~ Eclipse ~

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Moon's shadow on the sun
Moods shadow on the man
So many present
To the solar eclipse
to witness, to experience
to experiment , to explore...
a once-a-while phenomenon
How many are aware
to be present, to witness
to experience, to explore
the ever happening
endless eclipses
of the human mind
Be aware of the shadows
Its a way to awakening!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hello Merging Point,

Aah! ..." endless eclipses of the human mind." I love this, we are always drawn to look for the outer shadows and are caught in the illusion of the inner shadows.

Beautiful!
July 25, 2009 at 4:42 AM
Merging Point said…
mmm...Thankyou Miruh!
July 25, 2009 at 7:26 AM
fruitu said…
very true merging point, no body wants to be a antar yami,
July 27, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Merging Point said…
may not be "no body wants..", but, yes, many missing on that is possible, Fruitu!
July 27, 2009 at 7:10 AM
Mark said…
I love the analogy of the eclipse and the eclipse of our self. Yes, often times our soul, our light is eclipsed by our ego. We are but a cycle away from awakening.
July 28, 2009 at 2:57 AM
Merging Point said…
Thankyou Mark! yes, indeed.
July 28, 2009 at 8:07 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Merging Point, excellent analogy. BTW are you relating to the latest solar eclipse. I it such a powerful moment, and give us sense of feeling if our main source of energy ever disappear. Such a profound moment to experience. Beautiful poem as always. Anna :)
July 28, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Merging Point said…
yes, this thought was a reflection of contemplation on this solar eclipse.
It is a wonderful opportunity to make use to go within.
Liked your reflections too. thankyou Anna!
July 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM
kitchenette soul said…
Yes indeed! Thought provoking poem!

Each eclipse is an opportunity to explore and come out renewed.
July 31, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Merging Point said…
Thankyou kitchenette Soul!
True, it is an opportunity to rediscover our own selves!
July 31, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Anonymous said…
A good reminder ...
August 1, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Merging Point said…
yes, many ways Nature does remind us our true self...
thankyou love!
August 1, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Nature Nut /JJ Loch said…
Beautiful and powerful, Merging Point. This shows that what is taken for granted can change.

Hugs, JJ
August 5, 2009 at 3:10 AM
Merging Point said…
Change is inevitable. But, whats even more striking is to to know the changeless amidst all the changes...
Thankyou JJ!
August 5, 2009 at 7:33 AM
Ruth said…
Ahh, lovely. "Be aware of the shadows." Without shadows, light would be close to meaningless.
August 5, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Merging Point said…
yes Ruth! backdrop enables one to understand, differentiate and also remains as the steady support of all that happens too.
August 6, 2009 at 10:59 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Merging Point, just dropping by to say hello, and hope all is well my friend. Anna :)
August 8, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Merging Point said…
hi Anna! i do understand whenever you don't find the post coming in, you always comeback and send in your regards. am fine and thankyou Anna! when it feels like, it appears....
August 9, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Rev. Linda M. Rhinehart Neas, M.Ed. said…
Oh, this is lovely! What a wonderful warning, "Be aware of the shadows/Its a way to awakening!"

May we all awaken to the Light!

Peace, Linda
September 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Merging Point said…
yes, it is all about awareness of everything to awaken.
Thankyou Linda.
September 14, 2009 at 5:03 PM
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