Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

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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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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Just Like Me

Oh, no! She’s coming, such a gossip and bore is she. Why does God put such people in my life for the woman reminds me of me. ********************* This poem is not autobiographical.

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Integration

integration enter grateful inside the circle of love

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Useless Wisdom

Why do birds and flowers fill the Earth, clear streams tumble by, vistas display soaring mountains, sea shells decorate sandy shores? Why did God make this Earth full of beauty? And why have we relentlessly soiled and destroyed this precious … Continue reading

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Traveler

Pack on back, the traveler walks seeking, examining all along the way. Through the mountain passes, down into verdant valleys, one foot in front of the other. He walks with firmness, sure of his final destination, if not his journey. … Continue reading

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My Own Way

God, Allah, Creator, Source Fragrance in the wind Twinkle of a star Whisper in my soul Thunder on a summer day The Presence of God is everywhere, yet we know Him not. I am within the mountain, yet feel so … Continue reading

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Peace by Piece

Peace is spread one person at a time. If I am not at peace, how can I expect someone else to be? Attend to your own heart first. Learn to love and live in harmony so others can learn from … Continue reading

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No Interference

We must not interfere with another’s lesson, crucial things each of us must learn through experience. We can model our truth, but, in the end, each must decide in his own time what is meant for him.

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Joining Hands

Many groups are forming, learning to live with loving concern for each other,yet there remains a separation…the other 99% and we. It is a start, I agree, yet there is a “but…” in this thinking for it is not true … Continue reading

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Where Is He?

God, Allah, Creator, Source… A fragrance in the wind The twinkle of a star Whispers in my soul Thunder on a summer day, yet we know Him not. I am within the mountain, yet feel so far-away. Like a wee … Continue reading

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Your Time, My Time

Our times are reversed: my night, your day your Sunday, my Saturday fleeting time, always passing ever flowing river pooling into the ocean of eternity.

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Rags

R iches do not last A lways they fade away G od gives us Eternity S ouls joined as One

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Shifting

How is it that I am both woman and man, mother of hearth, Knight of the Table? I shape-shift these roles as the witch stirs her cauldron. We are all whom we meet, Prince of the Kingdom, beggar in the … Continue reading

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All I Can Do

I can only do what I can do. Please be patient with me. Often, my “best”is not very good. I can only do what I can do. We are all in this together. With unity we can succeed. I can … Continue reading

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What I Used to Be

I used to be so sure about everything and loved to give my opinion. Each year teaches me how the illusion of life makes my opinions absurd. The irony is that understanding this makes me wiser.

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Wizard of Oz

Wizard of Oz Great decepter Smoke and mirrors Nothing is what it seems Does this yellow brick road lead to heaven or is it just a fairy tale? What if the joke is on us?

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For What

What’s the point? One more quote, another “friend,” thousands of pretty pictures, too many blogs books unread books read time fillers time wasters What’s the meaning of life? What if it doesn’t mean anything, that it just is. Scary thought. … Continue reading

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Both Sides

She walked through the worst of circumstances and found herself on the other side wondering how she got to either side.

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Bingo!

B eing faithful to your values I nsisting on justice for all N ever giving in to false friends G oing the extra mile O pen to love ******************************* bin·go /ˈbiNGgō/ Noun A game in which players mark off numbers … Continue reading

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Cycles Renewed

fear anger desire escape darkness surrender peace light love Cycles of lessons repeated again and again each time bringing us closer to understanding why we are here and who we truly are; mysteries of life revealed.

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Walking

Walking, walking, walking on the path of Light. Please help me not to veer, either left or right. May I keep my eyes on You ever present in Heaven above, for in my heart I find peace in Your eternal … Continue reading

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Wooden Table

Wooden table full of tales laughter and woe lives shared in warm, fragrant kitchens at tables our grandfathers made to join the family in meals of love.

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Stop Judging

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Retreat

Even the strongest army retreats at times. Do not let pride be your downfall. Sometimes, we need to step back, access the situation, regroup, and start again. Even God rested on the seventh day.

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