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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Rainforest News #121
Listen, you hard headed mule You think you know everything Humility heals! ***************************************** ***************************************** Add, subtract, divide Math’s a metaphor of life Sometimes, things don’t add up! ***************************************** ***************************************** ****************************************** Kiss me, but don’t tell If I’m old enough to … Continue reading
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Lost Traveler
He is not lost, only taking a longer trail where obstacles and danger will teach him to be faithful and humble, to throw down the burden of arrogance, a heavy weight to carry on his long journey.
Rip Tide
Rip tides, under currents hidden, dangerous, powerful snatching unwary souls playing in the surf sucking them down into darkness and death. Be careful where you play, surface water may seem safe, while lurking beneath the hand of darkness waits to … Continue reading
The Rose
I’m a rose, I’m a rose Funny, I don’t feel like a rose But my father says, “Be a rose, make me proud.” I’m a rose, I’m a rose. But I am sad and do not feel like a … Continue reading
Rainforest News #120
Faith can move mountains Don’t scorn the faith of others Conceive, believe, trust! ******************************* Denial blinds us Do not be tricked by your fears Stop self-deception! ******************************* Read with discernment Question all accepted truths Think, think, think again! ***************************** Quote … Continue reading
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Walking the Spiritual Path
Say little, love much Judge no one, especially yourself, Give all, be grateful, Live each moment fully. Listen to a bird sing, Examine a dew-glistening spider web, Savor the aroma of bread baking, Hold the hand of a dear friend, … Continue reading
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Tagged children, creation, god, inspiration, Light, love, one, patcegan, Source, spiritual, spiritual path
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Spiritual Gifts #1–Wisdom
Wisdom–the ability to think clearly and arrive at conclusions that are practical, just, and loving to all concerned. Am I a wise person? What models of wisdom do I have? The ability to think clearly, not wool-gather of past woes, … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, inspiration, one, Source, spiritual, wisdom
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What
What frightens me–deny. What I don’t understand–ignore. What seems a mystery, call–fake. What lies I hear–believe. What can no longer be denied–drown in booze, busyness, drugs, sex, greed, hate, and wars, until insanity, suicide, or old age and death release … Continue reading
Alone
Hours of silence but never silent; inside, my mind connects with others; outside birds fill my heart with song. The floresta is home to my companions. My horse greets me with gentle neighs and snorts of welcome. My gate stands … Continue reading
Wounded Child
How do I love this wounded child? His anger is crafty, his need to hurt as he’s been hurt seems insatiable. What can touch his soul when he punishes all who would love him? God, please love this boy until … Continue reading
Rainforest News #119
Pink bubbles blossom Smacking, chewing, stretching, blow! Children’s mouth magic! ************************************************ Buttons open, close Collections dazzle the eye Velcro’s not the same! ************************************************** Captured sunshine Valued worldwide for purity, endurance, glory alchemy, transformation. Becoming gold. ************************************************ Quote of the Day … Continue reading
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Tagged children, creation, Creator, god, gold, haiku, inspiration, love, patcegan, rainforest news, Source, wisdom
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The Power of Water
I wash away my thirst in a pristine natural spring. My body is more than 90% water. I squat and eliminate water my body no longer needs. Part of this water filters to an underground river, once again pure from … Continue reading
Daily Devotion
Turn each task into a spiritual practice; align your thoughts and actions with a Higher Destiny; intention is the key that alters our consciousness. No task is too humble, each can become an act of love performed with the desire … Continue reading
Fire of Love
What is the fire that burns within? Neither tears, nor floods of sorrow can douse this burning desire. What is this fire that burns within, performing the alchemy of transformation, turning a spirit of rebellion into a soul filled with … Continue reading
The Catalyst
Love is the catalyst Transmuting free will to eager submission to the Highest Good. Love is the catalyst that ignites the fire of devotion merging our will with the Divine to grow, to serve, to co-create. Love is the catalyst … Continue reading
Where to Pray
Pray wherever you are. Pray any way you feel led. Pray with joy, laughter and song. Pray wherever you are. Fill your prayers with tears of gratitude. Leave time for God to speak when you pray. Pray wherever you are. … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, Creator, inspiration, one, patcegan, pray, prayer, Source
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Burden of Love
You carry the burden of my love. Run if you will, but your shadow goes with you. I carry the burden of your love, at times, a rock of pain, other times, a lesson in compassion. We carry the burden … Continue reading
Rainforest News #118
P ray for all I nfuse with love T each compassion Y earn to merge *********************************** How much is enough? When do I stop forgiving? When do I walk away? When do I stop loving? When did God say, “enough!” … Continue reading
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Teach Me How to Love
Teach me how to love, how to see the beauty in each soul, to love the pain, anger, and sorrow of another struggling as I do. Show me the wisdom of duality, a hard, but powerful teacher. Teach me how … Continue reading
When I’m With You
When I’m with You, I know only joy. Your love so fills me that it washes away sorrow, guilt, and fear; my bruised soul is healed and made light. When I’m with You, I know only joy. My eyes can … Continue reading
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Tagged anaphora, creation, epistrophe, fear, inspiration, joy, Light, love, one, patcegan, Source
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My Daily Prayer
Oh, Lord, please bless me, indeed! Shower me with sunshine Bathe me in Your Light Open my eyes to the beauty surrounding me. May I walk with my hand in Yours Guide my footsteps on the path of rightousness Be … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, inspiration, love, one, patcegan, Prayer of Jabez, Source
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The Glory of God and Man
*********************** MP3 file: SOULSISTER ********************** Please click on Sara Potenza’s compostition, Soul Sister featuring Sara at the keyboard, and read my poem The Glory of God and Man inspired by Sara’s beautiful piece, Soul Sister. My son, my daughter, I … Continue reading
Control Issues
Control Aggressive, selfish Demanding, unrelenting, uncaring Control is a thief. Surrender!
Parody of Life
Life is a joke; the greatest illusion. We live it as if it were real, not understanding it is an on-stage parody designed to help us evolve into higher consciousness. Be the audience and the actor; detach from the drama … Continue reading
Living on the Edge
Living on the edge Flirting with danger Creating strife and confusion Procrastinating to the point of peril Playing with evil How far can he go? Adrenaline is addictive, like cocaine, nicotine, caffeine. He craves more and more, creating one disaster … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, adrenaline, creation, Creator, inspiration, one, patcegan, Source
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