Double Edged Sword

had coffee with a colleague
he was young and eager
wanted to play Russian roulette 
because his resources were meagre

the universe conspires with us
granting us whatever we wish
but if fear and doubt makes us blink
boons granted are gone in a swish
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Buhagiar Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 11:02 PM
If he wanted t kill himself, he should not involve others. Suicide is no solution.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 5, 2023 at 4:40 PM
Hello Unseeking Seeker, Thank you for letting me know. Blessings my friend. /Darlene\
Seeker Avatar
July 5, 2023 at 2:48 AM
It is metaphorical. What is alluded to is that affirmations work only if there is no self doubt.
Rose  Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 4:56 PM
we must never give in to fear, well said seeker
Seeker Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 6:38 PM
Yes ~ both fear and desire however, are rooted in attachment, attachment in ignorance …
Baker Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 4:45 PM
How true these words are, my friend. Fear and doubt destroy the beauty of faith and trust ... manisfestation of our desire to align with God. Thanks for sharing. Bill
Seeker Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 6:37 PM
Mind doubts, heart celebrates. Choice of dwelling place is then clear :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 11:27 AM
Hello Unseeking Seeker, i believe this to be true. Blessings my dear friend. /Darlene\
Seeker Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Basics on how to manifest :)
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