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our adventure
author’s note: Yes, this perspective helps me feel better about my life. Nonetheless, it’s true. OCEAN ADVENTURE I once believed I’d missed my chance for a life of gusto and adventure then I realized: though the air I imbibed was … Continue reading
Posted in myth, new age, new mythology, poetry, psychology, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged adventur, journey, lifetime, perspective, poem, poetry, spoken word
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the three wise birds
In the photo above, we see “The Three Wise Birds”. What’s makes them so wise, so special? you ask. Aren’t they just doing what many birds do this time of year?–flying here and there, trying to find enough food to … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, empathy, honest, humility, perspective, survival, three wise men, understanding, wisdom
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fable of the weary traveler who found a man of wisdom
After walking a long time on a long road… …the traveler gazed across the dry, empty plain… …and saw a man of wisdom. The old master sat cross-legged under a barren tree in the gold of a morning sun. Desperate … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, guidance, journey, perspective, search, understanding, wisdom, wise man
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fable of the woman who tried to see as the man saw
“If you ever tried to see the world from my point-of-view, you’d realize I’m right,” the man told her. “I wouldn’t want to pollute my eyes,” the woman replied. “But okay, okay—here’s what I’ll do: “Just for today, I’ll try … Continue reading
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Tagged bird watchers, conflict, darkness, empathy, light, mockingbird, optimism, pain, perspective, pessimism, point-of-view, shadow, understanding
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