“The nightmare of materialism, which has turned the life of the universe into an evil, useless game, is not yet past; it holds the awakening soul still in its grip.” Wassily Kandinsky
The Sea Of Stuff To have is to drown in a sea of grasp, like a pearl diver, weighting for the deeper dive into mortality, driven by addiction to the elusive hope that the future past is more real than being in the brevity of this present moment, looking for meaning in the shifting shadows of the masquerade for which we create the most elaborate fictions for ourselves in metrics of the inanimate, while our centre holds to true happiness. ยฉPaul Vincent Cannon
It is so easy to become overwhelmed by material possessions! A very beautifully written and wise poem, Paul.
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Thank you so much Cheryl.
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Breathing easier and lighter by your words Paul as I sit outside and that in natures blessing of internal pleasures and gifts. Have a wonderful day as you begin your evening. ๐๐๐โค๏ธCindy
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I was thinking of lightness as I read it as well. The weight that pulls me to the bottom can easily be taken off.
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Those are beautiful words Liz!!! ๐
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Thank you, Cindy!
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They are indeed.
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It sure can, it is a wonder.
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Have just woken to birdsong and another wonderful day, thank you for your thoughts, and delightful response Cindy.
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Oh thatโs lovely and what a great start of another gem of a post perhaps. You are most welcome Paul! ๐
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This goes quite well with my “Luxurious Nothingness,” doesn’t it. Now, after long years, I realize how much stuff can cause bondage. None of my stuff is expensive, but it is sentimental. I don’t like to part with it.
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Yes, it is an issue, same here little of real value but lots of memories.
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deep stuff, oh literate one!
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Thank you muchly Jonathan.
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you are welcome, man!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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“while our centre holds to true happiness…” Wise words, Paul.
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Many thanks for your thoughts Amy, I guess I know it in my bones.
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Great comments above. Cant say it better, Paul!
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Many thanks Michael ๐
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Wow great poem and so very true
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Thank you so much.
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