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		<title>this choreographed unfolding</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[i am in observation of
                    the power of my thinking
          the slightest change of thought
                                       altering my entire life  
 
what are my deepest desires
                  moving me foreword
                                    through this life
 
my dreams directing the steps
                           in this choreographed unfolding
              experiencing the sidetracks
                      diverting my energies
                                        into newly designed dramas
. . .
always the best

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>i am in observation of</em></p>
<p><em>                    the power of my thinking</em></p>
<p><em>          the slightest change of thought</em></p>
<p><em>                                       altering my entire life  </em></p>
<p><em> <img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1707" title="DSCF1319" src="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF1319-150x150.jpg" alt="DSCF1319" width="150" height="150" /></em></p>
<p><em>what are my deepest desires</em></p>
<p><em>                  moving me foreword</em></p>
<p><em>                                    through this life</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>my dreams directing the steps</em></p>
<p><em>                           in this choreographed unfolding</em></p>
<p><em>              experiencing the sidetracks</em></p>
<p><em>                      diverting my energies</em></p>
<p><em>                                        into newly designed dramas</em></p>
<p>. . .</p>
<p><strong>always the best</strong></p>
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		<title>conscious focus</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[loving lies within the very moment
      past and futures
              providing memories
                           and dreams
                     catching me reminiscing
                                   or in expectation
                           out of which desire is born
it takes conscious focus
       to stay within the love
              within that moment of now
. . .
always the best

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>loving lies within the very moment</em></p>
<p><em><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1701" title="DSCF1288" src="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF1288-150x150.jpg" alt="DSCF1288" width="150" height="150" />      </em><em>past and futures</em></p>
<p><em>              providing memories</em></p>
<p><em>                           and dreams</em></p>
<p><em>                     catching me reminiscing</em></p>
<p><em>                                   or in expectation</em></p>
<p><em>                           out of which desire is born</em></p>
<p><em>it takes conscious focus</em></p>
<p><em>       to stay within the love</em></p>
<p><em>              within that moment of now</em></p>
<p><em>. . .</em></p>
<p><em>always the best</em></p>
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		<title>within and beyond</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The doors are always open
         on the arch of each if destiny so chooses
                  is beautifully inscribed
                                 allusions to what lies 
                                                 within and beyond
                     words so carefully chosen to spark my desire
                                              to embark on such adventure
         a myriad of mysteries awaits
. . . 
always the best

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1696" title="DSCF5109" src="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF5109-150x150.jpg" alt="DSCF5109" width="150" height="150" />The doors are always open</em></p>
<p><em>         on the arch of each if destiny so chooses</em></p>
<p><em>                  is beautifully inscribed</em></p>
<p><em>                                 allusions to what lies </em></p>
<p><em>                                                 within and beyond</em></p>
<p><em>                     words so carefully chosen to spark my desire</em></p>
<p><em>                                              to embark on such adventure</em></p>
<p><em>         a myriad of mysteries awaits</em></p>
<p><em>. . . </em></p>
<p><em>always the best</em></p>
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		<title>creating love songs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[general]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[the heavy rains beating a steady rhythm
                                 upon the roof
 
        the high winds swaying harmonies
                                                  from the giant evergreens
 
 
        the crackling fire providing melodic licks
                                    for the dancing flames
 
                 thoughts of you
                                creating love songs
                                                                                        in my heart
. . . 
the best

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>the heavy rains </em><em>beating a steady rhythm</em></p>
<p><em>                                 upon the roof</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>        the high winds </em><em>swaying harmonies</em></p>
<p><em>                                                  from the giant evergreens</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p> <a href="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF0230.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1712" title="DSCF0230" src="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF0230-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><em>        the crackling fire p</em><em>roviding melodic licks</em></p>
<p><em>                                    for the dancing flames</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>      </em><em>           thoughts of you</em></p>
<p><em>                                creating love songs</em></p>
<p><em>                                                                                        in my heart</em></p>
<p><em>. . . </em></p>
<p><strong>the best</strong></p>
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		<title>awaiting spaces</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:42:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
the leaves in all their autumnal dress
          fall down and kiss the earth in celebration
                             of that moment when we catch
                                      a glimpse of the unfolding
 In the hand of this unfolding
          come words spoken into the breeze
                   to gently fan the glowing embers
                             lying in wait
                                      within these kindred spirits
          embers attended throughout eternity
                   for [...]]]></description>
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<p><em>the leaves in all their autumnal dress</em></p>
<p><em>          fall down and kiss the earth in celebration</em></p>
<p><em>                             of that moment when we catch</em></p>
<p><em>                                      a glimpse of the unfolding</em></p>
<p><em> </em><em>In the hand of this unfolding</em></p>
<p><em>          come words spoken into the breeze</em></p>
<p><em>                   to gently fan the glowing embers</em></p>
<p><em>                             lying in wait</em></p>
<p><em>                                      within these kindred spirits</em></p>
<p><em>          embers attended throughout eternity</em></p>
<p><em>                   for when in this life</em></p>
<p><em>                             the gentle unfolding</em></p>
<p><em>                                      fills out the awaiting spaces</em></p>
<p><em>                                                   with expansive colours </em></p>
<p>. . .</p>
<p><strong>the best</strong></p>
<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-893" title="according to maureen" src="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/according-to-maureen.jpg" alt="according to maureen" width="201" height="67" /> </strong></p>
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		<title>her waxing and waning</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/her-waxing-and-waning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:59:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[feaure article]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
 
 
once again to the moon
                       her waxing and waning an anchor
                                   grounding me in this passage of time
 
. . .
the best

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<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>once again to the moon</em></p>
<p><em> </em><em>                      her waxing and waning an anchor</em></p>
<p><em>                                   grounding me in this passage of time</em></p>
<p> </p>
<p>. . .</p>
<p><strong>the best</strong></p>
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		<title>beating of our hearts</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/beating-of-our-hearts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:52:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
 
I sigh the breath of letting go
                    of all the time and space
                                           that holds us separate
       and sink into the synchronizing beating of our hearts
                     dissolving boundaries
. . .  
always the best

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<p> </p>
<p><em>I sigh the breath of letting go</em></p>
<p><em>                    of all the time and space</em></p>
<p><em>                                           that holds us separate</em></p>
<p><em>       and sink into the synchronizing beating of our hearts</em></p>
<p><em>                     dissolving boundaries</em></p>
<p>. . .  </p>
<p><strong>always the best</strong></p>
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		<title>turning points in life</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/turning-points-in-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[i love the adrenalin rush of gathering momentum
 
the inexhaustible thoughts
                 creating order
                        each to its place
 
the foundation strong
        the structure of the walls up to the task
                        to carry the most intricate of weavings
                                                in this tapestried life
 
and we can most surely depend upon turning points in life
                when in this present moment 
                        the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>i love the adrenalin rush of gathering momentum</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>the inexhaustible thoughts</em></p>
<p><em>                 creating order</em></p>
<p><em>                        each to its place</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1560" title="dscf1489" src="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/dscf1489-150x150.jpg" alt="dscf1489" width="150" height="150" />the foundation strong</em></p>
<p><em>        the structure of the walls up to the task</em></p>
<p><em>                        to carry the most intricate of weavings</em></p>
<p><em>                                                in this tapestried life</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>and we can most surely depend upon turning points in life</em></p>
<p><em>                when in this present moment </em></p>
<p><em>                        the winds change</em></p>
<p><em>                                i turn my sights</em></p>
<p><em>        and a whole new world unfolds before me</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>once again</em></p>
<p><em>        destiny in its speaking</em></p>
<p><em>                makes clear to me that life is good</em></p>
<p><em> . . .  </em></p>
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		<title>this journey starts and ends with me</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[dedicate my life to higher purpose
                and through my meditative works
        inklings of future looking here slip through my sights
  
my life at this very moment rushes so about
                      these fleetings are most always missed
        and coming amidst no understanding
                                      are lost as quickly
 
bringing consciousness is not an easy task
        but one that this time demands
                                 or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>dedicate my life to higher purpose</em></p>
<p><em>                and through my meditative works</em></p>
<p><em>        inklings of future looking here slip through my sights</em></p>
<p><em> </em><em> <img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1555" title="dscf1431" src="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/dscf1431-150x150.jpg" alt="dscf1431" width="150" height="150" /></em></p>
<p><em>my life at this very moment rushes so about</em></p>
<p><em>                      these fleetings are most always missed</em></p>
<p><em>        and coming amidst no understanding</em></p>
<p><em>                                      are lost as quickly</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>bringing consciousness is not an easy task</em></p>
<p><em>        but one that this time demands</em></p>
<p><em>                                 or i will be forever lost</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>and only i can find myself</em></p>
<p><em>                for only i know where i stand</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>and this journey starts and ends with me</em></p>
<p><em>                        i am in charge of the amount of light</em></p>
<p><em>                                         shining on this tapestry</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>the task seems so huge</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>and yet with such understanding the peripheral falls away</em></p>
<p><em>                leaving me standing in the full light of the sun </em></p>
<p><em>. . .  </em></p>
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		<title>the speaking of the heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[only in the calmness of my inner soul
                is my spirit able to hear that holy voice
 
       that voice heard only
                    by an ear trained to listen to the silences
 
and within these moments of perfect stillness
                i hear the speaking of the heart
 
                and so
i must ensure my quest be guided by this heart felt thinking 
. . [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>only in the calmness of my inner soul</em></p>
<p><em>                is my spirit able to hear that holy voice</em></p>
<p><em> <img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1546" title="dscf1531" src="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/dscf1531-150x150.jpg" alt="dscf1531" width="150" height="150" /></em></p>
<p><em>       that voice heard only</em></p>
<p><em>                    by an ear trained to listen to the silences</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>and within these moments of perfect stillness</em></p>
<p><em>                i hear the speaking of the heart</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>                and so</em></p>
<p><em>i must ensure my quest be guided by this heart felt thinking</em><em> </em></p>
<p><em>. . .  </em></p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-893" title="according to maureen" src="http://www.conversationsoftheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/according-to-maureen.jpg" alt="according to maureen" width="201" height="67" /></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em></em></p>
<p><em>        </em></p>
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