May our hearts be quickened by love,
May free will stir us to action so that
spiritual conception can happen.
May we soon turn to our stillness within
to allow the blessings to seep in.
I bless you and wish you safe and joyous festivities.
Below are three stanzas from the poem
BY THE RIVER,
from the book
The Half-Life of Angels
by Mark Nepo.
(These are NOT MY words)
BY THE RIVER
A weary soul kneels by the river,
plunging his hands in despair.
Miles away, another kneels to
wash her sorrows.
Without ever knowing, they give
to each other, the way electricity
illuminates two bulbs that think
they are the only light.
Love works this way: a river that
helps each other rise, a charge
that makes each other glow.
(page 26, The Half-Life of Angels)
May our hearts be quickened by love
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Beautifully written wishes Selma. And thanks for sharing this lovely poem
It bring me happiness to know you liked this. Thanks, Sadje.
Sending you warmth, dear one.
You’re always welcome 🤗
❤️
Sending you light and warmth.
Beautiful thoughts for a gray Monday morning.
Hope these made the grey dissipate a little. And that hope seeped in. Blessing you.
It did!
Thank you for sharing. Abundant blessings to you, my friend.❤️🙏🏻
Aww, Melissa. Thanks so much. And to you too.
Happy Holy Days to you and those who mean the most to you! <3
Aww, Annette. Thanks. And to you as well. Blessings.
Amen and thank you for sharing this beautiful poem.
So pleased you enjoyed it my lovely friend. Xoxo 🎄 💗
Sure did!
Beautiful poem.
So happy you enjoyed it my sweet friend.
Hopefully.
Blessings, K.
Hopefully the world is listening. (K)
Indeed. Hopefully. Thanks, K.
Lovely, Selma, and the world needs the light prayers call forth against the darkness. Blessings to you this holiday season, my friend.
And to you as well, dear Dora. 🎄
A beautiful share – all the best for the festive season, Selma! 🙏🎄❤️
Thanks so much my friend. All the best to you too. Xoxo
Thank you so much for this, Selma. Blessings to you.
My utmost pleasure, Maria. Glad you appreciated. Xoxo
Wonderful Selma!!
Thank you, Scribbling Dad. Happy Holidays.
Welcome Selma
❤️
💞
Your wishes are so lovely, Selma, and the poem verses you shared are beautiful and poignant. I wish you the same. xoxo
Beautifully put!
Adding some thoughts of my Year-End Reflections and sending my best wishes your way!
https://kargila.wordpress.com/2023/12/30/2023-year-end-reflections/
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