“Nature” (1878) As a fond mother, when the day is o’er,Leads by the hand her little child to bed,Half willing, half reluctant to be led,And leave his broken playthings on the floor,Still gazing at them through the open door,Nor wholly reassured and comfortedBy promises of others in their stead,Which, though more splendid, may…
Category: life reflections
POEMS: “A psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A Psalm of Life” (1839) What the Heart of the Young Man Said to the Psalmist Tell me not, in mournful numbers,__Life is but an empty dream!For the soul is dead that slumbers,__And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest!__And the grave is not its goal;Dust thou art, to…
A wisdom quote from Nikola Tesla on our interconectedness
Like a wave in the physical world, in the infinite ocean of the medium which pervades all, so in the world of organisms, in life, an impulse started proceeds onward, at times, maybe, with the speed of light, at times, again, so slowly that for ages and ages it seems to stay, passing through processes…
POEMS: “A plain life” by William H. Davies
A Plain Life No idle gold — since this fine sun, my friend, Is no mean miser, but doth freely spend. No prescious stones — since these green mornings show, Without a charge, their pearls where’er I go. No lifeless books — since birds with their sweet tongues Will read aloud to me their…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Journey” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Viaje”)
Journey I am thankful for my life’s journey. When taking a vacation or going on a trip, I begin with a destination in mind. I may take the quickest route, or I may relax and see the sights along the way. The journey of life is where my true growth and learning happens. The road…
POEMS ON KINDNESS: “At set of sun” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
AT SET OF SUN If we sit down at set of sun, And count the things that we have done, And counting, find One self-denying act, one word That eased the heart of him who heard, One glance, most kind, That fell like sunshine where it went— Then we may count that day well…
MYSTICAL POEMS: “open the letter of the body’s life” by Rumi
Open the letter of the body’s life. Inside the words, this body, your life, is a letter to the king of the universe. Go to a private place and open it and read to see if the words are right. If they are not, start another! And do not think it is easy to open…
A quote from Neale Donald Walsch on gratitude
Life was meant to be FUN! It’s hard to believe sometimes, but it’s true. It’s all about point of view. Even our most difficult moments bring us gifts. And so life may call upon us to be a bit “philosophical” now and then; to embrace the “low’s” with the “high’s.” The trick, of course,…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Reflect” (Espiritualidad de La Palabra Diaria: “Reflejo)
Reflect My thoughts, words, and actions reflect the truth of my being. As I awaken, I pause to envision the day’s possibilities. I may picture a visit with a friend, a goal reached, or a task accomplished with aplomb. I am mindful of my thoughts, words, and deeds throughout the day. I tend to my…
“10 things to consider when you are born in 3D”
1. You will receive a body; 2. You will be presented with lessons; 3. There are no mistakes, only experiences; 4. Experiences are repeated until learned; 5. Learning does not end; 6. There is no better place than here; 7. Others are only mirrors of yourself; 8. What you make of your life is…
A quote from Neale Donald Walsch on “perfection”
Perfection is not required of you — only perfect effort. Not to even try because you don’t think you can would be terribly sad. You’ll be amazed at what you can do if you simply step into it. Life awaits you on the other side of Risk. What can you lose? Face? Dignity? Who cares…
MYSTICAL POEMS: “Release, and radiance, and roses” by Rainer Maria Rilke
“Release, and radiance, and roses” We say release, and radiance, and roses, and echo upon everything that’s known; and yet, behind the world our names enclose is the nameless: our true archetype and home. The sun seems male, and earth is like a woman, the field is humble, and the forest proud; but over everything…
