BlogHide Resteemsudbarflower (51)in short-story • 5 years agoThe Twilight Zone?Photo by Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash I can only guess that, like me, others have experienced — across the span of their lives — incidents that have left them wondering, even years later. Because I…udbarflower (51)in life • 5 years agoMy HeroPhoto by John Torcasio on Unsplash My Hero Growing up in a suburb of Los Angeles in the 1950s, I look back now and realize how mellow and “normal” life seemed. There were challenges, of course…resteemedmillicow (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…udbarflower (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…udbarflower (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…udbarflower (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…udbarflower (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…udbarflower (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...udbarflower (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…udbarflower (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…udbarflower (51)in rumi • 5 years agoIneffable WisdomPhotography by Chris Gill "The soul has been given its own ears to hear things the mind does not understand." Rumiudbarflower (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…udbarflower (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…udbarflower (51)in life • 5 years agoThe Power of Mystical MemoriesMemories have the power to haunt and transmute us. I have memories from the age of two, and possibly younger. There is one key memory from that age, that to this day, so many years later, still…udbarflower (51)in life-lessons • 6 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…udbarflower (51)in immigration • 6 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…udbarflower (51)in life • 6 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…resteemeddswigle (70)in life • 6 years agoHow do you want to be Remembered?Not long ago, I said good-bye to a beautiful friend. Anyone that was caught in the wake of her life loved her. It was how she lived and loved- that was the golden thread that stitched together the…udbarflower (51)in mysterious • 6 years agoForbidden VisionPhoto by Vincent Battault on Unsplash I dare to walk the corridor. It's mirrored walls reflect The many lives I lived before. So slowly, now, I walk alone Through doors by which I can detect…udbarflower (51)in poetry • 6 years agoWORD OF HONORPhoto by Bobby Johnson on Unsplash In this world that tries me to the core I dig my heels in deep and take a stand And marshal strength at my command That I may win this silent war. This…
