a pile of wood you say
more a work of art
I’d say
look at the array of colour
the texture and the pattern
of each and every
piece
come winter
someone will find
comfort and warmth
to bring peace
and sanctuary
on a cold winters day
on this 21st
day of August
thanksgiving day
for those of us
who walk the PL “way”
I give thanks
and pray
with gratitude
in appreciation
for all that comes
my way.
Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God
This is where the International members will be staying.
This is part of what we will be doing, there are translators for the members who do not understand Japanese, we wear ear buds
Listening, learning, exchanging thoughts and ideas
This is the Peace Tower, for those who have never been, there is a tour, from the higher levels, you can see magnificent views of the landscapes below.
Reverend Eisuke Inagaki will be there on the 30th and 31st, to do Spanish translation for the Spanish-speaking members, If you are looking for me, it is best to ask him, he will know my schedule, He speaks Japanese, Spanish, and is learning English .=^_^=
The Church of Perfect Liberty is all about world peace. We pray for World Peace, we sing songs for World Peace, most of all, we do our best to live our lives to reflect a life of Perfect Liberty. World Peace begins with us. The title of this post Viaje comigo is the first line of a song we sing in Portuguese written by Joerge da Paixai and Tereza Onaga, the song is Trem da Esperance. The Train of Hope.
this is the English translation.
Let’s travel together
on the train of high hope.
Sit here beside me
On the seat of Love
Let’s travel together
On the train of high hope
At each station stop
we’ll leave a bright flower
Please join with me
on the journey of life
We’ll carry messages of
peace and of love
We’ll finally arrive
at the place of World Peace;
The engine driver is
Oshieoya-sama
It is mean to be sung in Portuguese, the music harmonizes with the words, but the English translation is beside the Portuguese so we know what we are joyfully singing. The message is clear, live with love in your hearts.. share the love. let us all be ONE.
Oyashikiri
Stay safe till I return
You will be in my prayers
found on the side of a road in Japan.
sometimes near a park , sometimes not
what can I say
two wild and crazy guys
traveling with us in Japan
a shop along the way
a place to pray and meditate
seen from the window of the bullet train
as we flew by on tracks of iron
as if it was yesterday
the energy and drive
remains with me today
we came from lands far away
to learn and to pray
what I found most amazing
was that these teachers spoke not one word of English
The majority of the listeners
spoke (Brazilian)Portuguese, Spanish and a very few of us English
we gathered to pray for World Peace
to this day
the energy from this last visit
drives me to work harder every day
to become a better person
one who can dedicate and focus on
living in a way to bring about
World Peace
In Japan while there, it was hot the vegetation was lush
it was growing everywhere
where ever there was space
the green buds would push their way towards the light
LOVE is what nurtures growth
LOVE is what will see us through
LOVE should be part of everything we do
LOVE is beautiful
LOVE IS YOU
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God
Doubt that I will encounter too many 50 cent sales along the way. Certainly a sign from another day. But…. one never knows just what will be discovered, Certainly, I’ll travel ready to explore, should a door or window open, =^_^=
Have a mindful, happy day.
what every you find yourself doing
my prayers and thoughts are with you
PL Precept 10 – Love yourself and Others
A cul du sac, all on its own could be seen from the highway, had to go back. I felt such a strong draw … such a sense of abandonment from a place that had once had such a wonderful exciting and vibrant life. The architecture of the houses with the faux fronts.. loved them.
A blessing and silent prayer for all of you today
P: Precept # 11 Always be with God
another day goes by
and still I wait
under the clear blue skies
I watch one cloud slowly make its way
to another cumulus cloud
as they merge into one another
my thoughts return to another time
when I was young
in my prime
life was different then
so many fun encounters
young and old
spent time with me
now each new day brings
the trees reach out to give me shade
and the long tall grass
whispers to me softly
as they lean into me
I don’t see as well
with the passing years
my eyes have clouded over
but I know you are always
with me God
that makes every moment
worthwhile
I sit and enjoy
my fading years
another stranger will pass by
and capture me in lens
for whatever state I’m in
the glory of my life with you
will shine through
for
I am one with you
Q
photo-500px.com
Times stands still when I spend time with you
some how the air is cleaner
my breathing lighter
the environment calms me
no neon lights
no blaring noises
just the singing of the breeze
as it gently weaves around the leaves and trees
the play of sun and shadows
a gallery of visual wonders for my eyes
the symphony of the wild life that abounds
music to my ears
All dear God/Nature/Universe
because you are with me
now forever and always
loving YOU is my life
Namaste – Oyashikiri
When Time stands still
my morning meditation/ prayer
Q
pictures were taken exploring lac Rupert, Quebec
Hello everyone.. How are you today… Bom dia
We’ve just had a few days where in North American, many celebrated Thanksgiving, especially in the States, With people being as connected as we are with social media, Canadians, got to enjoy another taste of Thanksgiving with American friends, Thanksgiving, also heralds the beginning in earnest of the holiday season. Yes, stores have been playing Christmas songs, but the big event in both Canada and the USA has been Black Friday. commercials, marketing, merchandising, sell, sell, sell.
I heard not a peep about how and why Thanksgiving came about. Or the teachings of being grateful for what we have, instead it was all about, how much more can I get for my dollar. The news carried stories of where to go to get the best deals. One slick commercial after another.
As we enter into December, we will get more and more reruns of the Xmas past, and the films that come out each year about Santa Clause and the North Pole
In PL (Perfect Liberty) we believe that “Life is Art” Precept #1
PL Precept # 11 is always be with God
and PL Precept 3, is God appears through One’s Self.
It is very difficult to feel a quiet and a peaceful state of mind. Every moment that happens between the movie, film, program whatever we are watching, is all about spending, seeing how much money you can spend, how to acquire another material object. Not to mention,killings,stabbings, violence, and of course, humanitarian projects for people thousands of miles away, while we ignore the hunger,homeless and discriminations/ persecutions right here in our own backyard.
That said, I know that we all hunger for that silent time, the moment that is ours, that is not being bombarded with senseless chatter or music that rather than soothe is jarring .
Perhaps it is because it is late, (early morning) but the Psalm came .. it drifted into my thoughts.. Psalm 62:8.. is about putting your trust in God.
It is a reminder to let go of agitations, to surrender the nattering mind to a “divine” state.
To let healing loving thoughts take control of your tongue, to think before speaking, to support and cheer others on.
PL is non denominational, we appreciate the language of Love/ God however it is spoken and lived. We are all unique, and need to express and walk with God in our own way.
I never walk alone
you are always with me
with love in my heart
I am in step with you
you are my life,
invade it
fill it, transform it
With God/Love, nothing is impossible
Namaste – Oyashikiri
when walking through my dream
it seems, that all I did was walk
I searched, had no idea what I was searching for
but on, and on I went
down corridors, and carpeted halls
even ran up broad marbled stairs
this is not my first time in the maze
sometimes it feels like I’m lost for days
it’s the past, it’s the present
yes I talk to people
I ask for directions,
I’m realizing now as I recount
this tale, no one ever says good day
not me, or anyone else I meet
we are all so busy, busy,busy
how can I be lost
I’m surrounded by people
yet I am on this endless search
I can’t find my “room” my private space
everything looks the same, each corridor
I find, has numbered doors,
1st, 2nd, 21st. floor it doesn’t matter
no door is mine, besides, I seem to have lost the key
what web have I created with my nattering mind
and multi tasked habits
oh please, why do I insist on constantly searching
when if only I would stop, just stop
and look up instead of rushing
from one place to another
looking up
I will see the sky, the Universe
and in the vastness of the Universe
my spirit will find peace
from the chattering of my mind
of daily matters that blind me
to the inner voice with me
that tells me, I need not search
I need not worry that I can’t get home
I am always home
God/Tao/Universe is always with me
I am never alone
I need only stop
and look up.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 17 Grasp what is most essential
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God
PL Precept #15 All is a mirror
PL# 17 Grasp what is most Essential
thank you – merci- obrigado
There is a saying or teaching in Pl that encourages us to let go of excessive attachment or concern about someone or something. “EN wo Tsukeru”
In one of our books “Live with Passion” by Rev. Yumiko Tsuyama she gives an example of a your couple whose child was seriously ill with pneumonia. They were constantly at the hospital, fussing, fretting and agonizing over the state the child was in.. The fever was not going down.
They went to church and prayed with the minister. He asked them to put their faith and trust in God. After their prayers as they were leaving to go back to the hospital, Sensei surprised them by suggesting that they go to a movie. It took everyone by surprise, but they did go see a movie.
Later the friend reported to the minister, “I was so worried and couldn’t stop thinking about my baby, but gradually, as I watched the movie, I became interested and laughed and laughed. I forgot everything else. After the movie, my wife and I returned to the hospital. It was a miracle. Our baby’s fever was gone”
The worry and “negative” stress of the parents, (EN) unknown to them could be felt by the baby, it unsettled the baby’s own “energy” and impeded the work of the “Universe” True faith is not easy. It is a life long practice.
PL (Perfect Liberty) Principle #15 – I will no do anything overly
Each and every one of us, has concerns that cannot be resolved easily.Problems that could seem trivia to others may be serious problems for you, because you have to deal with them everyday. How you proceed, how you live with your “challenges” in life, makes a big difference. A positive state of mind is something that we cultivate and encourage in others and ourselves.
Live a prayerful life
namaste – Oyashikiri
Love Life
moon Bridge,Zhangjiaije, Hunan,Chian (gettinglost,beautiful-portals.tumblr.com
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) found on lasm.org
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