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The Pursuit Of Happiness
Contributed by
Willofree
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Monday, 27th March 2006 @ 05:27:18 PM in AEST
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How foolish we can be
In our attempt to discover "me"
Some try to rein "me" in
Keep "me" hostage, a captive within
Some search for "me" in love
Only to find devastation and sadness there
Others are abusive and struggle to intimidate
To make "me" dependent, rather then free
Some cower in the background
Hiding to avoid being rejected
While others continue to party
And are able to stay disconnected
Some are feeling unworthy
So they fear to set "me" free
But that's the only way, you see
If I stay, then it was meant to be
Perhaps the problem is reflected in our unhappy faces
And searching in the wrong places
Don't you understand you can't,
Pursue "me" as an end in itself
Only when we experience peace on the inside
Can we exhibit happiness on the outside
And ultimately if we believe,
God's unconditional love sets us free
Then perhaps we will discover in our hearts
Where personal satisfaction must start
So that we are secure in whom "we" are
And happiness may ultimately be discovered there....
Copyright ©
Willofree
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2006-03-27 17:27:18]
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Re: The Pursuit Of Happiness
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 27th March 2006 @ 06:30:52 PM AEST
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A pure and wonderful bit of advice here, Wil. I love this completely!
The last stanza is incredible! Undeniable truth, my friend! I am both
elated and excited by the message. And I am in total agreement!!
I've always felt that happiness was more of a discovery, than a pursuit.
Something that we always possess, in fact. Just sitting there . . . waiting . . .
for us to remember.
*loves this*
~Breezy |
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Re: The Pursuit Of Happiness
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by Jenni_K on
Monday, 27th March 2006 @ 08:14:38 PM AEST
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This is an amazing write, Will.... lots of truth to it..
Jenni |
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Re: The Pursuit Of Happiness
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 28th March 2006 @ 12:06:34 AM AEST
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Wow
This is amazing, I love your message and can relate th this in many ways, I love the last two verses , truely incredible
LG |
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Re: The Pursuit Of Happiness
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by MorningDove on
Tuesday, 28th March 2006 @ 12:45:49 AM AEST
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Splendid write, Will. Full of truth. You will not find completeness and satisfaction in "ME" ever. "ME" by itself is always lacking. "WE" is complete and whole and never alone. I truly do relate to this write. Exceptional work.
Rita |
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Re: The Pursuit Of Happiness
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by deadheadpoet on
Tuesday, 28th March 2006 @ 01:05:56 PM AEST
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| OMG Will, This piece was wise as wise could be. I found pieces of me and pieces of those I've encountered in here. Very good, Will. I always love and respect your work....seems I always learn a bit of something too. Peace and love my friend, Laura |
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Re: The Pursuit Of Happiness
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 29th March 2006 @ 12:20:27 PM AEST
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There is great wisdom in your words.
As you wisely state we must first experience peace on the inside.
For how can we love others if we have no love for ourselves?
It would do a lot of people good (my self included) to meditate and reflect on the words in this poem.
J. |
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Re: The Pursuit Of Happiness
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by Archie on
Wednesday, 12th April 2006 @ 10:58:19 AM AEST
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| I like this. In your poem you teach a great lesson about unity and what is important. This is one of the best poems i have read by you. |
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