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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Buddha Land

 Walks Far Woman

Plant your bare feet upon the earth
and take one step,
peaceful, smiling,
 your roots sending tentacles
into the earth.
Find stability, and balance,
knowing your every step,
your every breath,
connects you to the All-That-Is,
as above, so below.

Remember the wholeness 
with which you began 
this journey.
Shape your brokenness
into a sturdy vessel
once again,
for all will be well,
   all will be well,
       all will be exceedingly well.

Feel the wind and the warm summer  rain
on your face,
hear the birdsong in your heart.
Earth and sky,
wind and water,
all belong
to you.

Experience the peace of this one step,
this single moment.
Then, take another,
each step a gift received,
each moment an opportunity
to give.

Walk with joy upon the earth,
pilgrims of a planetary miracle.

It is all
a gift from God,
this world we walk through.
It is all Buddha Land.


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34 comments:

  1. SusanAugust 31, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Big Smile. I did this once long ago. I will try again later today!

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  2. Brian MillerAugust 31, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    it is, indeed. there is a connection between all things...i think we often overlook that....

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  3. Kerry O'ConnorAugust 31, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    The journey from childhood to adulthood and on into later years is nothing short of amazing. You show us how it is done one step at a time.

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  4. Sumana RoyAugust 31, 2013 at 8:47 AM


    i like 'each step a gift received,
    each moment an opportunity
    to give.'... and it surely is the best way to reach the land of Buddha... beautiful

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  5. Maude LynnAugust 31, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    This is my new favorite of yours. I love it!

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  6. MaryAugust 31, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Very nice, Sherry. I really like the message of walking with joy upon the earth. Sure beats the alternative!! Smiles.

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  7. ScarletAugust 31, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Love the bare connection to mother earth ~ Thanks for the lovely gift of words ~

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  8. EllaAugust 31, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Now that is my kind of walk! I love the joy in this post-Buddha would smile reading this one :D

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  9. AnonymousAugust 31, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Yes! This is a meditation that I badly need to incorporate into my day to day. So natural but we just don't take the time...

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  10. Kodjo DeynooAugust 31, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    I feel whole now, knowing all will be well, knowing Buddha is on my side

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  11. The UnknowngnomeSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    Walk on. It is indeed a gift.

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  12. NatašekSeptember 1, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    there is nothing like walking barefoot through the earth.. "your roots sending tentacles into the earth." - love this image..

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  13. Gemma WisemanSeptember 1, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    Buddha Land is ours if only we remember to find it in us. Such a lyrical, beautiful poem.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    I enjoy your poem and the positive thoughts it conveys. I like the feelings of determination and promise too!

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  15. Anand S UnniSeptember 1, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Amazing thoughts you presented here. I particularly loved the notion of Buddha land. At times of such global distress I really wish if our politicians would read this.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 1, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    I love the imagery here, Sherry. Your words captivate and move thoughts within me. I love this depiction of a peaceful existence. Very well done. Thank you for sharing.

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  17. GailSeptember 1, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Beautiful

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  18. annell4September 1, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    You have outdone yourself here!

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  19. TALONSeptember 1, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Gorgeous, Sherry. The one thing I lament about the autumn (though it is my favorite of all the seasons) is that I have to eschew the bare feet and get back into shoes. I spend most of my summer barefoot in the garden. :) It's true what you say - it's a privilege and a joy.

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  20. Myrna R.September 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    These thoughts are wonderful for a walking meditation, which really all of life is a walking meditation. This is beautiful Sherry.

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  21. PhotoDictionSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    We often miss that connection between our feet and the earth we walk upon. Interesting to see this in light of what I wrote today. It is a good reminder that we are so very connected to each other's destiny, the earth and us that walk upon it. Have a great week, Sherry.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Each step is a connection if we but realize it. Thanks for this reminder, my friend,

    Elizabeth

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  23. ZQSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    ...may you be well, happy, and peaceful. Smilezzzz :-)
    ZQ

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  24. aspiritofsimplicitySeptember 1, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    I like your poem and your wonderful old photograph

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    beautifully calming words, Sherry - & i'd be hard put to find a better way to live out my days...

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  26. Lisa A. WilliamsSeptember 1, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Such a sense of peace in these beautiful words. A mantra for all. Just lovely Sherry.

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  27. Jennifer WagnerSeptember 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    "Shape your brokenness
    into a sturdy vessel
    once again,"

    "Feel the wind and the warm summer rain
    on your face,
    hear the birdsong in your heart."

    There is much serenity in those words!

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  28. janetldSeptember 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Good message here!

    Among my fav. lines:
    Shape your brokenness
    into a sturdy vessel

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  29. kaykualaSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    The progress to being an adult from infancy can be a real challenge. Smoothly dealt here Sherry! Nicely!

    Hank

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  30. Other MarySeptember 2, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    This is a healing prayer Sherry. Thank you! The stanza that particularly speaks to me is:

    Remember the wholeness
    with which you began
    this journey.
    Shape your brokenness
    into a sturdy vessel
    once again,
    for all will be well,
    all will be well,
    all will be exceedingly well.

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  31. dsnake1September 2, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    yeah, this reminds me to slow down.. :)

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  32. ScottlBSeptember 2, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    "each step a gift received" Amen on that wonderful thoughts Sherry.

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  33. Vinay Leo R.September 3, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I kind of like the play on the word "Roots" in the poem. It could mean both ways I feel.

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