The Gift of Cravings
A Musical Monologue
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a tale,
Of cravings and habits that often derail.
A journey through urges, both subtle and loud,
In the theatre of minds where desires are proud.
Verse 1: The Craving's Call
In the quiet of evening, when the world slows its pace,
A whisper emerges, a familiar face.
It's the craving, the yearning, the siren's sweet song,
Promising comfort where things have gone wrong.
But what if, dear friends, we paused to inquire,
What lies at the heart of this burning desire?
Is it hunger or habit or something more deep?
A need for connection or a longing to weep?
Chorus: The Gift of Cravings
Oh, the gift of cravings, a message in disguise,
Not a foe to battle, but a signal to the wise.
They beckon us inward, to feelings we evade,
Inviting introspection, where true change is made.
Verse 2: The Mismatch of Needs
We reach for the chocolate, the wine or the cake,
Seeking solace in sweets for the heartache's sake.
But often, these treats are a mismatched reply,
To needs unacknowledged, to truths we deny.
Perhaps it's not sugar our bodies require,
But rest for the weary or warmth by the fire.
A moment of silence, a breath to be still,
To sit with our thoughts, to feel what we feel.
Bridge: The Neutral Ground
Cravings aren't villains, nor virtues to praise,
They're neutral, they're natural, in so many ways.
It's the stories we tell them, the power we assign,
That shapes our reactions, our choices, our line.
So next time a craving comes knocking your way,
Don't shun it, don't shame it, don't wish it away.
Invite it to tea, ask what it's about,
Listen with kindness, dispelling the doubt.
Chorus: The Gift of Cravings (Reprise)
Yes, the gift of cravings, a compass, a guide,
Pointing to places where feelings reside.
Not to be feared, but to be understood,
A path to self-awareness, to our greater good.
Verse 3: The Habitual Dance
"I'll be good tomorrow," we often proclaim,
As if virtue's a voucher we can easily claim.
But postponing our choices, deferring the now,
Keeps us tethered to habits we wish to disavow.
Change doesn't happen in some distant land,
It's forged in the moments where we take a stand.
To feel the discomfort, to sit with the urge,
To let the wave pass, to resist the surge.
Outro: Embracing the Craving
So here's to the cravings, the lessons they bring,
The songs of our psyche, the truths that they sing.
Embrace them, explore them, let them unfold,
For within them lies wisdom, more precious than gold.
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Remember, the next time a craving whispers in your ear, don't just reach for the cookie jar. Pause, listen and ask, "What is it you're truly telling me?"
Because sometimes, the sweetest gift is understanding ourselves a little better.
This is an excerpt from my book “The Power of the Pause”….coming soon!