Tag: journey
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Life Is
A dance on the narrow pathA war zone on the wideI’ve learned to put my weapons downFor only then can I slide Into the embrace of my loverHe, who’s always been mineOur union, a state of OnenessFulfilling space and time That which God has joined togetherMan tries to separate by fightBut in surrender one comes…
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Chase
to chasethe wide ways of the worldis to venture from the narrow path such is the way for us alloverindulgence and inhibitionneither is proper balance the middle way ignoreduntil the day of remembrancewhen eyes are opened reaching the summitfrom whence we first fellseeing the glorious view love’s embraceexpanding beyond the skyhome is always here the…
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The Mirror
“I’m furious! This was forced upon me.”Look in the mirror. “I’m angry! This was forced upon me.”Look in the mirror. “I’m disappointed! This was forced upon me.”Look in the mirror. Reluctantly, I obey.Locking eyes with my reflection,I can see. I’m tired of carrying so much weight;burdened by loss, sadness, despair. Like a veil lifting from…
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hence, the garden
he who died oncewill not die againfor he has already surrendered his soul back to unionwith the lightso why do you continue fight? it’s all been finishedit’s over, it’s donedeath and resurrectionthrough the Holy One the fall of mandeath their descentdeep into illusionfrom the garden they went the start of each journeywayward before straightkeep seeking…
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Book Release: Beauty of the Slow Drip
It’s been about a year and I realized I never made an announcement about the release of my most recent book, a collection of poetry and prose – Beauty of the Slow Drip: a journey of loss, grief, and healing. This was probably due in part because the day after it went to print another…
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Ecstatic Explosion
The universe, in all its splendor,singing praises to its Maker. Aurora Borealis, illumination of prismatic vibrance sweeping the sky. The Canyon of Grand, deep stratumpersevering as a firm foundation. The cinder cone Volcano of Parícutin,allowing even the depths to breathe. Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, safe watersprotected by the lands embrace. Earth kissing Heavenat the…
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Climbing
When you look upon someone,whoever they are, show themhonor, kindness, and compassionfor you never know the strugglethey’re going throughas they climb onlife’s mountain. Honor, kindness, and compassion—these are the Ways of Love,elevating and shining brightly,into the clefts and valleys. These Ways of Lovelighten everyone’s load;for him who receives, andfor him who gives. -akw- ___©2024 Angel…
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Writing Stories
You’ve learned much from the stories of othersbut the time has come to write your own; that story impressed upon your heartis guidance for you alone. Your attention may wander here and thereleading you every which way,for possibilities are surely endlessbut you decide what to do and say. Your thoughts and feelings manifest be careful with word…
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Plentiful Fruit
My actions flow out of what I believe, both conscious and subconscious. By our fruit we will be known. But as long as I live apart from the vine,ignoring the fact I can’t do it on my own, no fruit will I bear. But when the branch and vine abide as Oneeach nourishing the another, good fruit is…
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First Step
I don’t want to! I don’t want to! I don’t want to! This is a sure sign you need to. For these are the shouts of a wounded child, resisting. That which we resist, persists. Wounds, buried deep in the subconscious, must surface allowing the conscious mind to become aware. This is the first step toward healing. And…
Angel K Will 