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chaos surrounds me I have something inside my pocket: mindfulness

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/29/2023 4:14:00 AM

Well, sometimes so much is going on that mindfulness goes out the window. LOL..Thanks for sharing how we should live our lives. Mindfulness of others is the best way. Your visit to my page adds a special touch. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/29/2023 4:35:00 AM

I agree, Sara K. With life gets hectic, I can sometimes lose sight of mindfulness, a skill I have not yet perfected. smiles...have a blessed day, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/28/2023 11:01:00 PM

so subtle poem, loved your inspiration yann

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/29/2023 4:34:00 AM

thank you, Yann, for your words of encouragement. Have a splendid day, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 11/28/2023 5:36:00 PM

Well get it out and put it to use, my friend. Nice Senyu. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/29/2023 4:33:00 AM

thank you most kindly, dear hubby. Being mindful can be a challenge sometimes, right? thanks for your visit, hugs, me

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/28/2023 4:51:00 PM

Dear Sara, your Senryu is exquisitely crafted, showcasing your deep appreciation for mindfulness which you consistently hold dear in your pocket.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:05:00 PM

thank you, kindest Sotto, for your outstanding comment...yes, I, like you, hold mindfulness in my pocket. I'm grateful you 'get' my latest round of poems. Have a splendid evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 11/28/2023 4:29:00 PM

Sara, I hope you don't have chaoes in your life. This is very feeling and touching Senryu. Loved it Blessings my friend!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:06:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Maria. No, not really any chaos in my life, well nothing major anyway. smiles :-) I'm grateful for your kind words...glad you liked my poem. Have a blessed evening, Sara

John Lawless

Date: 11/28/2023 4:25:00 PM

I strive for a state of "mindlessness" wherein if I don't mind, it don't matter

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:06:00 PM

no that's a creative take on mindfulness...sounds like our neighbor :-) smiles...have a great evening, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/28/2023 1:31:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this creative Senryu write/fun picture. Have a blessed day writing away.................

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:07:00 PM

thanks, Paula, for your visit. I'm grateful you enjoyed my Senyru. I appreciate your consistent support. Have a great evening, Sara

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 11/28/2023 12:24:00 PM

Mindfulness, a tool in your toolbox, or pocket in this case, great skill to have, well put Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:08:00 PM

thanks, Clive, for the visit...I agree, mindfulness is a wonderfully handy tool :-) enjoy your evening, Sara

Silent One

Date: 11/28/2023 11:07:00 AM

They say mind over matter, but it is never an easy thing.. I am quite strong willed and do not let much get to me in life.. I am glad you have it in your pocket.. It is very useful.. Nice senryu my friend..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:09:00 PM

I agree...mind over matter isn't always easy...I'm strong willed as well...work at keeping perspective and staying mindful in thought, word, and deed! I appreciate your comments and wise insights. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 11/28/2023 10:00:00 AM

Mindfulness something that needs to be worked on always, as sometimes we forget to live in the moment and appreciate all that which is around, something I’ve studied in detail on how to achieve and also i recommend all. Life can sometimes push you to places , sometimes we tend to live in the past or in fear of the uncertainty of future, and to really stay grounded in mindfulness is important, i love how you’ve delivered that, so clever. And beautiful. “ something in my pocket: mindfulness” fave

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:12:00 PM

I always enjoy your mindful and deep comments, Ink. I agree. I sometimes forget to be mindful and live in the moment...you're right, life and people can push us to unknown places in which we don't always know how to act. So we act out of fear. By the way, I, too, studied psychology--have a masters in counseling as well as a bachelors in English and German. Small world, huh? Anyway, thank you for faving and encouraging me in a way that only you can! hugs, Sara

Ink Empress
Date: 11/28/2023 11:19:00 AM

Silent one yes it was part of my masters degree in psychology to study mindfulness etc. you didnt know? Lol well i try being mindful but what ive studied doesnt always apply to people around me like bestfriends like you. Oops lol

Silent One
Date: 11/28/2023 11:02:00 AM

You studied mindfulness?

Tom Woody

Date: 11/28/2023 9:47:00 AM

Mindfulness is a hot topic these days. There are plenty of self-appointed gurus on Facebook and Instagram who want to help you achieve it. I get my sanity and perspective from my reading and study of the Bible. There can be no greater counsel on practical living than can be found there. Awesome senryu Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:14:00 PM

mindfulness is the 2023 mantra...but it is an important attribute. Yes, there are some out there in FB land who try to capitalize on the whole mindfulness thing. Glad you have a way to become mindful...that's fantastic. Have a 'mindful' evening. :-) smiles, Sara

Di11y Da11y

Date: 11/28/2023 9:38:00 AM

Nice one. I'm surrounded by mindfulness and carry chaos in my pocket :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:14:00 PM

well that's an interesting take...you made me smile, thanks so much! have a great evening, Sara

Tom Woody
Date: 11/28/2023 9:48:00 AM

Ha! I believe it