In my first Lanterne series, I chose to break the rules a bit and ended up liking the result. I hope you like lanterns and lanterne form poetry, and that you liked what I wrote for you. Happy Summer.
In this post today, I wish to tell you more about Octavio Paz and have you listen to the lovely story that made me appreciate this author. Told by Author Wade Bradford on YouTube, I invite you to give the story a listen as you go through your busyness. Enjoy.
I'm being nudged by a CNN Rolex Commercial: Call to earth, that sent me looking up a video on YouTube. I liked what I found so want to share with you.
Heal my fear-based thoughts, Heal my fear-based thoughts, Heal my fear-based thoughts. and replace all that mongering for better words, like joy, gratitude, compassion... Let's help each other and the world to heal.
"Let yourself become living poetry." ~ Rumi "You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves." ~ Mary Oliver
Here's a poem I hope lifts your sprits to its highest realm. May it be like a beacon to light your dark hours. Because I'm rooting for you. Because you matter.
From one mother to another. Here are my attributes for what makes pretty, pretty. Please add to it if you know of other ways of recognizing the markers of a pretty person. *wink*
"Keep your face always towards the sun and the shadows will fall behind you." ~ Walt Whitman (... it's what sunflowers do. *wink*)
Week 3:- 2 quotes on Composure. 4 mentions of Composure. These are the attributes for being a beauty-full human. What do you think? Do you have these? Who else would you put on this list? Thanks for reading.
The town school I went to was near the sea, and our spelling bees usually took place outdoors to accommodate a worthy audience. What was your experience like?
For this week's espresso, the other attribute I deem important is Kindness. The kindness of spirit that's part and parcel of every human. Please share your thoughts with me.
What's your course of action when dealing with negativity? Be sure to have one, my friends... read about mine in this short post.