11 May 2010

Thoughts for Today

"A tree has both straight and crooked branches; the symmetry of the tree, however, is perfect. Life is balanced like a tree. When you consider the struggles, difficulties, and sorrows as a part of it, then you see it as beautiful and perfect." - George M. Lamsa

Every moment - a perfect moment

every second full of potential

every thought a building block

a stepping off point into the endless now

it is forever now, despite the illusions

of expectation and memory

of a before and an after

it is now

it is always now

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"The flower doesn't dream of the bee.
It blossoms and the bee comes." - Mark Nepo


Image and Poem by Susannah Bec
For more poetry please visit Out of My Ocean

10 comments:

Suz said...

yes, only now
how precious a thought
Did you get any of that volcanic ash?

Colleen Loehr said...

Exquisite beauty- thank you so much for your true and stark words. I especially like "a stepping off point into the endless now." Great quotes too! Blessings and gratitude, you give of yourself Susannah, and that is truly appreciated, Colleen

Suz said...

Oh such words you have written!
yes only now

Ann said...

This is beautiful Susannah. I will be checking out Out of My Ocean.

Barbara Scully said...

Beautiful! No more to say. Just beautiful

Susannah said...

Thanks everyone. :-)

Suz, volcanic ash, not really noticed anything other than a very fine layer of dust on the car. Nice to see you (and thank you) :-)


Colleen, you and your comment are much appreciated, thank you. :-)


Ann, thank you and it was really great to see you over at Out of My Ocean. :-)


Barbara - thanks, it is always good to see you. :-)

x

tamara said...

I love the flower/bee quote! Thank you for relaying the most wonderful messages :)

Susannah said...

Hi Tamara - yes I loved that too.

Good to see you. :-)

Ellen said...

Great quote, I love reading George Lamsa. It is his interpretation of the Bible that I read. BUT, incredibly beautiful words from you.

Susannah said...

Hi Ellen - good to see you! :-)

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