Think how the snow cleanses the old opening us to new beginnings
THE COLLECTOR
In the collector’s mind
His days are filled
With a deep longing for MORE
Collecting people with his charm
And things to prove his worth
As though he alone
Stands on higher ground
Moving through life’s maze
Without a glimpse
At nature’s wonders
Like autumn’s vibrant colors
Or taking a bit of time
To smell the breath
Of winter’s fresh air
He could briefly
Push aside his ego
Lean into the unknown
With a grin of laughter
At the absurdity
Of his illusions
And let go of his pain
Unfolding… a divine warmth
Where there is LOVE to gain.
© Doris Ann Bridgehouse
Practicing any form of meditation
Brings you closer to the you...your spirit.
If you have any questions, feel free to mail me.
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Shine in the social spotlight.
Past mistakes were lesson learned,
in the present moment, you have
already passed the test—no judgment.
BALANCE
In a natural state, balance does not have an extreme. There is a letting go while one makes a commitment to the middle. It is a manifestation without sides. When we are balanced, there are no empty, destructive or isolated sensations to experience.
Allowing our conditioning or ego to rule our lives makes balance impossible to achieve. The first step toward achieving balance is recognizing the messages you give to yourself. The second step toward balance is recognizing the messages you give to others.
Exercise:
Ask a person about his or her day—listen intently. Make a point to give someone a compliment. Show compassion. By practicing this simple example, you will feel balanced.
MATURITY VERSES IMMATURITY
Maturity is when individuals take responsibility for their actions or their lack of action. Mature people understand that the decisions they make impact their lives. Immature individuals are peripheral and indifferent to their sense of focus. They are not aware that their actions predetermine their joy or suffering.
Example: Maturity
Kevin and Karen are newly weds. Each of their in-laws feels jealous of their children’s affections toward their extended family. Weekly the two families wrestle for Kevin and Karen’s undivided attention. The peak of their troubles became prominent during the holiday preparations. On their first holiday, each family expected the young couple to show their presents in their home, first. The squabbling and disharmony made visiting both families intolerable.
The young couple cannot allow themselves to be caught in the middle of someone else’s conflict. It is the season for them to make a decision based on their comfort level. Otherwise, they will lose their sense of unity.
DORIS ANN'S OBSERVATION:
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