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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Step Out into the Unknown with Ease



Dr. Martin Luther King quote.
From Denny: This photo and quote reminds me of the ancient mystery schools where the spiritual path was taught over decades. Students did not expect to learn spiritual principles in a few months of study. Students did not expect to interact with spiritual energy on the highest levels within a few years. Students did not expect to wield spiritual power until their egos were well disciplined, honed into perfect obedience to Spirit.

A true student of the spiritual path accepts early on that Life is truly a journey. This journey involves the unexpected and the unplanned. Life is not always as orderly as our emotions and left brain sense of the world would prefer. :)

In order to maintain our balance - or regain it quickly - it's important to root ourselves in the present - the Now - and not focus upon even what happened a few moments ago or what might happen in our future.

What was it Einstein taught? When we focus upon those subatomic particles they actually move in relation to our thoughts and expectations. That observation from a mathematician and physicist should make us aware of how much our expectations affect our daily lives.

It's those expectations and emotions that get in the way of being able to see clearly down our path. Leave them on the side of the road and your journey becomes more joyful as you glide from one moment to the next with ease.

Read what Dr. Martin Luther King had to say on the subject of courage and faith.




Photo of lighthouse stairs by eschipul @ flickr

Quote

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Shoes in Church poem

From Denny: This is a delightful poem I ran across this week. It's told from a man's perspective of how he was taking his life and opportunities for granted until one day a stranger came into his life during a church service. Let me know what you think.





Shoes in Church

By Doug Warburton



I showered and shaved............. I adjusted my tie.

I got there and sat............. In a pew just in time.

Bowing my head in prayer.......... As I closed my eyes.

I saw the shoe of the man next to me...... Touching my own. I sighed.

With plenty of room on either side....... I thought,'Why must our soles touch?'

It bothered me, his shoe touching mine... But it didn't bother him much.



A prayer began: 'Our Father'........ I thought, 'This man with the shoes, has no pride.

They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!'

'Thank You for blessings,' the prayer went on.

The shoe man said A quiet 'Amen.'

I tried to focus on the prayer....... But my thoughts were on his shoes again.



Aren't we supposed to look our best, When walking through that door?

'Well, this certainly isn't it,' I thought, Glancing toward the floor.

Then the prayer was ended........... And the songs of praise began.



The shoe man was certainly loud...... Sounding proud as he sang.

His voice lifted the rafters......... His hands were raised high.

The Lord could surely hear. The shoe man's voice from the sky.



It was time for the offering........ And what I threw in was steep.

I watched as the shoe man reached. Into his pockets so deep.

I saw what was pulled out.......... What the shoe man put in.

Then I heard a soft 'clink' . As when silver hits tin.



The sermon really bored me......... To tears, and that's no lie.

It was the same for the shoe man... For tears fell from his eyes.



At the end of the service...... As is the custom here.

We must greet new visitors, And show them all good cheer.

But I felt moved somehow....... And wanted to meet the shoe man.

So after the closing prayer...... I reached over and shook his hand.



He was old and his skin was dark.... And his hair was truly a mess.

But I thanked him for coming......... For being our guest.

He said, 'My names Charlie..... I'm glad to meet you, my friend.'

There were tears in his eyes....... But he had a large, wide grin.



'Let me explain,' he said......... Wiping tears from his eyes.

'I've been coming here for months.... And you're the first to say "Hi."'

'I know that my appearance.........Is not like all the rest.'

'But I really do try.................To always look my best.'



'I always clean and polish my shoes. Before my very long walk.'

'But by the time I get here.........They're dirty and dusty, like chalk.'

My heart filled with pain ...........And I swallowed to hide my tears.

As he continued to apologize.........For daring to sit so near.



He said, 'When I get here...........I know I must look a sight.'

'But I thought if I could touch you. Then maybe our souls might unite.'

I was silent for a moment........... Knowing whatever was said would pale in comparison...

I spoke from my heart, not my head.



'Oh, you've touched me,' I said......'And taught me, in part.

That the best of any man............ Is what is found in his heart.'

The rest, I thought, ......... This shoe man will never know.

Like just how thankful I really am... That his dirty old shoe touched my soul.



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Sunday, March 7, 2010

10 Make You Think Fantasy Photos

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From Denny: Whether it's Photoshopped or not we all enjoy those odd sometimes surreal photos that make us think. We may wonder what is going on in the head of the artist or photographer. These odd photos make us take pause and ponder about the statement. Photos like this tend to linger in our minds long after viewing. Found these lovlies on StumbleUpon at the account of retrit, a woman in Greece. She does have a great eye for unusual photos, enjoy!


















































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Saturday, March 6, 2010

A Beautiful Poem For When We Dream

*** Are you honoring yourself every moment of your life?

From Denny: Every Friday I put up an original poem for the Libations Friday segment over at my news, politics and poetry blog, The Social Poets. I also like to pair wonderful photography from my friends over at flickr with my poems. Discover someone new and enjoy their photos! Here is this week's offering:





Today was one of those triumphant days when a friend broke through into a new realization of where fear had taken her was a place she did not find comfortable. There comes a time in our spiritual development that we cannot return to the "tried and true" of third dimensional thinking and doing. We must finally stop, be still, patient, learn to wait and trust. When we do, life falls into place faster and into a better fit.

Often we are restless but cannot pinpoint as to why. We rush off to solve our immediate problems by creating still another. Usually, it's best to stop long enough to listen inside ourselves to learn where we belong at each moment of our life. When we do, we ease into a harmonious perfect rhythm that enriches us on so many levels. Take the time to honor yourself today and grow in your awareness.






Honoring Ourselves






Today I was faraway deep in thought,
Tapping away the late winter sighs and
Pondering the way of honoring ourselves,
Gathering the movies of life in my mind.







I looked over my shoulder at the day that was
And smiled to the moments of the hours
That touched lightly in their passing each other,
Stepping the path of the footprints left behind.







The natural rhythms of the day progressed,
Cooking meals, cleaning dishes and laundry,
Working at the office, returning to reunite,
Unwinding into easy conversations enjoyed.







Pulling the warm covers over as we sleep,
Cats crawling up to claim their blanket spot,
We talk quietly aloud of our heart’s thoughts,
Easing from the day into the calming night.







Sliding into rest, our eyes flutter and close,
Our silent dreams liberated once again,
Our tour guide clutches us tightly as we
Journey on the wings of our thoughts.







The sights we see, all that’s imagined is true,
Collecting thoughts, creating fresh reality,
We spiral down through the dark to view,
Awakening to our creation of the new day.








Denny Lyon
Copyright 5 March 2010
All Rights Reserved



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PHOTO CREDITS

Eagle flying between day and dream Photo by alicepopkorn @ flickr

Oceans of waterfalls Photo by Big Jobs @ flickr

Peace found at the water's edge Photo by lepiaf.geo @ flickr

Daydreaming Tree sunset landscape Photo by Harold Laudeus @ flickr

Daydreaming in the fields Photo by h.koppdelaney @ flickr

Footprints within the dream Photo by lepiaf.geo @ flickr

Eagle gliding low over the ocean Photo by lepiaf.geo @ flickr

Awakening single flower Photo by Harold Laudeus @ flickr

Thursday, March 4, 2010

What Was Your Epiphany Moment?

From Denny: Do you have an account with FriendFeed? I do and today when I went to friend Luciano Pasuello's page (his site is litemind.com) there was this wonderful link to the site called Life Without Pants - Your Epiphany Moment. The page is full of videos from regular people talking about an important moment in their lives and this was the very first video I chose to hear. All I can say is "Wow!" This is a powerful story well told and an inspiring message. Take a listen:



The Epiphany Moment - John Drozdal from Matt Cheuvront on Vimeo.




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