BlogHide Resteemsresteemedmillicow (54)in faith • 5 years agoThe Owls Are Not What They Seem: My surprise summer adventureI meant to post this in July after I got home, but I put it off under the overwhelm of life and having a full-time job. I'm writing it now, though, so let's get to the story! Last year, I went to…resteemedudbarflower (51)in spiritual • 5 years agoThought of the Day: Bodhisattva Prayer for HumanityPhoto by Al Soot on Unsplash “May I be a guard for those who need protection A guide for those on the path A boat, a raft, a bridge for those who wish to cross the flood May I be a lamp in the…resteemedudbarflower (51)in quotes • 5 years agoQuote of the Day: On the Power of ReverencePhoto by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash Rudolph Steiner gave much to the world, and this quote of his may well express succinctly the basis and mechanism of his prodigious contributions. Certainly…resteemedudbarflower (51)in life-lessons • 5 years agoQuote of the Day: The Wisdom of ChocolatPhoto by Food Photographer | Jennifer Pallian on Unsplash The 2000 movie, Chocolat, starring among others Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench and Johnny Depp, was a treat, indeed, not the least of which…resteemedudbarflower (51)in life-lessons • 5 years agoUnexpected DelightPhoto by Christopher on Unsplash In the serendipitous way that memory sometimes works, a very fond and special memory recently popped into my mind, and with great pleasure, I recall it, here. I…resteemedudbarflower (51)in life-lessons • 5 years agoOcean WisdomPhoto by Lance Asper on Unsplash A lacework of water upon smooth shore, Ever-shifting scallops of fragile beauty, pause, Reminding, rhythmically, of the dynamic nature of Life...resteemedudbarflower (51)in short • 5 years agoDeadly SurprisePhoto by Evan Dennis on Unsplash The supper dishes, finally clean, lay dripping lukewarm water in the dish rack. Turning off the over-bright kitchen lights, Linda retreated into the familiar…resteemedudbarflower (51)in poetry • 5 years agoClarion CallElijah O'Donnell on Unsplash The landscape of reality these days Is littered well beyond the natural realm Of expectations, needs and ways – And daily feeds us overwhelm. Facts stand firmly…resteemedudbarflower (51)in life-experiences • 5 years agoREMINDERPhoto by Eric Ward on Unsplash Do not live your life By assumptions and rote. Let your answer to strife Be a strong, solid vote For Courage and Truth. Always live from your core, Like you…resteemedudbarflower (51)in health • 5 years agoGoogle Censorship is Robbing You of Valuable and Valid InformationI have not posted an item of this nature in quite some time, but this topic is one that I find impossible to ignore, given its blatant attack on our freedoms. This is just one example of the…resteemedxyzashu (75)in india • 5 years agoIndian Finance Minister Co-signs G-20 Communiqué That States " crypto-assets can deliver significant benefits to the financial system"Amidst all the FUD being spread through media regarding some unconfirmed draft bill with some stringent clauses for banning of cryptocurrencies in India, Indian Finance minister recently attended…resteemedudbarflower (51)in life-lessons • 5 years agoWhat I Learned About Political Correctness While Growing UpMy first experience with political correctness — a term which did not exist at the time — was at the age of 14, in eighth grade. I learned its nature, the most key element of political correctness…resteemedudbarflower (51)in immigration • 5 years agoBringing Sanity to the Immigration CrisisPhoto by Ian Espinosa on Unsplash Growing up, and listening to stories and advice offered by my parents to me and my siblings, a particular story stands out for me. Among other things, my father…resteemedudbarflower (51)in life • 5 years agoPlaying My Way Out of TerrorPowerful memories create a resonance in our lives. Like the effect of a pebble tossed into a pond, whose ripples expand outward and then fade, such memories transfer their energy before seemingly…resteemedudbarflower (51)in poetry • 6 years agoEphemeral IIPhoto by VanveenJF on Unsplash A moment sublime Past its radiant glow Is suddenly lost ... It's memory in woe Is remorselessly tossed On the lost shores of time.resteemedudbarflower (51)in poetry • 6 years agoAurora BorealisPhoto by Vincent Guth on Unsplash I touched a place of sadness I did not know I had, A destination unforeseen, That held me in its breath. And carried me, unwilling, Yet bound by common…resteemedudbarflower (51)in poem • 6 years agoSweet HeritagePhoto by Riccardo Chiarini on Unsplash There is a dream, As of the gull, Whose self-assertive call Resounds, and plays Above the ever-moving waves. There is a secret wealth Revealed in…resteemedudbarflower (51)in poetry • 6 years agoPost Day Pre Night RealityPhoto by Sašo Tušar on Unsplash Since I was a child, I have always been entranced with that magical time we call Twilight. Even now, when I take myself outside to experience it, I can still feel…resteemedudbarflower (51)in poetry • 6 years agoEphemeralPhoto by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Oh, gentle one that plays Among the minds of men And echoes in their hearts: Ah, how sweet your echoing song unsung Afloat again Upon the skies of a world…