Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Poem for today - "What"

WHAT
What lies within the shadows
The thoughts of nevermore
Shrouded in forevermore
Drifting within now

What lurks waiting to expose itself
The possiblities waiting
Wrapped in trials
Floating within pain

What watches as we reach blindly
The hope for awakening
Caressing our hearts
Calling to our souls

What waits as we pause to reflect
The answers we seek
Patiently waiting for realization
Patiently waiting for acceptance

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

New poem

Before I start, I want to explain my writing. Most everythign is off the cuff. There area few pieces that I have started and then finished later on, but most everything is off the cuff. I sit and I write and then I move on. I find that spontenaity is key for me. It keeps it much more real and from the heart. So here goes! Let's see what comes out today :))

Finding a place
When all seems out of place
Finding a way
When it seems to just fade away
Finding truth
When the worlds full of untruth
Finding Peace
When everyone wants a piece
Finding joy
When no one stops to enjoy
Finding trust
When the world focus' on distrust
Finding hope
When we've lost all hope
Finding love
Finding love
Finding love
Finding love
When it is already there...
Think I'll call it... found ;-)

Friday, May 20, 2005

A Poem

See
Hide not
From yourself
Hope
Hold on
Trust yourself
Shine
Believe
In yourself
Stand
Be true
To yourself
Strength
Accept...
... yourself

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Learning

As anyone knows, that knows me, I am always trying to learn, grow, become more aware, expand, love more, trust more, accept more, undestand more and on and on... I guess it is one of those human things. I think it is what we are all seeking - to understand more. I also realize that I don't want all the answers. Part of the thrill of life, is seeking. We are all seekers in one way or another. Everyone is seeking something. We all have that part of us that we think needs filling. Everyone chooses different ways of filling this. I think I am finally understanding - not just in my head - because I have "known" this for a long time - but in my heart, my soul, that the only way to fill any void that we feel, is by fillinig it ourselves - there is nothing out there that can fill it - there is nothing external to ourselves that will fill us. Not things, not another person, not friends, not even anothers love. That is not to say that those are not important, but those will not fill the voids that we feel.
I think we come here to learn and to grow and that empty feeling we have, is the desire to learn and to grow. By expanding our understanding and our awareness, we can fill that void. It is within our own hearst/souls that this will be filled.
I am not saying that I have accomplished this feat, but I think I am closer! I can feel it. I am starting to really be able to see more clearly. I know the things that I need to work on, I know the actions that I take are not always the most productive and I know what I need to do to change them.
Can i do it? Well, I sure am going to give it my all!
I feel, again, as though I am on the crossroads of more change. I can feel it in my core. I have had this feelinng for the last, hmm, probably year or so. On and off, I have paid attention and then the feeling has subsided and I forget about it. I am not sure if this is part of the previous feeling or new feelings or combination. I am guessing the latter. I think it is all cumulating with the learning and realizations and trials and experiences. It just seems to be on the intense side again. I think it will all be for the best. I think that I have an understanding of the lessons and actions I need to work on. I hope I can pull it off. If I do, it will be a big leap for me. Old habits that I have carried around for along time. Those seem to be the hardest to tackle. I guess the first step is seeing them. I have seen them before as well, but this time, I think I see more clearly. And i have a real desire to change, to grow this step. I don't know where it will lead, or what will come of it, but I am looking forward to finding out!
Change is difficult for many people, but I see it as doors opening and never closing. There is reason behind it all and we all have things that we need to get out of our "situations", our experiences. For some reason, we as a species need difficulty to learn. We seem to not be able to learn without "troubles" or "problems" and, we seem to even have problems learning from those! I for one, am attempting to pay closer attnetion as I am just as much of a culprit as anyone.
Well, not sure what all this was abouot, but thought I'd share :)
PL&P
Franz.

Friday, May 06, 2005

A Friday thought...


I have no idea what I am about to write, so here goes!! Life is so very interesting... been listening to this seminar done by Wayne somebody, called "Its Never Crowded Along the Extra Mile" - very interesting... Lots of thoughts on life, spirituality, ways to create awareness and to open up. The thing that always gets me about the people that do these seminars and write these books is that they sometimes sound SO corny that it makes it hard to take them seriously. But this one was pretty good. It definitely made me ponder my own life and ways of dealing with things. Things I have been pondering already and gave me other ways to look at it. Interestingly, a lot of the principles that he talked about, I have already incorporated into my life. It was one of those kicks in the ass that I need every so often to help me along the path of learning and growing. I see a bit more clearly the things in my life that I need to work on and learn how to deal with better. Like reacting positively to a negative situation. Amazing how hard it is... we are SO wrapped up in being defensive and attacking back when we are attacked. Even something as simple as dealing with someone when they snap at you in what seems to be a snotty way. We automatically get defensive and attack back... If we can turn that around and respond in a kind way and find words and actions that are positive in response, it is amazing the results... it is just SO hard sometimes. Especially when it comes from those that really know how to push your buttons or those that you have become accustomed to dealing with in certain ways. So, that is my goal right now. To reject the immediate anger or irritation that hits at times and try to turn it around and either let it go or respond calmly and kindly. Now, I am NOT saying to let people walk on you! Absolutely NOT! But by acting in a positive manner we can counteract their negativity. And what better than feeling good and making someone else feel good? Or, at least better... Sounds like a good plan to me! Well, that's it for today. Off to get a cold one and play some geetar (I hope!!). PL&P! Until the next time...

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

Am I long winded or what???

Looking back through some of these posts... I realized just how much I can ramble :) So this one is going to be short :)
There! That's it!
Thanks!
Have a great day!
Talk to you all later!
Thanks for looking!
Hope you enjoyed it!
He He....
Ok, I am really done now...
Well, ok.. now I am..







for real...














I am not kidding...

















Why do you keep looking?

















Do you think there will be something down here?



























There isn't...























ok,.... I thin kyou need a hug!