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Patris's avatar

Hard won wisdom. Especially for those of us who have closed their eyes and jumped.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Are there not times when wisdom requires us to close our eyes and jump?

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Patris's avatar

Saving grace? At times

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Richbee's avatar

Heart chakra pumps

Time hands down

A pulse slows, inevitable light.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, Richard, light is inevitable

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Mathew Snyder's avatar

We are all about observing today! Nice.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

We’re sort of entangled in our observations, Mathew—Thank you and congratulations on this anniversary—Well done!

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Angie Maher's avatar

Good stuff, Paul. One of my favorite mantras is “more will be revealed in time.”

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, Angie. Time does unfold to reveal many things, but some patience is required.

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Frederick Fullerton's avatar

Yes.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, Frederick!

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Lor's avatar

I believe this too. Thank you Paul . A mantra for the day.I will add one more if you don’t mind. Listen. Especially today, when all eyes are on US.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Especially true today, Lor—A great reminder for all!

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Stanley Wotring's avatar

Truth!

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thanks, Stan!

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Kimberly Root's avatar

Woke late and slightly depressed (specific issue(, this was the antidote. Good morning after all.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Good Tuesday, Kimberly. Hope you're feeling better. Have yourself a wonderful day.

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Paul McCutchen's avatar

Going to exercise this morning at the rehab center. I enjoy the slower pace.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Good morning, Paul. The slower pace is something we both like!

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Elizabeth Grace Martinez's avatar

so simple and so true

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, Elizabeth

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Aaron Waddell's avatar

Nice work! and Interesting picture!

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

The picture was generated using the text of the haiku as a prompt.

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Aaron Waddell's avatar

I did see that. Very interesting take by the AI.

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Liesbeth Steur's avatar

And so it is. Time is our best friend and so is every new day.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Time can’t help being what it is, but if we let it, times can help us to be who we are. Good evening, Liesbeth—Nice to see you again and thank you for your comment!

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

Excellent advice, Paul....to "Let it be." In a world of instant gratification, truth seems to be lost in the shuffle.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

It has always been thus, Sharon—Thank you for reading and commenting!

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Grace Drigo's avatar

Perfect 🩵

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Good morning, Grace, and Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. Always good to see you here!

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Grace Drigo's avatar

I look forward to reading your poems Paul, some bring me great comfort. Thank you for writing and sharing your words 🩵

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Grateful to @Douglas Bentsen for sharing this, Thanks a heap!

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thanks for the the restack, @Geraldine A. V. Hughes

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