Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings and be thankful for so many things. It is also a day of excesses...we just seem to cook so much food that we have leftovers for days. Too much or too little depends on our perception of reality.
"You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give."
-Kahlil Gibran, philosopher
I am so fortunate that this is part of my belief system; we don't need material things to be fulfilled. When we give thanks this holiday season it's the small things that matter most. J. M. Woodhead aka haikuwedding in his first article introduces us to Haiku Poetry and Lily Wang, an award-winning international poet.
This article is anything but full of excesses (except maybe the amount of books he included). It is an article that epitomizes what many people are learning to appreciate, "less is more", with the three-line Zen poetry. The three things that caught my eye actually made me want to learn more about Haiku Poetry. I loved the simplicity of the poetry and their messages coupled with J.M's beautiful photography.
Some first articles are better than others, this one gives us a feeling of peace as we embark on the Holidays, a time that is often stressful, no matter how much we enjoy them.
Beautiful breathtaking photos along with the Haiku Poetry gave me the feeling of what this Holiday is about. I found a message in this article besides the introduction to a new form of poetry. Photography with simple words can speak volumes, and when a writer can evoke emotions or get the reader to think they have done a good job. That is what I felt with this article, and it definitely made me want to learn more about this particular form of poetry.
"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. "
Lao Tzu (Tao Te Ching)
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, and I hope you take a few minutes to check out this article and welcome haikuwedding to the Squidoo Community.
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