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Zen Thoughtts

QUOTE FROM ALAN WATTS~~~ZEN MASTER. “LIFE IS THE WAY IT IS; AND LIFE IS THE WAY, IT ISN’T.” Are we not wanting things to be otherwise? As we dialogue in poetic disguise? It’s impossible to stop complaining! To be happy in the rain takes training! To move on and grow,you must be and let go. And stop kvetching, your are in the wrong show! You can create and incredible life. Even when your days are filled with strife. Then you can bloom like God’s flower. And live in total joy, in any hour! 10/2/2022 Tribute to Alan Watts… thank you for affecting my life.

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Bill Baker

Date: 10/5/2022 4:56:00 PM

A wise man and a fine poem, filled with wisdom. Thanks for sharing, Panagiota. Your poetry rocks! Bill

Elena Eagle

Date: 10/4/2022 7:23:00 AM

A great thought for today. Enjoyed this one.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/4/2022 11:25:00 AM

Living like a Master, is difficult. But Alan knew how. By letting go. Sunshine and sparkles, Panagiota

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/4/2022 5:27:00 AM

Very nicely said, dear poet! Love the use of kvetching. I love the last two lines..,we bloom in any season as we look up.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/4/2022 7:05:00 AM

Many thanks Kim, LOL.Kvetching is one of your Fav words!! We can choose our mood. But attires we are wired like a PC, and can only act one way. Ugh. Your mind runs you on those days. Choose to bloom. Sunshine and Sparkles, Panagiota

Charles Messina

Date: 10/4/2022 3:43:00 AM

Your poetry is so informative (lol) I'll have to check out Alan Watts, but it seems he has inspired you immensely. Like your take on Kamala as well...hope you are feeling well, Pangie. Love & hugs Charlie

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/4/2022 4:03:00 AM

Hi Sweetie! I thought you had forgotten about me. No, I have not been feeling well,so you see few comments from me. But, I feel way better. Watts may also be on You Tube. Hey, he was cremated. Then some looney tunes stole his cremains…No one ever found them! His ideas keep you very centered and peaceful. “Camela is a bit off” and in no way qualified to be VP. We need folks with brains and who love all colors of us equally, don’t you agree? Thanks for visiting. Sunshine and Sparkles, Pangie xx

Robert Gorelick

Date: 10/3/2022 1:50:00 PM

I've learned much from Alan Watts, books and lecture tapes. You might want to read "The Watercourse Way" Robert

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/3/2022 2:05:00 PM

He used to be on TV in Chicago in the 50’s! His classic, “Zen Flesh, Zen Bones”, came out in 1957! An instant hit. And still avaialabe at Amazon. He was on WFMT FM in the same city. Tibetan Buddhism, I find of interest also.i met the thirteenth Karmapa of Tibet in SF and was blessed by him! He is similar in power to the Dalai Lama. I served food at a mansion that hosted him. He blessed the fruits,wow. Never tasted food like that before! TY for the reading tip. Pangie

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/2/2022 6:46:00 PM

If all the Jews in NYC just stopped kvetching, I think the Messiah would come. lol. :) gw

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/2/2022 6:59:00 PM

LOL~ Gershon’s wisdom shines again,,,,like a beacon! Pangie xx

Sand Blown

Date: 10/2/2022 2:44:00 PM

...it be of zee vorldt...know-wing now..... stans sand

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/2/2022 6:57:00 PM

Hi there sand…Kool Comment as always!! Pangie xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/2/2022 12:27:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, a lovely tribute to Alan Watts. Hugs Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/3/2022 10:47:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, I can te;; you enjoyed his knowledge. Hugs xxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/2/2022 6:56:00 PM

Hello Darlene, Thank you,he was awesome Pangie xx

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/2/2022 9:30:00 AM

"Then you can bloom like God’s flower. And live in total joy, in any hour!" Or a second: need only open to God...and be blessed for ever. Faith is a warmth that transcends adversity. I know, easy for you to say...who hasn't walked in my shoes. You haven't walked in mine...a journey I wish on no one. Blessings to all.

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/3/2022 12:33:00 AM

God really doesn't need our advice...just needs us to listen and do what is right.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/2/2022 6:55:00 PM

I am glad I had enough emotional and mental pain for five. LOL. It made me a better person than the mushroom I thoughtI was.really! As the quote says..if yes cannot get that~ we spend our lives fixing ourselves, others and the world. Let go, let God!)) Pangie xx