Happy second Saturday in the new year. I bless you. This poem is my response to the incomparable words of Rudyard Kipling's poem "If" Enjoy.
For all my friends waking up to a new morning, a poem. Hope your day unfurls slowly so you don't miss a second of awe.
How about it, dear friends: why don't we try to give prominence to those moments that give us fleeting seconds of wonderment? Let's keep them close as we embark on another year of becoming.
"Teach me the meaning of heaven and hell," the samurai barked. The monk opened his eyes. "I have no time for rudeness or silly questions." So goes the parable of The Monk and The Belligerent Samurai.
The morning after the blessings of white, I rose with the sun, but the pavement, lulled by the hush, was unaware morning had broken. It was very cold but I hardly noticed. *double-wink*
Today is a national holiday in Japan, in celebration of all young people turning 20 years old this year. Today, each city celebrates their young and if you ever wish…
Climate disparity is alarming. Sometimes I feel more than one wind blowing in the same day: flowing through stern-wild then turning gentle-- oriental or some kind of 'mental' I worry. Or is it coincidental? Stay safe wherever you are.
May the first days of the new year help us to form patters for how we wish to grow: in awe, hope, gratitude, and optimism. xo.
Our greatest challenge today: to witness the injustice and not let it consume our inner light. And to still find something to be grateful for. For that, we must sit still and just listen.
If you're feeling sad today, I wish to offer you a little wisdom I gathered from a sunflower today. Know you're not alone and perk up in the knowledge that Sunflowers do grow in winter. Happy Holidays, my friends.
Change what you can change accept the unchangeable know the difference untwist distorted thinks with realistic expectations manage emotions create habits that serve Speak only if it improves upon the silence Therein lies serenity
The lovely prompt from dVerse gave rise to this 44 word poem. See what you think and happy holidays to you.