spiritual – Page 5 – Genie Nakano

A Mystical Path~~tanka

Spring bubbles with life spilling over my old shoes our bare feet refreshed we walk on an unknown path who says 80 is old. Genie Nakano, May 2, 2021

Meditation for Relaxation~~Genie Nakano’s workshop

Fronds

I will wear a gown of “vibrant green fronds” unfurled going in all directions I haven’t decided where to Genie Nakano, March 29, 202

Harry is singing his song in a parking lot, of an elementary school–somewhere in a midwestern state. He has a full band backing him. His voice beautiful resounding over the whole black top. Kathy is trying to get money to fund him. He deserves it, she says. So do I, I say under my breathContinue reading “Baby Bengal”

Women

Women hold up half the skyour curvessurround the Oceansdeep within lies bliss Genie Nakano, 3.2.21, originally published in Rafu Shimpo HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY MONTH

Erratica

Seasons are erotic beyond belief… not certain of spring unafraid of winter I depend on tomorrow Genie Nakano originally published in “Storyteller”, 2014

sweet sparrow

oh, little sparrow in my hands, sing your song moment to moment only this moment. Genie Nakano originally published in “Storyteller”, 2014 and Rafu Shimpo

A Virtual Romance

I will write a book just for you so you will know how much I love you recounting the days we met in lush forests the trees could not hide the sun we were in paradise believe me when I say– I am yours we were destined the prophecy is ours waiting for that dayContinue reading “A Virtual Romance”

Thich Nhat Hanh~~teachings on love

….if a monk practices love meditation even if only for the length of time it takes to snap one’s fingers, he will not fail in meditative concentration. There is no greater virtue than practicing love meditation everyday. From the book, ‘Teachings on Love’ Thich Nhat Hanh So, I’ve been snapping my fingers all day todayContinue reading “Thich Nhat Hanh~~teachings on love”

one compassionate word~~

Thich Nhat Hanh One compassionate word, action or thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring him joy. One word can give comfort and confidence, destroy doubt, help someone avoid a mistake, reconcile a conflict, or open the door to liberation.With compassion in our heart, every thought, word, and deed can bring about a miracle.Continue reading “one compassionate word~~”