Adventure of a lifetime

This is my adventure

of a lifetime

to love and be loved

in the reality

of the bond of marriage

as I accept my wife

and love her joyfully

for the complete person

that she is

and together with her

to bear everything

in love

supported

by the grace of God.

I come to this union

with much prayer

and discernment

and deep in my heart

I really believed

this path is our destiny

our great adventure

of a lifetime.

How beautiful

my beloved

among all women

she is my delight

and my source

of inspiration

and strength

in this life!

It is but natural

as in every birth

the passing pain

of the new beginning

being far away for some time

which serves as a promise

of lasting happiness

in our being together

one in heart and soul

for life!

Looking Beyond the River of Life

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Looking Beyond
Looking Beyond

On the bridge

As I hear the singing

waters of Pecos river

I look beyond the mountain

and beyond the white cloud

so strangely formed

like a dome up the sky

And I wonder

what's beyond the clouds

what's beyond the abyss

Oh, if only I can climb

that hill of a cloud

and stand and look some more

I come home slowly

my lips speechless

my heart gently throbbing

in the sure and certain

acceptance of the limits

of my human soul

to pierce its seeking

beyond the nowhere ending

Ah, but I am consoled

I need not see what's beyond

to keep the hope alive

and burning deep within...

The Mystery of the Cross - Ode to Edith Stein

The cross is a symbol

that has become

your point of reference

in your saintly life!

Being one with your people

the Jewish people

of World War II

you asked yourself

what choice to make

in the midst of a hopeless

and losing situation

knowing deep within you

that the danger of extinction

is up and close.

Indeed you have chosen

to pay the great price

for the salvation of your soul

and the salvation of others.

You declared a big "No"

to violence and hatred!

You said unconditional "Yes"

to what is true and holy

and you offered your life,

a great martyr of our time!

My heart is so grateful

and I pray that your life

will inspire mine

and that in the cross

I can also find the meaning

of everything and be faithful

to the purpose for which

I am created and loved by God.

Acceptance of life

Acceptance

Life has its share

of the seasons

of ups and down

of twists and turns

or a river flow

of changes in depth

in currents,

noise

and stillness.

Today,

I simply

take time to be

and let life be

with all its

contraditions

with all its beauty

with all its greatness

with all its colors

knowing deep within,

my life is the only life

I accept as a gift

for me and for others.

May you have peace

and joy in the heart

as you trudge with me

another day

in the journey of life

especially

in accepting

life as it is.

I love you

with all the love

and the joy

in my quiet

serene

and peaceful heart.

Life is becoming

I will become

what I am longing for

If I long for God

I will be God

If I long for Heaven

I will be heaven

That is why

once in a while

one needs to pause

and think about

what to long for

and if the longing

does not exceed

the limits and boundaries

of the pleasures

of this world

one needs to redirect

one's longing

to something

that is lasting

and eternal

in order that

the longing

will find

its fulfillment

in one's being.
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The Path of Holiness

Holiness

is a path

to trudge along

under the guidance

and inspiration

of God's Spirit.

Is holiness

still relevant today,

when most often

a life of compromise

is preferred

rather than

the life of discipline?

The key I have found

is that it only takes

a little step forward

to be holy

as I want to

and a little step backward

to loose that holiness

if I choose to.

The subtle difference

and the tiny line

between holiness

and insanity

is in the little

precise choices

I make every day

for life

or for death

for peace

or for sorrow.

It all depends

on that freedom

to be holy

as my God is holy

or to stay out

of holiness path,

and walk along the way

of my sinful, fragile,

human nature.

With God's grace,

I choose life today.

I choose holiness

and all the peace

and joy that comes with it.

True Freedom

True Freedom

comes through a breakaway

from anything with an air

of dependency.

its a destruction

of what i'm cling to

for dear life

or the letting go

of my unhealthy attachments

and just be empty

and open handed

in my poverty of spirit.

then comes the freedom

of the heart, mind and soul

and the joy and the blessedness

that come with it.

let me soar like an eagle

to freedom's perfect peak

on the mountaintop

where the air refreshes

the soul and quenches the thirst

of a longing enslave heart

for so long.

ah, what sheer joy

to have true freedom

of the spirit

just like a tossed leaf

that falls on the river

and is carried

and brought to a peaceful

and restful bank

only to be consumed

and be part of the earth

once again, just be one

with the whole of creation

in total, true and lasting freedom!
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Self Denial

"If you want to follow me, deny yourself,
take up your cross and then come and follow me." - Jesus words

God

as I understand

you are just there

waiting

for me to renounce

everything I possess

everything I have

even everyone I am attached to

including my very own self

so I will be free

in disposing all of myself

to you, and be the person

who is willing

to obey your will.

Here I am

God of love

of power and compassion,

take me as I am

in all that I am

so I can change

and be transformed

to be your true image

your real instrument

to bring forth life,

and hope and love

in this spiritually barren

and desertlike world. Amen

The Little Joys of Life

The Little Joys of Life

Life is full of little joys

snowflakes dancing

in the air on winter morn

a smile from a friend

a warm hug or handshake

a cup of coffee or tea

a quiet moment of prayer

a loving feeling

a gentle presence

an e-mail from a friend

a beautiful work of art

a candlelight

a soothing incense

a soft cushion

a warm blanket

these and many more

make my day

full of simple little

delights!
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Inner Beauty

What is Essential

is truly invisible

to the eyes!

God does not

judge by appearances

but He looks

and knows

what is inside

in the heart.

Precious pearls

are hidden

in the bottom of the sea

kept in a seashell.

A butterfly comes out

of hiding in a cocoon.

There is beauty

and loveliness

in the depth

of every person.

The outside beauty

maybe just an expression

of an inner beauty.

But the inner beauty

is uncorrupted

and unstained

by any outside view.

Character beautifies

the whole person!

Friendship

Friendship

At times

I think to myself

what can life be

without a friend?

Oh yes,

I need a friend

just a friend

to share life with

in the openness

and intimacy

of sharing

and caring

loving

and being loved

a soul to soul

and heart to heart

trying to achieve

that unity

of mind too.

I thank God

for my friends

for each one

brightens

my life

and helps me

to grow

to mature

and be happy

in this life!
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Misty Morning

Misty Morning

I look outside

and see the mist

hovering over the valley

of where I am

perfectly located

in the world today.

There is something

which is wrapped

in great mystery

in that beautiful

somber morning

of the dawn of new life.

My heart is joyful

and grateful for this day.

My soul one with

the Power Greater

than myself and all my life!

I take this day

as a great gift

something for me

to cherish

to celebrate

to wonder

to be happy

to be at peace!

Give me a New Heart Lord

Life is not

in the enjoyment

of things material

it is more

the joy

of an attitude change

the beauty

of growing

the purity

of feeling love

as a human person

the kindness

of being a helping hand

the knowledge

of God's will

and

the courage

to carry that out

in season

or

out of season.

I am in this world

as a significant

part

of a greater whole

I am no useless junk

thrown and trampled

I am a dignified human

of great worth

and value,

it only i have eyes

to see

and a heart

to feel...

Give me a new heart

O God, of my life

so that I may walk

each moment

of every day

in your amazing

and wonderful presence!

The Meaning of New Year

Entry for January 01, 2007
What is New Year to me?

New Year is just another day

But there is something

deeply mysterious

and profound

in every new day

of a another year.

It is a breakthrough

from an end of a cycle

in the season of life.

Another year is gone

and it was yesterday.

Another year begins

and it is today!

I am in between

the end and the beginning

of a sacred moment

in the history of my life

and the life of others

and the world too.

I am a link in the chain

of life and its beautiful!

New Year is a moment

to think that in life

I can always begin again

no matter what happened

yesterday in my dreams.

Today, well nourished

and cared with all the love

in my heart, I stand

proud and tall to live

and let live with renewed

purpose and creativity.

God bless you all

and your loved ones

every day of this New Year!

Meaning of Christmas

What does Christmas mean to me?

Christmas comes and goes

But the moments shared with friends,

family and new acquaintances linger

as blessed moments to cherish

throughout the next year

till another Christmas comes!

For me Christmas means

the joy of being full of love

for others as I continue breathing,

walking, living and wondering

in this world.

It means taking every opportunity

to care, share and love the next

person I meet along the way.

Whenever I do this

something deep within me,

my true self is born anew

in the amazement of a little child,

and the ecstasy of a lover

and the peace of a gracefilled life!

May you find true peace and joy

this Christmas and I wish you

a New Year full of hope and blessings!

Thank you for being a part of my life,

for making me whole and complete,

for allowing me to grow with you

in the adventure of living and loving!

Finding Home in the Heart of a Friend

Somewhere

a resting place

at home

in the heart

of a friend

life's journey

can be weary

at times

its going

and coming

froth with toxic

wastes of worry

loneliness

and pain

and the question

left is

will there be an end

to all of these?

The other day

a friend online

lost all hopes

and is going back

to mom

and i told her

its great!

Now is the time

for her to claim

responsibility

for her dear life

for her wellbeing

and happiness

and then she asked

are still there

such things?

So i simply told her

to take rest

and be quiet

and listen keenly

to tha still small voice

of a Friend's

assurance

of love and care

within her.

And i bade her

love, peace

and joy

as I waited

for my next moment

to rest for a while

and to my God

and to myself

just be my own

best friend.

Zazen - Sitting Meditation

Here I am



in the solitude



of morning calm



sitting



full lotus



flower of spring



in the meadows



of eternal freshness



breathing only love



love that gives life



nourishes the soul



in its fullness



yet emptiness



of being



ah, the sheer delight



of silence



the pure joy



of nirvana



right here



in this stillness



no thoughts



just being



just sitting



one with each sound



one with each breath



the world



of zen



engulfs me



and I no more



in that quiet moment



of sheer beauty



of blissful contentment



in God's abyss



of awe and wonder!

Your calling to me...- By David

Beloved sweetness

I cry in the shadows

of my own reflection

How my sight has failed to see

what has been trying to reach me

Your silent steps

have left deep impressions

in the rivers of my soul

I wrestled with false judgment

only to find myself guilty

of seeding the storm

Embracing frail children

of the night is your calling to me

Sadness travels the world

via the burrowed tunnels

dug by the subterfuge of stability

Where once lived followers

of promised riches,

a garden now has embedded itself

Spice of Life

In the middle of the road

A white dog jumps

takes a look

and runs away

In the middle of the road

I walked once

founding no one

I trudge on...

then found

a friend just at the bend

and walked

with delight

through life

confident

and unafraid

no more...

I have someone

who can listen

and talk to...

Imagine life

without a friend

or a companion

it's a boring one

isnt it?

There is more

to friendship

there is more

to life

when they are entwined

like clinging vines

on the wall

bringing forth

flowers...

in springtime.

giving forth

hope

in summer

leaving behind

memories

in fall

and bringing forth

dreams

in winter...

Awakening

Awakening to a new day. In silence of my breathing, in this morning calm, I am just sitting, just sitting...Mu-ing...one with Mu...Ah!!!...sheer contemplation...beyond words, eternity now, beyond creation, each being here beyond my expectation. I simply be, ...fulness in emptiness! Oh, once again, I surrender my whole self to Thee, unfathomable yet real, unseen yet deeply felt! Truly alive in each breath I take, my life begins a metamorphosis, a transformation! Like a new leaf, fresh and coated with morning dew, vibrant and green, my life dances again with the wind! Like birds happily picking the grains on the ground, my life is lovely and joyful once again, in the morning of my new awakening!

Mystical Freedom

I walked by the river yesterday listening to the ripples, just being one with the flow. My feet were dancing with the wind in sheer ecstasy of freedom. The waters in me, I am in the waters, steadily and gently moving, laughing and bouncing against the rocks and bends just within the limit of the banks, freely yet not too free and freeing yet accepting. It can be that life can flow with freedom according to the limits of this imperfect world. Yes, there is nothing noble than being free to be. There is nothing so freeing than knowing I can always be free if I choose to and I can always love and care, serve and be happy in this world, while enjoying the mystical freedom and contemplation of the next.

Fallings Rains

The falling rains came over our land and refreshed everything. It brought peace at dawn, when the ground was still wet and the clouds stayed, while the sun was late to shine. Aha, this is peace in my little space in this wide world. I come here each morning and relish the stillness of each moment. I come as I am, to this place of awesome serenity of spirit, mind and heart. I wonder why peace is not found by those who seek too far. It is all because peace is simply right here, in my right place, while being embraced by God in the falling rains!

Prayer to Mary Immaculate

I am in this world as a significant part of a greater whole. I am no useless piece of junk being thrown and trampled away. I am a dignified human person of great worth and value. Oh, if only I have eyes to see, and I have a heart to feel! Give me, O Lord, a new heart. Give me, O God of my journey, a new strength, so that I may walk each moment of every day in your amazing and wonderful presence. Amen.

Friends...

Friends come and go

Some stay and linger

For a while...and go too

But a few stay behind

To be companions...

In life's journey!

Heart Speaks to Heart

Yes, heart speaks to heart

Here I am speaking...

In The Language of the Heart:

the voice of silence

the beauty of simplicity

the grandeur of truth.

Hope to share

the riches of love

with you...

I look to this day

I look to this new day with deep, piercing contemplation of what is, of what is now, of what is deeply real in the details, behind the song, of an early morning humming bird, or behind the linings of a white cloud, or the meaning behind the purity of a blossoming spring flower. In the midst of silence, of beauty, of life, lies the echoes of the Artist of them all. Yes, I look to this day, with a gentle pause, and in the stillness of my heart, take a contemplative perception of sacred imprints in each and every detail of creation.

My True Self

My True Self
Emptiness of heart

Purity of mind

Nothingness of soul

Ordinariness of being

Nature's harmony

Brilliant lights!

Morning dew

On top on a grass' blade

My true self sits still.

Natural just as it is

The river flows

The sun shines

Snowflakes in the air

Dancing and falling

Giving joy to earth

Ah, all I see is beauty

All I hear is Love

Bidding me, "arise!"

My heart seeking

Listening, knowing

My Beloved's voice is mine

"I am the monk's chanting

I am the nocturnal moaning

I am the silence of the morning."

My life truth's appears

My delusion vanishes

Deep within peace, reigns.

At my birth the angel sang

A song of mystical delight

It is good for you to be here!

Oh, I am God's love song

Soothing the fringes

Of human sorrows.