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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland 
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VAS has a challenge in the Poetry challenge forum asking us to use one of two phrases. I chose the phrase 'Inclination to travel the wide path'. I'm not thrilled with this one but VAS said I should transfer it over here ... Isis The Journey to Enlightenment The journey to spiritual enlightenment, Is often filled with hazards along the way, Some face the challenges head on, Others have the inclination to travel the wide path, and get sidetracked on their way. I believe the true course to spiritual Nirvana, Is the dangerous route, So we have our trials, and therefore tribulations, We grow stronger with the lessons life shoots. Those that travel the wider path, Not willing to experience life's ups and downs, Never learn the true meanings of love, forgiveness and suffering, And don't earn so many jewels for their heavenly crown. They are taking the easy way out, The lazy way if you will, These lessons are meant to be learned, As we struggle valiantly onward up the hill. The highs and lows are filled with gifts, For us to learn from, to cultivate ones' self, Courage, compassion and forgiveness, And at the end, if our heart and soul, have remained true, there is untold heavenly wealth. *Enlightenment is within all things* |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Very good Isis. You said it all. Joyce |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Isis, I believe that you have described the narrow path very well. The more valiant choices that hold the greatest spiritual reward are seldom the most easy to make. I commend you on your writing but even more on your wisdom expressed with your poem. Very encouraging to think upon the final reward of reaching Heaven one day. I wrote a poem a while back that kinda touches, I believe, on the same subject that you have written. Hope you like it. Bob <>< Thank God For His Thorns |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks Joyce  Bob, I'm gonna check out your thread right now. I'm glad you related so with this, many don't Isis *Enlightenment is within all things* |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
So very true Lisa! The highs and lows are filled with gifts, For us to learn from, to cultivate ones' self, Courage, compassion and forgiveness, And at the end, if our heart and soul, have remained true, there is untold heavenly wealth. I'd say it was a challenge well met. <*\\\>< |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
This piece tells it like it is. Those who try to escape via the easy way will be quite disappointed in the end. Thank you for posting it. Rae |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
This piece tells it like it is. Those who try to escape via the easy way will be quite disappointed in the end. Thank you for posting it. Rae |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
wonderful. . . the path is known to many. . . but few tread it. . . well done. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Isis~ This is a lovely gifting from you. Nice to see you.  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks everyone! Me thinks I shall be in a little more often...Isis *Enlightenment is within all things* |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
i am glad i popped in and read this..this is thought-provoking and i appreciated your words of wisdom.... thanx for sharing |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Thank you for sharing. God bless you. Melton |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks guys! And thanks for reading it Isis *Enlightenment is within all things* |
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