Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them,
whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.
They do no preach learning and precepts, they preach
undeterred by particulars, the ancient law of life.
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HAIKU POEMS: “Christmas Season” (“Temporada de Navidad”)
“Christmas Season” Colorful bright lights, Evergreen and spice sweet scents, Families and friends… Reminds us of: Generosity, Kindness, cheer, charity, warmth, T’is the Season (of) Love! —— Keep it in your heart All year long! Amira “Temporada de Navidad” Luces de colores brillantes, Olores dulces de hoja perenne y…
POEMS: “Generosity and Giving” by Kahlil Gibran
You often say, “I would give, but only to the deserving.” The trees in your orchard say not so, nor the flocks in your pasture. They give that they may live, for to withhold is to perish. Surely he who is worthy to receive his days and his nights, is worthy of all else from…
CHRISTMAS POEMS: “The Heavenly Birth” by Trina Graves
The Heavenly Birth Christmas is the time we celebrate the birth Of the Son of God brought down to our Earth A Pure, Unique Master-Being from Heaven above Sent to guide through all Eternity with Divine Love His birth is a wondrous story, enchantingly told Mother Mary young and pure, a heart of gold…
“The Purpose of the Journey” – by Joseph Campbell
The Purpose of the Journey The purpose of the journey is compassion. When you have come past the pairs of opposites, you have reached compassion. The separateness apparent in the world is secondary. Beyond that world of opposites is an unseen, but experienced, unity and identity in us all. Joseph Campbell from The…
POEMS: “A Handmade Christmas” by Trina Graves
A Handmade Christmas As each generation continues on The hype of Christmas seems to grow But the simple things never change.. Children never-endingly hope for snow My parents reminisce their past Of their innocent childhood days Delighted with one or two gifts, and An orange in the stocking always It’s a natural feeling wanting to…
SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Sea Turtle” (Series chamánicas: “Tortuga de mar”)
4 minutes video: Shamanic Series: “Sea Turtle” Symbols: Longevity, luck, Endurance, healing, wisdom, Serendipity!… Teaches: -Trust in the flow (of) Life -Journey of the Spirit: Go within! – and Never give up! Amira Let me know what animal shows up in your life, or in your dreams, or your…
POEMS: “Infinite Light” by Mystic Meandering
Infinite Light Just rest in the gaze of the Infinite ~ in the Infinite Light that infuses and embraces all… Just turn your gaze inward to the Infinite Heart Presence that lights you ~ that *is* you… Feel this Presence of Love gazing from within ~ Seeing what you see, Hearing what you hear, Feeling…
POEMS: “Kundalini Rising” (“Kundalini asciende”)
“Kundalini Rising” Life force starts climbing, Light expands, ignites… Heart opens, mind awakes! May Divine Love ignite all hearts, May humanity’s consciousness Rise and awake to the Light! Amira “Kundalini asciende” La fuerza vital comienza a escalar, La luz se expande, se enciende … ¡El corazón se abre,…
A thought from Neale Donald Walsch on reverence for all life forms
“All that Life asks is that you move through Life with a reverence for Life. Yet this reverence for Life must be displayed in all things. Even in the littlest things. Perhaps especially so. For instance, if you choose to consume animals, do you limit your purchases of flesh to cook to only those suppliers who…
POEMS; “One Symphony” by Mystic Meandering
“One Symphony” The Cosmos plays a continuous Symphony of Silence that only Inner Stillness can hear… We have forgotten the music of the Celestial Songs that sound the stellar light language of Love Our remembrance lies hidden deep in the cave of the Heart – untouched… The unspoken language of the Heart longs to be…
From Daily Word: “Divine Order” (Orden divino)
Divine Order I trust my highest good to unfold. Spending quiet moments in nature, writing in my journal, praying, and meditating all support me in being more resilient to life’s changes. My commitment to my spiritual practice supports my evolution and growth, a natural part of life. In these quiet times, I surrender to…
SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Octopus” (Serie chamánica: “Pulpo”)
Shamanic series: “Octopus” Flexible, smart, fast. Mesmerizing, creative, Diverse, evasive… Teaches: -Adjust & adapt (to) change -Explore (the) depth within yourself -Think outside the box (Also: Strive for balance & time management, -See through illusions & disguises, – Find out the truth, -You can multi-task, however learn to prioritize! -Move…
POEMS: “Let it come through”
Let it Come Through Open your eyes. Awake to now. Silence your mind. You have the power. What your heart wants is wanting you too. So get out of your own way and let it come through. Do you deserve it? Of course you do. So get out of your own way and…
CHRISTMAS POEMS: “Christmas Through The Family” by Trina Graves
Christmas Through The Family To a child Christmas is the most magical time of the year Full of wonder and excitement waiting for Santa and reindeer Counting down each day, with even a tree indoors to decorate Captivating memories through childhood years accumulate Each intense and thrilling Christmas morning finally arrives Bringing presents galore,…
SHAMANIC SERIES: “Teachings from the Shaman” (Series chamánicas: “Las enseñanzas del chamán”)
(Photo credit: “Jaguar priestess” https://earthdancecircle.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/jade-ring-of-power-awakening-the-heart-of-the-jaguar/) “Teachings from the Shaman” Breaking free from time, Dreams health into being, Writes a new story! Speaks language of (the) Soul, Piercing into (the) future, And healing the past… Teaches: -There’s only ONE Spirit -We co-create reality -Time is not linear (Also: We’re linked to…
SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Orangutan” (aprendiendo de los animales Serie chamánica: “Orangután”)
Shamanic series: “Orangutan” Strong, helpful, gentle, Caring, courageous, loving, Sweet, kind, (a) survivor! Teaches: -Be One with Nature -Honor your relationships -Care for your loved ones (Also: -Be creative when dealing with problems, -Even when you have little, make the most of it, -Time to move beyond the drama, -Shut out…
POEMS: “Return To Stillness” by Mystic Meandering
Return To Stillness Return to the consciousness of Stillness that speaks through the Heart from the in-between spaces in the Celestial Ocean of Creation… Stillness expresses through vibration, through resonance, in and through the inner Heart ~ the Inner Being… Quiet the mind and the heart of thoughts, of emotions, of pain, of struggle, and…
CHRISTMAS POEMS: “The Message” by Trina Graves
Photo credit: Mystic Meandering @ https://mysticmeandering.blogspot.com The Message Thousands of years have gone by With many Master-Beings from on High Sent down to teach the people of Earth The Message they knew at their birth Jesus, Mohammed, Buddha are the same Although to different peoples they came Their Message through centuries echo But at our…
ADVICE FROM A PENGUIN…by Ilan Shamir
Dive into life,
Find warmth among friends,
ADVICE FROM A DOLPHIN (Consejos de un delfin)
-Have a playful spirit
-Be curious
POEMS: “I am sorry” by Patricia Walter
I Am Sorry I am sorry to cause pain, sorrow or hurt to a friend I hold dear in my heart. Life is not easy for body and soul who must live in a cold, harsh world. I am sorry at the depth of my heart it’s not right to criticize or control. Often…
The “Maharishi Effect” (The power of meditation and the relationship with quantum physics) Reduced Violent Crime in Washington, DC
“Modern physics explains that our material world is an expression of deeper, invisible fields of existence.
ZEN POEMS: “Drink your tea”
Live the actual moment.
Only this moment is life.
INSPIRATIONAL LEGENDS: The metaphor of “The Gordian Knot” and Alexander the Great
The Gordian Knot is a legend of Phrygian Gordium associated with Alexander the Great. It is often used as a metaphor for an intractable problem (disentangling an “impossible” knot) solved easily by finding a loophole or thinking creatively (“cutting the Gordian knot”): The legend of the Gordian Knot The Phrygians were without a king,…
HAIKU POEMS: “Mother Nature is crying”…(“La madre naturaleza está llorando”…)
Photo credit: Mother Earth by Karl Bang “Mother Nature is crying”… Always nurturing, Generous, always giving… Our loving mother! She’s crying, hurting: Fracking, bombing, pollution… Human children, must GROW UP! Wake up, stop (the) damage! Learn to love her, respect her, & Protect (her), she’s our home! Amira Dear…
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: “A long time ago, on Planet Earth”…
One day the most peaceful inhabitants from the Earth asked one very powerful wizard to stop all wars and bloodshed on the planet.
POEMS: “As I began to love myself” by Charlie Chaplin
As I began to love myself I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment. So I could be calm. Today I call it “SELF-CONFIDENCE”.
Learning from nature Haiku poems: “Aspen grove” (arboleada de álamos o abedules)
“One aspen tree is actually only a small part of a larger organism. A stand or group of aspen trees is considered a singular organism with the main life force underground in the extensive root system. Before a single aspen trunk appears above the surface, the root system may lie dormant for many years…
SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Butterfly” (Series chamánicas: “Mariposa”) Poem dedicated to Irede
Shamanic series “Butterfly” Spiritual growth, grace, Transformation, tenderness, Beauty, transcendence… Teaches: -Connect (to) Higher Self -Embrace a new way of being -Let your spirit soar! (Also: trust in the power of faith -let go of past limitations or sorrows – get in touch with the Divine feminine –…
I create “WORLD PEACE” with my thoughts and actions (Contribuyo a la paz mundial con mis pensamientos y acciones.)
World Peace “I create world peace through my thoughts and actions.” In every moment, I can directly contribute to world peace. My thoughts, words, and actions are creative and cumulative, forming a critical mass of energy and influence. I consider the people from all parts of the world who are being kind to one another….
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “Full moonlight” (“Luz de la luna llena” )
“Full moonlight” Brilliant full moonlight, Changes all to silver tones, A magical scene! Amira “Luz de la luna llena” Luz de luna llena, Cambia todo a tonos plateados, Una escena mágica! Amira Photo credit: A landscape with dolphins watching the moon @ ImagesList.com
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…
“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…
POEMS: “Fire Thoughts” by (child poet) Agra Gra
Hot, flickering fingers
licking, reaching
to where the
cool air lingers.
WISDOM QUOTES: From Mahatma Gandhi.
“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind”
From the Hopi Nation Elders: “this is the hour”
You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour. Now you must go back and tell the people that this is the Hour. And there are things to be considered: Where are you living? What are you doing? What are your relationships? Are you in right relation? Where is your water? Know…
“WITHOUT STRINGS” by Scribe for Love, truth and Peace (re-blogged)
Originally posted on Scribe for Love, Truth and Peace:
Sui Dynasty Chinese Painting by Zhan Ziqian Artful Writing “Giving Without Strings” An old master went from India to China to see the emperor, who was already a Buddhist. The emperor said to the Zen master: “I have built temples, put up pagodas, and started monasteries. …
FUNNY CHRISTMAS STORIES: “The Christmas present” (humorous short stories) by Richmal Crompton
Mary Clay looked out of the window of the old farmhouse.
POEMS: “When”… (about Love)
when mouths speak only kind and guiding words,
when arms embrace,
when hands help,
“Let the mind be” by Karl Duffy (re-blogged)
Originally posted on Mindfulbalance:
Living in a world focused on what is outside us, and not looking within, we are taught from a young age that we need to become something more than we are right now. We are encouraged to always be doing: we must learn; we must buy; we must acquire and achieve.…
Take 6 minutes break today and watch: “Thousand Hands Dance” (6 minutes video)
Thousand Hands Dance (6 minutes)
