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A Fasting of Your Thoughts

Being... Lies between conscious and unconsciousness, I believe. It's about being rather than doing, a stillness of the mind. Set sail within the deep spiritual realm of its peace. Anchor yourself awhile in this majestic quietude of space. No churning thoughts are welcomed in this deepen state of calm. A quiet mind is all you'll need for a genuine light of being. An inexplicable bliss of feeling, a fasting from your thoughts. Let your mind rest awhile and it does not mean to sleep. For Debbie Guzzi's contest, 'To be Free'

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2013 7:46:00 PM

I knew I would see this one on the list. BIG congrats.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/22/2013 5:13:00 PM

Thank you Andrea for your congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. Warm Smiles, Connie

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 6/21/2013 6:43:00 PM

Wonderful moment that calm feeling while meditating...you have described it perfectly. Congratulations, SuZ

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/22/2013 5:14:00 PM

Suz thank you for the congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/21/2013 6:15:00 PM

Way to go Connie, congratulations.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/22/2013 5:15:00 PM

Richard thank you for the congrats. It means a lot to me. Warm Smiles, Connie

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/21/2013 5:33:00 PM

Such good advice........we need to let things go......and just escape the everyday stress of daily life! Nicely written.....and filled with wisdom!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/22/2013 5:17:00 PM

Thank you Carrie for your congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joseph May

Date: 6/21/2013 3:05:00 PM

congrats on a great win Connie

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/21/2013 4:08:00 PM

Thank you for the congratulation Joseph. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/21/2013 1:06:00 PM

A clear definition a telling. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/21/2013 2:07:00 PM

Thank you Debbie for running this challenging contest. It was no easy poem to create. A great mental endurance is what I like. Thanks for the much appreciated placement. Warm Smiles, Connie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/19/2013 6:51:00 AM

I feel calm just reading this serene piece.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/19/2013 2:43:00 PM

Richard thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/18/2013 10:44:00 PM

connie, Deb is really going to like this one, I think, because she is really into meditation and your poem seems very "zen" Is that the word for it? Nicely done!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/19/2013 3:34:00 AM

Yes Zen. Thank you for your wonderful comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 6/18/2013 4:21:00 PM

Connie this is so tranquil. Let go and drift sounds heavenly fine pen Shadow x smiles ps gl in contest

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/19/2013 3:35:00 AM

Shadow thank you for your lovely comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/17/2013 7:24:00 PM

This is a very powerful state of being, I love this realm of understanding without action or reaction, just a place that is itself and where thoughts glide off like on a slick surface! I loved the description of this place, what a terrific poem my friend!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/18/2013 2:51:00 PM

Thank you Russell for the visit and your delightful comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 6/17/2013 4:58:00 PM

This is a hard one I think.. sounds like you meditate..? Nice poem .BG

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/18/2013 2:57:00 PM

Barb yes meditation, a fasting from my thoughts, resetting my chattering mind. Thank you for the visit and comment. Warm Smiles, Connie