THE FOREST
Sparkling rays of light
cascade ever so softly down upon the still earth gently warming
everything they touch. The branches and leaves reach skyward in earnest
of every ounce of the life sustaining energy provided from the heavens
above. The evidence of this richness abounds deeply among the growth
all around me. Time stands still in this heaven on Earth. As far, low,
and high as the eye can see all has been touched from the life force
from afar. The roots are deeply dug and the trees stand tall and
powerful as they grow in awesome proportions. Over the years from
seedling to towering giants have the redwoods grown. Their density is
tremendously thick and solid yet soft and tender to the touch. They
stand to resemble what has long been lost but still remains unseen
amongst us. We learn the lesson that great power, size, and massive
density may truly shine in unison with the humbleness, softness, and
tenderness of true beauty. The majestic beauty that endlessly surrounds
me in all directions shows how all things combine cohesively together as
one from individual integration. Everything has its place in this
natural masterpiece. The cool water trickles continuously on its path
to no end. The multicolored rocks stand motionless as the splattering
streams caress them. The fallen ancients slowly disintegrate providing
richness for the soil so that others may replace them again someday.
Within the chilly and damp shade beneath the fallen giants are little
signs of life reaching towards the brilliance from up above. One may
stand here in silence and behold pure peace and tranquility in all that
is beautiful. The forest preaches for all to see that there is beauty
in all things. For in beauty one finds the true richness of all that is
life.
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A Force
From Afar
It begins, far beyond the visible horizon, farther than any eyes are able
to perceive. The invisible force is created and thrust forward. The
journey begins in an instant and may travel great distances. Along it's
destined path the force travels at a constant rate touching vast amounts
of the ocean. Waves are created from this energy that has immersed from
an indescribable void. The energy progresses forward and is affected by
winds, by gravity, and by the depth of the sea. As the waves transverse
they develop into a rage or simply transgress forward like a delicate
summer breeze. Eventually this energy must end its journey and be
released. The waves of great magnitude increase in size and fling off
pieces of energy into what may be perceived as white caps to the
onlooker. The gentle waves continue on their set course as well and reach
their own fate. What happens when this force is transferred from one
vessel to the next? The water may slam into the sand and quickly retreat
unto itself, or it may reach as far as it can across this new territory
until it is naturally pulled back to begin again at this new frontier.
The sand embraces the water as it crashes and blankets each particle that
is touches. As the water caresses the sand, it turns moist and becomes
softer over time. We can experience the affects of this interaction
between the sand and the great sea. The end result is the shaping of the
beaches we are honored to walk upon and are able to feel the softness and
delicate creation this initial force has eventually created. We too have
energy that begins far beyond our visible horizons. Our energy travels
far, along many paths that we cannot see but only may be able to feel.
Our thoughts, our emotions, our actions are like the waves of the sea
traveling great distances ending up causing either a release of extreme
force or gentleness. We can affect others through this release. We can
create beauty, softness, and gentleness, or we can unleash a tremendous
force and create havoc to those who we interact with. May your seas be
calm and always create beauty in all things you interact with.
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Storms of Life
What is the journey of life but a never ending, ever-changing moment?
From one seamless moment to the next we exist. In these moments we
experience a multitude of thoughts, feelings, and emotions all ranging to
opposite sides of their individual spectrum's. In a moment of despair we
feel fear, agony, and hopelessness all while thinking of the worst
possible outcome. Seemingly out of a void a blessing unbeknownst to us
causes the tides to turn, the waves pour crashing in upon us, and the
following calm sea wipes away all transgressions. The resounding effects
are similar to the eye of a hurricane where peace, stillness, and solitude
reside, all while surrounded in what seems to be a solid wall of chaos.
Yes, we know the sun yet still shines brightly upon us in the eye of the
storm and on the outskirts of the storm. In that blessed moment we find
security, hope, and even a brief moment of bliss. All aspects of
existence are cohesive and yet posses integral individuality. For would
we not know the peace and tranquility in the middle of the storm if we had
not transgressed through the storm? A storm that tears at our very thread
of existence, pulling and pushing us in ways unimaginable and even at
times indescribable. For words are limiting, are they not? Right when we
think the worst is at hand, the terror and fear subsides, and we are
elevated to yet a higher level of existence. In this new existence we can
quietly reflect upon our previous experiences and honor what it has
allowed for us, a new level of awareness, and an expansion of our very own
singular yet multidimensional consciousness. The journey takes us along a
path of individuality, yet in truth are we not all but one? As the
relentless storms continue to rain down upon us in every aspect
imaginable, we must hold close to the truth, the truth of our very own
existence, the joy and love that we really are. We must not let the fogs
cover our eyes forever, but strive constantly to achieve clarity. We must
know that what resides within us is the warmth, the peace, the bliss and
joy that is always there for us, in many shapes and sizes. For we must be
aware, always take note, and acknowledge all of existence and by doing so
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Light of Love
On one side is darkness and on one side is light, but in the
darkness light shall soon shine through. Just as the Earth turns into the
light, the light shall come forth and spread its warmth and love. As we
all go forward into the light, it blankets us, it lifts us up into its
sweet embrace and fills our hopes, dreams, and joys. As stars sparkle in
the heavens, as waves cascade onto the shores, as winter withdraws and
spring arrives with new birth, so shall the light of love always enter
hearts that are open. As the mountains are high, the ocean
is vast, unto the ends of all the galaxies, this eternal light starts
from within and grows brighter and more magnificent with each and every
moment. Therefore, go forth, be a light unto the darkness and spread the
love of all that you are and blanket the world and rejoice together as
one. |
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The
Wonders of
the Night
The sun slowly sets and the moon begins to rise. The twinkle
from the stars grows brighter and brighter. The day comes to an end and
night slowly comes to be. With the night comes a period unlike the
preceding day. Night brings forth a time of rest, a time for silence, and
a time for wonder sanctified with the possibility of endless dreams. As
you lay there, drifting further and further away, your body becomes
translucent and turns lights as air. The worries of the day gone past
fade fast away. A new reality is upon you in this time of apparent
motionless. For as you lay there tender and gentle as a feather, you
travel through time and space. Your soul rejoices in the wonders of
dreams dancing joyfully through the heavens absorbing love. Your soul
experiences rebirth and brings to you compassion, peace, and love. You
travel here, you travel there. Images flash rapidly before you delicately
and tenderly. As the night fades away, light comes forth and presents you
with a new beginning. Rise as such like a phoenix from the ash and
experience all the potential joy, love, and happiness before you. Spread
like wildfire that with which your dreams of love and light have filled
you. Be a light unto the darkness and see with true clarity forever
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Through the Eyes
of Babes
Wonderment is what prevails in their worlds. With eyes as
huge as saucers they look upon the world with great stretches of
imagination, curiosity beyond limitation, and innocence as pure as truth
itself. Laughter, playfulness, and lightheartedness are attributes
young children display so effortlessly portraying an essence that is
most often forgotten but not lost from all for they are within us all.
A child's world is a kingdom in which we can transcend the austere
aspects of life and reclaim our true beauty and purity that patiently
awaits our remembrance of our greater self. Reclaim the attributes of
youth and aspire passionately to your hearts greatest desire. Do not
despair, nor be downtrodden by life's trepidations, for there is always
hope. Heaven shall manifest on earth. Reclaim the innocence of youth
and embrace its sweet purity. By staying steadfast, withholding all
judgment and honoring all things, one's own light shall evolve unto a
crescendo of luminescence. With the unwavering faith of a child, be
forever resolute always seeking the higher choice of all
potentialities. Hold true to the course of compassion and understanding
known solely from within. Be a vanguard unto others, a beacon of light
forever illuminating the way points along the pathway home for wayward
souls. For all shall ultimately blossom into a quintessential
existence, an eternal state of grace.
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Snowflake
One by one they fall, slowly turning,
spinning, and dancing through the sky. An
orchestrated dance of beauty, yet a dance
of both similar and individual beauty. Their
beauty is precise, pristine, and perfect.
One is not at all like the other. They dance
through the sky ever so gently, blanketing
the Earth with their perfection. Everything
touched turns to pure white, a pureness only
revealed in true love. They bring a new
beginning, a new hope to all whom behold
their glory. They transform the world into a
white winter world playground. You too, are
a snowflake. You have your own individual
beauty. You are a light of brilliance unto
the world. You bring forth love and all
rejoice in your presence and experience joy.
Go forth then, shine brightly for all the
world to rejoice. |
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Happy
New Year
The birds sing, the sun's warm rays blanket the tender earth,
and the air is cool and calm. The world slowly rejoices as it stretches,
yawns, and awakens to the age of a new dawn. For, today, is not any
ordinary day. It is the day of new beginnings. A day for new
possibilities, new excitements, new joys, new pleasures, new wonders, for
yes, today is the first day of the New Year. The energy in the air is
magnificent. Loved ones speak to their beloved family members dear and
near and also to those yet so far away, but close in their heart. Deep
from within springs outward a heartfelt message of joy and rebirth. It is
a message to go forth, take that which is before thee, and do wondrous
things, for it is New Year's Day, "Happy New Year" they cry out and their
love is set forth ever more from this day. The hearts of many are
uplifted as they gaze upon destinies horizon and reflect in awe of the
potential to what may lay ahead whilst deep in their souls they know this
year will be grand. As they venture forth, they raise their spirits in
anticipation of the wonders that are before them. And, as you, one of the
many beautiful and wondrous souls among us, I wish and pray that your New
Year will bring forth all the beauty, wonder, peace, and joy that you
desire and more. I wish for you that this year will truly be a most
blessed and "HAPPY NEW YEAR" |
You stood atop a small sliver of rock, a mere cliff
upon a mountain most high gazing upon the vastness before you. For as
far as your eyes may roam you see no end in sight. The magnificent blue
hue of the day sky is painted on the endless canvass above you. Beyond
your eyes reach is the horizon beckoning for you to come forth and
explore. A cool breeze is nudging you in all directions causing your
hair to dance in an uncontrolled frenzy. In all directions you perceive
the creators grandeur in rolling hills and bountiful valleys filled
with potentials yet to be explored but stood in doubt as how to reach
such treasures. Yet you stand on this edge whilst you look down and see
below this cliff is a gorge with an unimaginable depth questioning as to
whether or not there is an end at all and ponder how it is you shall
traverse this unimaginable crevasse of angst and possible
turmoil. Though in a moment of uncertainty deep from within the core of
your essence you called forth a most prominent strength that shall in
some way carry you over that which appears impassable. In the moment
that you let faith prevail, a moment in which you bring forth trust in
truth and allow acceptance to come forth you step unto this unfathomable
void with resolute strength. You step forward unto the crevasse of the
unknown and for this choice you are truly blessed. The bantering wind
subsides. As if out of nowhere a path that was once invisible is
presented to walk upon step by step and you are fully supported. There
is a peace that overcomes you that carries you aloft into a state of
transcendental awareness with immense clarity and resolute knowing for
you have now traversed the valley of fear. A multitude of luminescent
beings amass around you and blanket you with a most harmonious melody in
majestic reverence further uplifting you into a state of grace for the
path you choose to now walk. You made a choice to let go, to trust, to
accept, and for this you are truly blessed. Up on high you shine as a
brilliance that is magnificent to behold. You radiate as a beacon of
light enlightening for all a path of potential pointing towards home for
if they so choose to perceive the magnificence that you have become and
hopefully realize this exists as well within all so they can
freely choose a grand path as well. May your journey always be bright
and may the winds of destiny carry you effortlessly upon the wings of
love, peace, and joy henceforth and forever more.
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I am the Captain of my own ship.
My vessel consists of interwoven mind, body, and soul.
I sail upon the seas of destiny with destination unknown.
My passion sets the course
of my compass,
Winds of potential caress my
sails of intent,
My heart assures my voyage is true,
My path is freely chosen and shall see all things through.
With precision I pierce any perils set forth by barriers of time,
For my purpose is assured with love from the divine.
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Motionless you stand
whilst your feet ever so gently sink into the delicately soft warm
sand. Your eyes are open wide with steadfast wonderment as you gaze
upon gods bounty that abounds all around this secluded and sacred spot
on a world that may often seem to turbulent and steadfast to comfortably
reside within. Words fall vastly far from description upon that which
you behold in this near perfect moment. You gaze upon a vast body of
water spanning unto the horizon delicately awakening and welcoming the
warmth of the outstretched loving rays of a radiant morning sun.
Brilliant sparkles of golden light dance joyously in orchestrated unison
upon a deep emerald green ocean. Gentle waves emerge forth from the
depths of the sea cascading towards a cauldron of froth and bubbles at
its journeys end caressing the white sanded beach. You walk forward
unto where the warm sand meets the cold moist ocean and allow yourself
once again to slightly sink into this blessed piece of paradise. You
close your eyes. The warmth of the suns rays upon your skin begins to
melt away any uneasiness throughout your body. A light summer breeze
whispers in your ear and playfully pulls ever so gently at your hair.
You decide to let go even further. You sit down and lay back upon the
delicate sand which humbly welcomes you in its warm sweet gentle
embrace. You lie motionless relaxing deeper as Mother Nature coddles
you as a child of its own. The fresh moist salted air helps to purify
your lungs. The warmth from the heated sands radiates throughout your
being helping to release tension and turmoil transcending your mind and
body into a state of immense relaxation and comfort. The cascading
water strokes your feet helping to release any further tension into the
surrounding sands. Upon complete relaxation the choir of bountiful
blessed sounds of nature helps to rejuvenate and uplift your state of
being. The ebb and flow of the gentle waves embrace you as a mother
sways a baby in her arms singing a song of unconditional love. The
delicate whisper of the winds reminds you of the vastness and
lightheartedness of your soul. The entire yet simple experience
transpires you into a cocoon of peace where in which you attain a state
of transcendence and peace that radiates throughout your mind, body, and
soul. May the blessed rays of unconditional divine love from such a
setting permeate your entire being and bring forth a new state of
centeredness, bliss, and tranquility that surpasses any possible
description.
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