tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36968819527137758422024-03-04T20:34:36.882-08:00"A GLIMPSE IN LIFE"Divine desperateness is the beginning of spiritual awakening because it gives rise to the aspiration for God-realisation. - Meher BabaNora Boekelmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106520306327513388noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3696881952713775842.post-90507358891619896472013-01-18T11:44:00.000-08:002013-01-18T11:44:02.246-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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First and foremost I wish all my followers and friends a wonderful 2013, and may all your dreams<br />
come true #blessings. I am so pleased I'm beginning a new year, as 2012 was the most difficult and trying year I have yet experienced. Having been too ill to write on my blog, as it was just too demanding; and at the same time I would not have been able to cope even if I had fiercely wanted to. Pain and tiredness was overwhelming, and the most important factor I had to focus on was my health. That too wasn't easy ~ but I'm still here and trying to do my best. It takes guts. <br />
Crohn's disease is not the most pleasant illness one can be dealt. It's hard work, a lot of medication, frequent hospitalizations, and very little assistance or understanding from those who are close to you, or some folk who simply don't understand....<br />
Frequent dietary changes, sloppy foods, nights and days spent on the toilet...the list goes on...<br />
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Joint pain, muscle wasting, steroid use and its drastic side affects, fibromyalgia, bruising, iron infusions, copious amounts of minerals, then surgeries - and all the bowel resections that leave one undernourished. One may say the gut has the inability to cope with a short bowel and nutrition. Yes, my weight has dropped quite substantially. But we march on...</div>
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I have managed to come to twitter on a few occasions, however my stays were never of any lengthy duration so to speak, not like in times gone by whereby I was almost addicted. I surely missed it, and really missed all my friend's wonderful quotes and poetry. To you I say ~ I love you #3wordpoem....</div>
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Then, early December, when I thought my life was falling into shape just that wee bit better, only to be told that my baby girl had passed away. She was found asleep sitting up on her sofa...her house in order, the christmas cards all ready to be sent. Oh no...I fell to pieces and was in shock for several weeks..up till this day I am still waiting for closure; as the death was sudden and not suspicious, a Coronial Inquiry is still under way. I ask? Why? What? Marcia and I spoke on the phone almost on a daily basis, but for some peculiar reason we hadn't spoken for three days ~ I guess only God knows.</div>
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For the purpose of keeping the mind occupied I've now got a new garden with displays. I purchased a brand new lounge suite etc. and bought Coco my staffy a new collar. Perhaps just to spoil ourselves a little. </div>
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I guess that's enough for now.....</div>
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I'm really hoping to be a regular on twitter as soon as able. A small Haiku I wrote ~ </div>
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I was nominated for the "Versatile Blogger Award" in the category of POET & WRITER. I am truly humbled by this nomination and thank Art Doris<a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_2103951198"><u><b> </b>
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The areas I most embrace and believe in are not only on a personal level, but also for mankind<br />
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Honesty and loyalty are virtues I admire <br />
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Solitude is a big one for me, and the maintaining of peace and love is essential<br />
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My haiku poetry is getting better as I practice: Please read my haiku on my post: Perhaps a comment<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Overcoming Fears</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It was not</span> until I came to twitter that I met up with a poetry known as Haiku. At the time I thought what a strange and childish method of writing, and how easy it all looked. It really didn't make sense at all. For a long time I didn't acknowledge the authors; dismissing their efforts and never re-tweeting them.<br />
Then I met Sarshi ~ @VerseEveryDay ~ he commented on my blog and left a lengthy comment on one of my posts which was just delightful. I then commenced taking a closer look at his Haiku, and I could see something there, but still not sure. He posted a whole Article on his blog for my perusal, explaining its heritage, the formatting, and other noted matters of importance. It did give me some insight; it was then I commenced picking things to pieces. It was the picking of pieces that gave me the insight on how simple it was, but not so...to be really good I found was very difficult, and there lies the secret. The secret consumed me...words that tell a whole story. How fascinating!<br />
But I was ever so afraid to try writing the format, and shy for the feed back I may receive. It was not my usual writing as with quotations. Well I gave it a go...I wrote just two..mmmm not all that good, but it was a start. I soon went back to my comfort zone and merrily went along doing what I knew...still consumed!!??<br />
Entered into several websites relating to Haiku, and basically all were more or less the same ~ I did find a few sites with some simple poetry which I would later use for the stream. None of it was my work, however some of the writers on my stream would re-tweet them; it was a slow start ~ I had begun to lose my fear.<br />
In the last few days I managed to write quite a bit of Haiku, all written by yours truly...am somewhat proud.<br />
I received a DM saying "You're really good"..."Wow really?"<br />
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A sheer veil wrapped / around her naked body / dancing flutters under the moon <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23freehaiku" rel="nofollow" title="#freehaiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">freehaiku</span></a><br />
An ant nibbling at my toe / displeasure soaked me / the picnic was nice <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23freehaiku" rel="nofollow" title="#freehaiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">freehaiku</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
deep in the forest / perusing fallen leaves / waterfall in the distance <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Sitting on my arm / a tiny ladybird / searching for my love <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a><br />
array of fine colours / follow a discourse path / the cat pouncing thru' pink <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23freehaiku" rel="nofollow" title="#freehaiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">freehaiku</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
A coloured butterfly / sitting on my dog's back / both afraid to move <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
flying white curtains / wind whirling them / spiderweb fell apart #haiku<br />
Morning dew on window sill / red parrot perched on the edge / catching the worm <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a><br />
Remembering your love / powerful with passion / an exit before it flowered <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23freehaiku" rel="nofollow" title="#freehaiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">freehaiku</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
A haunting smile / seen thru' the brushes / bewilderment seized time <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23free" rel="nofollow" title="#free"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">free</span></a> haiku <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23poetry" rel="nofollow" title="#poetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">poetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Met you yesteryear / a fleeting thought / reduced me to depression <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23poetry" rel="nofollow" title="#poetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">poetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Just outside the window / coloured bird sits on vine / beak picking the grapes <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23poetry" rel="nofollow" title="#poetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">poetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Perfect bird nest / neatly nestled between eaves / waiting for new arrivals <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
There in the shadow / a hovering bird / it's feeding time <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><br />
She nibbling at his lips / response was equal / a white dove circled <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Please say that again / my hands are trembling / I love you <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23freehaiku" rel="nofollow" title="#freehaiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">freehaiku</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Little tiny flowers / embrace the ground beneath me / forgot my picnic basket <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><br />
Grovelling footsteps / heard outside dark window / looking for food #haiku #free haiku<br />
A stranger at my door / selling religion / as I sat in lotus position <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
sun and moon / follow each other / both sooth my bedroom window <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23poetry" rel="nofollow" title="#poetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">poetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Dancing in the dark / your hands are warm / my dog barking at you <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><br />
In a neon lit lane / the homeless are sleeping / I left some noodles <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
A large sweet sunflower / shone towards me / The yellow blinded me <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><br />
Walking in the rain / my soul reflects a sigh / for it's cleansed somehow <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23poetry" rel="nofollow" title="#poetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">poetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
A brick paved road / basket on head / family at home / wait for her return <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Cranes in formation / heading to superior ground / a feed is to be found afar <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23poetry" rel="nofollow" title="#poetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">poetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Met you yesteryear / a fleeting thought / reduced me to depression <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23poetry" rel="nofollow" title="#poetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">poetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Perfect bird nest / neatly nestled between eaves / waiting for new arrivals <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
Corner of depression / a figure very lean / walkers by looking on <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23haiku" rel="nofollow" title="#haiku"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">haiku</span></a> <a class=" twitter-hashtag" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23micropoetry" rel="nofollow" title="#micropoetry"><span class="hash">#</span><span class="hash-text">micropoetry</span></a><span class="hash-text"> </span><span class="hash-text"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes even to live is an act of courage ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My life in a variety of colours</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Often times there are some folk who will keep looking as to whether the grass is "greener" on the other side. And that's ok...<br />
Allow me to elaborate ~ <br />
My grass is seldom green, I have no appeal for the neighbours either, nor the manicured ones...<br />
All in all I have a great positive spiritual life, and am happy with my lot...However, no one is free from pain and discomfort, and I also fit into that category...what is category?..Doctors say so...mmm<br />
When one has been ill for as many years as I have seen, we arrive to the word not 'green', but rather 'courageous'...and this is how it goes....<br />
Perhaps I'm not home for anyone.... No, I don't answer the phone.... nor answer the door...<br />
The only comfort to find is lying in bed without a book, without a television, and preferably in the dark...<br />
Do I like it?...Oh no, not at all...but I'm so overwhelmingly tired...and I haven't even done anything to make it so...<br />
Besides my comforts, my family and friends, including dog ~ I
have 3 screens at home - a huge TV, a desktop, and a laptop...my
"companions" for life. Well certainly at times when the chips are down...Often on a daily basis...<br />
Is this really it? Oh no ~ how boring, stifling, repetitive...<br />
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so not me. All so not what I desire. Everything I never had TIME for in
the past. No objectives to attain a goal...Only on a daily basis, as with meditation and spiritual aspiration...<br />
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I never knew I would enjoy solitude. I always lived in the fast lane. Then I awakened. Moved far away, and gradually moved into another tempo so to speak. I cannot
comprehend why we should have to live our lives on a roller coaster of
this and that...For me solitude was given to me as a gift, ( as I learned ) and treasured
as such. I am no multi - tasker in life and its daily functions; I lose
all focus amidst the noise and chaos around me, and it somehow makes me
nervous and upset. I love to hear my dog snoring in the distance, and
hear the trees outside rustling in the wind. I have been so fortunate
to have had a great teacher via my father. My father was a man who
worked hard for his family as a Dr., but he lived the life of a very
simple human being...he was a philosopher of all. His music made one
cry, as he levitated in meditation he would write a whole symphony of
musical works for say the 15th century...amazing to remember and then to
write it all on paper in note form. I miss him dearly and think of him each day.<br />
I live my life in solitude whilst others make comments about my mere
existence...I'm called a loner, a hermit, anti-social and more...I do
have compassion for their viewpoints for they know no better...Also a
sense of humour which helps tremendously... I am friendly and approachable to others
seeking solitude and being happy in that situation...few have the
patience nor the feeling of the aloneness they fear so much. There is
nothing to fear....<br />
When I was in College, I had to write poetry for my Literature class...my ambiguity was evident / different....<br />
I am young / yet old / I am happy / yet sad / I am well / yet not / I have / yet not.....something like that....<br />
I'm so pleased to have met some people who do understand.....my conscious is one of honesty and
trust...I live thru' my soul for I know my intuition has been a strong
one for me...I guess I'm lucky...<br />
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<b><i><span class="swb">There are many people that one influences. The influence can be good or not so good, simple...</span></i></b></div>
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If one conducts his life to keep these recommendations in a spirit of uplifting, it's setting a good example.</div>
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Others around one cannot help but be influenced by this, no matter what is spoken.</div>
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Anyone trying to discourage you is trying to do so because they factually mean you harm</div>
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or are seeking to serve their own ends. Let's hope they still respect you!</div>
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Your own survival chances will be bettered in the long run since others, influenced,</div>
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will become less of a threat. There are other benefits. Don't discount the effect you can</div>
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achieve on others simply by mentioning these things and setting a good example in your own right.</div>
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So how do we set a good example?...It's quite simple really...Lead by example, one does not always</div>
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require words to convey this. Good, productive examples are followed merely by others watching you in action.</div>
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Being pro-active is of vital importance, together with keeping healthy morals and values, it is hoped</div>
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that a happiness will be pursued...This may lead to a life of positive thoughts and actions on others.</div>
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You don't lead to meet your own ends; that would be totally unjust onto others; not to mention the fear it may induce.</div>
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This does not lead to a spiritual tone. </div>
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Just keep going in your own right. The immense feeling of seeing smiling and laughter is a reward in itself.</div>
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The ultimate quest to conquer - is Love. Sharing love and compassion is vital for every human being on </div>
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this planet...and how often do we see the strains, not gains, and pains amongst our peoples who live a sub-human existence.</div>
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We have some obligation to reach out to these peoples...Just a mere smile may strike a note ~ also a note in us....</div>
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With our spirits high, discovering new ways and new avenues will help us in our pursuits; we are also attaining new insight,</div>
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and light as time goes by, and changes occur during our ever growing 'times of need'.</div>
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Nora Boekelmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106520306327513388noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3696881952713775842.post-3197001451609781782011-02-28T02:07:00.000-08:002011-06-05T17:59:19.216-07:00TRANSFORMING YOUR SPIRITUALITY<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was some tine ago that my husband came home with his new girlfriend: yes they came to the matrimonial home - He was with a new lady, who just happened to be his drinking partner..They walked hand in hand. Was I dreaming? Here I was with 2 very young wonderful daughters just aged 2 and 6. I was dumbfounded and speechless. I had lost my husband, my home, my stability, provider, and now my dignity, and felt shamed for some reason.I quickly found a new cheap place of residence, so as I was able to move on...but that in fact took many years. Yes, I moved. But I didn't move on...and there lies the answer...I had no idea on how to handle things. I had to meet new people, new friends, and the family matters that had compromised my mere existence. It all had to begin with me! I had to change!...Was it easy? No, I wouldn't say that..It was terribly difficult and enduring, but with patience and help I began to get a 'new' life....<br />
I reached out to my friends, new friends, people that I had not met before. I hadn't heard of LOVE / PEACE / and MOTHER EARTH...It was strange at first, but soon it fell into place.<br />
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I was given a book by Kahlil Gibran on loan. I tried to read it, but my comprehension was lacking for some time. I didn't understand it, however I did find it interesting. I really liked the illustrations I do remember. The book turned up here and there whenever I visited friends. Then I was given a book as a gift by Louise Hay. Now that made more sense. I did enjoy reading that, and somehow understood its contents and meaning....That led for more searching...Yes, Deepak Chopra, Florence Shovel Shinn, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, and on it went...<br />
I loved philosophies...That of Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and more...That's really when I got more serious.<br />
MEDITATION...I attended Raja Yoga for many years, yes I found out what the third eye was. We dressed in white, but the most fascinating thing I noticed was how healthy and rosy cheeked these calm people appeared. The poise, manner, and speech was all so calm and centred. I remember when I enquired about the establishment, I entered wearing a leather jacket...no, not a biker one, but it could have been. I just didn't know at first.<br />
I attended meditation both early morning and in the evening...sitting and listening to the best information I had yet found. In former years I would have been in a jazz club till early hours of the morning. <u>TRANSFORMATION</u><br />
I travelled to Hong Kong, China, and Thailand many times...and each time I would learn more and more about the people and Buddhism. I lived in Hong Kong from 1986 - 1992...In the villages you could well see Lao Tse at work. City people practiced mainly Buddhism...I was in my glory...I loved the monks. They would make themselves available for some food or a cigarette...Information...Began spending a lot of time at retreats, these were of immense value for gaining quietness and the smell of the country air was exhilarating. Again I met so many like minded people who when appropriate would share their experiences....<br />
I'm on a higher PATH now, and I absorb a day at a time.</div>Nora Boekelmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106520306327513388noreply@blogger.com29Australia-25.274398 133.775136-62.6645285 74.009511 12.115732499999996 -166.45923900000003