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The earth element Gravity, structure, solidity Gross materiality, animal instinct Hunger, thirst, shelter, the fear of death Hunting, hiding, seeking, habit driven Squirrel storing nuts for winter Yet stirred by a fragrance Pleased with the moon The water element The urge to procreate Emotions, maternal, paternal Looking at forging family relationships Lust ~ blame it on testosterone Unstable, given to rage Yet stirrings of love Call from within The fire element Warrior, tactician, priest The world is his playground Where the end justifies the means Domination, head over heart Neither regret nor remorse Yet senses there's more Than mind-body The air element Emptiness begets envy Plotting, scheming, politician Yet it is here that we learn to forgive Lightening load on our heart Whispers of conscience Seeking God-connect The search begins The ether element Purity and innocence Selective empathy, embrace Head and heart aligned with truth Central presence, detachment Living in the here and now Painting, poetry, music The void beckons Transcendence In but not of the world Attention poised in stillness Glimmers of spiritual love and light Opposites dissolve in Oneness We are breathed by God Compassion and bliss Self-luminescent 28-October-2022

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Date: 10/28/2022 1:58:00 AM
We are far more complex than we think. Well said! In the silence all is still...now I know the meaning of a word-drop, and the ripple voice of eternal sea. Blessings my friend! "Transcendence In but not of the world Attention poised in stillness Glimmers of spiritual love and light Opposites dissolve in Oneness We are breathed by God Compassion and bliss Self-luminescent" Beautiful truth!
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Date: 10/28/2022 2:45:00 AM
Thank you, Joe

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