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On the weekend I came across a poem that struck me. Accompanying the poem was a photo of a dandelion that was on the verge of flying away into the atmosphere with fluffy bits that I used to try to catch as a child. This childhood memory led to a piece of art I titled ‘1st Love’ which I dedicated to my mother. My mother being my first realised love in life.
When I am asked which piece of art is my favourite from my book, ‘5 Pillars of the Gypsy’, which is a mix of poetry, prose and art – this is the one I think of first.
I would like to share the poem by Penny L. Howe hoping you will enjoy it as much as I did. The theme is a common one and one that we are encouraged to remember each day. One that we end up losing touch with even though we all know better! The line that is repeated in the poem is the easiest way for me to remember the message. Namaste.
From one heartbeat to the next it can be gone.
Many thanks to Penny for allowing me to share here. http://thewhyaboutthis.com/about/
Ethereal Life
Enjoy what you are given – in the moment,
From one heartbeat to the next it can be gone.
Share what you’ve been blessed with – in the moment.
From one heartbeat to the next it can be gone.
Laugh with the richness of life – in the moment.
From one heartbeat to the next it can be gone.
Love all you can love in the moment.
From one heartbeat to the next it can be gone.
Live every moment of your life to the fullest.
From one heartbeat to the next it can be gone.
Penny L. Howe, 2012
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Loved the poem, but especially your personal connection! It reminded me of one of my own, Fuzzy Willow, written for my youngest daughter. Look for it in a couple of days on catnipoflife under . . .echoes of life. I want to link to and reference your post. OK?
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Always – Please link the original author though. I wish I could take credit but not this time. Thanks so much! Here is her link http://thewhyaboutthis.com/2012/07/13/ethereal-life/
Link me too 🙂 lol
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Beautiful thoughts! Reminds me of the dialogue in Kung fu panda.” yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present.”
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I like that one. ty for the reminder.
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“A second characteristic of the process which for me is the good life, is that it involves an increasingly tendency to live fully in each moment. I believe it would be evident that for the person who was fully open to his new experience, completely without defensiveness, each moment would be new.”
from On Becoming a Person, Carl Rogers (1961)
It’s all true and also more easy to say than do 😀
Since we’re child our parents told us to look up to the future. It is indeed a new educational and spiritual way to look up to life: live the moment 🙂
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Great quote Telma – you have been doing some homework 😉
So true. Living in the moment is a new concept for so many but it is a LIFE-Saver for people who deal with anxiety/stress/depression which has moved to the fore-front of modern society! . What has happened in our fair world – Many who were given the same tools and guidelines growing up seem to have forgotten some basics! and I believe that re-learning those basics makes for a gentler existence.
It is not meant to push away hopes, dreams or ambitions of the future unless taken very literally. I think instead it is to help deal with the present and absorb it to ready you for the future. (speaking to younger people)
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my learning in art therapy has brought me new references 🙂
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Art therapy is a soul-rendering experience – It opens the mind to places (well you know..) xox
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Beautiful post, encouraging words!
Thank you for dropping by my site!
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My pleasure Amy – Have a wonderful week.
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I do love your picture a lot!!! It gives me the feeling of groundedness and a safe space for heart opening. Just like an embrace by Earth the mother herself.
Just yesterday I found Penny’s blog and also the poem. A very beautiful share.
Thank you, Lesley! 🙂
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Yes – Penny’s blog was new to me also. Many thanks for your kindness Stefanie xx
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Thank you foryours, as well.
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful work of art and very inspiring poem. It speaks to my heart. As I journey through my retirement years I find the words of this poem so true. When me are young and on the latter to success we often forget about the simple but meaningful things in life. This poem reminds us to take notice of the important moments in life. Thank you so much for sharing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Absolutely – life is so much better when you can slow to take notice. Thanks for your insights.
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