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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-03-25 06:17 PM



~*~

If this be the first day
Of the rest of your life,
Then give it your best shot
To banish your strife.

Waste not an hour
In longing & pain,
Stop all the losses
And work for the gain!

Don't languish in bed
Letting life pass you by,
Reach out and grab life
And give it a try.

By making an effort,
Even small chores will do,
As long as it's something
And it's done by you!

Drifting lacks purpose,
You go nowhere at all,
You're a rudderless ship
Or a plane that will stall.

Take pride in your work
And all that you do,
Take care of yourself,
To thine own self be true.

The body's the temple
Of your mind and your soul,
By honoring it,
The triad is whole.

Breathe in fresh air,
Sip fruits of the vine,
Eat foods that are wholesome,
Exercise ~ don't recline!

Sleep your eight hours,
Rest after hard work,
A healthy strong body
Is a mighty nice perk!

Look on the bright side,
It's good for the soul,
Get plenty of sunshine,
Eat foods ~ pure and whole.

By keeping things simple,
Your troubles will wane,
With less on your plate,
You'll lessen your pain.

Give of yourself
In love to another,
Treat those that you meet
As your sister or brother.

Feeding your spirit,
Fills you up with joy,
Soon you'll be singing,
"Great ships ahoy!"

~*~


[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-26-2003 09:47 PM).]

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wandering glider
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1 posted 2003-03-25 06:22 PM


YA, go for it!
Pumped me up just reading this!

Ericc
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2 posted 2003-03-25 06:24 PM


Very inspirational!
Eric

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2003-03-25 06:24 PM


wandering glider ~

--and your joyous reply just perked me up!
Thank you!

Peace & Light,
Earth Angel

Earth Angel
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4 posted 2003-03-25 06:26 PM


Ericc ~

To have my words inspire others, is an honor! Thank you for saying so!

Peace & Light,
Linda

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5 posted 2003-03-25 06:41 PM




Ah Linda,

A perfect Rx for a wonderful life.

Very uplifting!

Enjoyed, Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

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6 posted 2003-03-25 06:43 PM


Yes, these words of truth do inspire Linda!
Made me want to get up and do a happy dance right here.
Fact is..maybe I will!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

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7 posted 2003-03-25 06:45 PM


By keeping things simple,
Your troubles will wane,
With less on your plate,
You'll lessen your pain.


a great verse and poem..and I took your advice(although it was before you posted this) and I took a walk and forgot my troubles, met a few friends along the way and chatted about the good things in life.
hugss
M

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8 posted 2003-03-25 06:46 PM


Pat ~

I am always coming up with recipes for one thing or another! From my special angel stew to my writing recipes for happy and healthy living! I drive my daughters nutzoid---but they humor me!  

Warm hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2003-03-25 06:52 PM


Nancy ~

Your little red, animated icon-man made me want to do a jig and a reel! (whatever the dickens they are!) lol

Love & Light,
Linda

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10 posted 2003-03-25 06:55 PM


M ~

Thank you!--and that walk sounds like it did you the world of good. I would have enjoyed walking with you this fine Spring evening--at least it is here!--and the air is so fresh and full of expectancy during the changing of the seasons...

Warm, springtime hugs,
Linda

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11 posted 2003-03-25 07:04 PM


Earth Angel
What you have shown is pandora's box
But open it up and you have paradox.
LOL

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12 posted 2003-03-25 07:06 PM



and be kind to animals,



Earth Angel
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13 posted 2003-03-25 07:08 PM


Good evening, Mr. T.! ~

Enjoyed your witty little ditty!

Luvs & Hugs,
EA


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14 posted 2003-03-25 07:10 PM


inkedgoddess ~

Oh, and of course be kind to animals--that's a given!  

Peace & Light,
EA

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15 posted 2003-03-25 08:06 PM


Linda,

     Definately an uplifting write. I feel better just having read it, and now I guess I'll get out of bed.

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16 posted 2003-03-25 08:23 PM


'Waste not an hour
In longing & pain,
Stop all the losses
And work for the gain!'

If you were in my head right now, you'd see why I'm laughing at what seems like a conspiracy today.  I like this poem...great thoughts, if one abides them.  

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17 posted 2003-03-25 08:33 PM


Hello Linda

Your words were so uplifting and so well written and made me smile.  Here is a little something for you.

"Love alone is capable
of uniting human being
in such a way as to
complete and fulfil them,
for it alone takes them
and joins them by what
is deepest in themselves."

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Bill Charles
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18 posted 2003-03-25 09:12 PM


Earth Angel - very upbeat and positive thinking write. Nice, nice, nice...

BC

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19 posted 2003-03-25 09:42 PM




(smiles) Oh Linda, this is gorgeous, sweet friend, yay, may we embrace every single day like there's no tomorrow and treat each other like brothers and sisters and share smiles to each other, yay! (kiss on cheek) This is beautiful, sweet friend, I send many angel friendship hugs your way, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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20 posted 2003-03-25 10:26 PM


Hey Linda, this makes me want to dance, too.
Very uplifting words.....and true words, too.

Okay, let's dance......







(And I think I'll leave the dancing baby off..LOL)

Heart Hugs, Lady
Ethel

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21 posted 2003-03-25 10:37 PM


Good message here, Linda.
Duncan
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22 posted 2003-03-25 11:10 PM


LOL @ Ethel!!!
littlewing
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23 posted 2003-03-25 11:40 PM


Linda - ok this is the third time I have heard this (read lol) today:

To thine own self be true.

I think it is a sign . . .  made me smile TY xxoo

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2003-03-26 08:03 AM


Dear Rose of White ~

---Love your sense of humor!

Love & Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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25 posted 2003-03-26 08:07 AM


Duncan ~

I am presently sitting in a ring-side seat within your imaginative and fertile mind. I am witnessing two opponents sparring with one another. One is dressed in white and the other is dressed in black. My money's on the guy in white!  

Peace & Light,
EA

Earth Angel
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26 posted 2003-03-26 08:12 AM


littlewing ~

I actually posted a poem in an earlier forum entitled, "To Thine Own Self Be True". It is rather a common theme that I incorporate in my poetry. I believe that since you have read those words three times in poems that you have read today, the Universe may be sending you a message! Take heed, littlewing!  

Love & Hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2003-03-26 08:14 AM


Sue ~

Thank you for the gift of your words. They were very special!

Peace, Love & Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2003-03-26 08:16 AM


BC ~

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!---for the three "nice"s!

Good morning hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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29 posted 2003-03-26 08:18 AM


Noah Dear,

"May we embrace every single day like there's no tomorrow"----Yeppers! That puts it in a nut shell!  

Love & Light,
Linda

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30 posted 2003-03-26 08:20 AM


Ethel ~

You light up these pages with youuuuu!

BTW, which one of the dancers is you! I'm the top one!  

Hugs & Stuff,
Linda

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31 posted 2003-03-26 08:22 AM


SmartChick ~

Good morning, Sweet Sue!  Glad you enjoyed my message! Now I better go read it and see what I am supposed to do with my life!  

Love & Light,
Linda

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32 posted 2003-03-26 11:24 AM


Oh, my! *G* Your words are so inspirational they almost animated even this slug... but I think it's past time for my nap... so please wake me up when it's time to get ready for bed? LOL

Great write, EA... loved every verse! *G* (The reading, mind you... not the heeding! LOL)

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33 posted 2003-03-26 11:52 AM


Suthern,  you are indeed a fine poetess, but I truly believe you have missed your calling! You are quite the comedienne!  

Peace & Light,
EA

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34 posted 2003-03-26 12:12 PM


LOL, Linda!!
Well, when I put them on there I was
thinking that I  used to be  the second one. But, since you're gonna be
the first one now, I reckon I'll be the
dancing tiger...HeeHee!!

Hugs,
Ethel

Seriously, Linda, this is a really good
write with lots of truth and wisdom in it.
If all of us would live this way, things
would be better for us.

Earth Angel
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35 posted 2003-03-26 12:22 PM


Ethel ~

Okay, what I said about my being the girl on top is only half the truth. That is my angel side. The other half of me is the second siren. I don't often display my "ass"ets in such a manner because of my having to keep up the appearances of an innocent angel!!!  

Hugs & Stuff,
EA


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36 posted 2003-03-26 12:30 PM


Linda, this is a great piece. Since I've retired, the big lesson I've learned is that each day must have a purpose. Doesn't have to be big, but a reason to get out of bed and to put one foot in front of the other. Thank you for reaffirming this beautiful life.  

Treat those that you meet
As your sister or brother...

...Feeding your spirit,
Fills you up with joy,


Love these 4 lines!  

Huggles and smiles, Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.  A.Einstein

Earth Angel
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37 posted 2003-03-26 12:33 PM


Marti ~

My dear sister friend, you do far more than just put one foot in front of the other...

Thank you for writing such a thoughtful reply.

Peace & Love,
Linda

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38 posted 2003-03-26 12:55 PM


where's the book submission box here? I want this in the book!

well, I guess I'll just put it in my library then...

Earth Angel
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39 posted 2003-03-26 01:16 PM


passing shadows ~

What a nice compliment! -- It tickles my bone of funny that you wish to have my poem among your poetic treasures!  

Love & Light,
Linda

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