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Zen Moment |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Lines in the sand, reminiscent of water caressing the shore. Stones placed strategically alongside meticulously pruned dwarf trees, mirroring nature's tranquility. Zen moment. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Kacy, This is very lovely. It sounds like you are into Bonsai. Love Bobby |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
What a beautiful, peaceful scene you have penned here. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, This is so beautiful. I think I finally understand Zen Gardens enough to want to learn about them. Love, Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What a serene and lovely moment. It must come from a special place. Ida |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This describes the basic physical setting of a Zen garden, where tranquility and oneness with the universe prevail. Thanks for the replies. Yes, I love bonsai! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, may you have a long lifetime of Zen moments way, way, way into a healthy future - as I suspect you have in the past. - Owl |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I have a minature one of these on my desk and "yes" raking the sand to perfection can help create a wonderful zen moment. Wonderfully portrayed and I could see it clearly |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kacy, I need more Zen moments like the one you so serenely described. A few years back, I was sitting in my easy chair in quiet reflection, when my eyes were drawn to the credenza and upon it sat the most beautiful bonsai tree. But in actuality, there was nothing there! The vision remained with me through to the next day when I walked into a shop and the first thing that I spied was a gorgeous Italian ceramic bonsai tree! Yeppers! I bought it and promptly returned home and set it atop the credenza where it rightly belonged!  I love your writing and your spirit. Love, Linda  |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Beautiful. Sometimes it is these moments that help us to get through the less-than-zen times in life. Being away from these blue pages I have missed so much but, certainly now, I am praying for you, you health, and a future full of these peaceful, delicate, beautiful moments of life.  ~alyssa Hupomeno. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you for this, Kacy! I definitely need to find more Zen moments in my life. I had them once if I recall correctly but life has sort of banished them. Lovely write! My best to you. Helen |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Diana, Linda, Mark, Alyssa, Helen. THANKS! |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
Yes it is one isn't it? When all is clear for the moment. Peace and love Michele |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Good point, Michele. Thanks for reading, lady. |
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shortsleeves Member
since 2008-10-19
Posts 125Franklin Tennessee |
Like the sand, the water and the stone I caress this moment. Thank you kacy. Love, Hal |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
This poem is a beauty Midnitesun!!!! ~ I am so impressed with this treasure, I am going to save this one!  ARCTIC WIND |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
a beautiful place (that seems to me) exists only in the mind--yet you have captured it so very well...thank you for sharing |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Together with you, dear Kacy, I perceive this zen moment and feel at peace. True essentiality when we are close to Spirit Divine. Wonderful. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most fine 'Zen Moment' indeed! much applause for this 'penning'!! |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Excellent! |
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Freely_expressing Member
since 2008-10-16
Posts 69NSW, Australia |
I very much appreciate the image created! thanks for sharing....but perhaps, and i don't wish to offend...the term 'zen moment' is a little simplistic and one of those times where a term has become... 'misappropriated' Zen refers to mahayana Buddhist teachings. But that's just me.. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you each. For a fine example, google the Zen garden at Nanzen-ji, a Buddhist monastery in Japan. |
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