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Author Archives: Pat Cegan
Checking Motivations
Last night I dreamt about giving money away–$10 to this and that one. What was my motivation in giving this money? Was it “good” or “bad?” Was I helping, buying a friend, or manipulating. What seems like a positive behavior … Continue reading
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Poem or Peace
What is a poem? When is a poem not a poem? What is peace? Can I be peaceful while others suffer? What is love? Is it give and take, or only give? What is truth? Can it be different for … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, Creator, inspiration, inspirational poetry, Light, love, nature photography, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality
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Goodness of Me
I believe in the goodness of me, just as I believe the Creator made us all. Yes, we make mistakes, are self-centered at times, some even do grave harm, but I remain optimistic about the goodness of mankind. In a … Continue reading
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Tagged child, children, compassion, courage, creation, Creator, god, inspiration, inspirational poetry, love, one, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality
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Death of Sacred Cows — Pat’s Ponderings
A cardiac surgeon admits the medical machine erred in heart healthy diets, that the very food recommended is killing thousands every year. In addition, studies show that processed foods further the problem by leaving their toxins in our bodies. Furthermore, … Continue reading
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Trickery
Beware of those who ask: “Are you still beating your wife?” for the answer is full of trickery. Words can build chains that bind us int slavery, heaping guilt and fear on us until we can not longer think for … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, Creator, faith, god, inspiration, one, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality, Trickster
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Free, Free
I am free, free to be who I am not a clone rather the me Creator created. Unity does not have to mean dissolution of the individual, but rather formation of a beautiful quilt of Divine design.
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Tagged creation, Creator, inspiration, inspirational poetry, one, patcegan, photography, spirituality
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Feelin’ Good
If if does not feel right for you, it isn’t–sometimes later, but most times not. How often we stay stuck because we conform to the expectations of others, not trusting our own wisdom and inner guidance.
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Tagged creation, Creator, inspiration, inspirational poetry, nature photography, one, patcegan, photography, Religion and Spirituality, Source, spirituality
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Walking on Water
I walk across the ocean, feet treading lightly, heart counting steps in firm cadence, my soul focused on my Creator who guides my every move, if only I pay attention to His gentle voice within.
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Tagged creation, Creator, inspiration, inspirational poetry, one, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality
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Jester and Fool
Under the guise of court jester and fool, words that need to be said were allowed. “Many a true thing has been said in jest,” the great Bard said. Listen to the fool or be the fool. Hear what needs … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, Creator, inspiration, inspirational poetry, one, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality
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Ups Then Downs
Today I have the answers, so sure am I that I understand all, knowing full well that tomorrow I will sink into turmoil and confusion. Thus is how we progress–descents thrusting us into higher assents until we fully reach the … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, Creator, Creator deity, inspiration, inspirational poetry, love, one, photography, Source, spirituality
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Apple Doll
I am becoming an apple face doll; age is carving its time on my cheeks, lines, spots, map my face and declare the arrival of wisdom or foolery, depending on one’s point of view. I easily relinquish the role of … Continue reading
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Tagged apple face dolls, Creator, Creator deity, inspiration, inspirational poetry, one, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality, wisdom
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Memories Changing
Sometimes a memory changes what, at the time, seemed an unpleasant burden, over the years transforms to a sweet remembrance. I miss my dad’s smelly feet, my grandmother’s teeth in a glass, mom’s, “what will the neighbors think?” What I … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, Creator, inspiration, inspirational poetry, memories, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality, wisdom
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Only Alone
Somethings are best done alone. I wander through the floresta, chatting with flowers, singing to the birds, talking with the Lord. I laugh out loud, and nobody looks at me strangely, dance a little jig across the bridge, and savor … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, Creator, inspiration, inspirational poetry, love, one, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality
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Not Enough
I give you the only love I know how to give, even though it is not what you want. Your need is so great and, while you think I should fill it, only the Creator can satisfy the longing in … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, Creator, faith, fractuals, god, inspiration, inspirational poetry, Light, love, one, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality
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Cream
Cream, it floats to the top. We carefully remove every drop. It’s beaten and sweetened, piled high, then eaten, I want more, ’cause it’s hard to stop.
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Tagged creation, Creator, love, one, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality
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Baby of Hope
A baby is born and with it hope for a better world. Let us cherish this child whose life depends on decisions made today. Each of us has a connection to this precious life. Let us work together to ensure … Continue reading
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Tagged god, inspiration, creation, Source, Creator, wisdom, love, Light, faith, one, truth, child, spirituality, patcegan, photography, inspirational poetry, nature photography, Religion and Spirituality
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Who to Trust?
Now that the lies are being revealed, who do we trust? Pretty words spring from hearts filled with, “What’s in it for me?” And my own heart, how does it measure up to what I think I believe? Yesterday I … Continue reading
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Tagged god, inspiration, creation, Source, Creator, love, Light, faith, one, integrity, lies, honesty, spirituality, patcegan, photography, fractuals, inspirational poetry, Religion and Spirituality
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Living the Mystery
Oh, sweet mystery of life, live, love, procreate and die, cycles of beings in all forms. Nature shows us how to live in balance, never taking more than we need, always restoring what we use, honoring all as divinely created. … Continue reading
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Souls or No
What is a soul? Does everyone have one? If so, when and how do we get it? There are many answers to these questions, depending on one’s point of view. Some say animals have souls, others believe only man. The … Continue reading
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Tagged god, inspiration, creation, Source, Creator, love, Light, faith, one, soul, spirituality, patcegan, photography, inspirational poetry, nature photography
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Sacred? Pat’s Pondedering
What makes something sacred? Is it our view of it, or something beyond us? I once took a tour of churches. They were beautiful, each in its own way. Then I walked through the door of one and felt a … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, Creator, Creator deity, inspiration, inspirational poetry, Light, nature photography, one, patcegan, photography, sacred spots, Source, spirituality
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Heaven?
What will the world be like when there is no duality? When our every desire is instantly fulfilled? Will this be heaven or hell?
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Tagged creation, Creator, heaven, hell, inspiration, inspirational poetry, nature photography, one, oneness, patcegan, photography, Source, spirituality
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