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SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Dragonfly” (Series chamánicas: “Libélula”)

Shamanic series “Dragonfly” Lightness, purity, Harmony, Peace, Joy, Carefree, Creativity… Teaches: -Let deeper thoughts rise -Enjoy the simple things in life -Live to the fullest! (Also: -Let your imagination soar. –In meditation your mind should be like a calm glass. –Spend time near water.-Be aware & pay attention. –Face changes with ease.-Remember…

HAIKU POEMS: “Thanksgiving Celebrations” (“Celebraciones de Acción de Gracias”)

“Thanksgiving Celebrations” Family and friends, Gather in gratitude and joy, Generosity and Love… Thanking Mother earth, For the bounty of Harvest, & the beauty of Fall! Amira “Celebraciones de Acción de Gracias” Familiares y amigos, Reunidos en gratitud y alegría. Generosidad y amor … Agradeciendo a la madre tierra,…

“THE 12 LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE” (The law of Attraction is one of them)

Most people are familiar with the Law of Attraction because of the movie “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne as well as many other books written on the subject. Also the Law of Karma is pretty well known as “we reap what we sow” .

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Flamengos” (Series chamánicas: Flamencos)

“Flamengos” Compassion, Balance, Grace, Self mastery, Patient, Generous spirit! Teaches: -Stand in your power! -Open your heart and spirit -Express your soul through art & dance (Also: Dip your toes in water, detoxify in the salty sea. –Nurture your spirit.- Help heal broken hearts- Pink: spiritual essence of love & compassion)…

SHAMANIC SERIES learning from Nature Haiku Poems: “Mighty Oak” (Series chamánicas: Aprendiendo de la naturaleza “Poderoso Roble”)

Shamanic series: Learning from Nature “Mighty Oak” Oak: symbol of strength, Vitality, life, & wisdom: Mighty tree of Life! Teaches: -Ground yourself to Earth -Seek wisdom and truth -Grow your inner strength (Also: – Search for truth deep below the surface. –Develop a life that is fulfilled. -Get in touch with your…

POEMS: “Inter-relationship” by Thich Nhat Hanh

I support you, you support me. I am here to bring you peace ,you are here to bring me joy.

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from the animals Haiku Poems: “ARMADILLOS”(Series chamánicas: “Armadillos”)

“Armadillos” Guarded, protected, Inquisitive, insightful Pacifist, gentle… Teaches: -Dig below (the) surface -Having trouble saying no? -Never hurt others! (Also: -Protect body and inner self. –Safeguard your heart. – Decide when it’s safe to let your guard down. –Get to the root of matters. –Mother & nurture yourself. – Float…

MICRO-POETRY POEMS: “Poetry” (“Poesía”)

“Poetry” A canvas, Filled with color, Emotions and thoughts… Painted with words! Amira “Poesía” Un lienzo Lleno de color, Emociones y pensamientos… Pintado con palabras! Amira

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku poems: “Water bear” (Tardigrade) Series Chamánicas “Osos de agua” (tardígrados)

Shamanic series: “Water bear” (tardigrade) Fearless & gentle, Always learning to adapt Through all conditions! Teaches: -Live life fully! -Nothing is impossible! -Great Spirit has your back! Amira “Serie chamánicas: “Oso de agua” (tardígrado) Sin miedo y tierno, Siempre aprendiendo a adaptarse. ¡A través de todas las condiciones!…

LEARNING ABOUT THE MYSTERIOUS “WATER BEARS” OR “SPACE BEARS” (Tardigrades)

“WATER OR SPACE BEARS” (TARDIGRADES) Most incredible creature on Earth has 17.5% Alien DNA and is able to Survive in Space These are some amazing creatures: tiny invertebrates called ‘water bears’ which can survive in the vacuum of space, a European Space Agency experiment has shown. They are the first animals known to be…

NATURE HAIKU POEMS: “Water bears” (tardigrades) “Osos de agua” (tardígrados)

“Water bears” (tardigrades) Tiny water bears, Within: a Miracle of life! All dangers survives: Lack of food and water, U.V. rays, Ice, pressure, heat… Such a mystery! Amira “Osos de agua” (tardígrados) Osos de agua diminutos, Dentro: un milagro de la vida! Todos los peligros sobreviven: …

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from the animals Haiku poems: “Racoon” (Series chamánicas:”Mapache”)

“Racoon” Mischievous, curious, Resourceful, smart, assertive: A problem solver! Teaches: -Stand up for yourself! -Be curious about the world -Explore & search for truth! (Also: -Remain calm under pressure.- Look at the entire picture, not just what you want to see. -The mask is a symbol of transformation: you can change to…

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Zebras” (Series chamánicas: “Cebras”)

“Zebras” Ying and Yang balance, Camouflage, intuition, Alertness, Vision! Teaches: -Quick and sure footed -Blend instincts & intuition -Master of balance (Also: -Have a panoramic vision of where you are going and why- See new layers of truth- Value resources- Strong individuality & cooperation with others- Celebrate your uniqueness- Surround…

NATURE HAIKU POEMS: “Sea bunnies (slugs)”/ “Conejitos de mar (babosas)”

Sea bunnies (slugs) Soft Little bunnies… Magic world beneath the sea! Unknown by most (they) thrive! Amira Sea bunnies are a type of nudibranch, an ocean slug. What looks like ears are chemosensors called rhinophores. “Conejitos de mar (babosas)” Pequeños conejitos suaves … Mundo mágico bajo el mar! Desconocido…

INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “About prayer” by Rabindranath Tagore

Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness for your sins, first forgive from your heart.

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Dolphin” (Series chamánicas: “Delfín”) Dedicated to Carlos

Amazon Pink River Dolphin “Dolphin” Kind, wise, happy, Playful, (good) Communicator Global Peace Ambassador! Teaches: -Enjoy the moment! -True purpose: spiritual path. -Live in harmony with all! (Also: -Love & service to others, -Time for healing, forgiving, and love!!!- Meditation & inner exploration) Amira Let me know what animal shows…

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals HAIKU POEMS: “Rabbit” (Series chamánicas: “Conejo”)

“Rabbit” Qualities: Clever, spontaneous, Vigilant, fertile, lucky (symbol) Joyful, artistic… Teaches: -Step through, despite fear! -Act on your ideas & plans -Think outside the box! (Also: Avoid neglecting your creative side- Be spontaneous- Let go of control -Prepare for the winter seasons of life) Amira Let me…

POEMS: “Bounty of Nature” by Margaret Jang

The bounty of nature does inspire,
nourishment for your heart’s desires.
Breathtaking harmony co-exists,
in a loving, peaceful state of bliss.

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from Animals: “Donkey” (Series chamánicas, aprendiendo de los animales “Burro”)

“Donkey” Symbols: Endurance, Service, Intelligent, productive, Strength of character! Teaches: -Keep a routine (which) works -Help to unburden others -A call to service (Also: There are times to be stubborn & not influenced by other’s opinions. A symbolic spiritual bridge to God) Amira “Burro” Símbolos: Perseverancia, Servicio, Inteligente,…

HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “Eagle” (“Águila”)

“Eagle” Majestic eagle I want to see through your eyes, and soar in the sky!… Amira “Águila” Majestuosa águila, Quiero ver a través de tus ojos, Y elevarme al cielo! … Amira

INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “Storms Bring Out The Eagles But The Little Birds Take Cover” By Helen Steiner Rice

When the “storms of life” gather darkly ahead,
I think of these wonderful words I once read

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Deer” (Series chamánicas aprendiendo de los animales Haiku: “Ciervo”)

“Deer” Can move and change directions quickly, and grow new antlers. Haiku: Symbols Innocent, gentle Vigilant, sensitive, sweet, Sacrifice and love. Teaches: -Be gentle with self & all – refine your intuition, -Live from the heart: Love! (Also: get in touch with your inner child, regeneration, trust instincts to get…

HAIKU POEMS: “Music” (“Música”) This poem is dedicated in memory of my father in law

“Music” Music notes: Uplift, and inspire us: Rhythms flow… Through body and soul! Amira This poem is dedicated in memory of my father in law Roland. Although I never had the chance to meet him before his passing, I know he enjoyed very much listening to music. “Música” …

Learning from Nature Haibun & Haiku poems: “Seasons” (“Estaciones”)

Haibun: “Seasons” As we get older, we learn that nothing lasts forever, and there is impermanence in everything in life… we would love for things to stay the same, but when you observe the seasons in nature, they always bring change: SPRING brings renewal, change, rebirth, and new energy; SUMMER a time for fun, joy,…

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Owl” (“Lechuza”)

“Owl” Foresight, wisdom, Trust, Guardian, Protector, Mystic… Can see the “unseen” Teaches: -Observe, be aware… -Trust intuition & guidance -Ease in times of change Amira Let me know what animal shows up in your life, or in your dreams, or your favorite animal, and I will try to do a…

POEMS: “Stray Birds” By Rabindranath Tagore (verses 1 to 5, out of 326 verses)

“Stray Birds” By Rabindranath Tagore 1 STRAY birds of summer come to my window to sing and fly away. And yellow leaves of autumn, which have no songs, flutter and fall there with a sigh. 2 O TROUPE of little vagrants of the world, leave your footprints in my words. 3 THE world puts…

SPIRITUAL POEMS: “Amber” by Alan

Exiles in a shadow world,
We wander amongst shapes
Illusorily twirled.

Learning from Nature HAIKU POEMS : “Learning from plants” (“Aprendiendo de las plantas”)

“Learning from plants” Deep in the black earth Little seedlings open and grow, In greatest darkness… Teaching: Likewise, in times of Deepest darkness our souls grow & our Faith sustains us! Amira “Aprendiendo de las plantas” En lo profundo de la tierra negra Pequeñas plántulas se abren y crecen, En…

LEARNING FROM NATURE HAIKU POEMS: “Humble blade of grass” (“Humilde brizna de hierba”)

“Humble blade of grass” Humble blade of grass, synthesizing light…after you: the whole chain of life! (the Source is Light!) Amira “Humilde brizna de hierba” Humilde brizna de hierba, sintetizando luz… después de ti: ¡Toda la cadena de la vida! (¡La Fuente es Luz!) Amira

HAIKU POEMS: (LEARNING IMPERMANCE) “A child at play” (Aprendiendo Impermanencia: “Un niño jugando”) This poem is dedicated in memory to my dad

“Learning Impermanence: A child at play” “A child at play” Soap bubbles floating Only Few seconds of joy: And… Puff! They’re gone!… Amira This poem is dedicated in memory to my dad who used to read me a story called “Watching a child’s play” by José Enrique Rodó (Uruguay) P.S. I will…

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Bear” (“Oso”)

“Bear” Warrior Spirit, Leader Strong: survives in harsh times, Grounded, wise, healer… Teaches: -Action without fear! -Take time for healing & rest -Stand against adversity (Also: it’s time for meditation, introspection, & self inquiry) Amira Let me know what animal shows up in your life, or in your dreams, or…

INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “A snapshot in Time”

To capture nature within a lens,
is to trap it in the space of time.
Presenting beauty at its best,
with gifts that are wholly aligned.

A story from Uruguay: “Watching a child play” José Enrique Rodó (“Mirando jugar a un niño”) A story my dad used to read to me

The child played in the garden of the house with a crystal glass that, in the humid atmosphere of the afternoon, a ray of sun torn, like a prism.

INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “Conquering Doubt and Fear”by Margaret Jang

At times, you may just give up and drown out your sorrow,
forgetting your goal to build a better tomorrow.
What causes you to throw your arms up the air,
and fall into misery or feelings of despair?

Learning from Nature HAIKU POEMS: “Acorn” (Aprendiendo de la naturaleza “Bellota”)

“Acorn” A tiny acorn, Holds within life’s miracle: The promise of an oak tree! Teaches: Likewise in our hearts, A seed of light: with love and care, Our Souls will dazzle and grow! Amira “Bellota” Una pequeña bellota, Mantiene dentro el milagro de la vida:…

INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “It’s The Same World” (Quote by Wayne Dyer) poem by Trina Graves

“It’s The Same World” Quote Title & Theme: Loving People Live In A Loving World. Hostile People Live In A Hostile World. But, It’s The Same World. (Wayne Dyer) What is your view of the world Do you think it’s a terrible place? Full of hostility, dangerous crime Neglect, greed and waste Or do you see…

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Blue Jay” (“Arrendajo azul”)

“Blue Jay” Resourceful, fearless, Assertive, intelligent, Loyal, bold, curious… Teaches: -Purity of Soul -Communication, vision -Clarity of thought (Also great trouble-shooters, and mates for life) Amira Let me know what animal shows up in your life, or in your dreams, or your favorite animal, and I will try…

21 Tips to awaken your soul and shake your life (21 Consejos para despertar tu alma y sacudir tu vida)

21 Tips to awaken your soul and shake your life (translated from Spanish) 1. Do not overreact !: Whatever they do to you, whatever you are told, whether they adulate you or attack you, just let it flow and DO NOT overreact. Thus you will cut off the Karma that envelops this aggression, and…

SHAMANIC SERIES, Learning from animals HAIKU POEMS: “Cardinal” (Cardenal)

“Cardinal” A sensitive heart, Compassion & passion, A great organizer & leader! Teaches: -Be true to yourself -Focus, & set clear intentions -Perfect timing is: “Now”! (-Find joy in who you are!) Cardinals mate for life Amira Let me know what animal shows up in your life, or…

INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “Transitions” by Margaret Jang

Transitions in life,
are now taking form,
But what I feel,
is that I am torn.

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Elephant” (Aprendiendo de los animales: Elefante) Poem dedicated to Michèle

“Elephant” Loyal, sensitive, Sovereign, responsible, Generous, loving… (Clears all obstacles) Teaches: Patience, devotion, Love for social connections, Remember (your) loved ones! (Cosmic symbol of protection, longevity, and strength. Matriarchal wisdom: “it takes a village to raise a child”) Amira Let me know what animal shows up in your life, or in…

POEMS: “Rebirth” by Alan

Written after a morning meditation in the San Gabriel Mountains: “Rebirth” When morning mist Swirls up the mountain I am born anew. Divine Mother’s grey gown Subdues sounds of earth, Shrouds its stark shapes, And enfolds me in a womb Of woven water, Where I…

The beauty of the Gaya Tree Mantra (Gayatri) and 10 minute video with mantra around the world

The Gayatri Mantra The Gayatri Mantra is a beautiful prayer from ancient India that can be chanted, sung or meditated on. It is said that this sacred prayer spirals through the entire universe from the heart of the chanter, appealing for peace and divine wisdom for all. For many devout Hindus, the Gayatri is seen…

POEMS: “I walk alone” by Alan

“I walk alone” I walk alone. Understanding Walk with me. Light opaqueness — Others I see. Illume the loam And dim the Sun. Tell why evil. Be brothers. Take off my hide — See me others. Let us be One. Alan (Posted with permission from the author)

SHAMANIC SERIES, learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Heron” (Garza) Poem dedicated to Luda

“Heron” Self reliant, wise, Good judgement, independent, Resourceful, Patient… Teaches: -Seize opportunities! -Be calm in uncertainty -Show your uniqueness! (High spiritual connection) Amira Let me know what animal shows up in your life, or in your dreams, or your favorite animal, and I will try to do a Haiku…

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku poems : “Cats” (“Gatos”)

“Cat” Independent and Curious, sees in the dark: Explores the unknown… Teaches: Search for the real truth… Learn to fall back on your feet! Balance action & rest. (Perceives other dimensions & is highly telepathic, teaches us connection to Higher self) Amira Let me know what animal shows up in…

SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku poems: “Koala” (“Coala”)

Koalas are not “bears” as commonly known, they really are marsupials, and carry their babies in a pouch until they grow enough to go on their backs. They can sleep up to 20 hours per day in order to digest their food which is primarily eucalyptus leaves, and spend most of their time on…

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