Poetry: Mountaintop

I have been to the Mountaintop
Caressed words with my fingertips and lips
“Felt” the syllables burst onto the page, as if pulled from another being
Grappled with the best way to put into words how I…..

F          E          E          L

In the past, I was always so consumed by pleasing others
But ultimately, it really does not matter what others say…think…feel about me
You see, I have been to the Mountaintop

I’ve lived moments of grandeur and I have crawled through the dark recesses of my Soul
I’ve danced through the fire, rain and sun
Overcome with emotion as my pen cried out its song
All in an effort to be at peace with myself
To accept the uniqueness that was gifted to me

I don’t know what the future holds –
But you know what, it TRULY does not matter to me
You see, I have been to the Mountaintop

Felt the sweet honeyed caress of the sun from the inside out
Experienced the wondrous majesty of Love’s Embrace
Struggled with how to let go, wrapped in a cloak of denial
Yearning to be free from a trap made of my own design

I have touched the Mountaintop
Seen visions of Grace and Mercy dancing in a river that COVERS me with bliss
I have been to the Mountaintop – with all of its ridges, dips, valleys, peaks and summits
I have been to the MOUNTAINTOP…
My heart is filled with Joy.

Great News!

 

Great news, everyone!!!

Part of the reason that my blog posts have suffered is because I’ve been feverishly preparing my 1st book for publication.  I am pleased to announce that as of this past Monday, my request for copyright was approved!  My FIRST book, dancing into unlimited possibilities, will be released in May 2012.  I’m VERY excited!

Poetry: The Beauty of Wisdom

I am so appreciative for the gift of age and experience
I now know the boundless amount of energy and grace that resides within me
There is no longer the pressing weight of attempting to please others, and with that release has come
Peace.

I freely transmit love, and the Universe sends it back to me three-fold.
I searched all over the world, and I found Myself…
I found Joy.
I found Peace.
I became One with Love.

Living a Life of Substance – A LIFE Resolution!!!

Greetings Everyone!

I cannot believe that it has been well over a month since my last post.  Please forgive me, but life stands still for no one, and so much has happened since I last wrote to you.

A very dear man in my life passed away.  He lived a long life, and more importantly, he lived a life of substance! As I sat at his funeral, I was really struck by how many lives he touched.  The people I encountered reflected with genuine warmth on how he touched their lives….how wise he was….how he was a man of his word.

Imagine if each one of us were to leave behind such a legacy – one of truth…one of substance.  Here we are almost half-way through the first month of a new year (yes, time really does move THAT FAST). It’s a bit of a tradition for people to make New Year’s resolutions (it’s also a bit of a “tradition” that by the end of January, most people have abandoned those “resolutions”).  What if we stopped making “resolutions”, and just started living our lives in an AUTHENTIC manner.  By that I mean genuinely living each day with thanksgiving and joy!  Appreciative for all that we experience – both the good and bad.  What if we resolve to live a life of substance each and everyday!  Can you imagine?

So that’s what I’m going to do.  My vision board has been completed, and it’s not just for 2012, it’s for the rest of my life.  I do want prosperity…..enduring love….and so many other things – tangible and intangible.  Most of all, I want to leave behind a legacy of love, joy and sincerity.  I want to touch people’s lives in a meaningful way.  All of life is a cycle – there are highs and lows.  So many times as people we want all of the good and none of the bad. My good people, that’s just not how life works. In order to experience the euphoria of the highs, sometimes we have to get down-and-dirty in the valley of the “lows”.

So I ask you, what type of life do you want to live? What type of legacy do you want to leave behind? What’s your LIFE RESOLUTION?

Poetry: Dreams…

My beloved, I am patiently waiting for you
I know that you exist and I will not lose Faith
Did you know that I dream about you?
It’s true…

I dream about the day that I give my heart to you
Dream about the life that we’ll build together
The memories that will unfold in glorious splendor
The creation of our Family
Growing old with you…

I can’t wait to meet you.

I know that in part, every experience I’ve had and will have is meant to Prepare me for you
You are going to be the King of my Heart, and I the Queen of yours
Together we are going to achieve great things
Love each other through every circumstance
Reach further than we might have, because we will be there to catch one another when we fall

I know that times won’t always be easy
I’m not perfect, and I know that you won’t be either
But I still Love you
I still want every good and perfect thing for you
I long to make you smile

More importantly, I desire a life with you
Life with all of its nuances of joy and pain is still preferable to a life without you
Together we will circumnavigate and transcend mind and soul
Our affirmation of love is going to be renewed daily
In this battle of love, we will each make fist and fight to stay Together

You don’t know it yet, but you’re my Soul Mate.
Baby, you’re my Soul Mate.

Poetry: UniverSOUL

I believe that Energy is Universal

There is Magic pulsing through our veins
So much power resides within US

We each have the chance to make a difference.

There is more to life than monetary gain and material things
Vision
Clarity
Focus
Determination
PURPOSE

The truth is we each have a chance to make a difference.
We each have an opportunity to make sure that our lives benefit more than just ourselves.

This life is a Beautiful Gift
We are living separate lives, yet we are not alone
Every action we undertake affects the life of someone else
Our experiences are distinct, but they are not different

At the core, we are more Connected than we realize
Transmitting and receiving energy…both good and bad
Often unknowingly affecting those we interact with on a daily basis…for better or worse

In so many ways we are ONE.
And yes, the energy we create is Universal…

Poetry: Storms

We have now come to the point where a parting of the ways is inevitable
For so many years of my life I have given you passion, soul and commitment
We have had some sweet moments, but more and more, storm clouds have threatened our once peaceful coexistence

With each passing year, I care a little less
I work harder and harder to feel connected to you, but something is missing…
At times I almost feel nothing at all
Your softness has faded away

I have to leave you now, my friend, before the flames of my passion turn to disdain

I’d like to leave you with warm honeyed thoughts and words of wisdom
But I really don’t have much left to say…
I really did love you, but now it’s time to say goodbye.

Random: Life Lessons/Thoughts on Passion…Work…Legacy

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

~ Steve Jobs

You know how people always remember where they were at pivotal moments in history or during key times of change in their lives? On October 5, 2011, I was at the gym on the treadmill when a 20-second breaking news clip flashed on the screen that visionary Steve Jobs had passed away. Let’s be fair, although most of us never met him, in some form or fashion we have all been affected and effected by his sheer genius. Over the years, I have been impressed at the way he took the rule book and completely THREW IT AWAY! He was not afraid to think differently than others….he seemed to be comfortable in his own skin….but most strikingly, he was not afraid to fail!

Each time someone passes (especially when it’s someone that’s young), I begin to think about the question of legacy. I think there are several key lessons learned by the life lived by Mr. Jobs…..

• Be passionate about what you do…  I really could not agree more. By nature I am a hard worker, but there is a certain joy and lightness of spirit that is felt when the work is something that I truly love doing! I think it’s pretty fair to say that I am extremely passionate about writing and music – I am never more at peace or in sync with who I am than when I am in a creative space. This year I have devoted more time than ever to the craft of writing, and I believe that my talent in this area has grown by leaps and bounds. I’ll be honest, I already thought that I was a great writer…now I know that I was not. I was good….but certainly not great. However, something has happened over these past 9 months that has catapulted my writing onto a completely different level. I’m not sure that I’m great yet, but I’m certainly well on my way! I get that we all need to make a living, but find SOMETHING that you’re passionate about; even if you have to do it on a voluntary or part-time basis. We must have PASSION in our lives…it changes the DYNAMICS of everything about our existence!

• Leave something behind for OTHERS. This life that we live is a GIFT, and it’s a gift that we should pay forward to others. What do I mean by that? Simply (or maybe not simply) put, life is about more than just OUR wants, OUR needs, OUR desires. I’m not saying that those things don’t matter, but at least once a week, make a habit of doing something nice for someone else. Maybe it’s cooking them a meal….or a phone call to let them know how much you cherish their presence in your life….or send them a bouquet of their favorite flowers. Be conscious about not JUST focusing on yourself. BELIEVE ME – it matters! Whenever I pass away, I will leave behind more than just eloquent words. My biggest contribution to this Universe is my HEART, sincerity, and strong sense of loyalty. When I am someone’s friend, I take that responsibility VERY seriously. I try my best not to do or say things that are hurtful; to be there for them in good times and bad; to keep judgment out of the equation, after all, who am I to judge ANYONE? Maybe that’s a small gift to some, but to me that’s HUGE!

• BE YOURSELF!!! I see so many adults trying to walk in somebody else’s imprint. WHY? CREATE YOUR OWN IMPRINT. Don’t be afraid to follow the path that’s best for you. I promise you that if you try to live your life by someone else’s standards, you will NEVER be completely happy. One of my favorite quotes of all time is: “Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?”  Be comfortable with who you are. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Stand up for what you believe!!! Don’t let anyone belittle you….your hopes….or your dreams. Go after what you want!

Walk in your greatness, whatever that may entail!

p/s I’d absolutely love to hear some of your life lessons learned and/or what your legacy is (or what you want your legacy to be)!

Poetry: Unbreakable?

Sometimes I wish that we could go
Back

Once upon a time we were Friends
We shared secrets
Between us there was
History

Little by little I fell in Love with you
I NEVER meant for that to happen…
Had no clue that it would forever change the Framework of US

Still…we were Connected
Talking for hours about Nothing and Everything
When I really needed a Confidante, you were there
I felt safe with you
Comfortable with sharing my Hopes and
Fears

I wanted nothing but the Best for You

Your engagement hit me like a Tsunami
Wasn’t this the same man that said he didn’t want to be Married?

Still…we were Connected…just in a Different Way

I listened to your concerns…all your Worries
I was there for you to share all your burdens

In the end I was the Ultimate Friend to you
I only wish that I could say the same about you…
Like flotsam against the shore, you Drifted Away
You Lied and said that you looked for me…that you called
But it was just that…
A LIE
Everything About You Was A Lie

For so long the thought of you made me
Cold
No More Warmth
No More Joy At The Mention Of Your Name
just an empty feeling at how you Used my love to your advantage

I don’t feel that way anymore, though…
There are no regrets that I Loved You
No second-guessing the fact that I hurt myself, rather than hurt you

I thought that we were Unbreakable…
That our Bond would stand the test of time

How could the person that I loved be so Selfish?

Rave: Feel Good Song of the Day: Make You Feel that Way/Blackalicious

I don’t know why, but this song popped into my head this morning. This is a song that ALWAYS makes me feel AMAZING! It reminds me of a lot of things: the movie “Brown Sugar” (one of my favorites), summertime, music, the enjoyment of life. It’s just a really great song that makes you FEEL GOOD. This week a lot of people I know have been feeling “low”. I hope that this song brings some joy/happiness to your day!!!

I miss the way that GOOD MUSIC makes you feel – I miss the energy, the potency of the lyrics, the PASSION! Songs like The Cure’s “Lovesong”; Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon”; Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence”, Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”…. I could go on and on! There is nothing like good music!