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My life closed twice before its close-
A poem by Emily Dickinson My life closed twice before its close— It yet remains to see If Immortality unveil A third event to me So huge, so hopeless to conceive As these that twice befell. Parting is all we … Continue reading
I felt a Funeral in my Brain
by Emily Dickinson I felt a Funeral, in my Brain, And Mourners to and fro Kept treading – treading – till it seemed That Sense was breaking through – And when they all were seated, A Service, like a Drum – Kept beating – beating – till I thought My … Continue reading
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The Process
When Krishnamurti’ss Notebook first became available in 1976, it was soon realized that it was a spiritually unique document giving his perceptions and experiences and describing his states of consciousness. Continue reading
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The Prodigal Son
A contemplation on a poem by Rudyard Kipling Here come I to my own again, Fed, forgiven and known again, Claimed by bone of my bone again And cheered by flesh of my flesh. The fatted calf is dressed for … Continue reading
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Prayer is an egg
A contemplation on a poem by Rumi On Resurrection Day God will say, “What did you do with the strength and energy your food gave you on earth? How did you use your eyes? What did you make with your … Continue reading
The Holy Longing
A poem by Johann W. Von Goethe Tell a wise person, or else keep silent, Because the massman will mock it right away. I praise what is truly alive, What longs to be burned to death. In the calm water … Continue reading
The Parting
The Parting A poem by Justme
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Tagged acceptance, awakening, honesty, letting go, Liberation, loss, poem, receiving, stillness, surrender
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I am, O Anxious One
A poem by Rainer Maria Rilke I am, O Anxious One. Don’t you hear my voice surging forth with all my earthly feelings? They yearn so high, that they have sprouted wings and whitely fly in circles round your face. … Continue reading
The Sea
The Sea by Justme I stood before the ridging waves falling down then rising up, rolling forward effortlessly. Feet lowered in sinking sand as tiny tickles spread my toes Foaming white lusciousness, popped and fizzled Tiny objects pushed forward then … Continue reading
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The Lotus
The Lotus First blooming in the Western Paradise, The lotus has delighted us for ages. Its white petals are covered with dew, its jade green leaves spread out over the pond, And its pure fragrance perfumes the wind. Cool and … Continue reading
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The Living Room 