These are notes taken from my notepad. Posted quite a while back but I've just corrected an error I found.
If there is a war to be won, it is the one that rages between our ears. Dragons of doubt, fear and insecurity only slain if we take our battle into the real world, where imaginary monsters have no place. Our sword is truth, a weapon that is sharpened upon the steel of our resolve.
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I wonder what motivates a child to take its first steps. Is it the outstretched arms of its mother? Would I take any steps if there were no arms open to embrace me at the end?
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The challenge is not the enemy, the real enemy is lack of direction. When you are lost, you will only find defeat.
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A bored mind is like vegetable soup. Simmering until all that is left is tasteless mush.
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We can change our lives in an instant. Rise from lethargy with a decision - only one. If we act upon it and don't turn back, we move into the realm of endless possibilities. Life is not found on the straight and narrow but in the bends and curves. Each new decision alters our course but not necessarily our general direction. What matters is not how fast we go but that we keep moving. If we remain static, everything moves around us. The real loss is not in making bad decisions but in making none at all and being left behind.
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I thank God I don't have to think about drawing breath or making my own heart beat - autonomous processes that happen without conscious thought. If I had to think about these things, I'd be long dead ;-)
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I've waited for trains and aeroplanes with more patience than I've waited for the phone to ring.
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That which you hold hardest to, slips from your grasp. If a butterfly alights upon your open palm, don't close your hand and bruise its wings. Enjoy the miracle of that fleeting moment and smile as it flies away. Its imprints remain upon your palm. Its beauty, upon your soul.
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Friends and fellow poets, I'm sorry I haven't been reviewing your work but I've had such limited access to the net and I've been living out of a suitcase (a couple actually lol). I will do so as soon as I've settled down again. Best of everything to you all. Chanti
Your snippets of life move gracefully along, drawing me in, charming me, wooing me, ending with the softest touch. And your epilogue about living out of a suitcase closes the deal. She's just like me! So well done.
Oh, all of these, each and all share so much, they are inspired, felt and profound and most inspiring, they have such a wisdom and humanity and I much Thank You,
Brava, indeed!
Ahhhhhh- I see some nice poetry forming from much inspiration here! YOur daily observations I found so refreshing Chanti~ Enjoy! Your many trips! BE SAfe and Stay Happy! Warmly, *She*oxo
As always, exceptional !!! The incredible wisdom which you pen leaves me in awe. Though I know Eddie is missing you like crazy, It has been wonderful to have you back and to be able to spend some very special time with you. Keep on penning and sharing sweet friend :)
"That which you hold hardest to, slips from your grasp.
If a butterfly alights upon your open palm,
don't close your hand and bruise its wings.
Enjoy the miracle of that fleeting moment
and smile as it flies away.
Its imprints remain upon your palm."
I love these sentiments and find them most wise, Chanti. Thank you for sharing the gift of your thoughts. Love and peace,
Well, I must say, there is plenty of thought and wisdom here! It must do you good to be alone with your thoughts if these words are what come about. I love them all, and especially the ones about a child, soup, and holding.
I concur with Jerry 1,000 per cent. I, too, loved every thought provoking line; well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 22, 2006
Don't sweat the small stuff, Chanti, just do what you have to do to make your way. I loved each and every one of these "notes." There is no favorite. All are superb.
Only you could write such thought-provoking messages that touch me deep within. As I read, I found myself thinking, "I still like the first one best..." until I got to the last one. Wow. I also especially liked this:
Life is not found on the straight and narrow
but in the bends and curves."
Whew. Don't we know it! ;)
I miss you!
Love and hugs,
Tami
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on February 22, 2006
Thanks for sharing some sweet and insightful thoughts of yours. Hurry back, you are missed.
This book consists of a 150 pages of Christian poetry about the end of time and the Second coming of Jesus Christ not as a servant but as a King, the King of kings. To bring righteousness and peace to the earth and restore the government of God! Peac
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Brava, indeed!
Lin
Aberjhani
As always, exceptional !!! The incredible wisdom which you pen leaves me in awe. Though I know Eddie is missing you like crazy, It has been wonderful to have you back and to be able to spend some very special time with you. Keep on penning and sharing sweet friend :)
Hugs and love
Elga
p.s. Eddie you will soon have her back :P
If a butterfly alights upon your open palm,
don't close your hand and bruise its wings.
Enjoy the miracle of that fleeting moment
and smile as it flies away.
Its imprints remain upon your palm."
I love these sentiments and find them most wise, Chanti. Thank you for sharing the gift of your thoughts. Love and peace,
Regis
Its beauty, upon your soul.
Peace.
I concur with Jerry 1,000 per cent. I, too, loved every thought provoking line; well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Life is not found on the straight and narrow
but in the bends and curves."
Whew. Don't we know it! ;)
I miss you!
Love and hugs,
Tami
Elizabeth