Don't Blink

Well this is just incredibly interesting! and it's far more than I can even try to reply to in any brief way, except to say that, as an open question, it suits quite well the underlying context that begins this "topic"...

What is the essence of "enjoying the moment"?

And the other part of the question is; is it "right" or "wrong"?

I take that question (or one of the "questions" in all of your discussions) from the idea that monasticism is assumed to be a lifestyle involving denial of self, or self-pleasure, in the pursuit of pleasing God to the utmost.

And I would even say that the Biblical apostles Peter and Paul addressed that question in one of the arguments they had: Was it proper or acceptable for a "circuit-riding" disciple of Christ to bring his wife along in his travels? ^-^

But the rest of the question is, What is "self"? And how do we reconcile self, or Freud's 3 parts of the Id, or "I am" (which some say is the name of God Himself) into the existence of the human moment?.... which one might say is God-given, if one were so inclined?

Ahhhh, Moon! You're a glutton for punishment! (jk!) OrchestraInside will be happy to see your post, too!! And you are a very hospitable thread-starter!! Thank you.

Originally Posted by Teshka

One thing that i love so much about the guy who wrote this is that he's so capable of being existential and unplugged at the same time

¿Qué? Are you calling me bipolar again?

Originally Posted by Teshka

But having survived...

Es verdad bébé. <33

Originally Posted by Frankie Jasmine

Ahhhh, Moon! You're a glutton for punishment! (jk!) OrchestraInside will be happy to see your post!! And you are a very hospitable thread-starter!! Thank you.

Yw, and Yep.

I myself can agree that a monastic lifestyle is not necessarily denial, coz in a very meaningful way I've been there. And I don't regret at all that period of my life.

But as time goes on.... to be bluntly honest, right now and for the past 16 months, this is where it's at for me:
http://www.allthelyrics.com/forum/ga...tml#post973004
That's what makes my world stand still.

Yes you will

Originally Posted by OrchestraInside

Listen, without disturbing noise.

mindfulness.

the capacity to be aware
<3

Tess, you are a lady who resembles a bee recognizing the subtle smell of every different flower in the garden

I'm so very happy to have you around here on the Poetry thread

otherwise, reading it again and again: you could even skip some lines here and it would still sound great
"On the blink" is best when short, you're right. Guess which lines I'd give back to you

My lady is the best I've ever known at finding beauty, even while knowing too well all that's wrong in this ****ed up world.

You said it, Moon. This world littered with , in spite of all I still believe in it and this poetry is certainly a contribution,man!

Thanks

I think a lot of people have the badly mistaken idea that life should be an ongoing series of treats and pleasures. But we should never expect that to be true.

I would even say that life is about 95% dull, or worse, and 5% nice or great... which means even more that the "blink of a moment" should be seized, experienced, and treasured for all it's worth.

Life
is a seizure
is a breather
is a flash;
she's past
your notions,
your words
and your thoughts.

You may chase her,
you may waste her,
watch her in rear view...
But to taste her,
ah, to date her,
you need to drop your clothes,
your fears and your woes,
and let her
pin you down,
get lost in her deep eyes.

Brilliant

(You meant to write "pin you down"?)

Oops. Tired eyes & brain Thanks!

Any time