Category Archives: Mindfulness

The Anarchy of Mindfulness

Posted on January 5, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

In the past I have been ruled. In the future I may be fooled. But here and now I’m simply me; a spirit who’s both wild and free.

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Posted on December 22, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Where do we find a meaning; a reason for this life. When all we ever focus on is battles that are rife. Where is the common ground where we can stand as one. If there is an answer, has the … Continue reading →

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The Bards

Posted on November 14, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Every time those words appear, there’s meaning found anew; it’s like that over all these years their meaning grew and grew. I listen to the rhythm and feel their beating heart and then, maybe just a fraction, I understand their … Continue reading →

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Resonance

Posted on October 1, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

A sound I heard the other day resonated in the strangest way. It sounded like the earth did sing like the deepest bell did ring. I never found from where it came or even if it had a name, but … Continue reading →

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What Life Can Give (or take)

Posted on October 1, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

The sameness of another day slowly saps the heart away. If this is you as this is me perhaps it’s time that we were free. Free to stand and see the dawn; free to see the new day born. For … Continue reading →

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Rite of passage

Posted on September 28, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

When they learn to explore their mind it’s wonderful just what they find. The exploration that is youth can lead to the most wondrous truth. But if it’s left without a guide it may find things it can’t abide. The … Continue reading →

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My Thanks

Posted on September 9, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

To that man I bow my head; through all the words that I have read ‘tis Leunig who has shone a light on all things that I know are right. ‘Tis Leunig who with every Ode leads me down one … Continue reading →

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Evolution/Revolution

Posted on August 26, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Evolution Revolution Circles unbroken Words unspoken The journey of being The beauty of seeing Standing here and now Upon my ships prow Where will it go I never can know I can’t see ahead Futures can’t be fled From pasts … Continue reading →

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I love to feel the needles

Posted on August 25, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

I love to feel the needles of the sweet embrace of cold As the creeping chill goes deeper, gently taking hold. The cold of morn reminds me each and every day Of Gaia’s sweet impermanence as the sun burns it … Continue reading →

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The River

Posted on August 25, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

A river flows around me, I don’t know where it goes I only feel the sweet caress as it gently flows. It starts somewhere beyond me; a tiny spring appears, then it joins with others as it meanders through the … Continue reading →

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Good Morning World.

Posted on August 3, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

I love to wake in the early morn; that gentle time twixt night and dawn. The time the Dawn Chorus begins to cleanse the new day of all sins. And through the day, whatever’s done you know in beauty it’s … Continue reading →

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Reincarnation

Posted on July 31, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Reincarnation in life ever-changing impermanence a process of growth

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So many Buddhas

Posted on July 17, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

So many Buddhas we had known but through their wisdom have we grown? So many souls misunderstood; imprisoned for “societies good”. Hopefully, one day, we can learn why some only crawl while others fly. Some minds don’t understand our rules, … Continue reading →

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The boy stood on the burning deck

Posted on July 8, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

The boy stood on the burning deck, his mind was all in tatters. But he simply felt his breathing, ‘cos he knew that was what matters. And as he stood there breathing it was quite soon he found that it … Continue reading →

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On Monks & Marines

Posted on July 5, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

In the protest movement, as in all facets of life there are what I call Monks & Marines: The “Monks” are the more esoteric among us who work for change through consciousness changing and The “marines” are those who work … Continue reading →

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