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a beachcomber's samadhi
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a beachcomber's samadhi |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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As sift of sand slipped from my hand I chanced to see before me a wondrous gift... Reality. No foolish fantasy could offer me this sacred sight so clearly; the beauty of life’s story lies openly upon the earth naturally, the bounty of which can be found as easily in the lowliest ebony depths of a muddy ditch as within coveted cerulean skies, or upon waves of titanium white as they curl and twitch atop the most tempestuous cobalt seas. In search of the purpose of past, I cast about aimlessly seeking complex solutions, pondering life’s never-ending mysteries while the surround sound of noisy screeching gulls teased me, enticed me to crawl over sharp shin-scraping wretched rocks on the jetty, when all along, beneath my wandering feet sacred smooth stones did speak repeatedly: all are one, all are one, all are one. Not being one to consciously embrace higher math or elusive elaborate formulas, this simple message offered proof of Unity, my samadhi: though Reality is whatever each one chooses it to be, in the end we are all one reality. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Beautiful as always and in my eyes very true. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Kacy, You have it right. Reality is what we are given, that’s it, what you see is what you get--the end of the story. As you say, we are all part of it. This is an excellent write. Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, This is a keeper for sure! I love your message and how you wrote it. Beautifully done. Bravo. Alison |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
Wonderful poem and a sister of the last one. Love the read. Beautiful verses from beautiful heart. |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
this poetry has a shower of feel good words to cause a nice feeling clever talks delay friendship! |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
The depth of this poem is fantastic..the thoughts that flashed through your mind like sun through racing clouds gives glimpses of your wisdom..and thats all we need to see of what your intentions were for us to see... Thank you kacy.. Peace be with you.. Goldenrose. This world is fading away, along with everything it craves. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever... 1 John 2:17 |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautifully written |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Saved faster than you can say, "Samadhi"!!!  ... There, it is now SAVED! lolThank you for sharing yet another epiphony on your proverbial Path to Enlightenment!  I am giving you secondhanddreampoet's highest applause rating! lol Love & Light, Linda  |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
MS, that was / is truly amazing....thanks for writing & sharing |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you for reminding me to "look". Lovely write! |
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Talyn Junior Member
since 2008-03-09
Posts 47North Carolina, USA |
Very nice work, Love its about the ocean and its meanings  Talyn |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wow...really enjoyed reading this, my friend...well done.... jimmy |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
This interesting ‘slice of beach life’ impression effectively nails the ‘certain certainties’… of the 'Universalism' paradigm (as well as Buddhist tradition): transience, flux , and the ‘interconnectedness’ of all! [samadhi /Dhyana (high level concentrated meditation) is the "proximate cause" to the attainment of Prajñā the wisdom born from the direct realization of the Catvāri āryasatyāni (the four noble truths): "impermanence" (transience & flux); "dependent origination" (mutually interdependent web of cause and effect); "not-self" (impermanent constituent elements of the body and mind) , "emptiness" (the ‘void’… impermanent nature of form/ non-enduring identity) some of the same 'key' themes which I humbly attempt to weave throughout most of my 'writes' as well. well done, poet/natural philosopher! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'm delighted so many of you found this write interesting and meaningful. Thank you, Bruce, for the added info. Yes, samadhi is level of enlightenment below 'nirvana' and usually accompanies intense meditation. Then again, sometimes, a soul spends a lifetime seeking enlightenment, often encountering it but not recognizing it, until a 'chance' moment of epiphany. May you each fulfill your individual quest! |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
Midnitesun, this write just takes my breath away. It is magnificent and a true work of art. We'll be reading it in the studio tomorrow morning for inspiration as we start our work day. Thank you for this marvelous writing. |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
Sending you applause and greetings from several studio artists here who love this work. It is exceptionally fine, Midnitesun! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
This Very wonderfully written! Midnitesun, Very well written indeed!   ARCTIC WIND |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ArtSolstice, my humblest thank you for sharing this with your friends! Arctic, thank you for reading and commenting! |
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