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the enchanted forest it has been said that we all possess an enchanted forest--how does one possess such a marvel--shall we explore -- simply this could be a play on words--that it could be--yet is it-- when you hear the word enchanted what is the first thing that comes to your mind--not thinking about the word--the first image--is it magical--does it make you sigh--or do you say enchanted forest she has flipped her lid--enchanted forest indeed--i have no enchanted forest--oh but you do--we all do-- to shed some light onto this shall we use the term--the within---for we all do possess this as well--what is she talking about this is not making any sense at all--well that could be--so shall we explore and see where the two phrases take us--who knows it could be a magical journey--an awakening of sorts if you will- how is the reality of life so evident to a --how is it that a tends to see life more clearly than an adult--hmm--do they possess a sixth sense that allows them to attune to our moods--hmmm--for if you ask a how they view adults well that could and should be an eye opening wham here you go--stodgy--dull --always busy--no fun---and on and on--test this for yourself if you have doubts---then absorb the finding--do not anal it to death for it defeats the purpose and well just proves the statement over and over again-- the within is simply that a like quality that we all possess--yet do we allow the within to enjoy all that life has to give us freely--yes freely --think about that one a minute--just a minute-- could she be talking about all the wonderfully carefree and innocent qualities -spontaneous laughter--the squeal of delight--the awe of discovery--and on and on--do we as adults truly allow the within us to be nurtured or do we stifle it and not allow it to play--hmm which is it--for the answer is different for us all-- my wish for all is to frolic within your enchanted forest--not just today but everyday--what a magical journey --enjoy peace kel |
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2/25/2007 9:06 am |
Hi Kel, thanks for your wonderful(as always)thought provoking post The child within usI think there is indeed that child still in each of us..hidden away for most of us by life. The bills, the job, the family, etc; Maybe we tend to forget the innocence, trust, fun times of our childhood because we become mired in a difficult or busy life. Sad isn't it? We should always make the time(if need be)to go to our enchanted forest and discover our child within all over again. I used to visit my enchanted forest often with my son..I am blessed knowing he never saw me as dull, boring, too busy, too tired..etc; rather as his mom AND his friend Thank you for helping me reminisce and leave here smiling and happy~ for I have visited my enchanted forest for a little while. Blessings~ Nancy~
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2/25/2007 10:24 am |
my husband can do that... be with the children and indulge his inner child, he can get as silly and as crazy as they do... Me however, not so much though I am learning to let go a bit more Nice post Sens
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2/25/2007 3:37 pm |
greetings to you and yours---thank you for your thoughts here-- oh to be a child again-well it can truly be --that it can --just take the time to see and explore the wonders of life whether it be through the eyes of a child or the eyes of you--for the child in all of us well it does need to be nutured as well---enjoy the magical journey--- peace to you and yours always love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 3:38 pm |
well said clarry well said--- peace love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 3:43 pm |
Hi Kel, thanks for your wonderful(as always)thought provoking post The child within usI think there is indeed that child still in each of us..hidden away for most of us by life. The bills, the job, the family, etc; Maybe we tend to forget the innocence, trust, fun times of our childhood because we become mired in a difficult or busy life. Sad isn't it? We should always make the time(if need be)to go to our enchanted forest and discover our child within all over again. I used to visit my enchanted forest often with my son..I am blessed knowing he never saw me as dull, boring, too busy, too tired..etc; rather as his mom AND his friend Thank you for helping me reminisce and leave here smiling and happy~ for I have visited my enchanted forest for a little while. Blessings~ Nancy~ wishing you peace love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 3:46 pm |
el --agree with you for the most part--yet a question --are our forests truly older and wiser and more ancient--hmmmm ---hope not--for the child within well should always remain untainted by time and realities-- yet your words do speak volumes for many in the world that they do--hmm wishing you peace love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 3:49 pm |
my husband can do that... be with the children and indulge his inner child, he can get as silly and as crazy as they do... Me however, not so much though I am learning to let go a bit more Nice post Sens wishing you peace love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 3:52 pm |
am glad that you enjoyed this one--we can all learn from children that we can--i agree i do not ever want to totally grow up either what a tainted view of the world then--such a waste--imagine if we all allowed ourselves to nuture the child within what a world that would be now wouldn't it------ peace to you and yours love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 3:55 pm |
Beautifully told - this idea and with power and simplycity. thank you for reminding me. Once at a party I was bored (and offended by the gossip so I left the dinner table and went out to the garden where the children who are more my type of people were. AAfter a while as we were crouching and looking at stuff and "You know whatting each other with all sorts of kid facts one of them turned his head , looked at me quizzically and askedd "Are you a kid ?..." I was never as pleased at any other compliment in my life. Thank you Kel. am with you--in big gathering i tend to go off with the wee ones and well imagine just do the wee things for oh what a bright light they do shine--- peace love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 3:57 pm |
ha ha ha ha ha --peter pan in armor well that could work that it could--good to see you james --ha ha ha mischievious little boy or could that be mischievious boy/man --that it could be now couldn't it-- peace love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 4:04 pm |
greetings dennis of the enchanted forest of the niteman--wow what a long name you have-ha ha---thank you for your comment--i am me and you just never know what you will find here that is for certain--half the time i do not know until i start tapping at the keys--ha ha wishing you and yours peace love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 6:27 pm |
William Blake wrote about innocence, experience and the return to innocence. I think as adults, we can return to innocence, with a deeper understanding of what it means to look at the world anew with a sense of wonder. To see the world as it is--without preconceived notions of what we think the world means... A Dutch philosopher once wrote about a "secret place" which echoes your enchanted forest. Wishing you happiness Misty peace love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 6:29 pm |
el--knowing and believing hmmm which is it for i do see a glimmer of the inner child just wanting to be---that i do wishing you all the best peace love and laughter kel
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2/25/2007 6:38 pm |
greetings dennis of the enchanted forest of the niteman--am glad to hear that you will be fine--insommia can be a wicked foe--that it can--have lots of natural suggestions---lavander and sage within the pillowcase--some wonderful teas--and well believe it or not a candle and just focusing on the flame and letting the mind go and connecting with the mind body and soul just letting it flow-- wishing you rest peace love and laughter kel
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2/26/2007 8:29 am |
grettings belle---just a simple truth that i wanted to share--- mabuhay yo you as well ---now could you tell me what i just said back to you--ha ha peace love and laughter kel
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Very beautifully said Kel...I have always had this deep respect for your words and thoughts....some times with so little you say so much...everything seems to have a deeper meaning...and leads my thoughts in different directions... This was truly a great gift that you have..and Enchanted Forest...was beautiful...thought provoking... Thanks..Leah.. Earth is the insane asylum for the universe.
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2/26/2007 5:08 pm |
Very beautifully said Kel...I have always had this deep respect for your words and thoughts....some times with so little you say so much...everything seems to have a deeper meaning...and leads my thoughts in different directions... This was truly a great gift that you have..and Enchanted Forest...was beautiful...thought provoking... Thanks..Leah.. peace kel
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2/26/2007 7:53 pm |
el--please do not take this wrong--but you made me chuckle when i read this--for i believe that i do peace kel
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CHILDREN ARE SO OPEN TO BELIEF NOT AFRAID TO DREAM THEY HAVE NOT HAD THERE DREAMS DASHED THUS FAR IF WE COULD BE MORE OPEN TO JUST BELIEVE IN OUR OWN DREAMS WOULDN'T IT BE WONDERFUL? TO BELIEVE I CAN I WILL INSTEAD OF I CANNOT Let me touch your heart with gentleness of mind body and spirit
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2/27/2007 6:18 am |
When I hear the word 'enchanted' I think excitedly about the unknown, about something so beautiful and mysterious that one can hardly imagine it unless they let 'the child within' out and it is able to grasp the mystery of it all...'the child within' is really one's true self that doom and gloom has pushed away and covered up with trial and error. I believe that WE can all let that 'child within' out if only we didn't dwell so much on what has happened and if only we would look at what life deals us through rose colored glasses... hmmmmmmmm, I think, I think too much. I, myself, know that I have 'PeterPan syndrome' peace 2 U & to me & 2 all inbetween
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2/27/2007 6:32 am |
CHILDREN ARE SO OPEN TO BELIEF NOT AFRAID TO DREAM THEY HAVE NOT HAD THERE DREAMS DASHED THUS FAR IF WE COULD BE MORE OPEN TO JUST BELIEVE IN OUR OWN DREAMS WOULDN'T IT BE WONDERFUL? TO BELIEVE I CAN I WILL INSTEAD OF I CANNOT peace love and laughter kel
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2/27/2007 6:35 am |
When I hear the word 'enchanted' I think excitedly about the unknown, about something so beautiful and mysterious that one can hardly imagine it unless they let 'the child within' out and it is able to grasp the mystery of it all...'the child within' is really one's true self that doom and gloom has pushed away and covered up with trial and error. I believe that WE can all let that 'child within' out if only we didn't dwell so much on what has happened and if only we would look at what life deals us through rose colored glasses... hmmmmmmmm, I think, I think too much. I, myself, know that I have 'PeterPan syndrome' thanks for sharing peace love and laughter kel
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2/27/2007 9:12 pm |
greetings muse--thanks for sharing your words--i do so love the castle is the mind and it is full of magic---hmmm --wonderful that one is---enjoy the frolic-- have a great day your self--and frolic to your hearts content-- peace love and laughter kel
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2/27/2007 9:16 pm |
greetings dan--thanks for sharing with me--hmm you let the child loose sometimes a bit to much--why i never would have guessed that one--ha ha ha --imagine this statement magnified throughout the world--i would rather be happy than sad--wow what a world it would truly be wouldn't it--- peace love and laughter kel
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Oh , yes take me away to the enchanted forest to the land of mystical wonder, to play and laugh with the fairies and the little people of whom so many forgot. To roam freely with all animals and nature where all is one. To never grow up or grow old-to keep the inner child alive always. Take me away to far off places that are in my heart forever. thanks. take care Sylvia
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