The Inner Version project is a collection of the ideas and creative work by Chris Gibbs (and special guest collaborators).
Bath, UK
Joined March 2009
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softer, purer, slower, deeper
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(piece originally completed May 2022, reimagined January 2023)
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one introduction is complete . . . .
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ALT Inner Verses — Complete Collection (four books in the series + presentation case)
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a project I’ve been involved with for the last 5 years or so
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INNER VERSES — XXXIX — OPPOSITE JOYS
I. Contemplation is delight
In a thought;
Meditation is delight
In no thought.
II. Sense stimulation is joy
In perception;
Sensory silence is joy
In anticipation.
#mindfulness #meditation
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INNER VERSES — XXII — COMBINED RESET
I. Judgement suspends
Akin to the way normally
Reserved for flawless idols.
II. Admiration restores
For all the positive
Qualities in every being.
#positive #relationships
INNER VERSES — XIII — SWIRLS IN THE DUST
I. Mountains of sand
Appear impressive
From an ant’s eye view.
II. Mighty dunes
Upon realising their might
Surrender to the wind.
III. Each imprint in the dust
Uniquely sets the scene
For future patterns.
INNER VERSES — II — PONDER THE BEFORE
I. The slowest to attain
Wisdom wins the race.
II. Reflections take time
Echoing words
With hidden depths.
#mindfulness #meditation
INNER VERSES — LXIX — INDEFINITE AIM
I. Learning aims
For pleasure,
Not for relative advantage.
II. The gift of knowledge
Disperses into the world
Without dilution.
III. Aiming nowhere
Lives in harmony,
Listens to reality.
#philosophy #poetry
INNER VERSES — XLVII — UNFINISHED EXPLORATION
I. Not all routes
Require initial exploration.
II. Fullness can be found
In the unique set
Of paths crossed.
III. The rhythm of the unexplored
Resonates the future self
In fantastic ways.
#philosophy
INNER VERSES — XLIII — FIRST CREATION
I. The initial burst
Contains the magic of creation.
II. Meditation preserves
The fresh perspective.
III. Absent time
Returns toward the start.
#mindfulness #meditation
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INNER VERSES — XLI — DUAL IGNITION
I. Sparks are best afforded
To small portions
Of new source material.
II. Breathing freshly
On warm embers
Ignites spontaneously.
#philosophy #poetry
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INNER VERSES — XXXVIII — COMFORT WITHIN
I. Catching silence
Amidst the noise
Enlarges focus.
II. Finding comfort
Within discomfort
Lowers the baseline.
#mindfulness #meditation
INNER VERSES — XXXV — RESPONSE DELAY
I. Illusional urgency
Tests the measured response.
II. Small steps back
Compose giant strides.
#mindfulness #meditation
INNER VERSES — XXIV — LIFE UNRATED
I. Rating events in progress
Detracts from life enjoyment.
II. Life begins
With minimal preconception;
Experience completes
With only essential announcement.
#philosophy #poetry
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INNER VERSES — XVIII — DAILY CONTRAST
I. Full black and white
Lurk in grey noise.
II. Infinite falls and rises
Lie in waves unmagnified.
#philosophy #poetry
Rediscover genuine admiration
For all the positive qualities
In every being.
~ Inner Version
Image: John Conners (johnsad.ventures)
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Notice the stillness
In every thought,
In every space
Between every thought,
And reunite with your inner version.
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