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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

A Moment Of Gratitude





Our days filled with chaotic wonder,
magical moments,
and moments of despair,
happiness a balance of sorrow.
Flower petals open,
the earth is kissed by the rain,
unlock your heart.
Live with gratitude,
the sun will whisper in your ear,
the evening stars will guide you home.
Plant seeds of kindness,
and your soul will dance.
Follow your bliss,
but don't abandon others.
Breathe,
feel the unity with the universe,
live your truth.
Live with gratitude each day.



http://dversepoets.com/ Meet us at the Pub where we share our thoughts and our heart. I want to wish all of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
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90 comments:

  1. Uneven StephenNovember 22, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Wonderful message. Thanks for the reminder!

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  2. Brian MillerNovember 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    smiles...definitely challenging and uplifting...we do choose how we are going to live and who we are going to touch....the unity of the universe...now that is a concept...

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  3. KristiNovember 22, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Perfect words for Thanksgiving week. Love how you included the images of locks....and love the line "Our days filled with chaotic wonder"
    Really lovely, ayala!
    Blessings for a very happy Thanksgiving

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  4. Carrie Van HornNovember 22, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    A wonderful message indeed Ayala!! I wanted to take the time to thank you for all your wonderful encouragment over at my blog. :-)

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  5. Maude LynnNovember 22, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    "Plant seeds of kindness,
    and your soul will dance."

    I love the tender spirit of this piece!

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  6. AdrienneNovember 22, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    This leaves me eager to accept it all - the ups downs and inbetweens - with gratitude and an open heart. It's all the shades and nuances that create the full picture of our lives...grateful for every color, that's what I hear from you today!

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  7. CloudiaNovember 22, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    thank you for those words that unlock much wisdom!


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  8. DaydreamertooNovember 22, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Would be a wonderful thing if most of the world could think like this.
    Lovely.

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  9. ScarletNovember 22, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    A beautiful message..fitting for your thanksgiving holiday. I hope the best for you and your family ~

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  10. TashtooNovember 22, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I think the entire pub should make a vow to chant this each and every morning. what a wonderful and uplifting write. Timeless lessons woven in your wonderful voice. Wishing you the best of holidays!

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  11. VictoriaNovember 22, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Lovely poetic gratitude.

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  12. Laurie KolpNovember 22, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    An attitude of gratitude is wonderful medicine for the heart and soul. Thanks for the lovely reminder!

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  13. colleenNovember 22, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Occasionally I can't fine the combination but mostly it opens on its own.

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  14. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Great advice so beautifully put. Thanks so much. K.

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  15. aka_andreaNovember 22, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Wonderful thoughts to remember.

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  16. Pat HattNovember 22, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Wow truly uplifting in every way!

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  17. steveroniNovember 23, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    "don't abandon others.
    Breathe,
    feel the unity with the universe,
    live your truth.
    Live with gratitude each day."

    Ayala, how wise, how honest this is. Advice how to live. Leads to happiness and serenity.
    Thanks!
    PEACE!

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  18. ClaudiaNovember 23, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    yes - i too think that gratitude is a key to live life in a good way..thanks for the reminder ayala..and love that pic..how cool is that.. smiles

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  19. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    There is a great deal to be thankful for...and your poem is a great reminder for us all. Thanks much, and a safe and happy Turky Day to you and yours..:))

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  20. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    A sweet, simple dose of serenity - it's what we all might find if we just remember to breathe, to open ourselves to a world larger than ourselves. Lovely ode to the season and to such kindness itself, Ayala!

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  21. LouiseNovember 23, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    This is lovely....a spiritual reminder to bring us peace. Thank you, Ayala and Happy Thanksgiving!

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  22. ShosannahNovember 23, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    A beautiful, spiritual poem. It filled my heart with a deep sense of peace :)
    I love these lines...

    "Flower petals open,
    the earth is kissed by the rain,"

    (suzy@ somewhere a melody)

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  23. theborgpoetNovember 23, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    With gratitude is the only way to live. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. joannaNovember 23, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    a beautiful sentiment, and lovely imagery. :) the picture at the top reminds me of places I've seen in Italy where lovers would symbolize their togetherness by putting a lock on a fence or a bridge, until there would be just locks and locks and locks... :) Have a warm & love-filled Thanksgiving!

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  25. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    "happiness a balance of sorrow"

    I love that line! Nice poem for the Holiday, Ayala!!

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  26. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Such peaceful hope in this piece. If only more of us would slow down, look around, and just feel the gifts we experience everyday.
    Gene

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  27. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    This is a gorgeous call to living. Thank you, I needed these reminders today!

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  28. LauraNovember 23, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    beautiful Ayala...if we open to the fullness of life, gratitude is our natural response.

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  29. LeslieNovember 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    i am trying... i see through your poetry that you are, too. blessings to you on thanksgiving day, ayala!

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  30. UnknownNovember 23, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    great positive affirmations, definitely needed to read this, and here it was. Thank you

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  31. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerNovember 23, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Lovely thoughts as we all get ready for Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all.

    Audrey

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  32. ChristineNovember 23, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    perfect words for this time of year

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  33. Cathy FeasterNovember 23, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    great message for the holiday tomorrow! Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving :)

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  34. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Thank you, Stephen. :)

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  35. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Thank you, Brian.
    :)

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  36. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Thank you, Kristi. I wish you a wonderful holiday!

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  37. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you, Carrie. Always enjoy visiting you there. :)

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  38. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you, Mama Zen.
    :)

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  39. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Thank you, Adrienne.
    :) Happy you enjoyed it.

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  40. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Thank you, Cloudia.
    :)

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  41. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Thank you, Bren.
    :) Hope all is well with you.

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  42. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Thank you, Heaven. Best wishes to you and yours.
    :)

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  43. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Thank you, Natasha. You made me smile with your sweet comment. I wish the best of holidays to you and yours.

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  44. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Thank you, Victoria.
    :)

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  45. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Laurie...gratitude is the best isn't it? Thank you. :)

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  46. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Ha, Colleen. As long as it unfolds....in a good way. :)

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  47. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Thank you, Karin.
    :)

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  48. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you, Andrea.
    :)

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  49. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you, Pat.
    :)

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  50. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Thank you, Steve.
    Peace to you and have a wonderful holiday.
    :)

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  51. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Thank you, Claudia. I thought the locks were so cool when I saw them...
    :)

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  52. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Thank you, Jackie. I hope that you have a great turkey day as well.
    :)

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  53. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Thank you, Chris.
    Hope you are well.
    :)

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  54. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Thank you, Louise. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  55. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Thank you, Suzy. Hope you are enjoying the holiday. :)

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  56. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I agree, Borg poet. Thank you, and happy Thanksgiving! :)

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  57. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Thank you, Joanna. This picture is from Paris. I love it, too. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.

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  58. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Thank you, Caroline. I wish you and yours a happy Thanksgiving. :)

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  59. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Thank you, Gene. There is so much to be thankful for. :)

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  60. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Thank you, Anna. :)

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  61. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Thank you, Laura. Wishing you health and happiness always. :)

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  62. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Thank you, Leslie. Blessings to you. Have a wonderful holiday!

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  63. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Thank you, Fred. :) Happy Thanksgiving!

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  64. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Thank you, Audrey. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  65. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Thank you, Christine.
    :)

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  66. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Thank you, Caty. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Enjoy!

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  67. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Dear Friends,
    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your loved ones.
    I am so thankful for the sentiments that you extend to me and your support.
    Ayala

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  68. BaishaliNovember 24, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    uplifting and encouraging :)

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  69. KBNovember 24, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Lovely message. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

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  70. ayalaNovember 25, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Thank you, Baishali .
    :)

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  71. ayalaNovember 25, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Thank you, KB . Best wishes !

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  72. LolamouseNovember 25, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    True and wise words! Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!

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  73. ayalaNovember 25, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Thank you, Lolamouse. I hope you did,as well. :)

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  74. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    your lines breathe compassion and beauty...thank you for the reminder of the importance of living with others in mind, peace ~

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  75. ayalaNovember 25, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Thank you, Angela. Peace and best wishes to you!

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  76. AmeenaNovember 26, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Wishing you a very belated but very happy Thanksgiving. You are such a beautiful writer! Thank you for sharing.

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  77. Luke PraterNovember 26, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    indeed.. gratitude. Easier said than done but a great ethic

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  78. ayalaNovember 27, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Thank you, Ameena. Hope all is well with you and your family. I really appreciate your kind words.

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  79. ayalaNovember 27, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Luke, gratitude is a great ethic ..... so much to say about it......

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  80. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    such beauty and truth in your words....bravo dear friend :)

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  81. TALONNovember 27, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    You always write from that honest, truthful place. Thank you, ayala.

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  82. LaurenNovember 28, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I needed this reminder today to be appreciative and balance it all.

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  83. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    What a lovely tribute to the real spirit of the holiday season.

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  84. Ed PilollaNovember 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    it's difficult to know anything for sure in this world. when we think we have things figured out, well, we know what happens:) but these simple truths you write of ring true. they are eternal truths. we can know a little bit, and this little bit of wisdom speaks so soundly.

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  85. ayalaNovember 28, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Thank you, David. So happy you are doing well! :)

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  86. ayalaNovember 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Thank you, Talon. I have missed your beautiful words. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  87. ayalaNovember 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Thank you, Lauren. :)

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  88. ayalaNovember 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Thank you, Kristen. :)

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  89. ayalaNovember 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Thank you, Ed. You put it so beautifully !

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  90. Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being RudriDecember 5, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Lovely sentiment to kick off the holidays. Thanks Ayala.

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