Life's Gentle Lessons

By Shams-i-Heartsong - About Me - E-mail this page - Add to My Favorites - Add to Blog List - See other blogs in Humor

Sunday, September 16, 2007

If someone said I’m Sorry

If someone said I’m Sorry If someone said, “I’m sorry.” Would you be too hurt and angry To move your Heart toward love? If someone said, “You hurt me.” Would you take the time together To find out where you’re One? If someone said, “I hate you!” Would you rise above their anger To see their deep... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 7:37 AM | add or view comments (5) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Friday, August 3, 2007

Part 1. I am dying...Getting to know me: letters to my children

I am dying. We all are and we don't much like thinking about it. The one thing I would change if I could about my past, is that I would maintain a better connection with my Children and their Mother. So in the time I have left in this Life, I want to share a bit more of who I have become and who I... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 4:56 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Thursday, August 2, 2007

The Future of the Web?

http://www.agloco.com/r/BBGK7276 Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 2:19 AM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunday, July 8, 2007

A Mystical release from smoking

I wanted to wait until I was sure it was true. The Tuesday before last, I smoked my last cigarette. I was at a sufi minister's retreat at a place called Heartsong, in the Ozark Mountains of NW Arkansas. Sitting allone in the woods, I rolled a smoke of organic American Spirit and lit up. Because I... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 4:57 AM | add or view comments (3) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Friday, June 1, 2007

Still Smoking...

I cannot believe I am still smoking. An honest assessment demands that I admit that I really have not decided to quit yet. I have decided to move in the direction of deciding to quit. When I decide, I will quit. So this column will soon be changing subjects. Any suggestions? Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 2:11 AM | add or view comments (4) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Still Smoking...

I cannot believe I am still smoking. An honest assessment demands that I admit that I really have not decided to quit yet. I have decided to move in the direction of deciding to quit. When I decide, I will quit. So this column will soon be changing subjects. Any suggestions? Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 2:11 AM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Smoking Cessation - A Major Victory

Yesterday, I had to ride my bicycle home from work. This is a 15 mile trip. It was cold and drizzly, but this kept me from becoming too overheated, so it was a blessing. But, the far greater blessing was that after I arrived home after two hours of aerobic activity, I did not WANT a cigarette and so... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 10:41 AM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Thursday, April 12, 2007

The reprogramming plan

10 benefits to stopping smoking I will quit coughing up phlegm every morning My breath will smell better I will have more energy I will have more disposable income I will gain an hour a day of productive time My lungs will heal I will be less offensive to others I will live longer My skin will... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 3:18 AM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunday, April 8, 2007

I have to admit it's getting better

Yesterday I was able to go for LONG periods with no smoke just by saying no, not now. I am encouraged. I need to run my self programming lists more (see a previous post). That should help build the will and desire to quit. I am discovering that if it is only will that creates an action, inevitably,... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 5:11 AM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Still commited to quitting ... still smoking a bit

"So," I ask myself, "when is the 'cold turkey' day?" I smile knowing I have not yet reached the point where I really want to quit. I have had moments, but they still have not become the majority opinion. Working on more moments of 'sanity' where the benefits of quitting win the election. In the... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 4:57 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Headlines (What is this?)