clinging, clutching, scrabbling through life
foot places miss, stumble, trip
relaxing, letting go, assures a secure place
breath comes easy, lightening the load
feel it, know it, live it within
life is expanded
by
not
expecting
a
thing
Non-attachment
Posted in Poetry
Posted by Bodhirose on September 18, 2011
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/non-attachment/
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/ September 18, 2011Truth!
Nicely done …
Hugs!
Jamie
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Bodhirose
/ September 18, 2011Thank you, Jamie! xoxo
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Jamie Dedes
/ September 18, 2011xoxox Back at ya’
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Inside the Mind of Isadora
/ September 19, 2011Fact … not expecting.
Great,
Izzy xoxo
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Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011Thanks, Izzy. xoxo
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Madeleine Begun Kane
/ September 19, 2011So true, well said.
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Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011Appreciate that, Madeleine.
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Old Ollie
/ September 19, 2011Cool poem – it draws you in – the reader can feel those steps and the progress of life.
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Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011Thank you, Old Ollie–I’m glad you could feel it.
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James
/ September 19, 2011this is real in life,colorful n educative poem
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Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011You are so kind–thank you, James.
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dragonkatet
/ September 19, 2011What a wonderful picture and such a truth-filled piece! I like the way you described the action – it is as if we were going through the process as we read the poem. This one (non-attachment) has been a real stumbling block for me, but it gets easier the more I practice. Letting go of expectation(s) is definitely the hard part! Thanks for the reminder, Gayle! 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011I think it’s a stumbling block for everyone, Corina. We’re all in the same boat! So glad you enjoyed this one–thanks so much! xoxo
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Aleza
/ September 19, 2011So true. I like the journey you take with this.
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Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011Thank you, Aleza–an ongoing journey. 🙂
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S Basu
/ September 19, 2011i would rather keep a few attachments and weaknesses 🙂
a poem full of wisdom, deepest.
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Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2011You sure can feel free to do that, Trisha. 🙂
Thanks so much.
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S Basu
/ September 24, 2011those pangs keep the heart alive 🙂
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Androgoth
/ September 19, 2011An interesting impression, I wonder, beyond that frontier of nothingness where the vastness of time is held in a vacuum yet to be explored, as in a life where one expects naught, perhaps there is a wealth of colourful moments just waiting to be discovered, just beyond the borderline and into the void.
Expecting nothing is feeling safe, protected and sheltered in deliberation; I think that pushing the envelope and welcoming the transformation from barren to an optimistic abundance of new life and anticipation fuels the passion for life, possibly not safe but certainly exciting.
I have enjoyed your poem my friend, and thank you for sharing your concept of emptiness.
Androgoth Xx
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2011Thank you, Androgoth, for sharing your observations with me. I think there is wealth beyond no-expectations–this is where no-disappointment exists. Ahh… freedom!
So glad you enjoyed this–many thanks for your visit.
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contemplativemoorings
/ September 21, 2011That’s a whip-smart perspective 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2011Why thank you! 🙂
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fallenelegy
/ September 21, 2011reading your poetry, i get the feeling that you are deeply inspired spiritually. and i love the fact that you share your spirit through these lovely words.
we cling to our creature comforts and we crave for more. it’s hard to feel not attached to things in this hectic world, it’s simply hard because we are so used to it. this poem is deeply spiritual, hope it inspires many.
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2011I’m deeply inspired through spirituality and like to share certain “truths” that I have found freeing in my life. I’m very happy if others find inspiration through my writing and can relate.
Thanks for sharing your feelings here with me, fallenelegy–I so appreciate your kind words.
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belfastdavid
/ September 21, 2011*Smiling*
Just so!!!
David
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2011So glad you can relate, David! 🙂
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/ September 28, 2011Wonderfully Delivered!!!
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Bodhirose
/ September 30, 2011Thanks so much.
OK 🙂
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