Just another day, another day with sunrise and sunset but when the moon is fully out and the clock is about to strike the end of its routinely cycle around the numbers, your life begins to play in reverse as you reflect on those special moments and people you encountered throughout the year. The new friendships, the new memories, the old friends that went away and the memories that stayed, the passing of loved one and the birth of life all this and more is remembered on this day.
Today its a time to let go of those things not meant to be. Of the memories that hurt instead of uplift. It's time to let go of the things that hold you back and begin to move forward towards new dreams, new days, new loves.
I am grateful and thankful for all in 2011. I have a special compartment in my heart for the memories that matter and will cherish them for ever. I wish all of you dear to me a sunset of reflections, of thank fullness and memories that will bring a smile to your heart. I wish for you at midnight a bright beginning as the clock strikes 12:01am with a New Year filled with abundance of health, joy and of course Love Love Love!
Yours completely,
Ivis
Welcome to the Oasis of Good News. This blog was created to uplift,inspire and share the good things life has to offer ... Bienvenidos al Oasis de las Buenas Nuevas. Este blog ha sido creado para animar, inspirar, y para compartir las cosas buenas que ofrece la vida
"A Dreamer is someone who... Can see beyond "what is" to "what can be"... Has the creativity and courage to try new things and overcome obstacles... Makes a difference in their own life and the lives of others... Can believe and do and think their ideas into reality". Unknown ...
"Un soñador es alguien que ... Puede ver más allá de "lo que es" a "lo que puede ser" ... Tiene la creatividad y el coraje para intentar cosas nuevas y superar los obstáculos ... Hace una diferencia en su propia vida y las vidas de otros."
"Un soñador es alguien que ... Puede ver más allá de "lo que es" a "lo que puede ser" ... Tiene la creatividad y el coraje para intentar cosas nuevas y superar los obstáculos ... Hace una diferencia en su propia vida y las vidas de otros."
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas :)
I wish there was a potion I can sprinkle on everyone that I love near and far so that i can gather you all in a little place called my home. I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. Don't forget the reason for the season is Jesus. I love love love you.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Man
I met an angel that looks like a man. His eyes pierce through mine. His words gentle as the wind. He looked like a man that could be an angel. He asks for nothing but receives what most aren't willing to give.
by Ivis M
Friday, December 2, 2011
Smile
I woke up to find a smile on my face.
I had no dreams to wake up to
Just opened my eyes
I saw the light shining and peaking through the window
that was enough to bring joy to my heart.
Joyful days are those days we choose to see the
good side of life.
They are the days that even though all things may not be perfect
we choose to see those that are.
by Ivis :)
I had no dreams to wake up to
Just opened my eyes
I saw the light shining and peaking through the window
that was enough to bring joy to my heart.
Joyful days are those days we choose to see the
good side of life.
They are the days that even though all things may not be perfect
we choose to see those that are.
by Ivis :)
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Just a thought:
Why is it ok to inject formaldehyde dirrectly into our blood stream but not smoke it?? All vaccines have this poison in it. I refuse to put it into my children.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7umc3OJm3Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7umc3OJm3Y
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
What am I?
Nothing seems to satisfy this desire
To rid this burning sensation of the flesh.
I have a bestial urge to growl like a tigress after her pray.
What am I?
I am a woman with needs
I am a woman that can sense a touch from afar
I am a woman that wants to be heard
I am a woman hard to satisfy.
I am a woman not willing to give up.
I am a WOMAN!!
By the woman with love,
To rid this burning sensation of the flesh.
I have a bestial urge to growl like a tigress after her pray.
What am I?
I am a woman with needs
I am a woman that can sense a touch from afar
I am a woman that wants to be heard
I am a woman hard to satisfy.
I am a woman not willing to give up.
I am a WOMAN!!
By the woman with love,
Monday, November 7, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November is here!
November is here!
Fall is a time of transformation; weather changes, color changes, (except in Miami lol) leaves will fall, the foliage transforms by letting go of the old and making space for new growth. . Lets take this time to make meaningful transformations in our lives too.
Start with INWARD TRANSFORMATION:
greed to GENEROSITY
selfishness to SELFLESSNESS
hate to LOVE
bitterness to BETTERNESS
fear to FAITH
cowardice to COURAGE
hopelessness to HOPE
grumbling to GRATITUDE.
..Thanks Kevin for your wise words this weekend. Let the transformations begin!
Have a great day everyone and thank God for the little thing :)
| Fall by Ivis Art & Photography |
Start with INWARD TRANSFORMATION:
greed to GENEROSITY
selfishness to SELFLESSNESS
hate to LOVE
bitterness to BETTERNESS
fear to FAITH
cowardice to COURAGE
hopelessness to HOPE
grumbling to GRATITUDE.
..Thanks Kevin for your wise words this weekend. Let the transformations begin!
Have a great day everyone and thank God for the little thing :)
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Stop Abortion
A worried woman went to her gynecologist and said: 'Doctor, I have a serious ....problem and desperately need your help! My baby is not even 1 year old and I'm pregnant again. I don't want kids so close together.'
So the doctor said: 'Ok and what do you want me to do?'
She said: 'I want you to end my pregnancy, and I'm counting on your help with this.
'The doctor thought for a little, and after some silence he said to the lady: 'I think I have a better solution for your problem. It's less dangerous for you too.
'She smiled, thinking that the doctor was going to accept her request.
Then he continued: 'You see, in order for you not to have to take care of 2 babies at the same time, let's kill the one in your arms. This way, you could rest some before the other one is born. If we're going to kill one of them, it doesn't matter which one it is. There would be no risk for your body if you chose the one in your arms.'
The lady was horrified and said: 'No doctor! How terrible! It's a crime to kill a child!'
'I agree', the doctor replied. 'But you seemed to be OK with it, so I thought maybe that was the best solution.'
The doctor smiled, realizing that he had made his point. He convinced the mom that there is no difference in killing a child that's already been born and one that's still in the womb. The crime is the same! If you agree, please SHARE. Together we can help save precious lives!
Love says, 'I sacrifice myself for the good of the other person.' Abortion says, 'I sacrifice the other person for the good of myself.'
By: Life is Dangerous: Let's Ban ItSee More
By: The good in life
So the doctor said: 'Ok and what do you want me to do?'
She said: 'I want you to end my pregnancy, and I'm counting on your help with this.
'The doctor thought for a little, and after some silence he said to the lady: 'I think I have a better solution for your problem. It's less dangerous for you too.
'She smiled, thinking that the doctor was going to accept her request.
Then he continued: 'You see, in order for you not to have to take care of 2 babies at the same time, let's kill the one in your arms. This way, you could rest some before the other one is born. If we're going to kill one of them, it doesn't matter which one it is. There would be no risk for your body if you chose the one in your arms.'
The lady was horrified and said: 'No doctor! How terrible! It's a crime to kill a child!'
'I agree', the doctor replied. 'But you seemed to be OK with it, so I thought maybe that was the best solution.'
The doctor smiled, realizing that he had made his point. He convinced the mom that there is no difference in killing a child that's already been born and one that's still in the womb. The crime is the same! If you agree, please SHARE. Together we can help save precious lives!
Love says, 'I sacrifice myself for the good of the other person.' Abortion says, 'I sacrifice the other person for the good of myself.'
By: Life is Dangerous: Let's Ban ItSee More
By: The good in life
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Work on what matters.
Some people spend so much time working on their outward appearance they forget
to work on the inside.
The physical will eventually self destruct, while the spirit that lives within
us will carry us on to a forever.
Work on what matters.
Work from the inside out.
By Ivis M
to work on the inside.
The physical will eventually self destruct, while the spirit that lives within
us will carry us on to a forever.
Work on what matters.
Work from the inside out.
By Ivis M
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Soul
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
I SEE
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
...
Emotions and thoughts run so deep
that some times there are no words to describe them.
Sometimes as much as there is to say,
nothing comes out.
The words get stuck in the finger tips that wants to set them free.
Sometimes the silence is louder than the steam trumpet of a train as it approaches the station.
You hear it louder and louder and just when you step out unto the platform ready to board
you realize it is not going to stop because this is not its destination.
Ivis
that some times there are no words to describe them.
Sometimes as much as there is to say,
nothing comes out.
The words get stuck in the finger tips that wants to set them free.
Sometimes the silence is louder than the steam trumpet of a train as it approaches the station.
You hear it louder and louder and just when you step out unto the platform ready to board
you realize it is not going to stop because this is not its destination.
Ivis
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Be Present
Heard this today at a Chiropractic meet up group:
" If you are not feeling overwhelmed by life, then you might not be living it at full capacity." Dr. Riley
This does not mean that you overload on 'things to do' on your daily duties. I believe it means that you are smothered with activities that make life better - serving, giving, and loving unconditionally. Staying busy with moments that contribute to a purpose-filled life.
Be overwhelmed by abundance of love.
Your friend,
Ivis
" If you are not feeling overwhelmed by life, then you might not be living it at full capacity." Dr. Riley
This does not mean that you overload on 'things to do' on your daily duties. I believe it means that you are smothered with activities that make life better - serving, giving, and loving unconditionally. Staying busy with moments that contribute to a purpose-filled life.
Be overwhelmed by abundance of love.
| Love Birds by Ivis Mateos |
Ivis
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Greatest Enemy
I am my greatest enemy.
There is a constant battle I fight between me, myself and I.
It is so easy to be critical of oneself.
To self-sabotage our talents, gifts and wisdom.
I question my actions and my thoughts all the time.
I question if I am good enough,
I wonder if I pushed myself hard enough to deserve what I have or something greater.
I am my greatest enemy because I do not settle for average.
I am my greatest enemy when I loose sight of the promises God has for me.
Thank God for prayers
Thank God for friends
Thank God for family
Thank God for sending words of encouragement my way when I most need it.
Thank God for keeping His promises.
Ivis
There is a constant battle I fight between me, myself and I.
It is so easy to be critical of oneself.
To self-sabotage our talents, gifts and wisdom.
I question my actions and my thoughts all the time.
I question if I am good enough,
I wonder if I pushed myself hard enough to deserve what I have or something greater.
I am my greatest enemy because I do not settle for average.
I am my greatest enemy when I loose sight of the promises God has for me.
Thank God for prayers
Thank God for friends
Thank God for family
Thank God for sending words of encouragement my way when I most need it.
Thank God for keeping His promises.
| Ivis Art and Photography |
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Something borrowed ..
If you want your relationship to flourish;
Men - stop watching porn.
Women - stop watching romantic movies.
These create false expectations.
Love it.. hahaha
Ivis
Men - stop watching porn.
Women - stop watching romantic movies.
These create false expectations.
Love it.. hahaha
Ivis
Friday, July 22, 2011
tHE sPElL
Last night I was under a spell that did not let me sleep.
I kept thinking that I was just a shadow that you could not see.
This morning when I woke up there was light.
The sun was bright.
The shadow was gone.
And now its just you and me.
Ivis
I kept thinking that I was just a shadow that you could not see.
This morning when I woke up there was light.
The sun was bright.
The shadow was gone.
And now its just you and me.
Ivis
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Just another thought
Wishful Thinking
Do you ever catch yourself wishful thinking?
Wishing for things that might not necessarily make sense to others
but in your mind they are capable of coming true?
I do it all the time.
I wish for things that I want to make my reality.
Eventually they come true.
Not always at the moment or time period that I expect or want them to,
but most of the time my wish come true right when I most need it.
Never stop wishing for, or desiring things that seem unattainable.
When you least expect it they might just show up.
". . . wishes are like magnifying glasses they enlarge and focus an intention that is already inside us."
— Stephen Mitchell
Your friend,
Ivis :)
| Wishing Tree - by Ivis M |
Wishing for things that might not necessarily make sense to others
but in your mind they are capable of coming true?
I do it all the time.
I wish for things that I want to make my reality.
Eventually they come true.
Not always at the moment or time period that I expect or want them to,
but most of the time my wish come true right when I most need it.
Never stop wishing for, or desiring things that seem unattainable.
When you least expect it they might just show up.
". . . wishes are like magnifying glasses they enlarge and focus an intention that is already inside us."
— Stephen Mitchell
Your friend,
Ivis :)
Friday, July 1, 2011
Just a thought
Thursday, June 9, 2011
I Wish..
| A Bird by Ivis M |
So my airline ticket could be free.
So that I can fly from the falling leaf on the west
to a blossomed tree on the east.
I wish I was a bird so that the south-easterly wind
can carry me through the land where there are blue cities,
green mountains and the scent of fresh mint.
I wish that I was a bird
So that I may rest my wings a top of the red canyon
where the sun melts away behind the hills.
by Ivis M
Monday, June 6, 2011
One Bottle of Water @ a Time - Part 2
Just when you think you have it all figured out, something will shake you. Someone pulls the rug from under your feet. There, at that very moment you begin to figure it all out, again! We will never have it all figured out. Never have everything under control. We will continue to move, change and be tested. This is the way we learn, grow and make it better the next time around. Why some people make it through the changes better than others is what makes us all unique individuals. Perhaps lack of faith, hope, love and people to share those things with are a factor in how some of us manage those moments in our lives. We will never know all the reasons why people do all the things they do, react the way the react, choose or not what what direction they want their lives to go. I do know that no one chooses to lead a life of suffering. We all seek to be nurtured from the day we are born. We all want to love and be loved because our creator IS LOVE and He created us in His image.
Song of Solomon 8:7Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned
1 Corinthians 13:13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 John 3:18
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.
1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
So when people ask if we are scared to deliver water to the homeless, I say NO. When they say things like "they can work and get it themselves," or classify people by their race, age, or gender as undeserving of any charity. I say to them, you do not know love. Just when you think you have it all figured out, something will shake you and perhaps one day you too might thirst. You too might feel hungry and God will find the way to feed you and give you to drink.
We have given a total of 586 bottles of water so far.
Thanks to all of you that are giving water!
Your friend,
Ivis M :)
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
One Bottle of Water @ a Time
First round of Water to the homeless we delivered over 320 bottles of Water. We can do better than that next week. Help out by donating water or money..
There are many thirsty people in the streets.
Thirsty for water and thirty for LOVE :)
Enjoy some of the pics we took at the link Below.
Friday, May 13, 2011
4000 Readers Celebrations!!
-You are the cure to everything that hurts.
I thirst.
There is a drought in my heart
although outside it's pouring rain.
I bleed red,
the color of a rose
that represent suffering and pain.
A suffering that is as painful as it is beautiful.
The streets are filled with people wondering.
My bed lays underneath the gray-brick rainbow with
blankets of cardboard boxes.
I feel so alone walking in the shadow of what
I use to dream I would be.
I thirst, yet no one gives me to drink-
...I was suppose to write something about myself in celebration of our 4000 readers but I came down with writers block instead. I was thinking about my summer giving back program and came up with the poem above. Last winter I began a blanket collection for the homeless and less fortunate and this week I began a "One gallon of water at a time" water collection for the less fortunate in Miami. Its 90 degree's out and we are still in spring. I was thinking about all those people I met during the winter that begged us for water. When we asked what it is that they needed the most, the all said water for drinking, bathing, brushing their teeth. Lots of people donate clothing, food, and sometimes offer them a warm stay in a shelter but water is never abundant. Yet, I know that I myself waste water. Sometimes I leave my plastic bottle of water in the car and end up throwing it away because someone, somewhere said that the hot temperatures in the car melt some of the plastic into the water and it can cause cancer. Then we have people in the streets drinking water and trying to find water by all means not contemplating how dirty or polluted it might be.
I guess that talking about ourselves is never an easy thing, at least not for me and my writing partner and sister Jarylen. I thought that a great way to celebrate with our blog readers our 4000 mark would be by letting you know a little about ourselves so that we can get to know each other better. But when I sat down my poem is all that came out. What better way to tell you about me then with my poetry. I saw a movie recently called "Poetry (Shi)" where the main actress-an elderly women- decides that she wants to learn how to write poetry. In her struggles to put her words and emotion on paper her teacher told her that we where all poets in our own way, but some of us have it trapped in our hearts and others have learned to let it go, to let it out. He said that the way to express it is best found when we look for the beauty in all thing. Most importantly in the things that are not so beautiful. There we should look to find beauty and that is how poetry and writing develop.
I can relate to his words because it was when I was searching for beauty when there was none, that I found my passion for writing and poetry. I began this blog because I wanted to express beautiful emotions, love, peace, hope and all those things that most of us feel but perhaps do not know how to release. When describing myself to you, I would say that I am art. I love all that is art. Music, painting, writing, photography, movies, creation-the ocean, people etc. We are all a work of art. I see things a little different than most. I notice the less obvious things about people and nature. I am very passionate about everything I do and that is not always a forte, but it helps me be who I am. If there was one word that I could use to describe who I am it is Love (and sometimes crazy :) ok thats two words :). I love love, and I mean love when I say it and feel it. Love is me because it has different forms, and is limitless. There is no controlling love you can only tame it. Love is the greatest gift God has given us. He gave me Jesus, the love of my life. This is me!
I am so excited about the 4000 reader mark. I never thought it would impact so many people. Here we are and I want to thank each one of you for sharing the Oasis of Good News with me and my beautiful sister Jarylen. She is inspiration, friendship, sisterhood, wisdom, and love all wrapped up in one.
“You never know how far reaching something you think, say or do today, will affect the lives of millions tomorrow.” B.J. Palmer
"Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony." Col. 3:14
I thirst.
There is a drought in my heart
although outside it's pouring rain.
I bleed red,
the color of a rose
that represent suffering and pain.
A suffering that is as painful as it is beautiful.
The streets are filled with people wondering.
My bed lays underneath the gray-brick rainbow with
blankets of cardboard boxes.
I feel so alone walking in the shadow of what
I use to dream I would be.
I thirst, yet no one gives me to drink-
...I was suppose to write something about myself in celebration of our 4000 readers but I came down with writers block instead. I was thinking about my summer giving back program and came up with the poem above. Last winter I began a blanket collection for the homeless and less fortunate and this week I began a "One gallon of water at a time" water collection for the less fortunate in Miami. Its 90 degree's out and we are still in spring. I was thinking about all those people I met during the winter that begged us for water. When we asked what it is that they needed the most, the all said water for drinking, bathing, brushing their teeth. Lots of people donate clothing, food, and sometimes offer them a warm stay in a shelter but water is never abundant. Yet, I know that I myself waste water. Sometimes I leave my plastic bottle of water in the car and end up throwing it away because someone, somewhere said that the hot temperatures in the car melt some of the plastic into the water and it can cause cancer. Then we have people in the streets drinking water and trying to find water by all means not contemplating how dirty or polluted it might be.
I guess that talking about ourselves is never an easy thing, at least not for me and my writing partner and sister Jarylen. I thought that a great way to celebrate with our blog readers our 4000 mark would be by letting you know a little about ourselves so that we can get to know each other better. But when I sat down my poem is all that came out. What better way to tell you about me then with my poetry. I saw a movie recently called "Poetry (Shi)" where the main actress-an elderly women- decides that she wants to learn how to write poetry. In her struggles to put her words and emotion on paper her teacher told her that we where all poets in our own way, but some of us have it trapped in our hearts and others have learned to let it go, to let it out. He said that the way to express it is best found when we look for the beauty in all thing. Most importantly in the things that are not so beautiful. There we should look to find beauty and that is how poetry and writing develop.
I can relate to his words because it was when I was searching for beauty when there was none, that I found my passion for writing and poetry. I began this blog because I wanted to express beautiful emotions, love, peace, hope and all those things that most of us feel but perhaps do not know how to release. When describing myself to you, I would say that I am art. I love all that is art. Music, painting, writing, photography, movies, creation-the ocean, people etc. We are all a work of art. I see things a little different than most. I notice the less obvious things about people and nature. I am very passionate about everything I do and that is not always a forte, but it helps me be who I am. If there was one word that I could use to describe who I am it is Love (and sometimes crazy :) ok thats two words :). I love love, and I mean love when I say it and feel it. Love is me because it has different forms, and is limitless. There is no controlling love you can only tame it. Love is the greatest gift God has given us. He gave me Jesus, the love of my life. This is me!
I am so excited about the 4000 reader mark. I never thought it would impact so many people. Here we are and I want to thank each one of you for sharing the Oasis of Good News with me and my beautiful sister Jarylen. She is inspiration, friendship, sisterhood, wisdom, and love all wrapped up in one.
“You never know how far reaching something you think, say or do today, will affect the lives of millions tomorrow.” B.J. Palmer
"Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony." Col. 3:14
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Para nuestros primeros 4.000 lectores...Un poco sobre mí
Yo soy Jarylen, una mínima parte de este proyecto, Ivis mi gran amiga y hermana, es la madre de todo esto, ella es la que inicio esta idea, la que la llevo a cabo, y sin ella mis reflexiones seguirían siendo sólo para unos pocos conocidos. Gracias Ivis, por hacerme parte de esto, porque tú también me motivas a escribir, a compartir mis reflexiones, y experiencias. Prometo intentar mantenerme a tu nivel con respecto a este compromiso.
Para quienes apenas me conocen, aquí les comparto un poco de mí. En lo que se refiere a Jarylen como persona, supongo que se entiende que hablar acerca de uno mismo no es nada fácil, pero intentaré ser objetiva para definir los aspectos más importantes que me definen. La mayor motivación que me guía a través de la vida es la PAZ , y no me refiero a lo que tiene que ver con política, ni con la ausencia de guerras (que también es importante), me refiero a la ausencia de conflictos interiores, lo más cercano a la serenidad, la aceptación de uno mismo y de los demás. La mayoría de las veces siento una gran necesidad de mantener todo lo que hay dentro de mí y a mi alrededor en completo balance y armonía. Me gusta la independencia y aprecio mucho la bondad, especialmente en aquellas personas con las que me relaciono. Evito las confrontaciones a toda costa, pues estas alteran la paz interior de cualquier persona y para mi es importante mantener ese equilibrio. Soy tranquila por naturaleza, y muy observadora, suelo ser profundamente objetiva y clara. Soy buena escuchando a las personas y aunque no coincidamos en criterios, me mantengo porque me gusta respetarlas y motivarlas a ser ellas mismas en armonía con los demás, pero cuando lo que encuentro es hostilidad y una batalla verbal, me retiro.
Soy una persona que necesito tener momentos a solas, conmigo misma y con Dios, me resisto a ser controlada por otros, me gusta hacer las cosas por mí misma, a mi manera y en mi propio tiempo. Suelo esperar poco de los demás, porque valoro los pequeños detalles. Creo que soy más fuerte de lo que la gente piensa, pero entiendo que parezca que no lo soy, porque fácilmente revelo mis sentimientos, y eso puede en ocasiones ser interpretado como señal de debilidad.
Soy una enamorada de la naturaleza, del arte, del buen cine, la buena lectura, la buena música, y por supuesto también de las buenas compañias. Me encantan los niños, disfruto mucho de ellos cuando están educados para aprender y enseñar, porque de ellos también se aprende. Otra cosa que me ilusiona mucho es viajar, pues considero que es una de las mayores inversiones para nuestro propio enriquecimiento, conocer otros lugares, otras culturas, otras religiones, etc...nos ayuda a ampliar nuestra visión del mundo y de la vida, y como consecuencia(para la mayoría de las personas) el resultado es que nos hace mejores seres humanos.
En definitiva soy una chica serena, tranquila, pacifica, a la que le gusta divertirse y que cree infinitamente en la buena amistad. Me gusta compartir mis experiencias y reflexiones porque a través de ello también recibo de las otras personas y me enriquezco.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
4000 + readers today.. I am so honored. Thank you!
Thank my beautiful friends and readers of OasisofGoodNews.blogspot.com Today we reached 4000 + readers.. wooohoooo! What an honor.. I would love to get your feedback and comments for future posts ;)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Blind Man
The blind man sings.
He sings in his thunderous voice
echoing off the Moorish pillars.
Goosebumps rise as the the blind man sings and
the sound of his voice reaches deep within her soul.
He fills in her blank spaces with his words.
He stand behind a permanent curtain.
Although he can not see her
She is breathless with every breath he takes.
His words are piercing through her heart;
The blind man sings
while she is watching him.
by Ivis M
He sings in his thunderous voice
echoing off the Moorish pillars.
Goosebumps rise as the the blind man sings and
the sound of his voice reaches deep within her soul.
He fills in her blank spaces with his words.
He stand behind a permanent curtain.
Although he can not see her
She is breathless with every breath he takes.
His words are piercing through her heart;
The blind man sings
while she is watching him.
by Ivis M
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| 'Watching' Photo by Ivis M |
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Home, sweet, home
Sometimes I get this feeling that I am not home when I am home.
Sitting on my couch. Watching my tv or sleeping on my own bed.
I get this feeling that I do not belong.
Where ever I go, what ever I do, sometimes I feel like it is not enough.
A feeling that there is so much more greatness to be achieved no matter how
much I have achieved already.
I feel a yearning for a place that I havent seen but that I know well.
I was recently reading a book by one of my favorite authors Max Lucado called Traveling Light and speaks about how we must never get too comfortable in this temporary home that we have on earth. Make sure to not carry too much luggage because we are traveling on our way to our permanant home. A place that has beautiful things waiting for us. In his book Lucado he pointed out some important things:
Your friend,
Sitting on my couch. Watching my tv or sleeping on my own bed.
I get this feeling that I do not belong.
Where ever I go, what ever I do, sometimes I feel like it is not enough.
A feeling that there is so much more greatness to be achieved no matter how
much I have achieved already.
I feel a yearning for a place that I havent seen but that I know well.
I was recently reading a book by one of my favorite authors Max Lucado called Traveling Light and speaks about how we must never get too comfortable in this temporary home that we have on earth. Make sure to not carry too much luggage because we are traveling on our way to our permanant home. A place that has beautiful things waiting for us. In his book Lucado he pointed out some important things:
-when we travel on a plane do we buy a king size bed and put it on the plane?
when we travel by train do we hang photos of the people that we love?
when we travel by car, do we put in it a kitchen?
we DO NOT because we know its temporary-
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." book of Matthew
We must remember that all this that we are living is temporary.
Don't focus so much on decorating. On getting too comfortable in a place where you will never be completely comfortable no matter how much you try.
Or building treasures on quick sand.
Enjoy the journey you're in.
Love and live with passion and rember to Travel light,
our permanent home is in heaven!!!!
Or building treasures on quick sand.
Enjoy the journey you're in.
Love and live with passion and rember to Travel light,
our permanent home is in heaven!!!!
Your friend,
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
My reedemer lives!
My God is not dead
He's surely alive
He's living on the inside
Roaring like a lion
by D. Crowder
He's surely alive
He's living on the inside
Roaring like a lion
by D. Crowder
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
SeÑaLeS
To my love,
I do not know the day
or the time
or the place
Yet I dream of that moment when
on a blink of an eye
we will meet face to face
I dream of the day
when I will be able to hold your hand
I want to feel your embrace
I want to hear you whisper that you love me.
That all this time we have waited
was worth
the heartache.
I dream of that day
when you and I surrounded by the sound of the waves
will walk on the ocean shore leaving footprints
that will never wash away.
Until that day arrives I will continue
desperately
to awaken to the sunrise
where I will find your eyes wide open.
I feel you near.
Your doulos is hear.
When that day comes
my lips will whisper softly to your ear
you are thee
you are thee.
Ivis
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| Sunrise by Ivis Mateos |
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
¿Porque amamos a quienes no se lo merecen?
¿Consideras que tienes enemigos?
Es posible que esta palabra te resulte tan fuerte como a mi, yo nunca he considerado a nadie mi enemigo, pues considero que pensar eso de alguien genera en nosotros un sentimiento tan negativo, que no puede hacernos sentir bien con nosotros mismos.
Lo que si pienso es que definitivamente existen personas con las que no congeniamos, con las que no existe simpatía, en definitiva personas que consideramos no amigas; luego existen otras personas con las que si congeniamos, con las que si sentimos simpatía, pero de las que en algún momento y por alguna circunstancia llegamos a pensar que no merecen más nuestro amor, pero aun así les seguimos amando.... ¿¿te ha pasado?? Pues no te preocupes, seguirles amando es positivo tanto para esa persona como para ti.
En un poderoso sermón basado en el texto bíblico del Sermón del Monte , y titulado "Loving your enemies" (Ama a tus enemigos) Martin Luther King da las tres siguientes razones de por qué debemos amar a nuestros enemigos, o a quien según nuestro criterio no se lo merece:
1.- El odio engendra odio
2.- El odio lastima el alma y pervierte la personalidad
(sus efectos son tan nocivos para las victimas como para el victimario)
3.-El amor es la única fuerza que transforma al enemigo en amigo
(el amor tiene un poder redentor)
Pese a la solidez de estas tres razones, Martin Luther King añade que hay una razón que supera a todas las demás y es que sólo así se concreta nuestra relación con Dios. Dice: "Debemos amar a nuestros enemigos porque sólo amándoles podemos conocer a Dios y experimentar la belleza de su santidad".
Sin duda es un gran ejemplo el que Martin Luther King nos dejó, amar a las personas que nos consideran nuestros enemigos, amar a quienes no se lo merecen, si el pudo amar a los blancos...nosotros también podemos poner en práctica el amor a todos, amigos y enemigos.
Con amor para todos, Jarylen
Sermón del monte:
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serm%C3%B3n_del_monte
Loving your enemies:
http://www.ipoet.com/archive/beyond/King-Jr/Loving-Your-Enemies.html
Es posible que esta palabra te resulte tan fuerte como a mi, yo nunca he considerado a nadie mi enemigo, pues considero que pensar eso de alguien genera en nosotros un sentimiento tan negativo, que no puede hacernos sentir bien con nosotros mismos.
Lo que si pienso es que definitivamente existen personas con las que no congeniamos, con las que no existe simpatía, en definitiva personas que consideramos no amigas; luego existen otras personas con las que si congeniamos, con las que si sentimos simpatía, pero de las que en algún momento y por alguna circunstancia llegamos a pensar que no merecen más nuestro amor, pero aun así les seguimos amando.... ¿¿te ha pasado?? Pues no te preocupes, seguirles amando es positivo tanto para esa persona como para ti.
En un poderoso sermón basado en el texto bíblico del Sermón del Monte , y titulado "Loving your enemies" (Ama a tus enemigos) Martin Luther King da las tres siguientes razones de por qué debemos amar a nuestros enemigos, o a quien según nuestro criterio no se lo merece:
1.- El odio engendra odio
2.- El odio lastima el alma y pervierte la personalidad
(sus efectos son tan nocivos para las victimas como para el victimario)
3.-El amor es la única fuerza que transforma al enemigo en amigo
(el amor tiene un poder redentor)
Pese a la solidez de estas tres razones, Martin Luther King añade que hay una razón que supera a todas las demás y es que sólo así se concreta nuestra relación con Dios. Dice: "Debemos amar a nuestros enemigos porque sólo amándoles podemos conocer a Dios y experimentar la belleza de su santidad".
Sin duda es un gran ejemplo el que Martin Luther King nos dejó, amar a las personas que nos consideran nuestros enemigos, amar a quienes no se lo merecen, si el pudo amar a los blancos...nosotros también podemos poner en práctica el amor a todos, amigos y enemigos.
Con amor para todos, Jarylen
Sermón del monte:
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serm%C3%B3n_del_monte
Loving your enemies:
http://www.ipoet.com/archive/beyond/King-Jr/Loving-Your-Enemies.html
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Seek love, be love.
What ever we are in counsious and uncounsious search of is what we will find, reflect and see in others and in life. I have a collection of hearts that I find in rocks, leafs, clouds ect. and I take pictures of them to look at everyonce in a while but I never really share it with anyone. Today my older son and I where doing laundry together and he found this leaf on the floor and said "mom look what I found" with a smile in his face. Its amazing how without knowing you are influencing others, just by your actions they pick up what you are in search of.. Seek love, be love :)
Ivis
Monday, April 11, 2011
Poetry of the Soul
".A Poet is the most unpoetical of any thing in existence; because he has no Identity - he is continually in for - and filling some other Body - The Sun, The Moon, The Sea and Men and Women who are creatures of impulse are poetical and have about them an unchangeable attribute - the poet has none; no identity'....
John Keats to Richard Woodhouse, 1818
My heart is paralyzed with some sort of enchanted you have caste on it.
you have taken me hostage.
is that not cruelty?
I am dissolving.
-I always think about you and wonder
if you look at the same sunrise and sunset I do.
you have given me something special I will always keep close to my heart.
I think you have given me knowledge and love.
there are days where I feel a tightness in my chest thinking of you and you know,
I always wonder if at that very moment you are thinking of me.
I would say a day doesn't go by that I don't think about you.-
This is poetry; poetry to my heart. Poetry that feeds my soul.
What keeps the stars shining, and my universe in orbit
John Keats to Richard Woodhouse, 1818
My heart is paralyzed with some sort of enchanted you have caste on it.
you have taken me hostage.
is that not cruelty?
I am dissolving.
-I always think about you and wonder
if you look at the same sunrise and sunset I do.
you have given me something special I will always keep close to my heart.
I think you have given me knowledge and love.
there are days where I feel a tightness in my chest thinking of you and you know,
I always wonder if at that very moment you are thinking of me.
I would say a day doesn't go by that I don't think about you.-
This is poetry; poetry to my heart. Poetry that feeds my soul.
What keeps the stars shining, and my universe in orbit
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Honor
When you love someone
do not wait until tomorrow to tell them you love them.
Honor them today.
Tell them how much they mean to you today.
Hold them and hug them today.
Let them know how much of your life you owe to them today.
I love my grandmother.
She has been a hero, a mentor and friend to me.
I love you grandma!!
Why today you might ask?
I share a note an incredible man and Chiropractor I know posted about losing his son recently. I will share it because he shared it with 1000's on facebook so that we will not make the same mistakes. Don't wait until tomorrow it may be to late.
IF U HAVE CHILDREN, AND THEY GROW UP TO BE WHATEVER THEY CHOOSE TO BE, TELL THEM EACH DAY HOW MUCH U LOVE THEM, AND HOW PROUD U ARE .
I WAS BLESSED WITH THE MOST LOVING, GENTLE, GIVING PERSON AVAILABLE, WHO WAS A CHIROPRACTOR, AFTER WHICH HE WAS A LOVING SOUL.
I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE CHRISS FOR 54 YEARS, BUT FAILED TO LET HIM HEAR HOW MUCH I LOVED HIM, FAILED TO HUG HIM ENOUGH, FAILED TO TELL HIM HOW PROUD I WAS OF HIM.
FOR YOUR SAKE, PLEASE DONT DONT LET THAT HAPPEN TO YOU OR YOUR CHILD. I HAVE NEVER FELT SO GUILTY, OR WORTHLESS FOR NOT BEING THE FATHER HE WANTED AND DESERVED.
THE LAST THING HE SAID TO ME BEFORE LEAVING FOR TREATMENT, I'LL MISS YOU. THE LAST WORDS I COULD UTTER OVER THE PHONE, AS HE WAS JUST MINUTES FROM PASSING, WAS HOW MUCH I LOVED HIM.
TO LITTLE TO LATE. PLEASE DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES AS I.
I WAS BLESSED WITH THE MOST LOVING, GENTLE, GIVING PERSON AVAILABLE, WHO WAS A CHIROPRACTOR, AFTER WHICH HE WAS A LOVING SOUL.
I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE CHRISS FOR 54 YEARS, BUT FAILED TO LET HIM HEAR HOW MUCH I LOVED HIM, FAILED TO HUG HIM ENOUGH, FAILED TO TELL HIM HOW PROUD I WAS OF HIM.
FOR YOUR SAKE, PLEASE DONT DONT LET THAT HAPPEN TO YOU OR YOUR CHILD. I HAVE NEVER FELT SO GUILTY, OR WORTHLESS FOR NOT BEING THE FATHER HE WANTED AND DESERVED.
THE LAST THING HE SAID TO ME BEFORE LEAVING FOR TREATMENT, I'LL MISS YOU. THE LAST WORDS I COULD UTTER OVER THE PHONE, AS HE WAS JUST MINUTES FROM PASSING, WAS HOW MUCH I LOVED HIM.
TO LITTLE TO LATE. PLEASE DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES AS I.
Your friend with abundance of love,
Ivis
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Re: Immigrant Mentality
Jary,
I loved your post about being an immigrant and I agree that for the most part people do not care to know your roots, your history or what culture has defined you and given you your special flavor. This reminds me once again of my immigrant status on this earth. I was born in Cuba and then moved to the United States when I was 4. I have heritage in Spain and part of my heart belongs to Morocco and other places I have been. To all these I am considered an immigrant. To some I have been a resident alien. But I have only one permanent Citizenship and this place lays above all the ones I have been to. It is the place of my origin, where my flavor, and my essence comes from. Where my past, my present and my future lays. I am a permanent citizen of heaven.
What it is crazy and sad is that in my earthy residence there are people trying to make us forget, regret and give up our citizenship. We are letting people get away with taking God out of schools, government, and even churches then when tragedy strikes and people do bad things to other people we ask where God is. This is what happens when you forget where and whom you came from.
My point in relations to your blog is that we must never allow others to change who we are, our history, our essence, our flavor, and our citizen status just because it is convenient. Who cares what others think, or what they want us to be. We are who God created us to be, amazing resident aliens of this world , we are the salt that give the flavor. We are to respect and love one another and plant the seed of hope and love in each and everyone we encounter
We shall always remember our permanent residence and rest assure knowing that one day soon we will return.
"The alien who resides among you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt; I am the Lord your God." From the New Testament Letter to the Hebrews we hear, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels unawares."
Thanks sister for your inspiring words.
Ivis
Cuanta razón tiene Isabel (mi escritora favorita), muy pocas personas se interesan por la vida que teníamos en nuestro país de origen, muy pocas son conscientes de que tenemos una historia, un pasado, cosas importantes que hemos dejado y que aun en la distancia siguen siendo nuestras.
I loved your post about being an immigrant and I agree that for the most part people do not care to know your roots, your history or what culture has defined you and given you your special flavor. This reminds me once again of my immigrant status on this earth. I was born in Cuba and then moved to the United States when I was 4. I have heritage in Spain and part of my heart belongs to Morocco and other places I have been. To all these I am considered an immigrant. To some I have been a resident alien. But I have only one permanent Citizenship and this place lays above all the ones I have been to. It is the place of my origin, where my flavor, and my essence comes from. Where my past, my present and my future lays. I am a permanent citizen of heaven.
What it is crazy and sad is that in my earthy residence there are people trying to make us forget, regret and give up our citizenship. We are letting people get away with taking God out of schools, government, and even churches then when tragedy strikes and people do bad things to other people we ask where God is. This is what happens when you forget where and whom you came from.
My point in relations to your blog is that we must never allow others to change who we are, our history, our essence, our flavor, and our citizen status just because it is convenient. Who cares what others think, or what they want us to be. We are who God created us to be, amazing resident aliens of this world , we are the salt that give the flavor. We are to respect and love one another and plant the seed of hope and love in each and everyone we encounter
We shall always remember our permanent residence and rest assure knowing that one day soon we will return.
"The alien who resides among you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt; I am the Lord your God." From the New Testament Letter to the Hebrews we hear, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels unawares."
Thanks sister for your inspiring words.
Ivis
Cuanta razón tiene Isabel (mi escritora favorita), muy pocas personas se interesan por la vida que teníamos en nuestro país de origen, muy pocas son conscientes de que tenemos una historia, un pasado, cosas importantes que hemos dejado y que aun en la distancia siguen siendo nuestras.
Nuestra infancia, nuestros amigos, nuestra familia, las vacaciones, las navidades, los colores, los sabores, los olores, los paisajes...Todo eso que forma parte de lo que somos, y que nos recuerda que para vivir en otro país no hace falta olvidar, ni dejar atrás cosas y personas, sólo hace falta agrandar nuestros corazones, y abrir nuestras mentes, para crecer cada vez más y más en conocimiento, en cultura, enriqueciéndonos y nutriéndonos de los nuevos amigos, los nuevos sabores, los nuevos paisajes, colores, olores amores, etc.
Ahhhh que bonito es formar parte de dos culturas, me siento orgullosa de venir de donde vengo, y de estar en donde estoy. Soy ciudadana de ambos países, y represento ambas culturas...me quedo sólo con lo bueno de cada una de ellas, y aprendo de lo no tan bueno.
Pensamiento de emigrante
"Aprendí pronto que al emigrar se pierden las muletas que han servido de sostén hasta entonces, hay que comenzar desde cero, porque el pasado se borra de un plumazo y a nadie le importa de dónde uno viene o qué ha hecho antes"Isabel Allende.
Cuanta razón tiene Isabel (mi escritora favorita), muy pocas personas se interesan por la vida que teníamos en nuestro país de origen, muy pocas son conscientes de que tenemos una historia, un pasado, cosas importantes que hemos dejado y que aun en la distancia siguen siendo nuestras.
Nuestra infancia, nuestros amigos, nuestra familia, las vacaciones, las navidades, los colores, los sabores, los olores, los paisajes...Todo eso que forma parte de lo que somos, y que nos recuerda que para vivir en otro país no hace falta olvidar, ni dejar atrás cosas y personas, sólo hace falta agrandar nuestros corazones, y abrir nuestras mentes, para crecer cada vez más y más en conocimiento, en cultura, enriqueciéndonos y nutriéndonos de los nuevos amigos, los nuevos sabores, los nuevos paisajes, colores, olores amores, etc.
Ahhhh que bonito es formar parte de dos culturas, me siento orgullosa de venir de donde vengo, y de estar en donde estoy. Soy ciudadana de ambos países, y represento ambas culturas...me quedo sólo con lo bueno de cada una de ellas, y aprendo de lo no tan bueno.
Jarylen
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Amore, amore..
IT IS THAT ONE WORD, FEELING, YEARNING THAT WE ARE IN CONSTANT SEARCH OF. THAT ONE THING WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT AND WILLING TO DIE FOR.
IT BRINGS THE GREATEST JOY WHEN WE HAVE IT AND THE MOST PAIN WHEN WE DONT.
WE WANT IT BACK WITH THE SAME INTENSITY IN WHICH WE GIVE IT.
YOU CAN HEAR IT IN THE SONGS WITHOUT LYRICS.
ITS IN THE LOVERS BREATH, THE LOOK IN THEIR EYES.
IT IS A FUEL FOR POETS.
THE PASSION BEHIND THE ARTS.
IT IS LIFE. by Ivis
Dios sabia exactamente lo que hacía cuando creo el amor
Es esa palabra, ese sentimiento, ese anhelo del cual estamos en una busqueda constante
Esa cosa sin la que no podemos vivir y por la que a veces estamos dispuestos a morir
Nos trae la mayor alegría cuando lo tenemos, y el mayor dolor cuando no
Lo queremos de vuelta con la misma intensidad con que lo damos
Lo puedes escuchar en las canciones sin letra
Esta en la respiración de los amantes, en la mirada de sus ojos
Esta en la respiración de los amantes, en la mirada de sus ojos
Es vida
Translation by Jary :)
Monday, April 4, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Observe...
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
What is love?
I want to know what love is?
What does love feel like?
Can you show me what love looks like?
What does love feel like?
Can you show me what love looks like?
Just a thought..
Have you ever imagened life without music?
I could not. Music defines time, emotions, who we are and so many other things.
When I was a little girl I always dreamed of having music constantly playing through out
my day. I dreamed of a giant speaker sounding from heaven that would change its music depending
on my own thoughts and feelings at the moment. I still dream of those giant speakers, but have learned
to listen to the music in my head. Its like a endless jukebox that starts when I open my eyes first thing in the morning and stops playing when I go back to sleep.
"I like the way you make me feel..uhh uhh."
Your friend ,
ivis
I could not. Music defines time, emotions, who we are and so many other things.
When I was a little girl I always dreamed of having music constantly playing through out
my day. I dreamed of a giant speaker sounding from heaven that would change its music depending
on my own thoughts and feelings at the moment. I still dream of those giant speakers, but have learned
to listen to the music in my head. Its like a endless jukebox that starts when I open my eyes first thing in the morning and stops playing when I go back to sleep.
"I like the way you make me feel..uhh uhh."
Your friend ,
ivis
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tortilla Española (Versión de Jary)
La tortilla española o tortilla de patatas, es un plato a base de huevos y patatas. Existen infinidad de historias acerca de su origen, pero se trata de una de las preparaciones más clásicas de la cocina española que puede encontrarse en cualquier bar o restaurante, siendo el "pincho" (tapa o canapé) estrella a lo largo y ancho del país. Dependiendo de la región y de cada casa, existen diferentes recetas, también depende de los gustos: a algunos les gusta más hecha a otros les gusta menos hecha, esto es como los huevos fritos o la carne más pasada o menos pasada, Está receta que comparto con ustedes es muy particular, porque además de los ingredientes base, he añadido melocotón. Esto aporta a la tortilla un toque dulce que en contraste con el resto de los ingredientes resulta agradable al gusto. Y no es porque la haga yo, pero queda deliciosa, y si no me creen prueben-la.
Como variación a esta receta, en mi casa a veces ponemos manzana amarilla en lugar de melocotón, otras veces en vez de poner fruta, ponemos trocitos de chorizo y un puerro (ajó porro o cebollín). Uhmmm
se me hace agua la boca de recordarlo.
Espero que esta receta les anime a intentar probarla, espero comentarios y resultados.
Abrazos y buen provecho!!!!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
JAPÓN: Terremoto… Tsunami… Radiación Nuclear = Reflexión y Aprendizaje
Desde hace aproximadamente 7 días los ojos del mundo están atentos a todo lo que sucede en Japón. Todo empezó cuando un día nos despertamos con la noticia de un terremoto en Japón, hasta aquí todo no es más que un susto, pues sabemos que en cuestión de terremotos, los nipones son los mejor preparados materialmente y psicológicamente. Sus sistemas constructivos están diseñados para ello, y su población esta educada para afrontar estas situaciones serenamente y eficientemente. De hecho hasta ahora, ha resistido el peor terremoto de la historia, nada más hace falta ver las imágenes de aquel día, la naturalidad de las personas en esos momentos, y ver los edificios manteniéndose en píe a pesar del sismo.Lo terrible comienza cuando como consecuencia de este sismo (con epicentro en el Mar Pacífico) se crea un alerta de Tsunami que amenaza con barrer toda la isla e incluso amenaza con llegar a la costa este de Estados Unidos y Centroamérica bajando hasta la costa Chilena. Ahora sí que es una catástrofe sin precedentes, ver como la fuerza de la naturaleza, en este caso del agua, barre todo lo que encuentra a su paso, es una imagen apocalíptica que a muchos de nosotros, en especial a los japoneses no se nos va a olvidar en la vida. Los telediarios y periódicos no hablan de otras cosas; el tema de Libia y Gadafi, la crisis, el desempleo, la política, son temas que han quedado en segundo plano; seguimos la situación de Japón como si de una película propia de Hollywood se tratara. Incrédulos somos testigos de semejante desastre, pero al final del noticiero seguimos con nuestras vidas y tareas, hasta la emisión del próximo capítulo, en el cual nos cuentan que además del terremoto, y del Tsunami, ahora tememos por algo peor, algo que puede traspasar las fronteras y los continentes, algo que puede llegar a donde nosotros estamos, ya no es como si fueran capítulos de una serie, ahora sabemos que es posible que esto nos afecte también a nosotros. Ha explotado un reactor nuclear, y luego otro y otro, a causa de esto se está liberando radiación a la atmosfera, en la televisión vemos al primer ministro japonés que sudando y con cara desencajada da informes. Se declara el estado de emergencia Nuclear.
La reacción del resto del mundo con respecto a esto es de tensión, temor, angustia, e incluso en algunos lugares paranoia, ahora sí que estamos realmente preocupados, ¿cómo podríamos ser afectados? ¿Qué problemas nos va a traer esta situación?. Mejor no mencionar la reacción de los políticos (eso sería mucho escribir).
Mi intención ahora, no es crear más alarma de la que ya existe, mi llamado es para la reflexión, la naturaleza es sabia y perfecta, quizás somos los seres humanos los que la hemos desafiado a lo largo de la historia construyendo ciudades donde no debíamos, hemos desafiado a la naturaleza y lo hacemos constantemente, a mayor o menor escala pero lo hacemos. Desde cirugías plásticas para aparentar menor edad, doparnos para rendir más en actividades físicas, tomar pastillas para adelgazar, cirugías para cambio de sexo, construir ciudades quitando terreno al mar, hasta crear armas de destrucción masiva, ¿no es esto desafiar la naturaleza? Yo creo que sí. Quizás como humanos deberíamos despertar a una nueva consciencia, donde valoremos más la tierra donde vivimos, los seres humanos con los que convivimos, y la vida que tenemos. Respetando más el entorno y a nosotros mismos, dejando el egoísmo de lado, y procurando más en el bien común que nuestro propio bien.
Debo dar reconocimiento a algo que también quiero destacar en mi reflexión y es la actitud del pueblo japonés, tenemos mucho que aprender de ellos; a pesar de su situación, que son ellos los que están en el lugar crítico, mantienen la serenidad, la entereza, y la elegancia que los caracteriza. Son un pueblo ordenado, respetuoso, y que por cultura son prudentes cuando de manifestar sentimientos se trata, creo que todo esto es resultado de que son un pueblo en el cual la espiritualidad forma parte de su cultura y de su filosofía de vida.
Mi papá solía recordarme algo que había leído una vez y decía: “Somos seres espirituales que ocasionalmente tenemos momentos terrenales, pero algunos vivimos como seres terrenales que ocasionalmente tenemos momentos espirituales.” Los japoneses me han recordado esto, con su actitud me han transmitido esa espiritualidad que los caracteriza. En otros países donde se han vivido desastres naturales parecidos, hemos visto como el caos se apodera la población, la desesperación los inunda, la tristeza, la desesperanza, etc; todo esto se ve manifestado en gritos, llantos, situaciones límite. En algunos casos, realmente vergonzosos, vemos como la delincuencia hace fiesta, saqueos, robos, violaciones, actitudes egoístas.
Estas actitudes no las vemos en las imágenes que recibimos de Japón, por el contrario vemos respeto por lo demás, orden en medio del caos, vemos calma, serenidad, aceptación. Y es justamente esto de lo que debemos aprender, hay situaciones en nuestra vida diaria que se escapan de nuestra razón, que se escapan de nuestra consciencia, debemos aceptarlas, aprender de ellas, ser conscientes de lo que somos capaces y de lo que no, ser conscientes de que no estamos solos, de que a nuestro alrededor tenemos más seres humanos que nos necesitan y a la vez necesitamos de ellos, debemos aprender a cultivar y alimentar nuestro espíritu, valorar más lo espiritual que lo material, valorar los sentimientos, las intenciones, lo realmente importante. En fin, lo que nos vamos a llevar cuando dejemos este mundo.
Aprendamos a amar a nuestros semejantes, amar la naturaleza, amar esta tierra tan bella que tanto nos da y que tan poco cuidamos. Y reconozcamos en nuestra consciencia y corazones que sólo un ser superior a nosotros pudo crear tan maravillosa creación. Seamos humildes, y valoremos todo lo que día a día nos es concedido desde el momento que despertamos y respiramos.
Por último hago un llamado para que todos unidos en pensamiento podamos transmitir nuestras oraciones, condolencias y buenos deseos para el pueblo japonés. Desde nuestras ciudades enviar pensamientos positivos para Japón y el resto del mundo, para que esta nueva consciencia se transforme en un tsunami de buenas energías que nos contagie a todos y empecemos a crear un mundo mejor donde quepamos todos y podamos convivir en armonía; esto nos hará más fuertes como humanidad y las cosas empezarán a ir mejor para todos.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Re: Expect Nothing….I love this post. Thank you!!
Al igual que Emely lo estaba necesitando, Ivis, tu y yo hemos hablado muchas veces sobre este tema, lo recuerdas? Hay momentos en los que nos sentimos decepcionadas, porque creemos, pensamos e incluso nos convencemos a nosotras mismas de que esperamos demasiado de algunas personas, por lo general esas personas de las que más esperamos son aquellas a las que más amamos. Como bien dices en tu reflexión, Dios en su amor a nosotros también espera más de lo que muchos de nosotros le damos. Un maestro o un padre siempre tiene espectativas sobre sus alumnos o hijos, quizás sienten responsabilidad moral y en muchos casos material del éxito o fracaso de aquellos a quienes educan.
Pero, yo creo que existen diferencias, no podemos comparar las espectativas que Dios pone en nosotros con las que ponemos nosotros en otros de nuestra misma condición. Dios tiene autoridad moral y espiritual para pedirnos más de lo que habitualmente le damos. Igualmente un padre sobre su hijo pequeño, o un maestro sobre su alumno. Y en ese sentido tienes razón todos tenemos ese compromiso, el de prepararnos, cultivarnos y trabajar para ser mejores seres humanos y mejores seres espirituales en nuestra relación con aquel que nos creo.
No creo que siendo adultos debamos poner nuestras espectativas emocionales, morales o espirituales en otros adultos, aunque a veces nuestro amor por esas personas nos impulse a esperar más y más de ellos. Ten en cuenta que nosotras les queremos en la medida que nosotras estamos dispuestas a quererles, les ofrecemos lo que somos capaces de ofrecerles, compartimos lo que estamos dispuestas a compartir, mejoramos en nosotras lo que consideramos deberiamos mejorar, y todo esto lo hacemos porque es nuestra manera de amar, no sabemos hacerlo de otra manera. Pero que nosotras seamos asi, sintamos así y pensemos así, no significa que tengamos razón, tampoco significa que estemos equivocadas, simplemente somos así.
No quiero decir que debamos conformarnos con lo que recibimos de otras personas, pero si que pensemos en lo que nos diferencia de esas personas, para entender y valorar lo que recibimos de ellas. Por supuesto que encontraremos actitudes y sentimientos que no entenderemos y que a nuestro parecer podrian ser cambiados o mejorados, pero no va a depender de nosotras ese cambio, y cuando entendamos esto, entonces dejaremos de sentirnos decepcionadas.
Entiendo y soy consciente de que llevar a cabo este tipo de pensamiento es muy dificil para personas que sienten como sentimos tu y como yo. Pero al menos tenemos que intentarlo, no hace falta que cambiemos nuestra manera de ser, sólo la manera en que recibimos respuestas.
Por eso Ivis, amig@s y lectores….
Recibamos lo que se nos ofrece, valoremos de quien y con que sentimiento viene, y decidamos en función de nosotras mismas si lo aceptamos así como viene o no.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Expect Nothing
Self evaluation is a good thing. Many times in life we need to evaluate our values, our principles and our faith. Sometimes we are challenged to doubt who we really are or what we believe either by circumstance or other peoples influence. I was challenged this week through conversations. I was challenged to evaluate myself.
Expect Nothing, that is the phrase that triggered it. Sometimes I wonder if I expect too much. I wonder if wanting others to give it there all is expecting too much, if wanting for people to be principled is expecting too much. We all fall short from perfection. I have dug myself from very dark places and have been sidetracked or "weak" many times. No one walks a perfect line, everyone has flaws. But we should always strive to be better, correct our mistakes, challenge ourselves to be greater human beings. Today I heard someone say that we should 'expect nothing' and this way we would be in a better place to receive or understand when things don't turn out just like we expect it or when people or life let us down. Expecting nothing in order to avoid pain, disappointment or acceptance of failure is a pessimistic and faithless way of thinking. Does God expect nothing from us? Did Jesus, whether you now Him as the son of God, Savior or simply a man of great influence, expect nothing from His people or His disciples?
Do teachers expect nothing from their students or do they expect them to give it their best? doesn't a teacher hope for her students to always strive for an A? Doesn't a good teacher expect her students to be in their best behavior? Doesn't a great teacher want their student to be successful in all that they do? Of course a caring, dedicated, passionate teacher expects the best from his/her students. Of course she/he does not go into the classroom saying or thinking that they expect nothing from their students this way when a student does well it will be more exciting. Or when a student does bad if you expect nothing from the beginning it will probably hurt less or not bother you at all.
Jesus had expectations for His disciples and followers. He came to teach them principle, the power of God to save and gave them commandments on how to pray, to be obedient and to be faithful. Most importantly, He expected us to love each other "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another." (Jhn 13:34).
Although our creator God knows us from the day we where conceived to the day we die, when we where created He gave us free will. He gave us the ability to choose whether to have faith or not, but He did it expecting the best, expecting us to choose right, to choose love, to choose principle and to seek truth. He did not create us expecting nothing so that He would not be disappointed if we decided to do the opposite. The word of God teaches to us encourage and expect great things from others and from ourselves but to know that it is God's place not ours to work with the person or the situation when faced with obstacles. We should not seek self fulfilling expectations, convenient interpretations or rules. When it is time to evaluate our self we should do so by seeking the principle and the truth that God our creator has put in place for us through His word.
Romans 8:24–25 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
Matthew 7:7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Peace and Love to all of you my dear friends,
Ivis M.
I am Clear. I am Connected.
There is no freedom and connection manifested through the power of men. True connection to our source is found when we seek to know Him personally. It is a connection through spirit and it is granted to us as a gift for eternity. Nothing can take it away or keep it from communicating through this realm. The connection and relationship is strengthen by the Word and unconditional love. Anyone man that claims credit for creating the connection is fooling himself and those around him.
You must surrender to God, to know God, to understand God!
Peace and Abundance of Love,
Ivis M.
You must surrender to God, to know God, to understand God!
Peace and Abundance of Love,
Ivis M.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
A Cuban Oasis
After 8 plus years of living away from Miami its really been a culture shock coming back to a Cuban infested city. There are two types of Cuban for those of you that don't know. There is the educated, elegant, sophisticated, beautiful, sexy Cuban and then there are the rest no need to say more. Today I begin to share with you some of my Cuban experiences.
The CUBAN Shoe Shop Monologe:
translated version
Cast:
Cuban Shop Owner lady
Her older parents
A Hialeah sales man selling clothing and fake purses
The Central American shoe attendant
I decide to go shoe shopping to day at a local Cuban shoe store today and this is what went down.
Standing by the cash register is the Hialeah sales man trying to sell some blouses to the shop owner. The sales man said that he had limited sizes because he did not have time to stop by the store and pick up more but that the store owner lady should try on what he is got because he is sure it would look great on her.
Shop owner lady is about 5'6 tall, probably a size 12-14 waist and a triple D chest size.
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: (with perky reds lips, permanent painted red eyebrows and a heavy Cuban accent)
"Let me try that white shirt in size small"
Central American shoe attendant:
"Girl you know you are not a small you should be wearing a large"
Cuban Shop Owner Lady responds:
"You know, you are starting to get on my nerves. Let me show you."
After a few minutes the Cuban Shop Owner Lady comes back out wearing the small size white lycra type shirt with botton down chest area and tight black leggins.
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "look papi, I told you this little body of mine can fool you. look at how good the small size fits."
Hialeah sales man: "uuhii mami, yes that looks really good."
Cuban Shop Owner lady's mother: "Wow what a fancy looking shirt, looks great on you."
Hialeah sales man: " And you should see the black Choosie Catur purse I have in the car. It would look great with that shirt mami."
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "Is the purse real?"
Hialeah sales man: " No mami is not real but it looks real good."
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "ahi leme see if I can close the bottons on the breast," "never mind it wont close, I will just leave it open." (all breast hanging out)
Central American shoe attendant: "I told you that you where not a small, you need to start wearing a large."
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "Oh please be quiet, you have no idea what you are talking about." ( she then begins to breath heavily and sighing)
Cuban Shop Owner lady's mother: "What is wrong?"
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "I am short of breath."
Cuban Shop Owner lady's mother: "You sure the shirt is not too tight?"
Cuban Shop Owner lady's father: "No chica, is not the shirt! Can't you see she has a bad cold?"
Me: Busted out laughing, almost peed on my pants.. ajajajajaj.. Ahi, these Cubans!
Ivis
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| La Gloria Cubana. by Ivis |
After 8 plus years of living away from Miami its really been a culture shock coming back to a Cuban infested city. There are two types of Cuban for those of you that don't know. There is the educated, elegant, sophisticated, beautiful, sexy Cuban and then there are the rest no need to say more. Today I begin to share with you some of my Cuban experiences.
The CUBAN Shoe Shop Monologe:
translated version
Cast:
Cuban Shop Owner lady
Her older parents
A Hialeah sales man selling clothing and fake purses
The Central American shoe attendant
I decide to go shoe shopping to day at a local Cuban shoe store today and this is what went down.
Standing by the cash register is the Hialeah sales man trying to sell some blouses to the shop owner. The sales man said that he had limited sizes because he did not have time to stop by the store and pick up more but that the store owner lady should try on what he is got because he is sure it would look great on her.
Shop owner lady is about 5'6 tall, probably a size 12-14 waist and a triple D chest size.
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: (with perky reds lips, permanent painted red eyebrows and a heavy Cuban accent)
"Let me try that white shirt in size small"
Central American shoe attendant:
"Girl you know you are not a small you should be wearing a large"
Cuban Shop Owner Lady responds:
"You know, you are starting to get on my nerves. Let me show you."
After a few minutes the Cuban Shop Owner Lady comes back out wearing the small size white lycra type shirt with botton down chest area and tight black leggins.
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "look papi, I told you this little body of mine can fool you. look at how good the small size fits."
Hialeah sales man: "uuhii mami, yes that looks really good."
Cuban Shop Owner lady's mother: "Wow what a fancy looking shirt, looks great on you."
Hialeah sales man: " And you should see the black Choosie Catur purse I have in the car. It would look great with that shirt mami."
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "Is the purse real?"
Hialeah sales man: " No mami is not real but it looks real good."
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "ahi leme see if I can close the bottons on the breast," "never mind it wont close, I will just leave it open." (all breast hanging out)
Central American shoe attendant: "I told you that you where not a small, you need to start wearing a large."
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "Oh please be quiet, you have no idea what you are talking about." ( she then begins to breath heavily and sighing)
Cuban Shop Owner lady's mother: "What is wrong?"
Cuban Shop Owner Lady: "I am short of breath."
Cuban Shop Owner lady's mother: "You sure the shirt is not too tight?"
Cuban Shop Owner lady's father: "No chica, is not the shirt! Can't you see she has a bad cold?"
Me: Busted out laughing, almost peed on my pants.. ajajajajaj.. Ahi, these Cubans!
Ivis
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