JOY My heart is like a little bird That sits and sings for very gladness. Sorrow is some forgotten word, And so, except in rhyme, is sadness. The world is very fair to me– Such azure skies, such golden weather, I’m like a long caged bird set free, My heart is lighter than a feather….
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Spirituality from Daily Word “Joy” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria “Gozo”)
Joy Joy springs up from within me today. True joy comes from trusting God. It is the fruit of my spiritual practice and the awareness that I am more than my physical self and the sum of my experiences. Joy does not depend upon the variables of wealth, circumstances, or possessions. Rather, it comes from…
POEMS: “Morning Poem” by Mary Oliver
Morning Poem Every morning the world is created. Under the orange sticks of the sun the heaped ashes of the night turn into leaves again and fasten themselves to the high branches — and the ponds appear like black cloth on which are painted islands of summer lilies. If it is your nature to…
An inspirational quote about “the road is the goal” by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
“Once you realize that the road is the goal and that you are always on the road, not to reach a goal, but to enjoy its beauty and its wisdom, life ceases to be a task and becomes natural and simple, in itself an ecstasy.” —Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “As I awake today in love” by Janine Miller-Delany
“As I awake today in love” May I remember what I am For I am spirit. May I remember where I am For I am in the mind of God. May I allow myself to awaken in this natural state. For my natural state, there is no effort at all and i so arrive…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Commit” – Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Compromiso”
Commit I commit to expressing my higher Self. Today I resolve to carefully observe my thoughts and actions and notice where I can make improvements. I begin by being more aware of my judgments and more attentive to what others are saying, perhaps by being more forgiving of perceived shortcomings or errors of my own….
Spirituality from Daily Word: “JOY” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Gozo”)
Joy My heart overflows with joy. Joy is more than the expression of happiness. Happiness is a result of being joyful. Joy is an inner quality, always available to me, no matter my circumstances. Even in a time of sorrow, I reach within and find the joy that is part of my very nature…
POEMS: “PRAISE DAY” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
PRAISE DAY Let us halt now for a space in our hurrying Let us take time to look up and look out. Let us refuse for a spell to be worrying; Let us decline both to question or doubt. If one goes caviling Hair splitting, flaw hunting, ready for strife, All the best pleasure is…
QUOTE POEMS: “Allowing Well-Being” by Trina Graves
“Allowing Well-Being” Based on quote from Abraham-Hicks: ‘When your heart is singing, you are allowing Well-Being. When you are appreciating, you are allowing Well-Being.’ What makes your Heart sing? What do you Love to do? What gives you simple pleasure? Do you have a clue? It’s important to make some time Each and every day…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Laughter” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Reír”)
Laughter I laugh and bring forth the joy of God. Children express joy effortlessly. Today I take a cue from children and share joy through my laughter. This expression of pure happiness increases my awareness of God because it allows me to fully experience and share my divinity. When I am joyful, I enter…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Joy” (Espiritualidad de la Palaba Diaria: “Gozo”)
Joy My heart overflows with joy today. This day, I commit myself to expressing joy. Even though something in my life might seem sad or troubling, I declare the truth that I have a joyous spirit. In prayer and meditation, I build a consciousness of joy. Outer circumstances are not the final word; turning to…
SUMMER POEMS: “From blossoms” by Li-Young Lee
“From blossoms” From blossoms comes this brown paper bag of peaches we bought from the boy at the bend in the road where we turned toward signs painted Peaches. From laden boughs, from hands, from sweet fellowship in the bins, comes nectar at the roadside, succulent peaches we devour, dusty skin and all, comes…
