Inner Version

The Inner Version project is a collection of the ideas and creative work by Chris Gibbs (and special guest collaborators).

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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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it's time to #stopfaddiets .... https://t.co/0gDVMphEkc

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Being in a calorie-deficit is likely to lead to weight loss only in the short term. However, there are a number of reasons why strict calorie-counting isn't the most effective weight-loss method in the longer term. You can read more here: https://t.co/TSKxUjmnDl #stopfaddiets

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founded by Chris Edson and my brother Mike (on the right in that photo)

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a project I’ve been involved with for the last 5 years or so

[Second Nature @snhealth_uk]

Fancy trying a different approach to Weight Watchers, Joe Wicks, or Slimming World?

OurPath was the first online behavioural change programme approved by the NHS to help people lose weight and become healthy (built by Mike and Chris).

Find out more:
https://t.co/buqZV6eVis

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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INNER VERSES — XXXV — RESPONSE DELAY

I. Illusional urgency
　　　Tests the measured response.

II. Small steps back
　　　Compose giant strides.

#mindfulness #meditation

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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

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Rediscover genuine admiration
For all the positive qualities
In every being.

~ Inner Version

Image: John Conners (https://t.co/pdLQM3cgva)

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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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Any formed layers of insecure attachment
Can be gradually lifted away
To reveal your authentic self.