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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'

Copyright © Connie Gildersleeve | Year Posted 2013

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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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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