No Fingerprint On The Infinite
Trauma
was not being
able to get
the hands
of the clock
off of me.
Healing
was learning
no one has ever
laid a fingerprint
on the part of me
that’s infinite.
Andrea Gibson is a spoken word poet.
SEED QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: What do you make of the notion that trauma is related to feeling like a prisoner of time? Can you share a personal story that reflects a moment when you connected with your infinite self amidst a challenging time? What helps you nurture the awareness of your untouched, infinite nature as you navigate life's ups and downs?
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13 Past Reflections
On Aug 21, 2025 Sandip Sheta wrote :
Our knowledge can only be finite, while our ignorance must necessarily be infinite...
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On Aug 20, 2025 Anil Pandit wrote :
Not just on part of my body... but others having infinite potential have left their 'EBP (Entire Body Print)' all over me.
Reinforcing the definition "Infinity + Infinity = Infinity" !!!
Reinforcing the definition "Infinity + Infinity = Infinity" !!!
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On Aug 19, 2025 Shyam wrote :
Our body and mind are so guided by time. Our soul does not feel that pressure.
We have ourselves chained our selves in time. We are hurried, we are anxious , always running after imaginary goals, and in the name of discipline we constrain our free living.
We forget to realise we were free birds who have engulfed ourselves ion our prison of time.
Am reminded of an African proverb
"Earlier we had time , now we have watches."
We have ourselves chained our selves in time. We are hurried, we are anxious , always running after imaginary goals, and in the name of discipline we constrain our free living.
We forget to realise we were free birds who have engulfed ourselves ion our prison of time.
Am reminded of an African proverb
"Earlier we had time , now we have watches."
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On Aug 19, 2025 Laura wrote :
I find this metaphor of time vs the infinite really apt. For me, intrusive memories reflect this the most clearly. Suddenly to be back in that horrible moment that itself felt like eternity. To realize we are so much more than the moment is a beautiful reclaiming of the infinite self.
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On Aug 19, 2025 Anne wrote :
An insight so important to remember. Thank you. It was a good reminder to start my day. I know fear will still come because I fear pain and fear hurting those I love who do not want to see me in pain but each day I relax a little more knowing this truth. Love the picture chosen to go with the poem.
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On Aug 19, 2025 BarbaraS. wrote :
I like this reminder that there is an infinite part of us that shall go on. Andrea has left an impact on this world, may she rest in peace.
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On Aug 17, 2025 Annie Willerton wrote :
I had a powerful spontaneous healing experience once where I was jettisoned back in time to a traumatic childhood event. I wrapped my arms around my childhood self, grabbed her with the urgency of a parent pulling a child from a fire and brought her back to the now of my heart.
I sense time as we know it is an illusion and time and love are one.
I sense time as we know it is an illusion and time and love are one.
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On Aug 16, 2025 Stream wrote :
Aloha- I had a significant segment of my life where I saw myself in the grip of time. I was neurotically always early and then always running to something else so I did not give myself the opportunity to experience a relaxed relationship to anything, anybody and most significantly not with my self.
My life was not working and after quite a few wonderful teachings, mostly nature experiences like vision quests, silent retreats, Mens initiations , and some traumatic dissolutions of relationships both personal and business, I changed my experience of time.
Now, I listen and am comfortable waiting and find that there are daily magical mysterious joys and deep connections.
My life was not working and after quite a few wonderful teachings, mostly nature experiences like vision quests, silent retreats, Mens initiations , and some traumatic dissolutions of relationships both personal and business, I changed my experience of time.
Now, I listen and am comfortable waiting and find that there are daily magical mysterious joys and deep connections.
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On Aug 15, 2025 Victoria wrote :
Such a beautiful acknowledgment of the part of us that cannot ever be damaged....thank you!
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On Aug 15, 2025 Jagdish P Dave wrote :
My Reflections:
We are born free, naked with no clothes to cover us. Covering Self blinds me to human created prison of thoughts, ideas and beliefs, time and space. The Soul is not bound by such boundaries. It is inherently free. When we realize, our Soul, our Self, the distinctions between you and me melt away and we realize Oneness. This is Self-realization, Freedom and Bliss-Moksha. We experience cosmic consciousness, universal oneness. This is our path. This is our destination.
Doing selfless service, loving others unconditionally and creating clarity and calmness in mind helps me and nourishes me to walk on this path.
I am grateful to Andrea Gibson for offering this gift to us.
I realize this universal truth when I relate to all beings as my brothers and sisters, when I love and serve them unconditionally, when my mind is quiet, calm and clear, and when I know I am the child of God.
Namaste!
Jagdish P Dave
We are born free, naked with no clothes to cover us. Covering Self blinds me to human created prison of thoughts, ideas and beliefs, time and space. The Soul is not bound by such boundaries. It is inherently free. When we realize, our Soul, our Self, the distinctions between you and me melt away and we realize Oneness. This is Self-realization, Freedom and Bliss-Moksha. We experience cosmic consciousness, universal oneness. This is our path. This is our destination.
Doing selfless service, loving others unconditionally and creating clarity and calmness in mind helps me and nourishes me to walk on this path.
I am grateful to Andrea Gibson for offering this gift to us.
I realize this universal truth when I relate to all beings as my brothers and sisters, when I love and serve them unconditionally, when my mind is quiet, calm and clear, and when I know I am the child of God.
Namaste!
Jagdish P Dave
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On Aug 15, 2025 Mariette wrote :
Yes. I have also found that so much power comes when I realize that there's a part of me - that I happen to call my brilliance - that is infinite, immutable, constant, permanent. Embodying this reality releases all trauma and changes everything to shalom, love, peace, joy, wellbeing, health, tranquility, equanimity, harmony, unity...
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On Aug 15, 2025 David Doane wrote :
Trauma is an injury, physical and/or emotional, that results in deep wounding. It's difficult to get past such trauma, so a person feels like a prisoner of time. There have times I have felt totally misunderstood, disconnected and distressed. Eventually I was aware of and connected with my infinite self which was more important to me than connection with others. I embraced my real self, and ironically when I do that I usually connect well with the others. What helps me nurture awareness of my infinite nature is being open to infinite nature, learning about it, and becoming very sure it exists. I believe infinite nature is untouched since it is not physical and therefore untouchable. However, understanding touched to be affected, perhaps infinite nature can be affected, since all that is is interrelated, and I think it can be affected.
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On Aug 15, 2025 Mamta wrote :
What a beautiful gift of wisdom Andrea Gibson has left for us. I love her words - Healing
was learning
no one has ever
laid a fingerprint
on the part of me
that’s infinite.
was learning
no one has ever
laid a fingerprint
on the part of me
that’s infinite.