Converse with men makes sharp the glittering wit, But God to man doth speak in solitude. ~John Stuart Blackie (1809-1895) Scottish classical scholar and writer Our entire life consists ultimately in accepting ourselves as we are. ~Jean Anoilh (1910-1987) French screenwriter Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be. ~Clementine Paddleford (1900-1967) American journalist and editor My sole literary ambition is to write one good novel, then retire to my hut in the desert, assume the lotus position, compose my mind and senses, and sink into meditation, contemplating my novel. ~Edward Abbey (1927-1989) American author This is one of my favorite positive affirmations statements: When a big change occurs in your life it forces you to change direction. Sometimes the new path may not be easy, but you can be absolutely certain that there is magnificence for you on the new path. You can be absolutely certain that the new path contains things that you could not have experienced otherwise. When we look back at a negative event that occurred in the past, we often see how in fact it transformed our life. We see how that event directed us toward a life that we would not change for anything. Rhonda Byrne, Creator of The Secret Here is an excerpt from the book, How to Be Rich ~ Compact Wisdom from the World's Greatest Wealth-Builders. There are no Secret Thoughts. Let us radically alter our thoughts, and we will be astonished at the rapid transformation it will effect in the material conditions of our lives. We may imagine thought can be kept secret, but it cannot, it rapidly crystallizes into habit, and habit solidifies into circumstance. Impure thoughts of every kind crystallize into enervating and confusing habits, which solidify into distracting and adverse circumstances. Thoughts of fear, doubt and indecision crystallize into weak, soft and irresolute habits, which solidify into circumstances of failure, indigence and slavish dependence. On the other hand beautiful thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of grace and kindliness, which solidify into genial and sunny circumstances. Pure thoughts crystallize into habits of temperance and self-control, which solidify into circumstances of repose and peace. Thoughts of courage, self-reliance and decision crystallize into strong habits, which solidify into circumstances of success, plenty and freedom. Energetic thoughts crystallize into habits of cleanliness and industry which solidify into circumstances of pleasantness. Let us cease from our negative thoughts, and opportunities will spring up on every hand to aid our strong resolves. Encourage good thoughts, and no hard fate will drag us down to wretchedness and shame. (From As a Man Thinketh ~ by James Allen, 1903)
A lovely quote by author Louise L. Hay, from her book ~ Heart Thoughts. WE create situations and then we give our power away by blaming another person for our frustrations. No person, place or thing has any power over us. We are the only thinkers in our minds. Have a beautiful day, photo: PKM joy, Rena www.talktotheturtle.com
Poetry takes us to a place where we can be brave and vulnerable all within one brief moment in time. The poet's picture is painted with the intensity of emotion that leaves the room and jumps in our car for the ride home with us. This lingering feeling finds a way to our open heart then travels with us for days months or even years. The poet's paintbrush of words may show up in our quietest moments to revisit when we have no where else to turn but inward for inspiration. So where does one go to find good poetry you might ponder? The Poetry Foundation has more than enough to fill up your senses. When was the last time you read some good poetry and remembered the feeling to feel. Kealoha is Poet Laureate of Hawaii. His mission is to promote writing, reading and appreciation of poetry among the people of the Hawaiian Islands. An MIT graduate who showed the world he did his homework, and then broke through to his real expression of being a poet and an artist. I find his voice has so many questions that are presented in a introspective way. Then finding his way to express where many emotions lie repressed. This is the newest generation asking questions and making sense of our world through their artistic expression of poetry.
Underneath all those smarts is a passionate teacher of literacy. Underneath all those smarts is an artist with social responsibility that takes you right to the edge of his raw dance that ends with compassion for ourselves.. Ranked in the top ten of the nation's best poets in 2007, he is the founder of FirstThursday's (largest registered slam poetry competition in the world) in Hawaii. Here are videos of his poetry. Kealoha Chances.
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Writing lyrics for songs is a form of poetry as well. Hapa sings Hawaiian music of the islands. It is beautiful and soothing. Story tellers through music. Hapa - Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai
How can I be of service to you? I would like to take credit for this unique opening question, but it was really part of an introduction dialogue I most recently had with a computer consultant. I feel this question has a home with any company that is contributing to a planet that we can all thrive on. This winter, while vacationing in Waikiki, Hawaii, we stopped by the Moana Surfrider beach bar for a tropical drink. Friendly atmosphere with travellers from all over the world - lively chatty place to enjoy some shade and the beautiful view of Waikiki beach and ocean beyond. I thought I noticed someone from the mainland sitting over at one of the garden tables and mentioned their name out loud. One of the happy holiday-goers sitting at the bar overheard me as saying, "Is that Rick Warren over there?" I turned around and before I could catch myself said - "Rick who?" "Who is Rick Warren?" A silence sifts into my relaxing tiki bar experience. You know that feeling when the crowd all takes one step away from you, like you are on the wrong planet basically - that feeling. "The author of the book, The Purpose Driven Life" someone chimed in, served up in such a way that all I had to do was kind of tag along with the conversation and nod my head.
However, I did put the connection together in my vacation head and realized I did know who they were now all talking about. I wanted to add "It's called a Holiday for a reason." Rick Warren, yes of course I know who that is..... In a world of newsletters and marketing ploys of buy this, do this and for sure don't do that; in a world where everyone sells their message of how you can be rich and be happy just like them, at some point you realize that we all have to find our own way. Through all the noise of people selling their stories of success we must make time to celebrate our own lives. Making space for us to flourish. Making time to remember to breathe. What is your purpose? The book that Rick Warren founding pastor of the Saddleback Church in Southern California, wrote asks just that. His book The Purpose Driven life came out in 2003 and there is a new and revised version.
Rick Warren's website offers a daily devotional - DAILY HOPE. This is a talk that pastor Rick Warren gave at TED - 2006 - Monterey Calif.
Hope. At the end of the day when all is said and all you have is you and a smile of gratitude for the day. Have a beautiful day, Photo: PKM joy, Rena www.talktotheturtle.com
