September 30, 2012
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Thought provoking.. perhaps?
In the midst of many there is loneliness.
The one common bond we all share - loneliness, and a need to connect, to feel a part of something bigger, whether it is on a spiritual plane or just an earthly one.
The very atmosphere, the very mood of another can be changed when we see others on the same 'level' as ourselves. Realizing that they too are capable or hurt, pain, and many strong emotions, and deep down they too just want to belong to something bigger.
The warmth of unconditional love, the gentle hug of friendship, in its purest form can be so healing, and so life-giving to others.In the words of William Blake: "Love seeketh not itself to please....Nor for itself hath any care....But for another gives its ease....And builds a Heaven in Hell's despair."
Some of the best times are not all when I'm enjoying life, but when those I love are knowing happiness.
The highest peak of wealth comes when the joy within surpasses anything I can create out here.
Friendships are strongest and most true when I don't worry about giving more than I receive.
In order that others forgive me, I must also learn to forgive.
I must never forget that negative thoughts feed on fear and starve on faith.
One of the greatest mistakes I can make is to believe myself to be without friend or faith or opportunity.
In the words of Longfellow, "How wonderful is the human voice! It is indeed the organ of the soul.
The intellect of man sits enthroned visibly, on his forehead and in his eye, and the heart of man is written on his countenance, but the soul reveals itself in the voice only."Remind me of innocence again, every man a brother, every woman a friend.
Believe more deeply. Hold your face up to the light, even though for the moment you do not see.
These personal proverbs belong to all thinking persons who want their lives to have more meaning,
know more happiness and feel more richly the love that is the medicine for the sickness of the world.
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Dear Aradia,
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving a nice long juicy comment. I'm commenting here, but will touch base on a few entries. 1. Oct. 2, 1986. I frequently write about losing my parents as I entered my 20s, and I lost my first best friend when we were both 37. It must really be devastating to lose a 19 y.o. brother at 14. Methinks you'll be treasuring that blanket for a long time.2. Blood Remembering.Amazing thoughts. I'll assume they're from Rilke. In a poem I wrote at the age of 16, I proclaimed "I have felt all the feelings without living all the life." 3. "Do I Exist" Very deep and sad. Reminds me of the many poems I wrote for my ex girlfriend Pat (who never read them) when we were together.4. Cuddle Buddy. Great idea.5. This entry. Wonderful, optimistic, humane thoughts.Thanks again for the visit and comment.Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
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