Maria's Poems

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Give up the idea of what life should be, and just celebrate what life is.

James Arthur Ray Spiritual Authority Over the course of our lifetimes our spiritual journey Has focused on growth through healing Completion of each karmic lesson a significant victory Ever bringing us a step closer to spiritual living Attaining mastery over the material world Claiming our spiritual... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace

that is already around your neck! - Jalal-Uddin Rumi CREATION Imagination Invites Creation Vision Creates Imagination Anything we can see in our minds We can hold in our hands We can touch the unseen We can live our dream With every breath we take Our possibilities we make Every step and every road... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 15, 2008

It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone

that can make anyone happy or miserable - Roger L'Estrange Fairy Tales Remember when We were young In the Garden of Eden Anything could be done Our make believe home Where we could be With friends or alone No prying eyes to see Living our fantasies Making dreams come true Pixies and fairies And... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

"When everyone thinks alike, no one thinks very much." - Walter Lippmann

Acceptance A new day has dawned The dark clouds dispersing Sun shining high in the sky Filling my world with light The grass is greener Trees are taller Walking my path with pride Growing faith inside The time is right Future is bright Yesterday is gone Tomorrow yet to come Today is here Live it... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

"Nothing is good or bad but by comparison." - Thomas Fuller

Fairyland Woods If you were to hide behind a tree In fairyland woods this is what you’d see Dancing and playing with the wind Happy smiles on faces nothing can rescind Flittering to and fro around each other Everyone here is like sister and brother Unconditional love abounds and flows In everything... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

"Heaven and hell are only an inch apart." - - Zen proverb

All the resources you will ever want or need are at your fingertips. All you have to do is identify what you want to do with it, and then practice the feeling-place of what it will feel like when that happens. There is nothing you cannot be or do or have. You are blessed Beings; you have come forth... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 29, 2008

The only thing that can grow is the thing you give energy to.

Ralph Waldo Emerson This is directed at a personal demon I am battling at the moment and is consequently untitled as yet……… You tried once more to ruin my day How many times do I have to say Everything will still go my way Just as I told you yesterday You cannot force my opticism away So go and find... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

NOTHING RULES LOVE AND LOVE RULES ALL THINGS - ANONYMOUS

A Brand New Day She opened her eyes before the dawn Determined to face a brand new day Just like the clothes she had worn Discarded the thoughts of yesterday Rising in contemplative silence She planned her movements carefully Even before she turned on the wireless She knew what the forecast would be... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

LIFE IS LIKE A TEN-SPEED BICYCLE...

Most of us have gears we never use…………….. Charles M. Schulz For Simon (my eldest son) who is finally ready to spread his wings……… Wonder no more why I am here Look to the future and never fear As I walk, talk, live and breathe From your side I will never leave Whenever you need a shoulder To move... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Our greatest battles are that with our own minds - Jameson Frank

Whoever……. Whoever put those clouds in my way Will never be able to ruin my day Whether at work or at play Everything will go perfectly today Whoever coloured them black And made the rain attack Must know they will get it all back My life will stay on track Whoever threw mud in my face In an effort... Sign in to see full entry.

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