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Poem written for "Heart gentle eye mindful Poetry Contest," 

Unseeking Seeker, sponsor 5/19/2024

"A person experiences life as something separated from the rest - a kind of optical delusion of consciousness. Our task must be to free ourselves from this self-imposed prison, and through mindfulness and a compassionate heart, find the reality of Oneness." Albert Einstein
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through mindful eyes, I am alert but calm, relaxed, collected, no thought at all not fear infected knowing thyself alone is the light of awareness one’s true home. Therefore, everywhere I go, I am at peace, in gratitude, grace, and ease blissfully being nothing, as free as the breeze, going my own way as I please. I see no others There is only one indivisible spirit all are lighting the dark, and we are innit, people of all shapes and sizes searching for guidance when the light is already inside us. One’s own gentle heart is one’s spark, the truth of who we really are, the spiritual insight Oneness beyond duality choiceless awareness is true clarity, self-realization beyond body and mind, as one is formless spirit the light of love itself, one’s true essence, timeless presence. not a separate identity but the One Spirit that is everything, and everybody, it’s the light within, the Seer behind all eyes immortal and Divine.

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Date: 6/1/2024 11:50:00 PM
To the kindest of souls, Congratulations on your fantastic win , I'm so pleased for you, enjoy your wonderful win . Your Irish friend Danny
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 6/2/2024 5:11:00 AM
thank you, dear Danny, for your visit and for your congratulatory words. They mean a great deal to me. Have a wonderful Sunday, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara
Date: 5/29/2024 4:35:00 AM
Congratulations Dear, Sara on your first-place win.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/29/2024 4:39:00 AM
thank you, Tonye, for your congratulatory words. Color me grateful! Have a splendid day, hugs, Sara
Date: 5/28/2024 9:58:00 PM
Congratulations Sara! Nicely written, "I see no others/There is only one indivisible spirit"
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/29/2024 4:34:00 AM
thank you, David, for your complimentary and congratulatory words. I much appreciate your ongoing visits and support, Sara
Date: 5/28/2024 9:53:00 PM
Beautiful writing! Brings peace as we read! congrats on the top spot!! love it! fav!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/29/2024 4:35:00 AM
Thank you, Krish for stopping by and for your congratulatory words. Color me humbly grateful for the win and for your fav. Appreciate your kindness. Have a splendid day, Sara
Date: 5/21/2024 9:50:00 PM
Love your words, they're so wise....loved the flow of it....should be in a book <3
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/22/2024 4:32:00 AM
thank you, dear Paige, for your complimentary words. Grateful for your visit, hugs, Sara
Date: 5/21/2024 3:41:00 AM
Good Morning Sara, you are so annoyingly talented everything that flows through you is just a pleasure to read , I wish you could bottle some of your magic and send it my way as well as the inspirational words within this poem, you truly are the most gifted of all . Your Irish friend Danny
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/21/2024 4:59:00 AM
awww, thanks Daniel, for your 'magical' and uplifting words. I appreciate you and your enthusiasm. Enjoy your day, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara
Date: 5/20/2024 8:50:00 AM
Nice poem, transcedental, unifying with the quest for existence.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/20/2024 8:58:00 AM
thanks for your comments that show you have a true grasp of the meaning of my poem. Have a great day, Sara
Date: 5/19/2024 10:07:00 AM
Your poem is a profound meditation on mindfulness, self-awareness, and the unity of all beings. Through its serene and reflective tone, it invites the reader to explore a deeper understanding of the self and the interconnectedness of existence.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/19/2024 5:46:00 PM
thank you, Silent One, for reading my rather lengthy poem (well, lengthy for me :-) ) You're spot on with your comments. Grateful for your visit. Have a great evening, Sara
Date: 5/19/2024 10:04:00 AM
Dear Sara, going beyond material and cerebral domains to discover an immaterial soul enlightened by love, one's true essence, and an ever-present presence—is a profound epiphany. You took time to reflect on who you are. You and your lovely spouse have times when you long for the joy that is waiting for you in paradise. Heavenly joy is what you yearn for.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/19/2024 5:51:00 PM
appreciate your visit, Sotto. Grateful for your insight into my poem and its meaning. Wishing you a pleasant evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara
Date: 5/19/2024 9:17:00 AM
Wow, very well done the way you interpreted this one. I bet it's a winner
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/19/2024 5:46:00 PM
awww, thank you Andrea. I hope it's a winner. Thanks for your encouragement...enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara
Date: 5/19/2024 7:38:00 AM
Dear Sara, I am sure you meditate on your inner soul. Your husband and you must at times think about the joys that await us in Heaven. You care for heavenly bliss, I'm sure.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/19/2024 5:47:00 PM
thanks, Victor, for your mindful comments and your visit. Grateful for your support and kindness, have a pleasant evening, Sara
Date: 5/19/2024 6:21:00 AM
A thoughtful exploration--deep in wisdom, Sara: --self-realization beyond body and mind, as one is formless spirit the light of love itself, one’s true essence, timeless presence---
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/19/2024 5:48:00 PM
thanks, Vijay, for dropping by. I'm deeply grateful you 'got' my poem...it was a deep and meaningful write for me. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara
Date: 5/19/2024 6:15:00 AM
Wonderful Sara, poem, quote and picture. We have to take care of our inner self, for it will not be done by anyone else…. Enjoy your Sunday, Beryl
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/19/2024 5:50:00 PM
You're so right, Beryl. We best not neglect our inner selves. Well said. Have a blessed evening, Sara
Date: 5/19/2024 5:07:00 AM
Brilliant writing Sara, we often spend too much time looking out that we often tend to overlook our inner self. Hope you're having a lovely weekend Tom
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/19/2024 5:49:00 PM
I agree with you, Tom. Looking inside is paramount to growth spiritually and physically. Have a great week ahead, Sara

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