Thursday, December 3, 2009

Rabindranath Tagore--An Indian Poem


I have beautifully spirited people in my life who I need only think about and soon they appear to me as I make my way through the day; I receive a phone call or I run into them at a local shop. It's sounds a bit of what some may consider psychic, but I really believe we all are so closely connected that just a wish is enough energy to bring someone close. I am also very considerate of the energy I send out into the world and towards people I encounter. I know that my positive vibes make them respond positively and kindly, and my negative vibes reciprocate actions and words that tear down my spirit.
I essentially am in power of all that I receive, good or bad, by choosing the energy that I send out into the world and by also, carefully, choosing the energy I surround myself with: upbeat positively focused conversations, open-hearted compassion, filth of the world-ridden shoes left at the doorstep, refusal of violence on the tele, and love, love, love words tossed about my house like iris scented petals.

This poem by Rabindranath Tagore expresses this sentiment so completely and poetically.




THE SAME STREAM OF LIFE THAT RUNS THROUGH MY VEINS
NIGHT AND DAY RUNS THROUGH THE WORLD AND DANCES IN RHYTHMIC MEASURES.

IT IS THE SAME LIFE THAT SHOOTS IN JOY THROUGH THE DUST OF THE
EARTH IN NUMBERLESS BLADES OF GRASS AND BREAKS INTO TUMULTUOUS
WAVES OF LEAVES AND FLOWERS.

IT IS THE SAME LIFE THAT IS ROCKED IN THE OCEAN-CRADLE OF BIRTH
AND OF DEATH, IN EBB AND IN FLOW.

I FEEL MY LIMBS ARE MADE GLORIOUS BY THE TOUCH OF THIS WORLD
OF LIFE. AND MY PRIDE IS FROM THE LIFE-THROB OF AGES DANCING
IN MY BLOOD THIS MOMENT.

Rabindranath Tagore --Nobel Laureate

--Victoria Hart

6 comments:

  1. wow...nice thoughts V.,...so what do you do after you after you realize you intentionally tore down someone's spirit?

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  2. I've always been a really sensitive person, and know how easily the heart pains, therefore I deeply concern myself with others and how my actions may affect them. I choose not to allow negative people, events, and energy fields in my personal space for too long. I don't allow negative conversations in my house, my haven. I smudge my house and send well wishes out to others, wishing them peace and joy. I long ago realized the wounded portion of the ego loves to be fed; I choose to ignore that hunger, their ego as well as mine. I am not aware of intentionally hurting anyone and if I had I would surely make it right with an embracing love/acceptance conversation.
    I am also pretty outspoken, albeit shy, so I would welcome anyone to approach me and express that I have done something or said something unintentionally to hurt them; giving me the opportunity to make amends.
    You might be interested in reading more on my blog site; perhaps the blog about sarcasm would interest you.
    Peace
    V

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  3. I can hera, you are a Chris Rea fan too...*smile*....

    Great poem!
    Susanne

    Sue's Daily Photography

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  4. The mind can be a powerful thing especially when we focus and really try..

    Dorothy from grammology
    grammology.com

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  5. Hello Suzanne and Dorothy, it's so nice have you both stop by; much appreciated!
    Yes, Chris Rea!

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  6. I'm a big Tagore fan. I have one of his painting/sketches in my office.

    My father's Indian so he talked about him a lot.

    Happy Holidays!

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