Enough..."

You are brave enough to face what comes,
strong enough to bend, not break.
Each challenge is a teacher in disguise,
each setback a chance to awake.

You can stand tall through the storm,
and still find calm within the rain.
You can stumble, pause, and try again
and still rise with purpose from the pain.

Your courage is not the roar of battle,
but the quiet whisper, “I’ll try once more.”
For every day you choose to continue
is a victory worth fighting for!

By Adisha Kariyawasam
09/11/2025

🦁 #Courage
📖 #PoetryForHealing
✨ #PositiveAffirmations
🌱 #Resilience
🌸 #Wellbeing