Photo credit: movie “Harry and the Hendersons” (1987) – HAIBUN: After watching a beautiful animated movie called “Smallfoot” I was so amazed at the message this movie had for children and especially for adults. It was quite a disclosure, and it touched my heart. It left a very positive and happy feeling: the hope…
Category: Haiku
Learning from animals HAIKU POEMS: “Chinese New Year: Year of the Pig” (“Año Nuevo Chino: Año del cerdo ”)
“Chinese New Year: Year of the Pig” For those born in one of these years: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 (the 12 year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac) Loyal, prudent, kind, Self-scrifice, optimist, Considerate, smart! Teaches: -Never seek revenge! -Have a generous big heart -Avoid arguments! …
HAIKU POEMS: “New Year” (Año nuevo)
New Year A New Year begins… A new chapter, a clean slate… A chance to re-boot! Let’s review the good, Build upon it and improve, Our hearts be our guides! (Let’s make our dreams of harmony, Peace, Compassion, Love, Truth, & Respect, a reality for all!) Amira Año nuevo Comienza…
SHAMANIC SERIES: Learning from animals Haiku poems: “Beaver” (Castor)
National symbol of Canada “Beaver” Work ethic, order, Perseverant, industrious, Cooperation, Hope! Teaches: -Don’t procrastinate! -Balance work-play-family -Have faith, build your dreams! (Also: -Change is your friend, Stay flexible and ready to invent, -New horizons and hope for your family and home) Amira Símbolo nacional de Canadå Series chamánicas, aprendiendo…
Learning from Nature HAIKU POEMS: “Delicate flower” (“Flor delicada”)
“Skeleton flowers are unique flowers which turn transluscent upon exposure to water and rain. Its white petals become completely clear, then transform back to their original milky white color once dry.”Diphelleia grayi, the scientific name of the Skeleton Flower, can be found in only three parts of the world. The plant grows on moist, wooded…
Shamanic series learning from the animals Haiku Poems: “Penguin” (Serie chamánica: “Pingüino”)
Shamanic series: “Penguin” Humanitarian, Care-taker, Community, Endurance, Patience… Teaches: -Make time for fun and play -Stand strong amidst challenges -Cast your fears aside (Also: -Choose to be kind and forgiving -An epic journey gives you depth and character – Make your dreams come true –Make good first impressions –Overcome struggles and never…
HAIKU POEMS: “Christmas Season” (“Temporada de Navidad”)
“Christmas Season” Colorful bright lights, Evergreen and spice sweet scents, Families and friends… Reminds us of: Generosity, Kindness, cheer, charity, warmth, T’is the Season (of) Love! —— Keep it in your heart All year long! Amira “Temporada de Navidad” Luces de colores brillantes, Olores dulces de hoja perenne y…
SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Sea Turtle” (Series chamánicas: “Tortuga de mar”)
4 minutes video: Shamanic Series: “Sea Turtle” Symbols: Longevity, luck, Endurance, healing, wisdom, Serendipity!… Teaches: -Trust in the flow (of) Life -Journey of the Spirit: Go within! – and Never give up! Amira Let me know what animal shows up in your life, or in your dreams, or your…
SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Octopus” (Serie chamánica: “Pulpo”)
Shamanic series: “Octopus” Flexible, smart, fast. Mesmerizing, creative, Diverse, evasive… Teaches: -Adjust & adapt (to) change -Explore (the) depth within yourself -Think outside the box (Also: Strive for balance & time management, -See through illusions & disguises, – Find out the truth, -You can multi-task, however learn to prioritize! -Move…
SHAMANIC SERIES: “Teachings from the Shaman” (Series chamánicas: “Las enseñanzas del chamán”)
(Photo credit: “Jaguar priestess” https://earthdancecircle.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/jade-ring-of-power-awakening-the-heart-of-the-jaguar/) “Teachings from the Shaman” Breaking free from time, Dreams health into being, Writes a new story! Speaks language of (the) Soul, Piercing into (the) future, And healing the past… Teaches: -There’s only ONE Spirit -We co-create reality -Time is not linear (Also: We’re linked to…
SHAMANIC SERIES Learning from animals Haiku Poems: “Orangutan” (aprendiendo de los animales Serie chamánica: “Orangután”)
Shamanic series: “Orangutan” Strong, helpful, gentle, Caring, courageous, loving, Sweet, kind, (a) survivor! Teaches: -Be One with Nature -Honor your relationships -Care for your loved ones (Also: -Be creative when dealing with problems, -Even when you have little, make the most of it, -Time to move beyond the drama, -Shut out…
HAIKU POEMS: “Mother Nature is crying”…(“La madre naturaleza está llorando”…)
Photo credit: Mother Earth by Karl Bang “Mother Nature is crying”… Always nurturing, Generous, always giving… Our loving mother! She’s crying, hurting: Fracking, bombing, pollution… Human children, must GROW UP! Wake up, stop (the) damage! Learn to love her, respect her, & Protect (her), she’s our home! Amira Dear…