“Owl” Through thick eyelashes, Large eyes observe… Lesson: Discern, Become aware! Amira “Lechuza” A través de pestañas gruesas, Ojos grandes observan … Lección: ¡Discierne, toma conciencia! Amira Advertisements
POEMS: “Switch To High Beam” by Trina Graves
We’ve been arriving steadily as planned
Each year our numbers grow strong
As each generation brings forth more
Lighted Souls, on Earth we will throng
An invitation: World Peace Week-end! (September is Peace Month)
I invite you to take a moment during this week-end to envision our world in Peace, with health and abundance of food, shelter, safety and freedom for all.
MYSTICAL POEMS: “Consider a tree” by David Nova
“Consider a tree” Consider a Tree The Symbol of Life One living totality of consciousness The Oneness of being to which we all belong Always connected, never separate or apart The trunk as our Creator, the Source of all Life The divine dividing branches, our soul family, our connection to source Each individual twig, a…
LEARNING FROM NATURE HAIKU POEMS: “Play” (“Jugar”)
“Play” Play is a natural thing, Adults soon forget: The joys of spontaneity! Nature’s lesson: Do more smiling, Practice less frowning… Learn to have fun! Amira “Jugar” Jugar es algo natural, Los adultos pronto se olvidan: ¡Las alegrías de la espontaneidad! Lección de la naturaleza: Haz más sonriendo,…
POEMS: “Nothing Is By Chance” (Quote: Eileen Caddy) Poem by Trina Graves
Why do the ‘bad’ things happen
Causing shedding of many tears?
Atrocities, neglect, futile wars
Still going on throughout the years
NATURE’S LESSONS HAIKU POEMS: “Wise bamboo”(“Bambú sabio”)
“Wise bamboo” Soft bamboo reeds, Sway with the wind, Flexible and free! ——- Lesson: Learn non-resistance: Bouncing back, Never break!!! Amira “Bambú sabio” Cañas de bambú suaves, Mecen con el viento, Flexible y libres! ——- Lección: Aprende la no- resistencia: Rebotando, ¡Nunca se quiebran! Amira
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “Summer naps”(“Siestas de verano”)
Summer naps Oh such cozy warmth. Sunny, lazy summer days… Slumber us to dream! Amira Siestas de verano Oh calidez tan acogedora. Soleados, perezosos días de verano … ¡Durmiéndonos para soñar! Amira
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “Peace in Nature” (“Paz en la naturaleza”)
“Peace in Nature” Solace, comfort, and peace, Nature brings to me: a mother’s loving embrace! Amira Painting credits: “Mother Earth” by Ronnie Biccard “Paz en la naturaleza” Solaz, consuelo y paz, La naturaleza me trae: el abrazo amoroso de una madre! Amira
HAIKU POEMS: “Technology”(“Tecnología”) Poem dedicated to Zaza
“Technology” Help us connect, Make new friends, Shortens distance! — Use with caution, Avoid addiction, Prevent trans-humanism! Amira “Tecnología” Ayuda a conectarnos, Hacer nuevos amigos, Acorta la distancia! — Úsala con precaución, Evita la adicción ¡Prevén el transhumanismo! Amira GOOGLE TATTOO: a modular phone (Ara Project), is the project for…
INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “DON’T QUIT” by Edgar Albert Guest
I found that this poem reminds me that after the biggest storm, the sun always shines again; and after the darkest hour is when the dawn of a new day brings us hope and light once again.
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “A solitary rock” (“Una roca solitaria”)
“A solitary rock” A solitary rock, A place to sit… And feel the peace of eternity! Amira “Una roca solitaria” Una roca solitaria, Un lugar para sentarse … ¡Y sentir la paz de la eternidad! Amira
CHILDREN’S POEMS: “You are unique” by Trina Graves
In all the worlds seven billion or more
There’s not another you, and that’s for sure
Wherever you go, you’ll never find two
Because there is only one of you
HAIKU POEMS: “Visualization” (“Visualización”)
“Visualization” I put all my problems. In a hot air balloon… Up and up it goes! (Let The Universe dissolve them) Amira “Visualización” Pongo todos mis problemas. En un globo de aire … ¡Arriba y arriba va! (Dejo que el Universo los disuelva) Amira
POEMS: “Morning Splendour” by Margaret Jang
The morning splendour of sounds and sights,
is breathtaking, it is sheer delight.
The songbirds are chirping in the trees,
singing merrily with so much ease.
HAIKU POEMS: “Mindfulness” (“Atención plena”)
“Mindfulness” Present in this moment, Grounded and aware, Fully absorbing it all! Amira “Atención plena” Presente en este momento, A tierra y consciente, Totalmente absorbiéndolo todo! Amira
HAIKU POEMS: “Generosity” (“Generosidad”) Poem dedicated to Anita
“Generosity” Clenched stingy fists, Grasp emptiness… Open hands freely give! (and unlimited blessings receive) Amira “Generosidad” Puños cerrados, Agarran el vacío … ¡Manos abiertas dan libremente! (y reciben bendiciones ilimitadas) Amira This poem is dedicated to my dear friend Anita for her great generosity. Este poema está dedicado a mi…
LESSONS FROM NATURE HAIKU POEM: “Confrontation”(“Confrontación”)
“Confrontation” Angry waves crash against The proud rock that confronts them, While it erodes into sand… Lesson: Be like calm shores, Where waves gently arrive, And slowly dissipate… Amira “Confrontación” Olas enojadas se estrellan … contra la roca orgullosa que se enfrenta, mientras se erosiona en arena… …
POEMS: “Celebrate” by Patricia Walter
Celebrate a new life
each and every day
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “Dragonfly” (“Libélula”)
“Dragonfly” Colored elongated bodies, Stained glass wings, By the pond they fly… (A vision of magical beings!) Amira “Libélula” Cuerpos alargados de colores, Alas de vitrales, En el estanque vuelan … (Una visión de seres mágicos!) Amira
HAIKU LESSONS FROM NATURE POEMS: “A mountain top” (“Una cima de montaña”)
“A mountain top” A mountain top, A mighty view: My problems… are so small!!! Amira “Una cima de montaña” Una cima de montaña, Una vista majestuosa: Mis problemas … son tan pequeños! Amira
INSPIRATIONAL LEGENDS: “The two hawks” (Leyendas inspiracionales: “Los dos halcones)
The story goes that a king from a very distant country received two hawk pigeons as a gift on his birthday and gave them to the master of falconry to train them.
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “Learning from water”(“Aprendiendo del agua”)
“Learning from water” Water flows, around big stones – changes forms, Learning to adapt: “Go with the flow” Amira “Aprendiendo del agua” Agua fluye, Alrededor de grandes piedras, Cambia su forma -aprende a adaptarse… “Ir con el flujo” Amira
INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: OYSTER AND THE PEARL
Originally posted on bodyandsoulnourishmentblog:
There once was an oyster whose story I tell, who found that some sand had got into his shell. It was only a grain, but it gave him great pain, for oysters have feelings although they’re so plain. Now, did he berate the harsh workings of fate that brought him to…
POEMS: “Scatter Seeds Of Kindness”
If you have a friend worth loving
Love him. Yes, and let him know
That you love him, ere life’s evening
Tinge his brow with sunset glow
Why should good words ne’er be said
Of a friend till he is dead?
HAIKU POEMS: “Hawaiian music” (“Música hawaiana”) This poem is dedicated in memory of my mother in law
“Hawaiian music” Hawaiian music plays, The dancers sway, Like Haole-Hula waves! Amira “Música hawaiana” Música hawaiana, Las bailarinas se ondulean , ¡Como las olas de Haole-Hula! Amira This poem is dedicated in memory of my mother in law Marguerite, who I never had the chance to meet, but I know she loved to…
POEMS: “A Message from Our World” by Margaret Jang
Far beyond the boundaries of your time and space,
we beckon you to our world – it’s just another place.
You search and then wonder, “What’s it really like?”
if only you could meet us beyond the starry night!
POEMS: “Everything that has a beginning has an end” (Quote by Buddha) poem by Trina Graves
Some people enjoy enhancing nature
Planting various seeds into a flower-pot
They nurture and appreciate the beauty
Whether a lavender bush or forget-me-not
INSPIRATIONAL LEGENDS: “Onion heart” (Leyendas inspiracionales: “Corazón de cebolla”)
Once there was an orchard full of vegetables, fruit trees, and all kinds of plants. Like all the orchards, it was full of refreshing beauty and serenity.
POEMS: “Mother’s hand” by Trina Graves
As a little girl I held your hand tightly
For the world was a scary place.
As the years went by our clasp loosened
As I became eager to explore
Then the day came that we both let go
And I was able to walk alone.
POEMS: “The Simple Things In Life” by Trina Graves
If ever you are feeling down
Whatever it is that makes you frown
Just open your eyes and look about
You’ll find something, without a doubt
To make you smile and appreciate
That the simple things in life are great
POEMS: “Believe In Yourself”
Believe in yourself and in your dream
Though impossible things may seem
Someday, somehow you’ll get through
To the goal you have in view
HAIKU POEMS: “A poem’s birth” (El nacimiento de un poema”)
“A poem’s birth” My morning bless, A quiet time, to witness: a poem’s birth! Amira “El nacimiento de un poema” Mi mañana bendecida, Un momento silencioso, para presenciar: ¡el nacimiento de un poema! Amira
“Taste of Summer” recipes: “Watermelon salad” (“Ensalada de sandía”) Thank you to my friend Aida
I know the salad ingredients may sound like a weird combination and yet this salad is so refreshing and unique, you may just love it! I want to thank my friend Aida for daring me to try it 🙂
Many thanks for “The Liebster Award”
Thank you: A big thank you to Manuela for this nomination!!! Please visit her beautiful blog @ https://inaloveworld.wordpress.com , a blog based on spirituality and love, with inspirational posts that touch the heart and soul! About the Award: The Liebster Award is a symbolic award given by some bloggers to others, in order to show recognition and…
HAIKU POEMS: “Love” (“Amor”) This poems is dedicated to each one of you!!!
“Love” Magnificent force of Life: Unites, creates… Transforms darkness into Light! Amira “Amor” Magnífica fuerza de vida: Unifica, crea … ¡Transforma la oscuridad en Luz! Amira This Poem is dedicated to all! (Este Poema esta dedicado para todos!)
HAIKU PET POEMS: “Koi fish” (“Peces Koi”)
“Koi fish” Koi fish- at feeding time Break surface to say “hi” and take a tasty bite! Amira “Peces Koi” Peces Koi – a la hora de comer Asoman fuera del agua a decir “hola” y toman un sabroso bocado! Amira
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “Nature’s song” (“Canción de la naturaleza”) Poem dedicated to John
“Nature’s song” Branches dance in the wind, To the subtle music: Of nature’s song! Amira “Canción de la naturaleza” Ramas danzan en el viento, Con la música sutil: De la canción de la naturaleza! Amira This poem is dedicated to my dear husband John for inspiring this Haiku Este poema…
HAIKU PET POEMS: “Hungry little kitten” (“Pequeño gatito hambriento”) This poem is dedicated to Marilyn
“Hungry little kitten” Hungry little kitten… Drinks a bowl of milk, his face: Covered in white silk! Amira “Pequeño gatito hambriento” Pequeño gatito hambriento … Bebe un tazón de leche, su cara: ¡Cubierta de seda blanca! Amira This poem is dedicated to my dear friend Marilyn Este poema está dedicado a…
WISDOM QUOTES: “On Light and Darkness”
WISDOM QUOTES: “On Light and Darkness”
SPIRITUAL HAIKU POEMS: “Your light” (“Tu luz”)
“Your light” You shine your light, I mirror yours… Together , we light the world! Amira “Tu luz” Tú brillas tu luz, Yo reflejo la tuya … ¡Juntos, iluminamos el mundo! Amira
POEMS: “Live your dream” by Margaret Jang
If you have become caught in a struggle, enmeshed in a life you don’t understand,
feeling lost without a compass, on a desert island that’s considered no man’s land.
SPIRITUAL HAIKU: “Masters of Light” (“Maestros de la luz”)
“Masters of Light” Masters light our path, Teach only love… Awakening our sleepy soul! Amira “Maestros de la luz” Maestros iluminan nuestro camino, Enseñan solo amor … ¡Despertando a nuestra alma soñolienta! Amira
POEMS: “Two Kinds of Intelligence” by Rumi
There are two kinds of intelligence: one acquired,
as a child in school memorizes facts and concepts
from books and from what the teacher says,
collecting information from the traditional sciences
as well as from the new sciences.
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “Dew drop” (“Gota de rocío”) Poem dedicated to Trina
“Dew Drop” A miniature world, Teeming with life: A dew drop! (“As above so below”) Amira “Gota de rocío” Un mundo en miniatura, Lleno de vida: ¡Una gota de rocío! (“Como arriba, así es abajo abajo”) Amira This poem is dedicated to my dear Trina for suggesting…
INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “Give and take” by Trina Graves (Quote from Khalil Gibran)
“Give And Take: For To The Bee A Flower Is A Fountain Of Life, For To The Flower A Bee Is A Messenger Of Love. And To Both, The Bee And The Flower, The Giving And The Receiving Is A Need And An Ecstasy”
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “On the wings of angels” (“En alas de ángeles”) This poem is dedicated to Michellita V.
Going through difficult times,
Your angels are whispering
Rays of light.
Through stormy days,
They show us the “silver line”.
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: “A flower gift”
The problem was not with the world; the problem was me.
HAIKU POEMS: “Silence” (“Silencio”)
“Silence” The sound of silence, Touches my soul… Infinite Peace: lifts me afloat! Amira “Silencio” El sonido del silencio, Toca mi alma … Paz infinita: ¡me hace flotar! Amira
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: “letter from an ageing dad”
This is a story to help us be more understanding and patient with those who have started the journey ahead of us
POEMS: EFT “Tapping” by Trina Graves
For many years I have used and taught EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) as as a way of self-healing.
ZEN STORIES: “The Samurai and the fisherman”
I get so angry I act without thinking”
POEMS: “Food for the mind” by Didi (re-blogged)
Originally posted on Didis Art Design:
? ? Power of discrimination is needed To know what is what Out of laziness, tradition, ignorance We follow truth where it finds majority Easily convinced and persuaded Leaving things unchecked Thus throw everything in one pot Stir truth and untruth Mix them together Sell them as truth Result:…
POEMS: “Connecting link” By Didi (re-blogged)
Originally posted on Didis Art Design:
? ? There is one religion It grows within The religion of love Is beauty of a flower Spreading its perfume From man to man This love connects Creates unity Beyond boundaries Unites planets and univerves Is essence of life Lives in the hearts of every man Religion of…
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: “Single string violin”
Instead of falling to despair and self-pity, Paganini’s splendid
