Have a peaceful Sunday my Friends,
whatever your season may be.
Gisele
bracha (Guest)
Animals can teach us so much...
Sue (Guest)
Thank you for this wonderful picture. I love all kinds of animals. Often I think that they are much kinder than humans.
Thank you for the blessing Gisele.
Have a nice day everyone and share some kindness with someone, this will rejuvenate you.
Sue
Thank you for the blessing Gisele.
Have a nice day everyone and share some kindness with someone, this will rejuvenate you.
Sue
Hello Everyone
This is Monday and time to do more exercises
I also like animals, so maybe some of us have a dog to walk; this would be good exercise.
Have a nice day,
Vicky
This is Monday and time to do more exercises
I also like animals, so maybe some of us have a dog to walk; this would be good exercise.
Have a nice day,
Vicky
bracha (Guest)
bracha (Guest)
I think I will have to get some ginko biloba for keeping memory..(
ALOE
Originated in the Cape Verde Islands.It was used in early historical times in Egypt, Arabia and India. The juice of the plant applied externally was and is used today to heal wounds, bruises and irritations. Today an ointment is made of the fresh juice for the treatment of radiation burns.
It is also used in many skin creams ,lotions and shampoos.
Originated in the Cape Verde Islands.It was used in early historical times in Egypt, Arabia and India. The juice of the plant applied externally was and is used today to heal wounds, bruises and irritations. Today an ointment is made of the fresh juice for the treatment of radiation burns.
It is also used in many skin creams ,lotions and shampoos.
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bracha (Guest)
meeting som buddies
Trying to find balance
Dear Lilie,
The load on your scales is so cute
You are right, it is good to balance all things
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Whenever sorrows come again,
meet it with smiles and laughter,
saying,"O my Creator, save me from its harm:
and do not deprive me of its good.
Lord, remind me to be thankful,
let me feel no regret if its benefit passes away.
~Rumi
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The load on your scales is so cute
You are right, it is good to balance all things
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Whenever sorrows come again,
meet it with smiles and laughter,
saying,"O my Creator, save me from its harm:
and do not deprive me of its good.
Lord, remind me to be thankful,
let me feel no regret if its benefit passes away.
~Rumi
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Hello Everyone
This is Monday
Vicky
This is Monday
Vicky
bracha (Guest)
enjoying Monday as an elephant God
A light to wake us up
I have not felt comfortable with my name Bracha that I chose for chopra.com for a long time now, as it is not mine
I have decided to use my spiritual name Karima as I find it more harmonizing with my soul
Love,
Lilie
I have decided to use my spiritual name Karima as I find it more harmonizing with my soul
Love,
Lilie
Good Morning Karima!
This is a really beautiful name.
Thank you for the image with your old name,
that is beautiful too.
This is only the middle of the week, so we have to keep exercising. :juggl
e:
Vicky
This is a really beautiful name.
Thank you for the image with your old name,
that is beautiful too.
This is only the middle of the week, so we have to keep exercising. :juggl
e:
Vicky
For a special friend
Love,
Lilie
[This message was edited by Karima on Thursday December 18th, 2003 at 12:47 PM.]
Love,
Lilie
[This message was edited by Karima on Thursday December 18th, 2003 at 12:47 PM.]
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Bracha
Margherita (Guest)
Welcome to Karima, this name resonates beautifully with you dear Lilie.
So I see everybody is filling with light ... which is the best we can do to remain young!
Filling with beauty ...
Have a beautiful week-end girls.
I love you.
Margherita
So I see everybody is filling with light ... which is the best we can do to remain young!
Filling with beauty ...
Have a beautiful week-end girls.
I love you.
Margherita
Margeritha, I agree with Inda...it is so nice
to see you here and share some light together....
Love,
Lilie
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Bracha
to see you here and share some light together....
Love,
Lilie
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Bracha
My beautiful friends, I am so happy too to be back here with you.
All this light reminds me of one of my poems ....
Light meeting light
I danced tonight
in the arms of Light.
Called forth
by my longing
you settled
in my eyes,
I guided you
to fall deeper
into me,
you crossed
my heart
and joined my song,
falling deeper
and deeper
along the waves
of my breath.
Swinging
full circle
on strings of light,
we called
into existence
new lands
and riding
the secret route
of our desire
we collided
at heaven’s gate.
Swallowed
by the Light,
blind,
we bared
our essence
to each other
and merged
in purity
unknown,
shining in
one glow.
I danced tonight
in the arms of Light.
And Christmas too is so full of light ... we have many reasons to celebrate LIGHT.
Dancing into the light
Love, Margherita
All this light reminds me of one of my poems ....
Light meeting light
I danced tonight
in the arms of Light.
Called forth
by my longing
you settled
in my eyes,
I guided you
to fall deeper
into me,
you crossed
my heart
and joined my song,
falling deeper
and deeper
along the waves
of my breath.
Swinging
full circle
on strings of light,
we called
into existence
new lands
and riding
the secret route
of our desire
we collided
at heaven’s gate.
Swallowed
by the Light,
blind,
we bared
our essence
to each other
and merged
in purity
unknown,
shining in
one glow.
I danced tonight
in the arms of Light.
And Christmas too is so full of light ... we have many reasons to celebrate LIGHT.
Dancing into the light
Love, Margherita
karima (Guest)
Warmth spreading from my heart
With love
Lilie
With love
Lilie
I am leaving tomorrow on a long flight. Your light will protect me.
I am not sure how much exercise I will get, but I hope all of you will continue.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Vicky
I am not sure how much exercise I will get, but I hope all of you will continue.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Vicky
Margherita (Guest)
Dear Vicky, may the Angel fly together with you.
Have a wonderful time home!
Love and light. Margherita
Have a wonderful time home!
Love and light. Margherita
Thank you Margherita.
I will carry this beautiful message with me.
Love,
Vicky
I will carry this beautiful message with me.
Love,
Vicky
karima (Guest)
Margherita (Guest)
Dawn over Manila
Dear Vicky, may you be welcomed by the beauty of your country in such magical way.
Love, Margherita
What a spectacular image; what a beautiful sky.
I don't think they have a computer back home, but Vicky will catch up on everything when she gets back.
More heavenly music to float to the sky:
...The breeze of Your song
moves through the whole sky;
The stream of your melody
breaks out through rocks
and anxiously flows on...
Rabindranath Tagore
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I don't think they have a computer back home, but Vicky will catch up on everything when she gets back.
More heavenly music to float to the sky:
...The breeze of Your song
moves through the whole sky;
The stream of your melody
breaks out through rocks
and anxiously flows on...
Rabindranath Tagore
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bracha (Guest)
And again some exercise
bracha (Guest)
this is quite good
kamira (Guest)
I think my cat and I have to join this exercise class this is a hoot
I need to get these holiday goodies off my hips
Sue
I need to get these holiday goodies off my hips
Sue
karima (Guest)
karima (Guest)
you are right, Inda
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Bracha
Continuing to dance ... in the air!
Love, Margherita
Acrobats on ropes ....
Margeritha, so nice to have you here with us again, wishing you a lot of rest and much of all good
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Bracha
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Bracha
I love circus atmosphere ...
Karima, your image is high class, true magic.
Have a beautiful time too .... I think in the Northern countries there is a wondrous atmosphere during Christmas holidays ... the splendour of the snow, the lights reflecting ...
Soulmagic!
Love, Margherita
karima (Guest)
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Bracha
we will alway find something to do...
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Bracha
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Bracha
I can not help that this image came my way...
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Bracha
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Bracha
Inda, I love these new sceneries. I guess we both eat and climb
Inda, we could take it more easy-Happy New Year to all!
Dear Inda, dear Karima, I imagine something easy, but very healthy for the first day of the New Year .... I just imagine!
... to
delight myself in a snow landscape ... and to feel peace flowing in my heart.
Have a wonderful 2004!
Love, Margherita
... to
delight myself in a snow landscape ... and to feel peace flowing in my heart.
Have a wonderful 2004!
Love, Margherita
Margherita, I envy you for your love of winter and the sports relating to it!!
I guess I am to convenient and lazy, look here
Love,
Lilie
I guess I am to convenient and lazy, look here
Love,
Lilie
karima (Guest)
Oh, I wish you were here to drag me out...
I can´t help it, but the pictures get mysteriously chosen...and so this pigeon (dove?)
I can´t help it, but the pictures get mysteriously chosen...and so this pigeon (dove?)
Thank you for not giving up on me...
You can definitely give up on me.
I just enjoy sitting here watching you all struggle with your exercises
Sue
I just enjoy sitting here watching you all struggle with your exercises
Sue
I will not give up...
karima (Guest)
Reading something good...is also rejuvinating...
With much love
Karima
With much love
Karima
Yes girls, reading and writing, time to BE, that's wonderful.
We had a long walk today at the Villa Borghese, Pincio ... and an Apéritif at Doney's in Via Veneto. The day was sunny, but cold. I soooo loved the cold breeze on my cheeks..... and wonder of wonders in the green grass of the Park, there were already some Margheritine, the small daisies!
I wrote:
Park Villa Borghese
Wow, what emotion in finding this picture ... Spring at Villa Borghese ... and look what the girl picks!!
Love, Margherita
We had a long walk today at the Villa Borghese, Pincio ... and an Apéritif at Doney's in Via Veneto. The day was sunny, but cold. I soooo loved the cold breeze on my cheeks..... and wonder of wonders in the green grass of the Park, there were already some Margheritine, the small daisies!
I wrote:
Park Villa Borghese
Wow, what emotion in finding this picture ... Spring at Villa Borghese ... and look what the girl picks!!
Love, Margherita
I was so happy to see all your images today, as I was a bit moody....so much beauty! While dreaming...I found this picture from another passed season..(Inda, I have been thinking of what you said somewhere, that you are not a poet...I doubt it...
Love,
Lilie
Love,
Lilie
and what about building one like this? And drink some tea in there...with all friends
Schneemaenner ..
Fund to build and fun to look at!
Dear Lilie, my brother used to build enormous "houses of snow-ice" in our garden ... there was so much snow then ... quite some years back! And we sat in there to chat with friends ...
Love and Happy Epiphany ...
do you immerse in water Lilie?
Margherita
Tried to re-enter my message above to correct the word "fund ... fun", but could not find the icon for editing ..
Well, never mind. Finding another pic.
Well, never mind. Finding another pic.
karima (Guest)
Well water, liquid is much more
the element I would choose. The pics you chose are very beautiful though to look at
the element I would choose. The pics you chose are very beautiful though to look at
Dear Karima, PureBeauty on chopra sent Epiphany wishes today and speaks of a tradition in Northern countries of immersing in water on this day to assure blessings for the New Year.
So I see you are in synthony, as you choose the water. I love it too, that's also my element, but snow is water after all and I love to plunge into it too.
and ice skating ... ohhh what nostalgie ...
Love, Margherita
So I see you are in synthony, as you choose the water. I love it too, that's also my element, but snow is water after all and I love to plunge into it too.
and ice skating ... ohhh what nostalgie ...
Love, Margherita
Dear Margeritha, I never heard of that ritual...so...also feel a need to say...I don´t know really how to say this...but life was never something for me...because of tragic reasons of my heritage
With Love
Lilie
[This message was edited by Karima on Tuesday January 6th, 2004 at 11:50 AM.]
With Love
Lilie
[This message was edited by Karima on Tuesday January 6th, 2004 at 11:50 AM.]
Lilie, sweetheart, your words are so sad and I feel an urge to reach out to hug you.
I know that life can be extremely difficult, especially when we carry with us experiences of childhood. I guess through the picture you posted ... maybe you were a lonely girl, or there was little sunshine in your heart. And then in Sweden it is really also true, that melancholy is more diffused than in Southern countries, where there is more sunshine. I think for myself it has been important to live in a Mediterranean country, because I also have my deeply melancholic moments. Nonetheless my faith and the belief that we are loved and cared for from Above, whatever, always helps me to get through those dark tunnels into the Light again. As you know I often describe this in my poems.
You are loved, Lilie, you have a beautiful soul and your poems also reveal that you connect to the Divine spirit, residing within.
Meditate and let love flow into you and surround you. Heritage can be heavy I know, we must learn to detach and to walk in the light.
I am doing this now with you, hand in hand.
With love, Margherita
I’m open to love
my heart invites you to dance
come share my delight
senryu by Margherita
I know that life can be extremely difficult, especially when we carry with us experiences of childhood. I guess through the picture you posted ... maybe you were a lonely girl, or there was little sunshine in your heart. And then in Sweden it is really also true, that melancholy is more diffused than in Southern countries, where there is more sunshine. I think for myself it has been important to live in a Mediterranean country, because I also have my deeply melancholic moments. Nonetheless my faith and the belief that we are loved and cared for from Above, whatever, always helps me to get through those dark tunnels into the Light again. As you know I often describe this in my poems.
You are loved, Lilie, you have a beautiful soul and your poems also reveal that you connect to the Divine spirit, residing within.
Meditate and let love flow into you and surround you. Heritage can be heavy I know, we must learn to detach and to walk in the light.
I am doing this now with you, hand in hand.
With love, Margherita
I’m open to love
my heart invites you to dance
come share my delight
senryu by Margherita
Being in the light ... you loved this one, I remember.
Wonderful Margeritha, you have touched me so deeply now. Thank you! I am not there where I take delight in this world..if not for a rose, a dew drop, a beautiful sunset...or some touching musical tones...or poems...beautiful loving eyes...words of wisdom
Much Love
Karima
Much Love
Karima
What a beautiful picture, Karima. When we are here for each other, then we fulfill the commandment of love.
You take delight in beauty which reflects you. You have mentioned beautiful loving eyes ... this is soul touching, soul communication .... wow, this reminds me of a poem by Tim "Soul touching". Must see if I can find it.
Be fine, my friend!
I love you. Margherita
You take delight in beauty which reflects you. You have mentioned beautiful loving eyes ... this is soul touching, soul communication .... wow, this reminds me of a poem by Tim "Soul touching". Must see if I can find it.
Be fine, my friend!
I love you. Margherita
Found it on chopra: Tim Cannon's poem
"Soul touching"
Together,
Yet absent of form,
Your presence,
It illuminates,
As an aura,
Images a flame,
It surrounds,
And enters my heart.
Soul touching,
Each other,
Releasing,
To one another,
Our spirits,
Unite,
Ascend in eternity,
As a fragrant essence,
Unseen,
Awakening,
All senses within,
Heaven is this tender love.
Always can we be with another, whether it is our creator, a friend or companion, a loved one that has passed on;
Through soul touching you can feel the presence, just close your eyes…
by: Tim Cannon
I’m open to love
my heart invites you to dance
come share my delight
senryu by Margherita
"Soul touching"
Together,
Yet absent of form,
Your presence,
It illuminates,
As an aura,
Images a flame,
It surrounds,
And enters my heart.
Soul touching,
Each other,
Releasing,
To one another,
Our spirits,
Unite,
Ascend in eternity,
As a fragrant essence,
Unseen,
Awakening,
All senses within,
Heaven is this tender love.
Always can we be with another, whether it is our creator, a friend or companion, a loved one that has passed on;
Through soul touching you can feel the presence, just close your eyes…
by: Tim Cannon
I’m open to love
my heart invites you to dance
come share my delight
senryu by Margherita
you reached out your hand when I needed
I feel this love and also gratitude
for being blessed in this way.
The poem is so beautiful! Thank you Margeritha, thank you Tim
Good night, tomorrow work again,,,,,,
Love,
Karima
I feel this love and also gratitude
for being blessed in this way.
The poem is so beautiful! Thank you Margeritha, thank you Tim
Good night, tomorrow work again,,,,,,
Love,
Karima
Thank you Lilie, Margherita and Tim.
You touch me deeply with your grace and beauty.
Soon I am going to leave the fields of snow
and dip into the waters of a warmer place.
May the Hawaiian Goddess Laka embrace you with love and light.
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O Goddess Laka!
O wildwood bouquet, O Laka!
O Laka, queen of the voice!
O Laka, giver of gifts!
O Laka, giver of bounty!
O Laka, giver of all things!
Hawaiian prayer to the Goddess laka
You touch me deeply with your grace and beauty.
Soon I am going to leave the fields of snow
and dip into the waters of a warmer place.
May the Hawaiian Goddess Laka embrace you with love and light.
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O Goddess Laka!
O wildwood bouquet, O Laka!
O Laka, queen of the voice!
O Laka, giver of gifts!
O Laka, giver of bounty!
O Laka, giver of all things!
Hawaiian prayer to the Goddess laka
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Wish you a wonderful well deserved
vacation,Inda....I have enjoyed so much
our playing...
with Love
Lilie
vacation,Inda....I have enjoyed so much
our playing...
with Love
Lilie
I sure wish I was coming along. I might even go for a swim.
Sue
Sue
karima (Guest)
Sue, what do you say about more playing? Are you without both Vicky and Inda? In Sweden there is a saying...when the cat is away the rats dance....
And in Italy we say: Quando non c'è il gatto, i topi ballano ... exact translation. Today this was not the case ... a busy day back at work, like you dear Lilie ...
but I wish Inda a wonderful time in Hawaii!
Tired now.
Hugging you all and going to sleep ... hmmm DREAM ...
Love, Margherita
I’m open to love
my heart invites you to dance
come share my delight
senryu by Margherita
but I wish Inda a wonderful time in Hawaii!
Tired now.
Hugging you all and going to sleep ... hmmm DREAM ...
Love, Margherita
I’m open to love
my heart invites you to dance
come share my delight
senryu by Margherita
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I love you, Inda
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Just here for a moment to say hello .... it feels a little bit lonely ...
Have a beautiful week-end all.
Love, Margherita
I’m open to love
my heart invites you to dance
come share my delight
senryu by Margherita
Have a beautiful week-end all.
Love, Margherita
I’m open to love
my heart invites you to dance
come share my delight
senryu by Margherita
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I agree a little bit lonely...also a time of rest
Love to you
and a pleasant week-end
Lilie
Love to you
and a pleasant week-end
Lilie
Island dreams by Jim Warren
Thinking of Inda on the island ... sending her love.
Dear Karima, yes we do need to rest, to sit with a book, to think, just to BE.
Another senryu for you:
Today we shall rest
to absorb beauty and light:
to just love our life
Hugs. Margherita
yes, lets send love to Inda in Hawaii
Love,
Lilie
Love,
Lilie
Haiku is a Japanese verse form that relies on brevity and simplicity to convey its message. It is usually three lines of five, seven, and five syllables, and frequently includes natural images or themes. It is believed to have been first written in the seventeenth century and is based on a Zen Buddhist philosophy of simplicity and the idea of perfection that excludes the extraneous.
This is the very brief explanation of haiku on www.poetry.com where they run a daily contest of haikus. I participate quite often and I have once won the mousepad with a haiku I submitted (it's a question of luck though, hundreds and hundreds of senryus/haikus are sent everyday, but it's fun!). With the following senryu (they actually call haiku everything, even if to be called a haiku, there must be a seasonal element in the verse - all other compositions are called senryu):
Life flows placidly
we have the choice to be free
to cry or to laugh
Have a beautiful Sunday, dear Karima.
Love and light. Margherita
karime (Guest)
Japaneese influence
Thank you Margeritha for the telling of the haiku..are the rules very specific?
Love,
Lilie
Love,
Lilie
The light of Dolphins by Jane Nussbaum
To swim in the light
follow the playful dolphins
they show you the way
Just dreaming of swimming and dancing with dolphins, which would be the most fantastic physical and spiritual exercise!
Love, Margherita
ps Yes, Karima, there are specific rules for haiku and senryu, I will find some site for you as soon as possible.
karima (Guest)
I came across something very different...looking funny
I can myself look up a site on haikus and senryo, this will save you time, thank you anyway...
Love,
Karima
I can myself look up a site on haikus and senryo, this will save you time, thank you anyway...
Love,
Karima
Dear Karima, this water whirling is beautiful .. the light dancing on it. The light will not be swallowed by it. Water whirling reminds me of childhood, when at the lake of Zurich I learned to swim and my mother warned me of these whirls, they take you down in no time. There was one near where we went to bath, but we knew it and never approached that fascinating but dangerous water play.
Yes this picture shows the power!
Catnap ballet photo by Trisha Flynn
Wishing you such intense and glorious peace ... aren't they totally relaxed and immersed in their dreams?!
Sending you much love, Margherita
Yes this picture shows the power!
Catnap ballet photo by Trisha Flynn
Wishing you such intense and glorious peace ... aren't they totally relaxed and immersed in their dreams?!
Sending you much love, Margherita
dear Margeritha, those cats are so wondefully relaxed and together...
With the name Trisha I came to think of Trisha Browns dance company...
it is an image of a wheel
With the name Trisha I came to think of Trisha Browns dance company...
it is an image of a wheel
Sue (Guest)
Dear Margherita, wish my pussy cats would look as relaxed !! Fabulous picture. We are very peaceful at home at the moment as Ollie is back in the vets. He is missed by 2 uprights but I think the furry one of the three of us (Lily) is very happy. Still he is coming home tomorrow, so deep breaths and off we go again. Sue.
Dear Sue, I hope that Ollie is back home and well and happy together with you.
Beautiful movements dear Lilie!
Love, Margherita
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I am smiling of these images
love,
Lilie
love,
Lilie
Sue (Guest)
Dear Margherita. Thank you for your kind thoughts. Yes, Ollie is back home. The Vet has grown so fond of him she didn't want to release him. He is an adorable little chap. "Not so" says Lily!!!! Sue.
karima (Guest)
Dear Sue, good to hear Ollie is back home with you...
Love,
Lilie
Love,
Lilie
Sue (Guest)
Dear Lilie, thank you for your message. I think finally my Lily is learning to accept Ollie. They met face to face yesterday and instead of a big hiss, she turned her back and walked away.That is an improvement from last week. Wish my Lily was as nice as you, Lilie. Sue.
Lilie is not so nice always, ask my husband and children...
Love,
Lilie
Love,
Lilie
Well, dear Lilie, none of us I think is ALWAYS nice ... we are in need of balance surely, sometimes we are soaring high and able to love as we are meant to and sometimes we are in a low mood and then we cause others to escape ...
Anyway, I think, isn't it time to welcome back our dearest Inda?
In case, I will now look for a bunch of flowers ... well she may have had the flowers around her neck in Hawaii .... we might add the warmth of a hug to say we missed her and we are happy that she is about to materialise here again!
Love and light, dear Lilie.
for Inda ... may the Angels protect you on your way home
Marc Chagall - Der Blumenstrauss der den Himmel erleuchtet ... fuer Inda
Anyway, I think, isn't it time to welcome back our dearest Inda?
In case, I will now look for a bunch of flowers ... well she may have had the flowers around her neck in Hawaii .... we might add the warmth of a hug to say we missed her and we are happy that she is about to materialise here again!
Love and light, dear Lilie.
for Inda ... may the Angels protect you on your way home
Marc Chagall - Der Blumenstrauss der den Himmel erleuchtet ... fuer Inda
karima (Guest)
Dear Margeritha
Yes, I think you are right...it is about time
for Inda to return..and I would welcome her
with a hug and you are right about kindess, we all have our sides
Lilie
Yes, I think you are right...it is about time
for Inda to return..and I would welcome her
with a hug and you are right about kindess, we all have our sides
Lilie
Hello Everyone,
It is nice to be back on Givnology. Inda will probably be back tomorrow. We are all recovering from our long trips so I don't think we will be exercising too much this week; probably sleeping whenever we can, but not on the job . Nice to see all the beautiful pictures.
Vicky
It is nice to be back on Givnology. Inda will probably be back tomorrow. We are all recovering from our long trips so I don't think we will be exercising too much this week; probably sleeping whenever we can, but not on the job . Nice to see all the beautiful pictures.
Vicky
Welcome back, dear Vicky. You have been missed and it is so nice to see you safely home. Hope you had a wonderful time home!
Much love, Margherita
Much love, Margherita
Dear Friends,
I am home and couldn't help but come and say 'Hello' to you all tonight ,before i go to sleep.
After a very long flight and two sleepless nights it is actually good to be back on Givnology.
Like Vicky, I feel exercise will not be on my schedule this week , but a lot of sleep .
I am overwhelmed by all your beautiful gifts of flowers and send you a hug and a kiss and a lot of Aloha.
There is a beautiful Hawaiian saying:
Aloha exists beyond motives,
desires, or opinions. It is sustained
by love, fortified by compassion,
and it expands in power and beauty
as we give it away to all who come
into our lives.
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I am home and couldn't help but come and say 'Hello' to you all tonight ,before i go to sleep.
After a very long flight and two sleepless nights it is actually good to be back on Givnology.
Like Vicky, I feel exercise will not be on my schedule this week , but a lot of sleep .
I am overwhelmed by all your beautiful gifts of flowers and send you a hug and a kiss and a lot of Aloha.
There is a beautiful Hawaiian saying:
Aloha exists beyond motives,
desires, or opinions. It is sustained
by love, fortified by compassion,
and it expands in power and beauty
as we give it away to all who come
into our lives.
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Thank you for the warm welcome Margherita, and the beautiful flowers.
I had a very nice time at home. The weather was beautiful. Here it is really winter, but it is nice to come to Givnology.
Love,
Vicky
I had a very nice time at home. The weather was beautiful. Here it is really winter, but it is nice to come to Givnology.
Love,
Vicky
karima (Guest)
more hugs...rejuvinating
All these hugs are so comforting.
Givnology makes all things feel much better.
It gives a message of kindness and friendship.
Hugs from Vicky
Givnology makes all things feel much better.
It gives a message of kindness and friendship.
Hugs from Vicky
supposedly hugging
Girls, dear friends, I don't want to miss the welcome back hugs!
I am here and reach out.
Here in Rome the weather has been very sunny today and not cold. I had a feeling of hearing birds sing with a hint of Spring in their voice ...
Love and hugs. Margherita
I am here and reach out.
Here in Rome the weather has been very sunny today and not cold. I had a feeling of hearing birds sing with a hint of Spring in their voice ...
Love and hugs. Margherita
I am not able to post images in the office but I am sending you all many hugs.It makes us feel appreciated and loved.
Vicky
Vicky
sleeping is rejuvinating
Love,
Lilie
Sounds like a good idea
Dear Inda, I think you are right with your considerations on sleep. I definitely should sleep more. Might have a nap now ... ronf ronf ronf
Meanwhile I share a senryu I wrote, holding another magical secret to remain young: laughter and fun .... besides LOVE of course!
As long as we laugh,
play and have fun together
our love will be safe
Love, Margherita
Meanwhile I share a senryu I wrote, holding another magical secret to remain young: laughter and fun .... besides LOVE of course!
As long as we laugh,
play and have fun together
our love will be safe
Love, Margherita
These pictures are so cute.
I guess it is time to get back into the routine.
Time to start doing some exercises, eat good food ,sleep enough and be kind to each other.
Have a nice day everyone.
Vicky
I guess it is time to get back into the routine.
Time to start doing some exercises, eat good food ,sleep enough and be kind to each other.
Have a nice day everyone.
Vicky
I am definitely not exercising, since I get enough at home with my two cats
Have fun exercising everyone
Sue
Have fun exercising everyone
Sue
Hello girls! You are such a sweet company and always stimulating. Dear Sue, to play with Zelda, my cat, is actually the only exercise I do regularly! We play with the little balls and she is such a good doorkeeper, haha. I applaud her when she catches a great ball and she is proud. My exercise consists in collecting from the floor all the balls again and again ... When we are tired we relax and she happily purrs. If I stop too soon, she cries heartwrenchingly, so that I HAVE to stay a little longer.
Love and hugs. Margherita
Love and hugs. Margherita
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Your daughter's cats are absolutely beautiful,
Margherita.Thank you for sharing them with us.
Your exercise routine is my idea of a workout. That is as much as I want to get
Sue
Margherita.Thank you for sharing them with us.
Your exercise routine is my idea of a workout. That is as much as I want to get
Sue
The cats are so beautiful Margherita.
Thank you for the picture.
Looks like you and Sue get enough exercise with the cats.
I really think that we should start a more active program again. We used to run up stairs and mountains. What happened?
Vicky
Thank you for the picture.
Looks like you and Sue get enough exercise with the cats.
I really think that we should start a more active program again. We used to run up stairs and mountains. What happened?
Vicky
Sweet ladies, at the moment I can't think of any exercise, it's time to go to sleep and ..... well hopefully I will have my exercises done in the dreams ... I might FLY, oh what intense pleasure that is .... OK in the morning a little stretching in front of the open window!
Joy of freedom by Rassouli
I love this artist!
Love, Margherita
Joy of freedom by Rassouli
I love this artist!
Love, Margherita
karima (Guest)
your images are so beautifui, beautiful
and I am getting so tired now
I also love that artist Rassouli!
Love,
Lilie
and I am getting so tired now
I also love that artist Rassouli!
Love,
Lilie
Beautiful pictures.
All right, you can all be lazy until Monday,
but then I am going to come after you for some serious exercise.
Vicky
All right, you can all be lazy until Monday,
but then I am going to come after you for some serious exercise.
Vicky
Zelda watched me while doing my stretching in the morning, after all we have learned from the cats! Just a few movements well done already give a good feeling. Of course what is important is that we do it regularly, which means to get up a little bit earlier ..... which means that we should go to bed a little bit earlier ...... ok doing just that now!
I am having a two days managerial course and you know I had difficulty, especially after lunch, to keep my eyes open, even though it was really interesting. Only during the team-exercise I felt my energy growing again.
Good night and sweet dreams.
Love, Margherita
That's perfect for the start, dear Inda!
Stretching, stretching ....
Isn't it great, that there are always Mondays coming up, when we shall begin exercising, dieting etc.!!
Today I have the intention of at least walking a little ....
Happy Valentine's Day to all.
Love, Margherita
Stretching, stretching ....
Isn't it great, that there are always Mondays coming up, when we shall begin exercising, dieting etc.!!
Today I have the intention of at least walking a little ....
Happy Valentine's Day to all.
Love, Margherita
Dear Inda that must have been fun yesterday! hmmmm ...... I must go and reach for a praline myself now ....my husband was so nice and got me some Ferrero Rocher in a heart-shaped box and with a little poem of his!! Useless to say that I appreciated both.
Ok, on Monday, no excuses!
Love, Margherita
Time to relax, after the shopping, carrying those heavy bags is also an exercise!
Ok, on Monday, no excuses!
Love, Margherita
Time to relax, after the shopping, carrying those heavy bags is also an exercise!
karima (Guest)
I am lazy now, but dieting...
here camels in love
with Love
Karima
here camels in love
with Love
Karima
Dear Lilie,
I have been very lazy as well, not to mention Sue .Margherita at least has been walking.
I am afraid Vicky said she will get after us tomorrow(Monday) and I think she means it.
To warm myself up for the action I did my yoga this morning.
Good of you to be on a diet. A medical friend once told me that the best way to diet is to eat most healthy foods, but just eat small portions. That seems to work well for me. I do limit my dessert intake during the week.
Here is more love for you to help you keep to the diet
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I have been very lazy as well, not to mention Sue .Margherita at least has been walking.
I am afraid Vicky said she will get after us tomorrow(Monday) and I think she means it.
To warm myself up for the action I did my yoga this morning.
Good of you to be on a diet. A medical friend once told me that the best way to diet is to eat most healthy foods, but just eat small portions. That seems to work well for me. I do limit my dessert intake during the week.
Here is more love for you to help you keep to the diet
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Wow, dear Inda, thank you for sharing those beautiful Hawaiian sayings!
The world needs the light of love. It needs the peace of it, the blessing of it, and the purifying qualities it possesses.
Lately, I am not very good in dieting ... always beginning on Monday!!!
Today I was in the mood of walking quickly, but my husband said "don't run" ... so I slowed down. When I walk with my daughter, she is the one to run of course and I seem slow to her. That's it, different paces, but at least we all walk.
Walking in silence
nature whispers love to us
and deep peace unfolds
A haiku for you.
With all my love.
Margherita
The world needs the light of love. It needs the peace of it, the blessing of it, and the purifying qualities it possesses.
Lately, I am not very good in dieting ... always beginning on Monday!!!
Today I was in the mood of walking quickly, but my husband said "don't run" ... so I slowed down. When I walk with my daughter, she is the one to run of course and I seem slow to her. That's it, different paces, but at least we all walk.
Walking in silence
nature whispers love to us
and deep peace unfolds
A haiku for you.
With all my love.
Margherita
karima (Guest)
Thank you Inda, I need all encouragment
in holding my diet as an initiation in
weight-reduction which is important
Marghetita I love this new haiku of yours
Love,
Karima
in holding my diet as an initiation in
weight-reduction which is important
Marghetita I love this new haiku of yours
Love,
Karima
karima (Guest)
i forgot this little one
All right everyone,
Monday is here
I did my yoga and I walked to work- 2km,
and I am walking back home. Even though it is still cold here, it felt like this:
(I am not the one that is trying to sneak back)
[This message was edited by Inda on Monday February 16th, 2004 at 03:05 AM.]
Monday is here
I did my yoga and I walked to work- 2km,
and I am walking back home. Even though it is still cold here, it felt like this:
(I am not the one that is trying to sneak back)
[This message was edited by Inda on Monday February 16th, 2004 at 03:05 AM.]
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This is Monday morning here, and I see we have a pretty good start
Lunch looks healthy also, and a little bit of bread will do no harm. Just remember to have a nutricious dinner, maybe some fish, vegetables and another salad.You can add a little rice or potatoes, but keep the portions small. Those who are allowed to drink milk, that is also good. I usually sprinkle some nuts on my salad or vegetables. Drink lots of fluids.
Have a nice day.
Vicky
Lunch looks healthy also, and a little bit of bread will do no harm. Just remember to have a nutricious dinner, maybe some fish, vegetables and another salad.You can add a little rice or potatoes, but keep the portions small. Those who are allowed to drink milk, that is also good. I usually sprinkle some nuts on my salad or vegetables. Drink lots of fluids.
Have a nice day.
Vicky
karima (Guest)
thank you girls for your recommendations
and encouragement!
Here some beauty for the soul
Love,
Lilie
and encouragement!
Here some beauty for the soul
Love,
Lilie
Keep to the diet Karima.
It takes a little effort, but it will work.
Vicky
It takes a little effort, but it will work.
Vicky
Hi Girls.
I got enough exercise with my cats this morning, trying to give them their medication and keeping Oliver from eating Lilie's food.
Keep to the diet Karima. I once belonged to "Weightwatchers" and they also recommended smaller portions. This works well for me. At the moment I don't have a weight problem, but my cholesterol level is high, so I need to watch my diet again. Let us keep the goodies for the weekend!
Sue
I got enough exercise with my cats this morning, trying to give them their medication and keeping Oliver from eating Lilie's food.
Keep to the diet Karima. I once belonged to "Weightwatchers" and they also recommended smaller portions. This works well for me. At the moment I don't have a weight problem, but my cholesterol level is high, so I need to watch my diet again. Let us keep the goodies for the weekend!
Sue
Dear Friends,
I kept my promise...did my yoga, walked to work and back, and now I am in the mood to climb up these terraces and be inspired to enjoy the view.
This brings a poem to my mind :
Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind,
but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point.
Climb slowly, steadily, enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a fitting climax for the journey.
~ Harold V. Melchert
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I kept my promise...did my yoga, walked to work and back, and now I am in the mood to climb up these terraces and be inspired to enjoy the view.
This brings a poem to my mind :
Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind,
but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point.
Climb slowly, steadily, enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a fitting climax for the journey.
~ Harold V. Melchert
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Climbing up these terraces is a good idea. When we climb we can remember the words in the poem.
I will meet you all at the top...even Sue
Happy climbing,
Vicky
I will meet you all at the top...even Sue
Happy climbing,
Vicky
karima (Guest)
could not resist this...
Congratulations Inda for
your discipline
Love,
Karima
Congratulations Inda for
your discipline
Love,
Karima
Very brave of you Lilie
Are we swimming or rafting
Well ,since we are all so eager, I thought we might attempt something a bit more challenging.
can you see the little mountain goat high up on the right...that's who we are visiting
Hafiz is encouraging us along with this poem:
A GREAT NEED
Out of a great need
We are holding hands
And climbing.
Not loving is letting go.
Listen,
The terrain around here
Is far too dangerous
For that.
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Are we swimming or rafting
Well ,since we are all so eager, I thought we might attempt something a bit more challenging.
can you see the little mountain goat high up on the right...that's who we are visiting
Hafiz is encouraging us along with this poem:
A GREAT NEED
Out of a great need
We are holding hands
And climbing.
Not loving is letting go.
Listen,
The terrain around here
Is far too dangerous
For that.
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Dear Inda
I cannot even tell you how much
I do appreciate your picture
and poem by Hafiz at this moment
here is what I found
am looking after them
I cannot even tell you how much
I do appreciate your picture
and poem by Hafiz at this moment
here is what I found
am looking after them
I see it was definitely worth the climb.
We made it to the top.Good exercise everyone!
Enjoy the view!
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I FOLLOW BAREFOOT
I long for you so much
I follow barefoot Your frozen tracks
That are high in the mountains
That I know are years old.
I long for You so much
I have even begun to travel
Where I have never been before.
Hafiz, there is no one in this world
Who is not looking for God.
Everyone is trudging along
With as much dignity, courage
And style
As they possily
can.
~Hafiz
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We made it to the top.Good exercise everyone!
Enjoy the view!
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I FOLLOW BAREFOOT
I long for you so much
I follow barefoot Your frozen tracks
That are high in the mountains
That I know are years old.
I long for You so much
I have even begun to travel
Where I have never been before.
Hafiz, there is no one in this world
Who is not looking for God.
Everyone is trudging along
With as much dignity, courage
And style
As they possily
can.
~Hafiz
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Ahhhh....wonderful poem
bringing me in mood...yes
maybe I have been a bit frozen
Look what I found
Love,
Lilie
bringing me in mood...yes
maybe I have been a bit frozen
Look what I found
Love,
Lilie
I have just returned from a long and exhausting trip, so I am afraid I will not be exercising.
I am very glad to find you all still here, so I will sip my coffee and enjoy watching the images.
The image of spring is beautiful, Karima. I just returned from France, where it is a lot milder than here, but your picture has the promise of spring.
Gisele
I am very glad to find you all still here, so I will sip my coffee and enjoy watching the images.
The image of spring is beautiful, Karima. I just returned from France, where it is a lot milder than here, but your picture has the promise of spring.
Gisele
Good going!
Keep it up girls!
Nice poetry and images.
Sue
Keep it up girls!
Nice poetry and images.
Sue
Everyone did well last week.
Thank you for the promise of spring Karima,
I can't wait for it to come.
Now it is a new week and keep up the exercises . you too Sue!! Gisele has an excuse, she needs to rest from her trip. Not too much coffee Gisele!
Have a nice week everyone.
Vicky
Thank you for the promise of spring Karima,
I can't wait for it to come.
Now it is a new week and keep up the exercises . you too Sue!! Gisele has an excuse, she needs to rest from her trip. Not too much coffee Gisele!
Have a nice week everyone.
Vicky
Hello Ladies
Guess what, I joined a health club and actually went and took a yoga class there tonight. Didn't get home until 9 PM...hahaha
Now what do you say Vicky
I am planning to go there 3 times a week on top of my walking
Now here is something especially for Lilie,
but actually I will share it with you all
Guess what, I joined a health club and actually went and took a yoga class there tonight. Didn't get home until 9 PM...hahaha
Now what do you say Vicky
I am planning to go there 3 times a week on top of my walking
Now here is something especially for Lilie,
but actually I will share it with you all
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This will put a rejuvenating song in your hearts
...Chirp of spring to me,
Sparrows from your tree.
Never mind the showers;
Chirp about the flowers
While you build a nest:
Straws from east and west,
Feathers from your breast,
Make the snuggest bowers
In a world of flowers...
From APRIL by: Christina Rossetti
...Chirp of spring to me,
Sparrows from your tree.
Never mind the showers;
Chirp about the flowers
While you build a nest:
Straws from east and west,
Feathers from your breast,
Make the snuggest bowers
In a world of flowers...
From APRIL by: Christina Rossetti
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Thank you Inda for the spring images,
it is snowing here and lots of it!!
As far as the exercise goes, I have one thing to say: It takes all kinds to make a world
Sue
it is snowing here and lots of it!!
As far as the exercise goes, I have one thing to say: It takes all kinds to make a world
Sue
Good morning everyone
It is snowing here, so the spring pictures are a message of hope. They are beautiful.
Thank you.
Keep up the exercises.
I am impressed Inda. Keep it up
and everyone else keep exercising
Have a nice day,
Vicky
It is snowing here, so the spring pictures are a message of hope. They are beautiful.
Thank you.
Keep up the exercises.
I am impressed Inda. Keep it up
and everyone else keep exercising
Have a nice day,
Vicky
here is a kiss for the spring...thanks for the spring images...and that bird is so lovely
Love,
Lilie
Love,
Lilie
Thank you Karima.
This is so sweet. It really makes a beautiful start for the day. This gives a lot of energy to the soul, and we need this as much as energy for the body.
Have a nice day everyone.
Be happy.
Vicky
This is so sweet. It really makes a beautiful start for the day. This gives a lot of energy to the soul, and we need this as much as energy for the body.
Have a nice day everyone.
Be happy.
Vicky
Dear Lilie,
This image is so lovely,
it is truly food for the soul.
Vicky is right we need to look after the soul as well as the body. Happiness and love are the best medicine.
I couldn't resist this silly little picture,
sorry about the quality, but the original was very small
This image is so lovely,
it is truly food for the soul.
Vicky is right we need to look after the soul as well as the body. Happiness and love are the best medicine.
I couldn't resist this silly little picture,
sorry about the quality, but the original was very small
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karima (Guest)
I love the one with the gorillas...
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