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To Live |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
To Live "People can spend too much time in their heads. Sometimes you just need to get out, if only to remind yourself the World is much bigger than what's going on inbetween your ears at the moment." Sarah Mahoney, Contributing Editor Parents Magazine. To live is to let go of your past. That has already been lived. To live is to be immersed in the now while still having goals for the future. If a relationship in your past failed, don't be afraid to try again. Love is not invalidated, love is accumulative. In everyday situations don't focus on whats happening to you. It is your response that determines the outcome. When someone you love passes away, don't selfishly hold onto them. To die is the only way to release the soul to live. "Change your thoughts and you can change your World" Robert Schuller, Crystal Cathedral Garden Grove, Ca. JamesLee 29July 2007 |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
good thoughts for the sunday morning sermon thank you for sharing |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
James darling man, now those are simply perfect words of sense and wonder. What excellent lines of encouragement to live, and to find true love. Excellent writing as always darling man As always Mushy X x x x x x x x Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you ink and Marsha for the wonderful responses... Ink, sorry if this seemed preachy. I think this style is partially influenced by a book I read over a year ago that encouraged me to think differently about relationships. The book is "If It Hurts, It Isn't Love" by Chuck Spezzano, Ph.D...On page 151 he writes "There is no such thing as a broken heart"...and I believe he is right in his belief that our reaction to a lost love will determine how much our heart is broken...or not broken...of course we will still feel pain and loss and so forth...but not the same as if we allow a full blown broken heart to carry us away to torture land...anyway its something to think about. Marsha you are the sweetest woman...your personality is most desirable...thank you for your kind remarks...James |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
love can hurt, love is a feeling,a shame most cant get past hurt, but then maybe it wast real love, love forgives and moves on, you have a kind heart~ My spirit will rise |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine 'write' (and advice)! I am particularly fond of: "If a relationship in your past failed, don't be afraid to try again. Love is not invalidated, love is accumulative. In everyday situations don't focus on whats happening to you. It is your response that determines the outcome." [I feel however, that the ending quote was unnecessary and diminishes the 'write' somewhat] applause!! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
love is accumulative~~ my favorite line, JamesM  M |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you MGROVES, secondhanddreampoet and nakdthoughts for the nice responses... Secondhand I can see it with six or seven lines...and I did consider six and decided to go with seven...James |
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elfine Junior Member
since 2004-06-08
Posts 35traveling |
I like the idea of love as "accumulative" ...  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
James, this is the first time, I believe, that I have read a poem of yours that lives outside of the scope of material... and I am very pleased. It has broadened my thoughts of you, and that, Sir, is a very good thing. Thank you. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you elfine and Sunshine for the wonderful responses...James |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Enjoyed these words James, thanks for sharing them today. Rick |
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