Looking in the Mirror
Spiritual Revelations for those seeking Humanity in Humans ~~CordieB.Archive for hate
Thankful Thursday…I am the Sin of Grave Covetousness
1. Today I am thankful that my pain is subsiding.
2. Today I am thankful that I have a good man who deals with my pain in a supporting, loving manner.
3. Today I am thankful that my chidlren are doing well.
4. Today I am thankful for the warmth of the summer.
5. Today I am thankful that my fever is subsiding.
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Spiritual Riddle
I am the sin of grave covetousness
Bound to mine own self righteousness
Neglecting inner consciousness…
for all my mind craves to possess
I’m the root of imbalance in the land
As visioned pleasures I expand
Amid the poor and weakened man
To whom I dare not lend a hand…
Convincing self in false delight
that I deserve all in my plight…
What I consume is mine own right…
as daytime surely follows night…
The sad thing is I’m never filled,
as nothing ever quite fulfills
the hollow heart that slowly kills
my soul by short lived external thrills…
Hoarding more than I need
can’t quench the thirst of internal needs
with a starving soul and a heart that bleeds…
and decayed root bearing no fruit nor seed…
because one foolishly concedes
to me, (Who Am I – Click Below for Riddle Answer)
In the Course of One’s Lifetime
In the course of one’s lifetime
what will one learn?
will one learn of hatred?
what bridges will one burn?
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In the course of one’s lifetime
in the blink of an eye
will one find the answers
to the who, what and why?
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In the course of one’s lifetime
what will one sing?
will one sing a love song?
what gifts will one bring?
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In the course of one’s lifetime
what crafts will one master?
what gods will one serve…
in the mists of disaster?
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In the course of one’s lifetime
What will one fulfill
Will one’s cup flow over
what bridges will one build?
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In the course of one’s lifetime
What heights will one climb?
How far will one fall?
In the depths of sublime?
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In the course of a lifetime
what will one foresee
when one takes his last breath…
what will one’s thoughts be?
~CordieB.
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Opening lines from Gregory David Robert’s Shantaram:
“It took me a long time and most of the world to learn what I know about love and fate and the choices we make, but the heart of it came to me in an instant, while I was chained to a wall and being tortured. I realized, somehow, through the screaming in my mind, that even in that shackled, bloody helplessness, I was still free: free to hate the men who were torturing me, or to forgive them. It doesn’t sound like much, I know. But in the flinch and bite of the chain, when its all you have got, that freedom is a universe of possibility. And the choice you make, between hating and forgiving,can become the story of your life.”
Quote for the Day: You can be so heavenly bound until you are no earthly good – Dr. Oscar Lane
“In the Course of One’s Life Time ” inspired by Simply Snicker’s Poetry Prompt. This weeks words were, climb, course, and craft. Let us keep Linda and the Midwest, USA, in our prayers, as she and her community have endured natural disasters due to flooding this week.
Walking In Sunshine, Through the Rain
Into each life some rain must fall…
yet the sun’s out there throughout it all…
though shadowed by dismal clouds of rain,
the sun abides; it still remains.
So often in our minds, we can not feel
what we don’t see; though it is real…
So often we fail to recognize the fact
that through the storm, the sun remains in tact;
Her energy works with the storms of life,
to nurture our souls; withstand the strife…
to help us grow in God’s domain…
to make us strong, endure the pain.
Like when a newborn babe first breaks the womb;
Emerginging into light, quickly she blooms…
Into an independent being, from love begotten…
Thus, pain of passage is soon forgotten!
So when the rains falls heavily upon my face,
I embrace God’s nurturing, cleansing grace;
I see his love peaking through the clouds;
I feel her essense as rain enshrouds;
I embrace his power; when lightning strikes…
when thunder roars through darkened nights;
I hold my own, I understand…
It’s all part of an intricate, master plan-
I know the sun is still out there…
She’s got my back, she’s most aware! everywhere!
And when the morning comes to view…
She carresses my being; life’s anewed.
Like nature freshened by morning’s dew.
~Written especially for you! By CordieB
Another Spirital Riddle ~By CordieB
Photo courtesy of COCOMARIPOSA and is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Like a thief at night, I entered your heart
I sampled your thoughts and broke them apart
I pulled up a veil to cover your joy
I enlisted The Negative Army to aid and employ
More negative intities to arrest your light
And make all days seem dark, although they are bright
My army of entities brought blind folds and rope
To bind all your joy and blind all your hope
Because you are not smart as you thought you were
You forgot your reality, thus I became your connoisseur
I simply awaited for that dark dismal, yet really bright day
When life was fine; thus you forgot to be thankful and pray
When all of a sudden in your mist of content
I snuck into your mind, Oh! not by sheer accident
For my purpose was to vanquish all optomist from your mind
To leave you deserted, lost, humbled and blind
What seemed happy and wonderful now seems so bleak
What you craved on yesterday, you don’t even seek
You can not foresee another sunshine tomorrow
For your forcast is shadowed by self sadness and sorrow
But if you really look at the blessings bestowed upon life
You would vanish me quickly; dismiss the false strife
Realize the reality of beauty and light
Know that nothing is more important than the love for your life
But the repetitive thoughts, and high walls of oppression
Sustain only a dismal past and no future possession.
Of the happines and love you once grasped so well
By the absense of love; this is your earthly hell
And melancholic thoughts and memories have become an obsession
You ask who am I to be so evil? I am the deadly spirit of Depression.
~By CordieB.
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The phenominal art displayed at the top of this post was created by a very talented artist, COCOMARIPOSA and is titled, “The Five Stages of Grief (Depression #4)” The series is very creative; I suggest you visit.
Symtoms of Depression are:
If you or a love one is experiencing symtoms of depression, I strongly suggest that you seek medical attention because usually by the time we realize our depressed state, we are in need of at least a temporary boost to get our brain chemicals back on track. If you believe you can handle this yourself, please try to talk to someone and of course embrace your spiritual self.
I have found spirituality to be a profound cure for depression; however, spirituality is a personal choice – and in states of depression, normally we are incapable of allowing the light to shine without help. But once back on track; I have found spirituality, as in embracing love, to be the best preventive measure known. The following are a few web sites that you may want to visit if you feel you are experiencing grief or depression:
http://www.depression.com/understanding_depression.html