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If Today is All There Is
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If Today is All There Is |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
If today is all there is, And Spring's promise in the air Leaves winter chill behind, While a gentle southwest breeze Scours cobwebs from my mind, I am content. If tomorrow I am gone, I have known the love of family, And the comfort of a friend, The laughter of my children, Summer days that never end: I am complete. Should tomorrow be without me, My children understand That they are one with me, And the lives they live Will echo of my touch: I am within them. When the East wind blows tomorrow, With the perfume of the sea, The world will turn as ever, No less for losing me. My life as celebration: The way I chose to go. If today is all there is Then I rejoice in all it brings: I weep with each new sorrow, And sing with each new joy. I treat each day as Heaven, And today is all there is. "We are stardust: we are golden: and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden." --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I think we all want more. *S* But if we can achieve this satisfaction... contentment with whatever comes is easier to reach. *S* I liked this very much! |
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Clang Member
since 2005-12-15
Posts 222 |
Loved this. I think this is wisdom and peace that only come with age. Great write. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
a joy to read, nicely done...makes me think of my own journey |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I like the peace of this writing too. Alison |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ancient Cool One, if you are "content", "complete" and surrounded by the love of family, then you, my friend are experiencing heaven on earth! Enjoy each day!  May your grace and gratitude keep the blessings rolling in! Love & Light, Linda  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Such a peaceful wisdom here, AH. This is a keeper for me. Ida |
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Eirian Member
since 2009-04-13
Posts 70 |
I look forward to one day feeling that way. Great write  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
James, that is exactly how I feel ~~ M |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Suthern: Contentment is so often a state of mind that requires work, concentration and sacrifice. Sometimes it is just easier to go, as Neil Young says, "out of the blue, and into the black." Important to remember that, when living in the Now, today is all we have. Clang: In many ways I embrace my age. Magnus: "Our name is Legion, for we are many." Taken out of context, I know, but this journey is our lives: up to us to make the most of it. Alison: Peace is what it is all about. Earth Angel: Peace, tranquillity, and acceptance of what is: Heaven, for sure. Ida: Glad you enjoyed. Thank you. Eirian: May that time be today. Nakdthoughts: We are not alone. Thank you all so much. Jim |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A comforting soothing write, James, on this blustery coastal day. |
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Lamar Cole Member
since 2009-05-01
Posts 274 |
Very enjoyable poem. |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
..."today hath need of thee" comes to my thought, and life is the sharing of ideas, touch, and love's expression for those in our lives. There is no time like the present for this expansion of soul! I think sometimes we forget we have much to give. I love the reminder! Beautiful write. ~Karen |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
A truly great write! We always only have "today" but so often we live in the past or future. I think I still have to reach the stage you write about but it is an intention of mine. Helen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Jim, your most beautiful and insightful words reflect the radiance of your soul. Awareness of the Now which holds everything is an important step towards inner peace and joy. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Love, Margherita |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I admit I never liked the word "content", as it implied to me that nothing more need be done. Now I am older I can easily read the true meaning of the word in your words. But I seem to want to hang on to the idea that there is always something we can change. Thank you for this thought provoking write. latearrival |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Thank you all so very much. Contentment certainly works for me: no stress, a certain peace of mind, acceptance of that which I do not understand, and the joy of seeking knowledge that I have not yet found. Peace all Jim "We are stardust: we are golden: and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden." --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock" |
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