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Pieces To A Puzzle
Every story has an end
Even if imperfectly placed at first, In the end all pieces fall in place. exactly where they need to be
Every story comes to an end
whether is finished or not
No need to mourn though
For the only closure you need Comes from deep within
Forgiveness brings closure
Even if there's nothing to forgive
To understand truly brings you peace
Always follow your truth;
For there's no better feeling than to be free
Forgiveness
“Sincere forgiveness isn't colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change. Don't worry whether or not they finally understand you. Love them and release them. Life feeds back truth to people in its own way and time.” ― Sara Paddison
Unconditional Love
How is it that we can hurt the ones we love? With unkind words, bursts of anger and impatience, with misunderstanding and insensitivity. It hurts me so deeply when I get so caught up in my own misery of feeling overwhelmed by the mundane and unwillingly but nonetheless I hurt those I love in one way or another. Perhaps that is the answer to it all, to learn how to truly love, starting with those closest to us and collectively.
Anger
Anger is revealing. Anger tends to be a surface emotion. But if you look at what is driving the anger, you will often find hurt, pain, or fear. Can you tell the truth to yourself about what you are actually feeling? Can you meet the depth of your experience with supreme kindness? You might be surprised at the freedom you discover. Remember that anger – or any reaction – is not the fault of the other. If you are angry, look within yourself. Lovingly investigate what has been triggered in you, and your whole perspective on the situation will shift. there may be other ways for you to express yourself so that you are heard. Open up your mind and heart to all the possibilities. Meet your anger with love. there is an alternative: feel the sensations and tell the truth about the story. Then anger is your ally – revealing more and more deeply the essence of you. Grail Brenner
Mirrors
Everyone you meet reflects a part of yourself back to you. For example, you may have suppressed anger inside you and will have this brought out by someone you are in a relationship with. Their words and behaviour are mirrors of what you are projecting energetically. What you see in them is almost ALWAYS a reflection of a part of yourself that suffers in that same area. If you want a different result from people around you, you can’t always expect them to change for you. Sometimes, all you can do is take responsibility for your own energetic state and be as centered and conscious as you can be. But there’s a catch. You will notice that as you start working on yourself, that the people in your life stop responding to you the same way they used to. You have created a new energetic relationship with them, and the ones that used to give you a hard time no longer do because they are no longer mirroring your shadow qualities back at you. Whether for good or for bad, the people closest to you will always mirror back to you what you need to work on. Your job is to listen, observe, and be honest with yourself. 12/28/14 -
The soul of man does violence to itself, first of all, when it becomes an abscess and, as it were, a tumour on the universe, so far as it can. For to be vexed at anything which happens is a separation of ourselves from nature, in some part of which the natures of all other things are contained. In the next place, the soul does violence to itself when it turns away from any man, or even moves towards him with the intention of injuring, such as are the souls of those who are angry. In the third place, the soul does violence to itself when it is overpowered by pleasure or by pain. Fourthly, when it plays a part, and does or says anything insincerely and untruly. Fifthly, when it allows any act of its own and any movement to be without an aim, and does anything thoughtlessly and without considering what it is, it being right that even the smallest things be done with reference to an end; and the end of rational animals is to follow the reason and the law of the most ancient city and polity.
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Selfishness
Very recently I noticed that whenever I gained new knowledge or some wisdom, life had a funny way to put it to the test. Perhaps it is a curse to be a thinker in today’s society, because the clearer reality becomes the lonelier it feels. I come across so many people who appear normal in the exterior and sometimes even great, but inside they are so broken and empty without a clue on how to fix themselves. They become so selfish and begin to use other people in hopes to fill the void while damaging good people in the process. There came a time in my life when the need for change and wholeness became my priority and a revolution within myself began. It has continued until this day. Sometimes people will cross my path and I take affection for them wanting to bring them along with me in this journey. But I’ve learned to accept that I can only meet them at the depth they have met themselves. I can’t fix anyone or change anyone anymore than I can change myself. That revolution has to be born within themselves. Sad, really…
“Love is the romantic solution to the problem of death.” ~ Roland Barthes Caught as we are between a strong mind and a vulnerable heart, even our love is stricken with a beautiful sadness.
Who Then?
Only when a man has found his purpose, and he’s no longer lost in the world. When he has truly understood the meaning of being alone, comfortable in his own company and he’s satisfied with what he finds, and the thoughts in his mind by the end of a day. When he feels the need has been born in him to lead, to protect and nurture, and to grow. The need to become a better man and to offer to the world the best of him. He will develop a craving for true love and connection, to share with another person a part of this amazing world he's created. Only then, will a woman be good enough for him. Because he will be open to find a woman by the qualities that he values and not just by mere physical or the need for adventure and curiosity. As I always say, self-knowledge is power. It’s very important to know the things you value most and your direction in life to know who is truly compatible with you to build the dream life you want. Anything less than that, it’s trivial when you’ve reached such understanding. I’m not as smart as I like to think I’m wise. As you say, wisdom is the culmination of knowledge. But how wise can one claim to be if ignoring all things learned, one proceeds to make the same mistakes? Foolish, isn’t it? But then again, when has love ever been rational to begin with? The paradox of romantic love.
I'm the only person I know that's lost a quarter of a billion dollars in one year.... It's very character-building. Steve Jobs
Dreaming
My mind is weary
my heart feels restless
At the top of the mountain I reach breathless.
In the light my eyes get fixated
Wrapped up in a blanket of warmth All my fears melted.
Can I sit here for a minute and hum a sweet Song? Can I rest my head on this ground And inhale the peace around?
Can I close my eyes?
Can I fall asleep?
And dream of nothing but beautiful things...
Why is it so hectic down there?
Why is it so loud?
I can barely hear the voice of my heart.
In turn, it's why I tend to lose myself Time after time
I knew once of a peaceful home,
But I've traveled too far, And crossed the ocean so wide;
I now stand in an unfamiliar place,
Where language is foreign and faces unknown.
Year after year the trees die a sure death,
Season after season I watch in despair,
When will be the day I can return?
Breath deeply and slowly My dear.
keep your eyes closed and open your heart
Tune out the loud noises around...
Keep humming that beautiful song
For that one day will come; When you'll be able to dream even after you've woken up!
Her fear was palpable, she felt the walls closing in; at the edge, nothing but the depth of the unknown awaited. A fall was inevitable.
Last night was the 2013 MLB All-Star game. Ah, America’s pastime! Who doesn’t love a good baseball game? And what better way to open up America’s game then with a heartfelt rendition of ‘God Bless America’?
And…wait, a minute. Who is this guy coming out to sing God Bless AMERICA?
What some people do for attention is unbelievable. Their stupidity and ignorance can't be helped. Insulting my one and only idol is infuriating!! #proud #Latina
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as true strength"
Saint Francis De Sales/ Ralph Sockman
“People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.” ― Mother Teresa
