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Thank you for this practice on responding with creativity in thanksgiving for life. It resonates well with me. Being alert and aware of opportunities and choosing to act creatively opens a life giving space. I took the opportunity today to acknowledge my friends for their presence, goodness and friendship. I received much much more from their warm responses. I notice my heart is full and light hearted at the same time. Thank you for the good work done here by the dedicated team and the...
Thank you for this practice on responding with creativity in thanksgiving for life. It resonates well with me. Being alert and aware of opportunities and choosing to act creatively opens a life giving space. I took the opportunity today to acknowledge my friends for their presence, goodness and friendship. I received much much more from their warm responses. I notice my heart is full and light hearted at the same time. Thank you for the good work done here by the dedicated team and the heartfelt contributions and deepening insights shared by readers. Creativity is shown here in so many ways. Gratitude. ‘ Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world.’ ~Berne Brown.
A haiku doesn’t talk about an experience; a haiku triggers an experience. —- Bro David Steindl-Rast
As in haiku, so is blessings.
Both uses the same platform of engaging our senses;hear,see,smell,taste and feel. Stoke awareness and deepen observations.
I enjoyed both the haiku practice and the blessings practice. Perhaps more with the smorgasbord haiku practice which I find memorable and enjoyable. The blessing practice was more like a targeted dish...
I enjoyed both the haiku practice and the blessings practice. Perhaps more with the smorgasbord haiku practice which I find memorable and enjoyable. The blessing practice was more like a targeted dish named blessings, though enjoyable still.
Deep gratitude to bro David and the dedicated team that make this inspirational gift available. Heartening gift for the soul;for people who live quiet desperate lives, even for blessed lives, from mundane to busy lives. Sharing by readers also provide inspiration and comfort.
As in painting, so is poetry.
Thank you for the blessed 8 day practice and I look forward to what’s next.
# Tanka /waka
Travel and haiku Wander lust and Wonder’s eyes Two’s a company And in perfect harmony Search and found with Gratitude
Thank you for this wondrous 8 day haiku practice. It brought me to a new level of understanding why I love travelling and haiku so much as they go hand in hand. Participating with like minded people who loves haiku was also an extended joy. I also like to repeat what one participant said with gratitude for the peop...
Thank you for this wondrous 8 day haiku practice. It brought me to a new level of understanding why I love travelling and haiku so much as they go hand in hand. Participating with like minded people who loves haiku was also an extended joy. I also like to repeat what one participant said with gratitude for the people who has put in tremendous efforts behind this project. I have self taught myself haiku from reading what is available out there and is aware my skills is still raw and having this opportunity to connect to a community and resources is amazing. My heart is full. I look forward to learning and honing my poetry skills still. Grateful and with deep appreciation.
Into nothingness Disquiet or luxurious It’s in your being
The power of silence It is like The Eye of the storm The calm in calamity
Deafening silence Be like snow, silent and cold Awaken stupor
Luxurious silence Indeed a grand finale Live well and leave well
Infinity view The sea kiss the crimson sky Luxurious silence
Climb up on ladder Vegetables on rooftop Surprising delight
#waka/tanka
First time on horseback To a delightful prairie On a mountain plain Almost like paradise land Blue sky,green field and a lake
What manifestations of nature will show up its magic today ?
#waka Famous cone mountain Hokusai’s thirty-six views Each a unique take A wondrous moment at the shore of Kawaguchigo
Wish to add that belonging also transcends time. The past, present and future. We are all connected. Human being expires but Mother Earth, nature continue to inspire.
Stroll, after the rain Birds sing and plants steal the show With its heart shaped leaves
Lesson: the winner is in the eyes of the beholder ! If bird wins, then the winner is in the ears of the listener. Someday we win, someday we lose. Cest la vie!
Thank you for this 4th practice on Haiku. Each practice strikes a heartfelt chord This practice hits me quietly with an aha moment: THIS is what haiku is about : Just being in the moment with nature; for whatever is happening right there. Also attention, curiosity, observation, appreciation,engagement, play and joy coming together in one brief moment and captured with 17 syllables. A micro moment of aliveness. A life giving pause to today fast pace of life. Wi...
Thank you for this 4th practice on Haiku. Each practice strikes a heartfelt chord This practice hits me quietly with an aha moment: THIS is what haiku is about : Just being in the moment with nature; for whatever is happening right there. Also attention, curiosity, observation, appreciation,engagement, play and joy coming together in one brief moment and captured with 17 syllables. A micro moment of aliveness. A life giving pause to today fast pace of life. With Gratitude
A misty morning Walk on wet grass, bare footed Quiet and carefree
The moon comforts me Whatever form it is in It reassures with Unchanging peace for it is Always there consistently
# Waka Autumn visual feast Koyo, oyo, katsuyo Red, golden and brown Glorious and resplendent Forest version of sunset
Magical number Five petals, five elements My orchids just bloom
A Haiku doesn’t talk about an experience; a Haiku triggers an experience — your own.
~ Br. David Steindl-Rast
The above triggers my experience about haiku :
Deepens experience Sweet recall of soul’s stirring Gratitude and awe
Zee Zahava ‘s haiku stoked the emotions of change and felt like a deep breath of life for a brief moment. Grateful for this exercise. Thank you.
Thank you,Serafina for adding joy. Resonance. Smiles.
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