A Father’s role for his daughter
Is so important and crucial too
She constantly learns so much from him
He is a guide, her whole life through
FATHER’S DAY POEMS: “Father: The Changing Role” by Trina Graves
“Father: The Changing Role” Each generation brings change To all the roles of family As each new unit forms Different ways are clear to see We are moulded by the experiences Shaped in our early childhood Our parents views of their roles Became the truth we understood Different families merge In life, their ways and…
INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “May my heart” by E. E. Cummings
“May my heart” May my heart always be open to little birds who are the secrets of living whatever they sing is better than to know and if men should not hear them men are old may my mind stroll about hungry and fearless and thirsty and supple and even if it’s sunday may I…
FATHER’S POEMS: “Today’s Father” by Trina Graves
Today’s Father The Father of today Is free to take his role In any direction he wants He can set his own goal Fathers of the past Were shackled to society Having to always fit in Blinkered from other ways to be Not allowed at the birth No sharing of the nurturing Only some playing…
SHORT PET POEMS: “Cats” (from an older post)
Gentle eyes that see so much , paws that have the quiet touch,
Purrs to signal “all is well”,
A quote by Neale Donald Walsch “on the events of your day”
“The events of this very day will move you closer to God. That is what they were designed to do, and you will experience them doing just that if you will allow yourself to. It is all a matter of opening your eyes to what is really happening (as opposed to what it looks like…
POEMS: “The Invisible Helpers” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Invisible Helpers There are, there are Invisible Great Helpers of the race. Across unatlased continents of space, From star to star, In answer to some soul’s imperious need, They speed, they speed. When the earth-loving young are forced to stand Upon the border of the Unknown Land, They come, they come–those angels who have…
MYSTIC POEMS: “My heart” by Rumi
“My heart” My heart, sit only with those who know and understand you. Sit only under a tree that is full of blossoms. In the bazaar of herbs and potions don’t wander aimlessly, find the shop with a potion that is sweet. If you don’t have a measure people will rob you in no time….
Spirituality from Daily Word: “All God’s Creatures” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Criaturas de Dios”)
All God’s Creatures I give thanks for all God’s creatures. I share this planet with countless animals. Some I share my life with, such as beloved cats or dogs, while others are found living independently in the wild. Still, we share a universal bond of oneness as we breathe the same air and experience…
A quote by Saint Theophan the Recluse about “attention to the heart”
In your body lies a priceless gem Images, however sacred they may be, retain the attention outside, whereas at the time of prayer the attention must be within – in the heart. The concentration of attention in the heart – this is the starting point of prayer. —Saint Theophan the Recluse from for lovers…
BEAUTIFUL SPIRITUAL POEMS: “Beauty”(“The search for beauty is the search for God”) by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“Beauty” The search for beauty is the search for God, Who is All Beauty. He who seeks shall find; And all along the paths my feet have trod, I have sought hungrily with heart and mind And open eyes for beauty everywhere. Lo! I have found the world is very fair….
INSPIRATIONAL SONGS AND LYRICS: “Be still thy Soul” by Anael and Bradfield (3 minutes)
Lyrics: Be still thy soul Relinquish this hold Make thee again whole Be still thy mind Let thee unwind And seek out a shrine Harvest the gold That’s planted around you Strand by strand You’ll be somewhat more certain Carve out your role And reach for the heavens All you can dream What you can…
POEMS: “Gitanjali 35” By Rabindranath Tagore
Gitanjali 35 Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls; Where words come out from the depth of truth; Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection; Where the clear stream of…
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “The Question” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“The Question” Beside us in our seeking after pleasures, Through all our restless striving after fame, Thorough all our search for worldly gains and treasures There walketh one whom no man likes to name. Silent he follows, veiled of form and feature, Indifferent if we sorrow or rejoice, Yet that day comes when every living…
INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “Seeking For Happiness” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“Seeking For Happiness” Seeking for happiness we must go slowly; The road leads not down avenues of haste; But often gently winds through by ways lowly, Whose hidden pleasures are serene and chaste. Seeking for happiness we must take heed Of simple joys that are not found in speed. Eager for noon-time’s large effulgent splendour,…
Take a musical break with Anael “Sky Sent” (ABOUT DISCLOSURE) Song and lyrics (11 minutes)
Lyrics: i. Destiny How to begin such a disclosure? So many years and over our heads Led to assume there was no reason Left in the dark to conjure instead Search knows no end in hearts of believers Faith inhabits the soul of mankind Great men of the truth have uncovered answers With this, our…
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “The Kingdom Of Love” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“The Kingdom Of Love” In the dawn of the day, when the sea and the earth Reflected the sunrise above, I set forth, with a heart full of courage and mirth, To seek for the Kingdom of Love. I asked of a Poet I met on the way, Which cross-road would lead me aright, And…
SPIRITUAL & NATURE POEMS: “The Wild Blue-Bells”(about life after death) by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“The Wild Blue-Bells “ Came a bouquet from the city, Fragrant, rich and debonair – Sweet carnation and geranium, Heliotrope and roses rare. Down beside the crystal river, Where the moss-grown rocks are high, And the ferns, from niche and crevice, Stretch to greet the azure sky; In the chaste October sunlight, High above the…
SHORT MYSTICAL POEMS: “Beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing” by Rumi
Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language, even the phrase ‘each other’ doesn’t make any sense. Rumi
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “As you go through life” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“As you go through life” “Don’t look for the flaws as you go through life; And even when you find them, It is wise and kind to be somewhat blind And look for the virtue behind them. For the cloudiest night has a hint of light Somewhere in its shadows hiding; It is better by…
AMERICAN POEMS: “The daring one” (from an older post) by Edwin Markham
I would my soul were like the bird That dares the vastness undeterred. Look, where the bluebird on the bough Breaks into rapture even now! He sings, tip-top, the tossing elm As though he would a world overwhelm. Indifferent to the void he rides Upon the wind’s eternal tides. He tosses gladly on the…
A quote about “Love” by Hafiz
The Sky where we live Is no place to lose your wings. So love, love, Love. —Hafiz
POEMS: “Listen” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Listen “Whoever you are as you read this, Whatever your trouble or grief, I want you to know and to heed this: The day draweth near with relief. No sorrow, no woe is unending, Though heaven seems voiceless and dumb; So sure as your cry is ascending, So surely an answer will come….
SPIRITUAL & NATURE POEMS: “Go plant a tree” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“Go plant a tree” God, what a joy it is to plant a tree, And from the sallow earth to watch it rise, Lifting its emerald branches to the skies In silent adoration; and to see Its strength and glory waxing with each spring. Yes, ’tis a goodly, and a gladsome thing To plant a…
A quote from Rainer Maria Rilke about “loving one another”
For one human being to love another: that is perhaps the most difficult task of all…., the work for which all other work is but preparation. It is a high inducement to the individual to ripen… a great claim upon us, something that chooses us out and calls us to vast things. —Rainer Maria Rilke
A quote by Paulo Coelho (from The Alchemist)
I have inside me the winds, the deserts, the oceans, the stars, and everything created in the universe. We were all made by the same hand, and we have the same soul. —Paulo Coelho from The Alchemist
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “I Breathe The Breath Of God” by Trina Graves
I Breathe The Breath Of God May 30, 2019 Trina Graves1 Comment Affirming The Classics: Breathe On Me Breathe Of God (hymn) by Edwin Hatch I breathe the Breath Of God I Am filled with life anew I Am unconditional love I do what God would do I breathe the Breath Of God My…
SHORT MYSTIC POEMS: “What in your life is calling you?” by Rumi
What in your life is calling you? When all the noise is silenced, the meetings adjourned, the lists laid aside, and the wild iris blooms by itself in the dark forest, what still pulls on your soul? —Rumi
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “The message” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
“The message” I have not the gift of vision, I have not the psychic ear, And the realms that are called Elysian I neither see nor hear; Yet oft when the shadows darken And the daylight hides its face, The soul of me seems to hearken For the truths that speak through space. They speak…
PET LOSS: “In memory of our little fur baby Zali” Amira
May 20th 2019 In memory of our little fur baby Zali (our 13 year old shih-tzu) Last Saturday, Zali had her last walk on the beach, the weather was beautiful, and the sun was bright and warm. I took off my shoes and walked with her on the soft white sand, nice and slow,…
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “We are in “good” hands” (“Estamos en buenas manos”) Amira
“We are in “good” hands” No need for us to ever be afraid We are always in “good” hands! Challenges, losses, decisions and unknowns Can leave us in a standstill, Not knowing which way to go… We’re in good hands! The best path to take is always within, The inner Road, which lead…
LOVE POEMS: “To the Love of my Life “Happy Birthday” (“Al amor de mi vida: “Feliz cumpleaños”) Amira
To the Love of my Life: “Happy Birthday” My heart is full of gratitude, Love expands with each heart beat, Every moment, everything, Fills my life with beatitude! You are my Love, my shining Star, My grounding rock, the refreshing rivers through my veins, The Sun that fills my life with Light! …
POEMS: “Walking the Labyrinth of Life” Amira (“Caminando el laberinto de la vida”)
“Walking the Labyrinth of Life” Walking the labyrinth of Life Meandering back and forth, Going through the outer path… From lesson to lesson, repeating patterns at times, Shifting directions, and going backwards at other times? Time is not linear in the Great Circle of Life! New experiences with each step, Changing perspectives,…
Learning from Nature Haiku: “Like Trees” (Aprendiendo de la naturaleza Haiku: “Como los árboles”)
Learning from Nature Haiku: “Like Trees” Deep roots underground, Stretching branches to the sky… Reaching to the Light! Teaches: Like trees, go within, The fertile soil of the Soul, Your vision set on the Light! Amira (Poem inspired by Susana) Aprendiendo de la naturaleza Haiku: “ Como los árboles”…
NATURE POEMS: “STARGAZING” (MIRANDO A LAS ESTRELLAS) Amira
“Stargazing” When was the last time We looked at the stars? When was the last time We sat in silence Technologies apart? Our minds engaged Immersed, obsessed Zombie-like stares To virtual images While the Cosmos awaits… Let’s leave our distractions For an hour each day Let us practice the ancient art Of…
POEMS: “Seeds of Light” -The end of Darkness (“Semillas de luz”- El fin de la obscuridad) Amira
“Seeds of Light” Darkness is all around… The seeds of Light live in the heart When touched by the Sun The seeds begin to sprout! No one can stop the sacred Nature of Light Despite the madness of this world There is a Divine Plan, working behind the scenes. Despite the wars…
It’s time for gratitude and celebration!!! (Es tiempo de gratitud y celebración !!!) Amira
Today, I am deeply touched by the beautiful people that I have been able to connect with through this blog! I started this blog in May of 2016, at the time I had no idea where this experience would lead to. I just wanted to share a collection of poems, inspirational stories, and material which helped me to remain inspired through the tides of life.
Learning from Nature HAIKU POEMS: “Ocean” (Aprendiendo de la naturaleza: “El océano”) Amira
Photo credit: Ocean sunset (Pinterest) Learning from Nature: “Ocean” Vastness, beauty, depth, Heartbeats through pulsating waves, Teeming with life forms… Likewise, the ocean Flows within us, through our veins Life source for our cells Teaches: Like the smallest drop The vastness of the ocean Has the same essence. …
POEMS FROM RUSSIA: “I Taught Myself To Live Simply” (from an older post)
I taught myself to live simply and wisely, to look at the sky
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Blessing for Fathers” (Espiritualidad de La Palabra Diaria: “Bendición para los padres”)
Blessing for Fathers I honor all father figures in my prayers. Today is an opportunity to recognize and honor the fatherly influences in my life, whether their role is a parent, mentor, teacher, or coach. Their encouragement and guidance gave me the gift of believing in myself. My prayers also include fathers and stepfathers who…
“The Way of Divine Energy” by Elquanah (re-blogged)
The Way of Divine Energy The wisdom and insight we can learn from ancient texts is never ending. More than 5000 years ago the ancient Chinese masters of esoteric healing came to the understanding that everything is composed of the same energetic substance called Qi. They observed the oneness and wholeness in all existence and …
“Leadership and the Wisdom of Wolves” by Coach Muller @ My Good Time Stories (re-blogged)
Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo Credit: Unknown Leadership can come in a variety of forms. Some people lead by example, some good, some bad. Some individuals lead others from the front while others lead from behind. Some people think that their popularity from their peers is a type of leadership. There are…
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “Count your blessings”(from an older post)
And as I go along life’s way,
I’m reaping better than I sowed. I’m drinking from my saucer, ‘Cause my cup has overflowed.
