"It is impossible to go through life without trust: that is to be imprisoned in the worst cell of all, oneself." Graham Greene
Small Stones #15
Much around me is changing...
I must trust the process or fall flat.
It is better to trust and hold unto hope...
Than to give in to fear and loss.
I see new paths forging ahead.
Trust...
What are small stones?
According to the originators of this wonderful exercise, a small stone is a short piece of writing (prose or poetry) that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment. The process of discovering small stones is as important as the finished product. Searching for small stones will encourage you to keep all your senses; - your eyes,(and ears, nose, mouth, fingers, feelings and mind) open.
My father knew him...
They had crossed paths in the war
May 9, his last tour...
This week, the prompt/word is: Death
What is a haiku?
As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure
More below!
"The highest compact we can make with our fellow is: Let there be truth between us two forevermore" Ralph Waldo Emerson
Small Stones #15
Just as the four seasons come and go...
Nature's children know her form.
We, too, will find our footing on firm soil
And grow strong with the changing landscape
Trusting all will fall into its rightful, rhythmic place
Like the seasons...
Trust...
What are small stones?
According to the originators of this wonderful exercise, a small stone is a short piece of writing (prose or poetry) that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment. The process of discovering small stones is as important as the finished product. Searching for small stones will encourage you to keep all your senses; - your eyes,(and ears, nose, mouth, fingers, feelings and mind) open.
Some Food for Thought: How do you building trust in changing times? Take a moment to contemplate what Trust means to you? Love and Peace in 2013.
I would love to hear from you: Please leave me a comment. Thank You!
PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photographs: The Croton Aqueduct and the Collage of The Four Seasons via my personal collection.
Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet
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| Musings: Trust... The Croton Aqueduct |
Small Stones #15
Much around me is changing...
I must trust the process or fall flat.
It is better to trust and hold unto hope...
Than to give in to fear and loss.
I see new paths forging ahead.
Trust...
According to the originators of this wonderful exercise, a small stone is a short piece of writing (prose or poetry) that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment. The process of discovering small stones is as important as the finished product. Searching for small stones will encourage you to keep all your senses; - your eyes,(and ears, nose, mouth, fingers, feelings and mind) open.
"Trust instinct to the
end, even though you can give no reason." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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| Musings: Trust...The Grim Reaper |
My father knew him...
They had crossed paths in the war
May 9, his last tour...
This week, the prompt/word is: Death
What is a haiku?
As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure
More below!
"The highest compact we can make with our fellow is: Let there be truth between us two forevermore" Ralph Waldo Emerson
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| Musings: Trust... The Four Seasons |
Small Stones #15
Just as the four seasons come and go...
Nature's children know her form.
We, too, will find our footing on firm soil
And grow strong with the changing landscape
Trusting all will fall into its rightful, rhythmic place
Like the seasons...
Trust...
According to the originators of this wonderful exercise, a small stone is a short piece of writing (prose or poetry) that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment. The process of discovering small stones is as important as the finished product. Searching for small stones will encourage you to keep all your senses; - your eyes,(and ears, nose, mouth, fingers, feelings and mind) open.
Some Food for Thought: How do you building trust in changing times? Take a moment to contemplate what Trust means to you? Love and Peace in 2013.
I would love to hear from you: Please leave me a comment. Thank You!
PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photographs: The Croton Aqueduct and the Collage of The Four Seasons via my personal collection.
Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet
I love the photos of the treelined dirt roads on top. Makes me nostalgic of my childhood summers spent in the province.
ReplyDeleteI trust in the great good that the universe is sending our way... :-)
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Beautiful photos! How do we cultivate trust? Well it starts by being open, and accepting that others may or may not be the same to you, and still putting your faith in them. That's what i think. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! And yes, tama ka nga po... ask, believe, receive!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jellybelly. It's my favorite walking path and I'm on it several times a week. It has been a great blessing too. :-)
ReplyDeleteEliz
The conjunction of words with pictures is delightful.
ReplyDeleteTY Vera! I like your insight on the subject... Sometimes, we come to the realization that trust doesn't exist between two people and it's time to bless them and move on... ;-)
ReplyDeleteTY Rizza! I totally believe that we can ask and receive... It might not be the way we want it or what we think we deserve, but we receive our blessings. :-)
ReplyDeleteTY Vivin for checking in... We share Tilly as blog friends too. I enjoyed visiting your blog. ;-)
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beautiful collage of the four seasons and i love your stone 15- philosophical and wise.
ReplyDeleteI love the line Hold unto Hope. Yes, we must never lose sight of hope and forever hold on to it.
ReplyDeleteTY Rashmenon! I appreciate the feedback.The collage was created with Pixlr express. :-)
ReplyDeleteEliz
Mys TY! I agree. Hope is an important quality to learn.
ReplyDeleteEliz
Trust is for the young.
ReplyDeletevery powerfully written haiku. I am new to this site, but loved the epospositive vibes it emanates
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit to my small observational piece. Trust is a unique road. One that can sometimes be illuminated,and other times exist as a thread in shadow. May we all continue to hold hands as we find the illuminated path.
ReplyDeleteI like many haiku forms also, including tanka, renga and the American style 'lune' - you might also like the the Dutch poetic form of Elfje -
http://julesgemstonepages.wordpress.com/how-to-write-the-gem-of-an-elfje/
Continued success & Cheers.
I love your website and have signed up to follow x It is a great treasure to find on a cold day x Thank you for sharing your creativity x
ReplyDeleteContemplating change and trust - I love the dichotomy in this! Beautiful website! Thanks for visiting mine
ReplyDeleteNice haiku and pictures :)
ReplyDeleteI love your posts, powerful. This one really resonates because things are changing for me as well. Great photo's...
ReplyDeleteA lovely mosaic to go with your words on trust!
ReplyDeleteRallentenda,
ReplyDeleteI do hope we can learn to trust at any age... I get your point though because after a certain age, we know the patterns, we have our memories, we've fixed our vision... But that is why change can be liberating. TY! :-)
Eliz
TY Meenakshi for stopping by! I've had this site longer than my WordPress site but didn't put enough time into it over the years... I'm glad to add content to it again as I love the space and the calm I feel when I write here. :-)
ReplyDeleteTY Jules for your comment and tips. I will check out your suggestions and explore... I have to say that haiku is addictive. Something about those few clean lines... love it. :-)
ReplyDeleteTY heavenhappens, I've been a bit AWOL on my WordPress site as I figure out a way to stay connected and still keep both vital. I appreciate the feedback and follow and will do same. :-)
ReplyDeleteEliz
TY WabiSabi for the feedback and for connecting with me on WordPress too... I'm enjoying the quiet contemplative moments here as I gear up for change and movement... Many thanks! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Tigerbrite,
ReplyDeleteTY for checking in and leaving a comment... Much appreciated. :-)
TY Dana,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear from someone who is going through change too... Helps me maintain the balance and perspective I need to grow... Merci! :-)
Eliz
TY Barb! I appreciate the visit and enjoyed visiting your blog too. :-)
ReplyDeleteEliz
Great mix of words and pics.
ReplyDeleteThe images are simply fabulous, loved the quotes you have integrated into your post
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're doing the stones, another way for you to send your message of help and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNice post really like the pictures
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your small stones and photos,,,,the line
ReplyDelete"I must trust the process or fall flat." resonates with me. I believe that we need to keep on moving forward and trust is part of our ability to do that. Some of your photos remind me of home,,,there are similar places all over our planet aren't there? Thank you for directing me your way,,,
There's something about looking at pictures of roads or paths that seem to get smaller the farther they go up ahead. It gives you something to look forward to, beyond what you can see...the uncertainty and yet you want to know what lies ahead.
ReplyDeleteTY Reshma, I appreciate the kindness ! ;-)
ReplyDeleteTY Gilly! It's helping and inspiring me. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi poetryajar, Glad you like the photos. I took them myself. ;-)
ReplyDeleteEllecee! TY so much for you e kind words... The small stones have calmed me a bit... I'm enjoying them... Humbling too. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat observation Aileen. I like that perspective too. TY! :)
ReplyDeleteTY for checking in Anthony. I appreciate the feedback! ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove the photos! Beautiful :)Nice to "meet" you. I am always seeking to draw positive people into my path.
ReplyDeleteThis is the second time this week that I encountered a trust-themed post. Serendipity?
ReplyDeleteOh Elizabeth, I love your small stones, very deep and positive. Your haiku is poignant and beautifully written. Welcome aboard, my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos, and I loved reading your smallstones!
ReplyDeleteI'll only blog about them in one blog post when January is over, but do share them on FB and G+ :)
Very good take on the prompt. I wish my father didn't know him. His last tour was January 14th :(
ReplyDeleteTY Trinny! A pleasure to meet you too and doing my best to visit all. Appreciate the visit. :-)
ReplyDeleteEliz
Hi Maan, Serendipity? I'd say yes and take a look at the theme in your surroundings again. Silence came up for me this season and I stepped back from blogging a bit and trying to figure a schedule that will be easier on me and my loved ones. TY!
ReplyDeleteTY estrella05azul for visiting again! I'm grateful for everyone who stops by, and I plan to stay connected. :-)
ReplyDeleteTY Hazel! I'm sorry for your loss... I wish my dad didn't know death too, but we hold our memories of him close. :-)
ReplyDeleteEliz
Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTY for checking in and leaving a comment. I appreciate the visit. :-)
ReplyDeleteEliz