A couple of wise guys

“I’ve learned that yes, old lovers can too be friends if they want to, but that both parties have to work at it, that it just doesn’t happen because it happens; it happens because people make it so, by giving themselves, and each other, room to breathe and time to heal.” ~ ~Rick

“We have a saying in Tibet. ‘If you lose your temper and get angry, bite your knuckles.’ This means that if you lose your temper, do not show it to others. Rather, say to yourself, ‘Leave it.'” ~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama

I am rambling through the brambles. This holiday stuff is nifty. We had our party at my Tuesday night AA meeting last night. I brought my kids. It was pretty neat; there were people there who hadn’t seen them since they were infants. They were well behaved! Knock me over with a feather; N even took out some of his homework and did it, and M found ways to occupy her time and attention too. The format was a bit different than usual; three speakers, all of whom I know and hold in high regard, so that was a real treat. And the food was good, but the turnout was ENORMOUS so it went quickly!
We got home late for a school/work night, but were shiny eyed and happy. On Friday we are having some sort of thing in our new office place, hosted by the people who have been working there for a few years now. They seem friendly enough; well, so are we, but it’s always, you know, an adjustment. People had to be moved around for us to be able to move there, and one woman apparently will have her last day working there next Tuesday because of us moving there. So there are adjustments being made all over.
Right, well then, whittery bits.

Leaves

You will not notice it
not in the bulk of unnecessary
excess presence that crosses avenues
but look into the pages of lives
where souls and hopes are shown
in glorious array
there it shines out at you
the presence of the divine

What lives in me now is greater
though so softly lit that times come
when with a smile
a small wave at friends
I turn away toward the beauty
not a public thing
so very private and perhaps even
secret

Read here and in so many pages
and places
records of the spirit’s delicate dominion

Winding down

There is no price to be extracted
dreams will pass through
fulfilling harlequin fantasies
seemed attainable once
and this path led to the other side
where the mirror shows reality
in the interplay of light against
ebony shades
at the edge of the known

Quiet
because it has been said so well
enter the newest chapter
in wisdom and reverence
in awe and always
in peace

some interesting quotes there, hope you’ll have a special day 🙂 *hugs* -Colette

This time of year is very busy, I’m glad you’re enjoying it. :o)

Well, you’ve certainly quoted wise words from fine sources! Glad you’re enjoying such holiday spirit : ) Lovely whitters about spirit and quiet too. Buncha Holiday Huggles, Smiles, Love

Your title made me smile. 🙂 I think you got it right when you said, “it’s always an adjustment,” although, perhaps “always” would have told the half of it. It’s all perspective, though, don’t you think? You can see the same thing as a “struggle” or a “great adventure.” It’s the words we choose that make us different.Have you ever heard of “pronoia”? Simply put, >>>

>>>it’s the opposite of “paranoia” — a belief that all things are conspiring for you. I ran into a poem about it called “Painful Blessings.” You might enjoy it…http://www.deaddrunkdublin.com/poems/rob_brezsny/painful_blessings.html Happy Hump Day!

Starr418

December 17, 2003

I am hoping that on Christmas eve my work will be providing dinner.. Christmas eve NEEDS to be made a Holiday!!

“Shiny eyed and happy” – benefit! What’s nice is when someone does something irritating, and you simply look at them and say, “Wonder why they’re acting like that? Oh well, not my stuff.” Thanks for the red pencil – you have sharp eyes! 🙂

XistDense

Yeah for the good kiddlettes. I especially love that second whitter. You so rock.

Armiel

Hmmm, why is everyone going to Christmas parties but me? 😛 🙂 ***hugs***

The Rickster

I have never been quoted in virtually the same breath as His Holiness the Dalai Lama before….While I’m hardly as wise a guy as he is, I thank you for the compliment. 🙂

I think ~Rick is one of the kindest, wisest souls I know. You are pretty high up in those departments also.

simply lily

The “spirit’s delicate dominion”…I like the sense of that very much. Thanks for stopping by, ME. Nice to see you again!

I really do enjoy your whittery… whittering … whittermongery .. whittersmithing … ??? I enjoy reading here. Thanks for letting me.

Singing Nun

Yes, dear Rick is a sage. And you – a loving and kind mother and friend. How lucky we are to have you.

Lovely whitters, sweet poet. The motion of your soul is gentle. Warm Hugs

~Wings~

ryn: actually, my former b/f “B” resembled Mel quite a bit. in fact, his brother worked as Gibson’s double in a few films. not that any of that matters… I want a guy who looks good to MY eyes… I could care less how the rest of the world views him. 🙂

Thanks for sharing this “presence of the devine”.

Nectar

aren’t children joys? they endear us the most when we least expect it and your whitters are just out of this world love you mizz explorer

Gilraen Tinehtele

well, im glad you put the daily in from his Holiness 🙂 i just couldnt gather my thoughts enough to write, even having that quote. i am glad that you are having fun, and that everyone got to see the children 🙂

Your poems again are so vivid and imaginative. I really hope someday you get these published. Take care. *hugs*