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I don't entirely agree with "you only live once". I think we live a multitude of lifetimes in many dimensions and universes.
Nor do I believe that in each lifetime we live only once. Every moment of every day we are born into a new life. Hence we shape our path.
But for each moment that you only live once, here are some thoughts on life, my philosophies for daily living:
Y = Yesterday is gone. If you must dwell on it, dwell on the moments that bring you joy
O = Open your heart and mind to the Universe's abundance.
U = Upstream paddling makes life exceedingly difficult. Go with the flow.
O = Obstacles in life are great teachers.
N = Now is the only moment. Stop and smell the roses.
L = Live and let live.
Y = Yoga of Bhakti brings peace of mind
L = Let it be. Let go of that which no longer serves any purpose.
I = Intuition is a wise guide.
V = View life with awe and wonder and it will be that.
E = Events of our lives are all connected and occur in Divine timing.
"Synchro Destiny" a term coined by Deepak Chopra, sums that up nicely.
O = Om Shanti - be Zen
N = Never let go of a dream. Dreams do come true.
C = Change is certain. Embrace it gladly.
E = Enjoy life, keep it simple and live within your means.
Life is not a race to the finish nor is it a contest. Life is simply a journey to be enjoyed and savoured.
Sharing my poem on Life from my blog Reflections of my soul
Life is a journey, that is the truth
Feels like a tourney, but no one can lose
Life is an illusion, that is the truth
A temporary vision, like passing youth
Life is a lesson, that is the truth
Each soul's mission, a path to smooth
Life is a moment in time and space
A way we have chosen, and blessed by His grace
And wishing you all a Blessed one.
Written for the Write Tribe prompt "You Only Live Once"
Warm Regards
well said...
ReplyDeleteIt also gave me something to think about, especially your first line.
And I loved how you have expanded the prompt
Thanks Pixie. Glad you liked it and that it has given you something to think about.
DeleteThis is such a warm post and keeps me all cozy.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Suzy and I love that poem there :)
Thanks Kajal - what a nice warm comment. Blessings to you too.
DeleteZen and Om Shanti. It is good to be in that state. That is when life seems clear and focussed. Loved the poem too.
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Thanks Jyothi. Om Shanti is a good mantra to bring one back to a place of calm.
DeleteThis is such a marvelous post!
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally loved the opening lines:
" don't entirely agree with "you only live once". I think we live a multitude of lifetimes in many dimensions and universes.
Nor do I believe that in each lifetime we live only once. Every moment of every day we are born into a new life. Hence we shape our path."
So very true :)
Thanks Bhavya. Happy that your thoughts are aligned with mine.
DeleteSuzy, I agree wholeheartedly with you. We are indeed born anew every day. Every moment can be a new beginning, if we only let it be so. You've expressed your philosophy of life so aptly through the expansion of each letter of the four words of the prompt. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cynthia. Unfortunately fiction writing is not one of my strengths. And I could only tackle this prompt this way. But I'm glad you thought it was apt. Blessings to you too.
DeleteThank you for sharing "You Only Live Once" I also am sure that this life is only one small journey, one day in school, that seems like years to us, but is a speck in time. Where our next "class" will be is determined by what we accomplish in this class....but there are lessons/lives to follow this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks William and welcome to my blog. Yes I also believe that this earth is a school for souls and this life from a spiritual perspective, is just a day in school. I like the way you define what we call karma. It's a good way to explain it to children. Thank you for that.
DeleteSuzy, we do live so many lives in a lifetime! Loved your poem on life.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sulekha - I truly believe that not only do we live many lives, but we are also multi-dimensional, that is we exist in many planes simultaneously.
DeleteFantastic, Suzy! Yes, we should savor every moment in our lives, and you have shared such wonderful advice here.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thanks Martha. My thoughts in this post are what I have experienced in my life and insights I have received through meditation and connections with like minded souls. Blessings to you my lovely friend. I am glad to know you.
DeleteI believe in reincarnation.
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Glad you do Joyce.
DeleteInteresting thoughts Suzy. You have given good guidelines for life. Being human we tend to forget them from time to time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ava. These are just my views - what I've experienced over the years.
DeleteLoved it entirely, the concept, the thought, the presentation and the poem.
ReplyDeleteThe best of this prompt that I have read till now, there is spirituality emanating from it and the peace that one derives is a bliss that words cant express! Simply superb :)
Thanks Kislaya for your very kind comment. I'm glad you liked my post.
DeleteI agree with your philosophy about life and I really loved your poem!
ReplyDeleteThanks Josie. Glad you did.
DeleteI was hoping someone would take this stand on the topic, Suzy. Glad it was you! You handled it beautifully!
ReplyDeletePS: I spy an absolutely new and gorgeous look here! ♥
Thanks Corinne. Glad you liked my post and the new look - got tired of the old look.
DeleteLoved this Suzy. I love how you so beautifully explained that the "you only live once" philosophy doesn't work. However, it does work moment to moment.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vrndavana.
DeleteThe whole division and explanation of each alphabet for YOLO was such a wonderful thing. Truly we all need to adapt the simple points you have mentioned and then life ahead will always be YOLO and the joy of it will be paramount :)
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Thanks Richa. Life was never meant to be complicated - we just make it so.
DeleteGlad to soak some interesting thoughts on this prompt, Suzy!
ReplyDeleteThe mantras for life give a lot to chew on... Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks Shilpa. I'm happy when my posts provide food for thought.
DeleteI so loved this post Suzy :)
ReplyDeleteSpecially the way U expanded got me thinking and true WWE LIVE MULTIPLE lives in a life time
HoW EASILY U HAV PUT IT IN WORDS
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Thanks Afshan. Glad you liked it.
DeleteBeautiful and inspiring ! so true, we just don't live only once ....each and every we have the gift of being encountering new ways of experiencing life. Thanks for sharing !
ReplyDeleteThanks Genevive. Glad you found this inspiring.
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