Haiku #30 The Divine and You

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Within yet without
The source of all still no-thing
In this your freedom

© 2016 Dennis Ference

My book of original inspirational verses, From the Water’s Edge, is  available from https://www.createspace.com/6040109, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530558018 and Kindle eBooks at Amazon.

Spiritual Practices

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Spiritual practices
are often handicapped
from the start
by unrealistic expectations,
hidden agendas,
skewed motivations,
lack of true commitment,
and simple lethargy!

© 2016 Dennis Ference

My new book of original inspirational verses, From the Water’s Edge, is now available from https://www.createspace.com/6040109, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530558018 and Kindle eBooks at Amazon.

Attitude

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The attitude
I embrace
in the morning
will go a long way
toward creating the day
I put to sleep
at night.

© 2016 Dennis Ference

My book of original inspirational verses, From the Water’s Edge, is  available from https://www.createspace.com/6040109, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530558018 and Kindle eBooks at Amazon.

You Are the Potter

I was doing some reminiscing last evening about a band I was in some years ago. I decided to share a recording of a song I wrote back in the day.

Click the PLAY BUTTON below to hear: “You Are the Potter,” written by Dennis Ference, performed by Carol Wolf and Vision 3.

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The way to wholeness…

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The way to wholeness
and oneness
runs through
reconciliation
and forgiveness.
There are
no shortcuts.

© 2016 Dennis Ference

My book of original inspirational verses, From the Water’s Edge, is  available from https://www.createspace.com/6040109, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530558018 and Kindle eBooks at Amazon.

Haiku #29

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She entered my world
With an alchemist’s secret
Turning stone to gold

© 2016 Dennis Ference

My book of original inspirational verses, From the Water’s Edge, is  available from https://www.createspace.com/6040109, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530558018 and Kindle eBooks at Amazon.

Pinch of Freedom

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Laughter’s heady magic
Breaking chains and opening doors
Pinch of freedom for body and soul

© 2016 Dennis Ference

My new book of original inspirational verses, From the Water’s Edge, is now available from https://www.createspace.com/6040109, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530558018 and Kindle eBooks at Amazon. Also available at Barnes and Noble and other booksellers.

“Wholemakers”

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…we are called “to become wholemakers,”
uniting what is scattered,
creating a deeper unity in love.

~ Richard Rohr

My book of original inspirational verses, From the Water’s Edge, is  available from https://www.createspace.com/6040109, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530558018 and Kindle eBooks at Amazon.

Open your eyes…

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…open your eyes, alert the ears of your spirit,
open your lips and apply your heart
so that in all creatures you may see, hear,
praise, love and worship,
glorify and honor your God…

~ St. Bonaventure

My book of original inspirational verses, From the Water’s Edge, is available from https://www.createspace.com/6040109, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530558018 and Kindle eBooks at Amazon.

Gratitude

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I need not list
all I am grateful for.
It is sufficient for me
to be grateful that I exist,
and in the wonder of this,
my thanksgiving for all
is humbly spoken.

© 2016 Dennis Ference

My book of original inspirational verses, From the Water’s Edge, is  available from https://www.createspace.com/6040109, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530558018 and Kindle eBooks at Amazon.