There was a very rich man
(a man with a cadaverous, cold heart)
who walked along the barren, indifferent sidewalks
and, while he walked, he passed
the splendid flowers and trees by,
(without looking at their immense beauty).
As he walked, there was a limited separation
between what was considered to be “a central I” and
the other thoughts that occurred;
there was also a large gap or separation
between his consciousness and profound nature.
There was a rather poor man
(a man with a beneficent, warm heart)
who walked through the amicable gardens and meadows
and, while he walked, awareness
examined the magnificent flowers and trees,
(smiling at the immeasurable beauty).
As he walked, there was no separation
between a supposed “central controller”
and the occurring thoughts;
additionally, an effortless silence often occurred;
there was no gap or separation
between a “his consciousness” and natural beauty.
And here is a sweet, little secret that can always unfold:
The very rich man wasn’t really rich at all,
and the rather poor man wasn’t poor
what
so
ever.
Beyond words (1) Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2017
Beyond words (2) Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2017
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Great words. It does not take money to be rich. Just look around you.
Exactly, Francis! 🙂
That’s really wonderful and so true, Thomas. I really love it, speaks out of my soul. Have a nice day, regards Mitza
So glad that it does, Mitza! 🙂 (This is the poem, of course, that i was telling you that i would post.)
Well said, Tom. True wealth is not a function of money or possessions.
Yes, Sandy, for sure! 🙂
Very true Tom, there are people who do not stop to observe, admire and appreciate the beauty of nature, flowers, trees, animals, sky, moon, etc. They pass by the life. Fortunate are those who marvel and surprise each day. Great capture, the flower is beautiful! 🙂
Yes, Marcela! 🙂 Wouldn’t it be a different world if people really appreciated nature and truth more than they do money?!
Love the mother natura! 🙂
🙂
Your photos are stunning!
Your post reminds me this quote “Some flowers on earth and all the stars in the sky” –Victor Hugo
Beautiful. Profound!