We Imagine (edited prose-poetry)

"The moments of impact end up defining who we are"

Patrick Frank

Location: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Birthday: September 26

Bio: I am a poet-essayist-singer-songwriter, and advocate for the poor, with a teaching and counseling background. I grew up in Florida, now live in Arden, North Carolina. I also lived in New England 20 years. I love nature, music, and poetry. I am married and we have three adult-kids between us and four grandkids! I am interfaith, leaning toward Taoist, Celtic, and Native American spirituality, and an "Obama Democrat." I am now focusing on our upcoming move (within Asheville) as well as my music and poetry-writing. I also continue to write political columns.

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May 29, 2012 07:57AM
A number of reflections on personal growth
May 28, 2012 11:17AM
Lots of shoulds, but I must play within my zone
May 27, 2012 04:38PM

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“Yes, I have my moods. That's okay too, for me and all of us.”
May 28, 2012 06:26AM
“Thanks, Fay. For doing the right thing.”
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FEBRUARY 9, 2012 9:13AM

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We Imagine

we imagine that we're somehow better, that we're wiser, or that we're saved and someone else is not, someone else is less worthy and needs our guidance, if only they would see thing our way

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Hey Patrick...great post. "Imagine" is a very important word here.
Coincidental to your words...A couple weeks ago I wrote in my journal this quote I found somewhere: "People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they are not on your road does not mean they've gotten lost." -- Dalai Lama.
I am in the process of teaching this profound lesson to myself.
It is the opposite of how I was raised and what I was taught to think about myself and others in relation to the world.
Again, great words, Patrick. Thanks. R