Categories Life

Letting Go of Plans

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” –Albert Einstein et al. Let’s define the word “mistake” shall we? We use that word often, rarely ever considering in depth the strength and impact of that word. So here goes, with good old Merriam-Webster’s definition…

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Categories Poetry

Alleluia

My love, I sing for you…Hallelujah…I feel where you are, above me..within me… It’s Hallelujah….Hallelujah…Near or Far,As the piano plays.. The feeling of you It’s Hallelujah…My troubles go away, I am calm.. My voice gets louder singing for you. It’s Hallelujah…For now, as I live…Until forever when I…

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Categories Music

So into J-pop: Ayumi Hamasaki

Here is my dedication to listening to Ayumi Hamasaki for almost 15 years. Well, it began with Hamasaki, and then my love for Japanese pop music spiraled in all directions. The first Japanese song I ever heard was back in 2007, with Hamasaki’s Is this LOVE? on YouTube.…

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Categories Life

The River of Happiness

“…Existence is made of the stuff called happiness. Just look! – can’t you see these trees?…so happy. Can’t you see the birds singing?…so happily. Happiness has nothing special in it. Happiness is a very ordinary thing.” Osho Happiness is like a river. It always flows. And it flows…

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Categories Poetry

Boundless Generosity

May I live open hearted, May I give only with a spirit that puts a smile on both of us similar from where we started. Enjoying each other’s company as it comes and goes. Living in presence, appreciating your presence. May I open my palms wide and let…

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