Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. Dalai Lama
Cover your eyes and touch me
with the sight of your heart,
cover your eyes and caress me
with the fingers of your soul,
cover your eyes and hear me
through the pulse of your being,
for when you look with eyes jaundiced and jaded
with cynicism and age worn perceptions,
you can only see what your physical eyes permit
and miss seeing the finer qualities of me,
for when you look
through the sight of your heart,
and when you hear
through the ears of your soul,
you are happier
and you are free,
for you’ll find that I am you
and you are me,
and together
we are nature.
This week’s prompt for WQWWC ‘happiness‘ is a thought that has occupied my mind in a large way and I wrote an earlier post today focusing on happiness.
I’m also working on my inspirational book that centre’s on ‘happiness and you,’ which is a strong feature in our lives.
Our state of happiness comes from within. Material things may ease our daily living but it’s no guarantee of happiness or a good life.
When we are not at peace with ourselves, when we lack the love and care for others we can never truly be happy because our minds are burdened with negativity, with bias and limitations.
‘The depth of your happiness is the consequence of your own personal effort and it’s worth the relentless pursuit.’ Jacqueline
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“Beautiful Poetry of Life and Love.” Amanda
Absolutely beautiful poetry! You are such an inspiration! Love it! ❤
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So lovely!
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Lovely words… 💖💗
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This is outstanding poetry… I am not too fond of this genre but your words captivated me. Too good!
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Thank you Shivangi 😊
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this was really stunning, words and thoughts that flowed like liquid gold. truly blessed to read your words Jacqueline!
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Thank you for your kind words. You honour me. Have a beautiful weekend 😊
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Love looks not with the heart but with the eyes, and hence the holy cupid painted blind.
Lovely post, Jac. 🙂
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Yes indeed. We look through our hearts 😊
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😊
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That quote is right on point, Jacqueline! Love your poem too. 😀
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