A challenge for your English!

SPURRING WITH THE LIGHT

(Inspired from a conversation with the corner newspaper man on my daily morning walk with Ruby, my dog. Written on January 27, 2018)

Meditation and love are its wings.

In the middle a narrow course, a sign of sly and cunning balance,

In knowing the dimension of tests and trials;

Attempting to calm the multitudes.

Mind or heart?

Work and inheritance!

A slow walk, a tired smile;

Everyone and anyone looking forward so for common ground.

Progressive, conservative;

Economic and social recovery;

 Series of events;

Course of action; a sparring match;

A promised outcome perceived, perceived in all that darkness;

Love and Meditation are its wings,

Oscillating over pride so as to elevate it.

No one perceives the tears falling.

No one is aware of the great effort made.

They only feel the peace that lays between the dark and the light.

                       By; Karla

Continuing with NOTES for LENT!!!

NOTES ON PREPARATION FOR MIRACLES (Continued)

(Written on January 20, 2018)

When times are very trying or there are major problems that keep you from following a training program, you may find it helpful to minimize your stresses.

Do what is most necessary or beneficial and try to keep up with what has the most worth.  Recognize when things are too much for you and get help or relief.

In my case, I am dealing with issues of life and death lately.  Only a miracle can get us through such times, but making priorities can be almost as good.  A strong belief in an afterlife is a golden comfort.

I was there when my mother passed away.  I held her hand until the second she left. 

My youngest sister was there standing behind me, and that relieved the pressure.  My son was a baby.  Now I know better how to maximize on any possible support available.  I held my mother´s hand until the second she departed.  There was a spiritual presence that lifted and filled the space of the hospital room, going beyond.  It felt like some of it entered into me. 

I got to know mom in some ways I think my other nine siblings missed since I was close to her in her last years when she was slowly dying of cancer.  None of us was really aware of what was happening so you should be encouraged to take the valuable time you have with people, especially sick people, to the utmost.  Awareness is a special treasure.

Memories and teachings from youth can help when facing situations bordering on death.  It still is not easy, of course, and guilt and feelings are often tossed about with seeming ease by all involved.  Introspection and soul searching become necessary.  At the same time, it is of topmost importance to reach out to others and share the pain and consternation.

The miracles are deep within each of us!  We need to bring them forth!  Now!  In the Present!

Having deep feelings and being over emotional are not the same thing.  Dealing with other people who are over emotional, theatrical at times, or dramatic is not easy.  The solutions are very unique for all situations.  There are no easy methods in handling matters concerning life and death.  Sometimes time is the best healer, and also knowing that there are promised consolations later which can´t be seen until they occur.  It is not like you can replace feelings and memories, but that more can be added to what was in the past.

¨LOOK UP¨, says the Bible.

¨LOOK UP¨!

LENT BEGINS ON VALENTINE´S DAY THIS YEAR! IT WAS MY FATHER´S BIRTHDAY!

NOTES ON HOW TO PRODUCE MIRACLES

(For Lent, 2018.  Written on January 19, 2018)

       ¨Constance will save you¨ (Jesus)

Being healthy is mostly attributed to a careful attentiveness to diet and exercise programs.  Albeit, a good portion of luck is involved. 

Strength of character is also built with many actions over many years.  My father used to say ¨trying and hard situations build strength and ability¨.

Lent time is propitious to strengthening one´s constitution, helping us to become more aware.  When we fast and pray, we are putting coins in our psyche to be used in pressing moments.  Do not underestimate this.  Try it out! You will see how satisfying and productive it will be and then you too can be called, ¨a healthy, strong person¨.  It is the shortest trail to miracles!

Following the Masters´ example makes the way more passable.

The strongest trait possible to build with is the tool of humility. Try it in your life!  It is not too late! Show others that you care.  This is the most important starting point.  Pray a lot before you make your first moves.  This will put you in the right direction.

Seek professional advice when there is much doubt.  Sometimes an expert counsel is necessary to avoid confusion in what action to take, or what training course to follow.

I believe extremes are not good, yet it is necessary to follow a good training program and it actually makes us feel better!  Believe it or not, it works miracles.

Bet on Health (please)!!!

ODE TO THE POKER FACE

(Written on January 14, 2018)

          ¨Know when to walk away and know when to run¨…

                Don Schlitz, from ¨The Gambler¨ by Kenny Rogers

Just get me through the night

And everything´ll be all right.

If I can walk away from trouble,

Maybe a better card will be dealt.

When inspiration spurs from trouble;

When youth and underdogs protest;

When oppression surfaces once again;

People often put on a straight face and do their best.

Matchless preparation, in suspense to gamble it all.

In dealing with health no one makes a call;

Where justice makes its rightful mark, no one cheats;

Yet, still, Tender Mercies dishes out compassion and its treats.

               By: Karla

Poetry is full of metaphor!

A NATURAL AGENT

(Written on 
January 14, 2018)                                    

          ¨"But for the Grace of God"

                James Bradford

Give us patience there is a lot to do.

Pleadings, aspirations, heavy sighs,

There is evidence and information to give us a clue…

Questions, problems, puzzles, riddles,

Informing that trouble abounds.

We ponder and waiver like doctors on their rounds.

Evil, destructive practices, that are hard to contain or eradicate.

Scourge, poison, disease, plague;

The symptoms unclear, remedies vague…

Oh, that the rich and powerful take heart!

Oh, that humanity make a conversion, a new start!

And that we be surprised with disclosures,

Luminescence never before dreamed about,

That amazes us with saving graces to relieve any and all doubt!

                          By: Karla

 

LENT, 2018, A VERY SPECIAL TIME!

LENT, 2018

This is a really special year because Lent begins on February 14, which is Valentine´s Day and was also my father´s birthday.

It especially touches deep in my heart!  I have already begun to do fasting and pray special prayers.  Needless to say, there are indications that the road will be rough.  At the same time, many really good and unexpected positive things can appear on the way!  I encourage all of us to make particular preparation for this year and to try to become more aware of our callings and basically make way for the possibilities and challenges before us!

Following is a poem to help us consider all this!

PERFECT PAST

(Written on January 10, 201)

When you feel your strongest, it is most necessary to keep humble.

It is a good idea to slow down, and feel your weaknesses.

Take in a big breath of fresh air, meditate, contemplate and become aware

Of the magnitude of solitude;
of a marvelous enormous creation!

Where are we going, if not together?

What can we gather; has it value if we cannot share?

Who is the greatest; if not the one most connected to love, service and rebirth?

Remember where you came from.  It´s been a hard road; going by so fast.

It ain´t been easy; who has got a perfect past, 
A constant mood?

Lots of mistakes; Who´s always got it light and easy?

Safety in numbers; the last word is held by the multitude!

                             By: Karla

The anwer to all English tests in this poem!

CASTING BACK (Written on January 8, 2018)

¨Step up to the light; Show your strength, manifesting might¨!

I saw him in my dreams before he was a public figure.

In contemplations and ruminations that held on; still linger.

Over the years, I gave him my writings ,little gifts and songs

Long before he was hard-pressed by large throngs.

¨What does all this mean¨? Is the question left unanswered, floating in space¨.

A Bishop for a pawn; a young maid aspiring to high places¨.

Dreamings from childhood turning into fact and truth.

A Bishop turned Arch-Bishop, Cardinal, then Pope.

Cash in; collecting well, much money for old rope.

Chips in; cards on the table, a simple game of chess for the willing and able.

I met him in nineteen ninety seven; makes it easier to believe in a plan and heaven.

Said, ¨I had a dream about you¨, later sent him a homemade Birthday card and a letter.

With the strong conviction we both had to make the World better…

Cash in; collecting well, much money for old ropes.

What a surprise, two Popes!

Chips in; cards on the table; A simple game of chess for the willing and able.

He took the highest position and has to cope;

I became a humble singer-songwriter transmitting adept hope!

                               By: Karla

A test to bring in, start the New Year!!!

BEYOND THE THIRD DEGREE!

(Written on January 6, 2018, Epiphany!)

Our man is in the Mansion City!

What more can we ask for?

Ask for time to continue;

For energy to pull us through;

For encouragement from others;

For relief from what weighs us down;

Pliability to witness the indications of forged promises;

Conversion from Worldliness;

For intuition to perceive our guiding star;

Intelligence to discern the fathomless;

Endurance to help us surely win;

To unravel the power held deep within;

Our man is in our cognizance;

What else needs to be revealed?

We retain all that can be appealed!

                    By: Karla

Taking on 2018 with TROMPETAS!!!!

TROMPETAS DE TRIUNFO

(Escrito el 4 de enero, 2017, mi cumple).

Un país que no perdona,

Lamentablemente, no merece perdón.

Quien deja todo,

Encuentra mucho más!

Quien acumula solo tesoros materiales,

Pierde su buena salud y sanidad.

Quien es muy generoso,

Siempre tiene lo que más necesita.

Quien nace de nuevo,

Crece y ha de florecer.

Y quien ama mucho,

¡Le perdonan todo!

Quien está bien encaminado,

¡No tiene gran apurro!

                Por: Karla