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So many think about changing the whole world, few think about changing their very selves. Standing on the precipice, peer beyond. Pierce your personal, privileged bubble. View the vast vision across all beings. In wonder, count the petals of a flower. Be amazed, probe a chambered nautilus. Walk backwards out of Fibonacci's Spiral into eternal embrace with enlightenment. Spin science's vortex, fall into art's abyss. Through the dark to the light and back again. A looking glass within a looking glass, mirroring all nature, realities' rules. It seems little opens closed minds much but when it does, it opens hearts forever. Buddha's "mind-heart" path, hoping all will walk. Walking through two doors at once can happen. Trust that quantum particles jumping in and out of existence can be real. Or gaze deeply into a baby's eyes and not picture the expanding universe. Rather, see yourself this time, finally looking out. Enlightenment finds you, you don't find it. As it approaches, make your mind be still all you need is loving-kindness and a smile. Illustration Colored Pencil By G. Gaul

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Date: 12/12/2022 11:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your podium win Greg! I especially love your second stanza that overflows with poetic imagery and your last three lines! This is such a reflection of your inner depth and understanding of the profound mysteries of ever evolving life. With kindness and a smile truly we change ourselves and the world around us!! Sending you joy and blessings!
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Date: 12/12/2022 7:09:00 AM
Superbly weaving the truth, summed up so clearly in the concluding three lines. A masterpiece! Warmest congratulations on your podium finish Greg. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 12/13/2022 4:00:00 PM
Seeker, I really appreciate your placement and the special care you take in running these contests. You're one of the few who picks worthy and sentient subjects for our poetry. Blessings to you and Happy Holidays.
Date: 3/11/2021 12:15:00 PM
Greg, I love "look into a baby's eyes to see the expanding universe". They say that God Himself/Herself is expanding. I am now a Great-Grandmother, so I continue to be amazed. And, you have here an amazing poem. Thank you for all these gems, Greg.
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Date: 3/12/2021 11:12:00 AM
Carol, thanks for looking into the eyes of this poem. Obviously, you were moved. It's heartening to know. Most appreciated.
Date: 11/27/2020 10:02:00 AM
Rich words, imbued with science, nature, and art; embellished with delightful alliterations and profound wisdom. So glad I read this today - I will be looking at life with new eyes, embracing the wonder around me ~ John
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Date: 11/27/2020 6:28:00 PM
John, I am moved by your insightful and kind words. Nothing has escaped your attention. A signal of intellect of the highest order. I will appreciate your gesture for a long time.
Date: 7/5/2020 10:56:00 PM
Beautiful wisdom Greg ~ FAV
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Greg Gaul
Date: 7/6/2020 9:52:00 AM
PM, thanks for your comment and visit. Most appreciated.
Date: 6/23/2020 8:17:00 AM
A beautiful verse well-researched and diverse in lessons and history. This is a soothing write Greg. Congratulations on your win :)
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Date: 6/23/2020 8:24:00 AM
Aditi, your visits are so refreshing. Thank you. As well your top win reflects your clever use of imagery and enlightened shaping. Well deserved. Be well dear poet.
Date: 5/9/2020 12:31:00 AM
Awesome piece, Greg. Congrats on your well deserved top place.
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Date: 5/9/2020 7:01:00 AM
Thank you so much Line. I've been impressed recently on your works that include Eastern concepts as well. I see it more in your poetry. It's an advocacy. Namaste.
Date: 5/7/2020 12:27:00 PM
Congrats Greg on your 1st place win--you touch on many aspects of faith....
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Date: 5/9/2020 7:02:00 AM
L.J., your insights are always deep and appreciated.
Date: 3/23/2020 2:46:00 AM
I feel so perfectly in tune with this insightful view into what we can aspire to Greg. You are a kindred spirit my friend. This is a poem that touched me in the depths of my soul. I am putting this gem of wisdom into my Faves! I loved every line! xxoo
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Date: 3/23/2020 8:52:00 AM
You're the best Connie. How thoughtful. You searched around to find a piece you could positively comment on. I'm glad you did, cause I can now say this without fear. You are awakened. It's in your writing and in your actions. Only the awake like this poem, few others do. Namaste.
Date: 3/10/2020 10:23:00 PM
Yes, we do need to look at ourselves to change look at life different.
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Date: 3/12/2020 7:55:00 AM
Eve, your awakened point of view demonstrates itself in your poetry but your loving-kindness is most salient to me. Smiles and poetic hugs to you.

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