b65 (2.9-1.2009): real friends for-Give

 

b65 (1/10/2009): no 'neau is never not on 'neau time

no ‘neau is never not on ‘neau time [i] 

by s. pace

 

since (a) there is no such thing as a no-‘neau,
 and since (b) there’s no such thing as time
 and since (c) ‘neau time is All-Ways, Present
 
then no ‘neau could never not but be Right Here, Right Now, even if s/he appeared otherwise.
 
translation: YOU are Perfect, just as you ARE.

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[i] martino, j. (1.10-4.2009). no 'neau is never not in 'neau time. book 65: 'neau news is Good news. © 2009 by joal martino.

b65 (1/5/2009): no-thing new

nothing New [i]
by ol d. news

every thing (re-cycled)
1 + 1 is too
it’s a Game of smoke & mirrors, No-thing:
nothing new 

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[i] martino, j. (1-5.5-2009). no-thing New. book 65: new(s). © 2009 by joal martino.

b65 (1/5/2009): "no two snowflakes"

the belief that “no two snowflakes are alike” is (obviously) a fabrication [i]
by s. now
 

1. in order to prove that “no two snowflakes are identical,” one would have to determine “criteria” from which to compare snowflakes. 

2. assuming that criteria existed, one would then need a device that was sensitive enough to measure possible snowflakes differences.  

3. measurement would have to be a process, since snowflakes “change” (size, shape, composition) during a snowflake lifetime.  in other words, the device would have to fly. 

4. the measuring device would have to be so tiny that it would not disturb the flightpath of any other snowflake.  it would have to be operated remotely. 

5. the device (or “billions upon billions of devices”) would have to measure each and every snowflake, in order to compare each to each. 

6. the device would have to measure every snowflake that falls during every snowstorm on earth.  it would also have to measure every snowflake that has ever fallen, and every snowflake that will ever fall.  in other words, the device would need to engage in time-travel. 

7. the device would have to visit every other planet in the Uni-Verse that had the slightest potential for a snowstorm. 

8. the device would have to measure every snowflake of all time, throughout its un-i-que snowflake-lifetime (e.g. during its descent), and store the data of every other snowflake, and then compare/contrast. 

note: the same could be said for fingerprints, d.n.a., and several other phenomena that are allegedly “unique.”
 
soooooo… once we buy-into the idea that “no two are identical,” we’ve probably been snowed.

__________________________ 

martino, j. (1.5-8.2009). the belief that "no two snowflakes are alike" is obviously a fabrication. book 65: ‘neau news is G∞d news.  © 2009 by joal martino

b65 (1/5/2009): old news

old news [i]
by ol d. news
 
be the first to get the worst from gossip-tv crews
spread the fun (the games, begun) while night is young:
 
old news
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[i] martino, j. (1-5.7-2009). old news. book 65: new(s).  © 2009 by joal martino

b63 (6.6-4.2008): why are we called "beings"?

why are we called “beings?” [1]
by ahuma n. being
 
why are we called “beings?”
 
why do beings “do?”
why are humans so obsessed with searching for the Truth?
why (when we are Spirit) are we so obsessed with things?
why do humans contemplate, oh,
 
why are we called “beings?”
_____________________________
 

• the “Infinite G∞d” is the All. 

• the “All” is All there Is, and All “Is” can do is Be. 

• the Is “man-i-fests” It-Self as “parts” (or part-i-cles of matter) of HE/r-Self, and these “parts” are but a re-Flection of the Whole. 

• at the level of (apparent) matter, human beings act like human doings.  this, of Course, has its pros and cons. 

• our purpose is to express the Macro, which is Be-ing.  at the micro-level, we are beings (who do). 

• do-be-do-be-do. 

…and that, my friends… is the Birth of rock n’ roll!  J 
 
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why are we called “beings?”
 
joal’s analysis & commentary (about the thoem, above)
 
why are we called “beings?”  is a thoem that gets to the very essence of who (or what) we Are.  “to be, or not to be,” that seems to be the question.  of Course, “Be-ing” can’t not but Be, so the point is mute.  a better question might be “as beings, what in Heaven’s name are we doing?”
______________________________________________________________________
 

i'd like to know your thoughts on this matter.  

comment (if you'd like), but only if you'd like something to do... 

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[1] martino, j. (6-6.4-2008). why are we called "beings"? book 63: Free Spirit.  © 2008 www.wellnesseducation.us.      

b61 (5.2-6.2008): it seems that i have issues

it seems that i have issues [1]                                                                   
 
by i. s. sues
 
it seems that i have issues
it seems that i have mine
it seems as though my issues have withstood the test of time
it seems as though the blood runs deep (into my darkest tissues)
it seems as though i smile, although
it seems that i have issues

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[1] martino, j. (5.2.6.2008). it seems that i have issues. book 61: Happy endings.  © 2008 by wellnesseducation.us.  

b59 (3.16.2008): dogwood

dogwood

by daryl ogwoods

snow white (in the springtime)
miracle of bloom
who could ever doubt Divine Intention in the room?
_____________________

• this is what it looks like in charlotte, nc in the springtime.

these pictures were taken in the "providence" area of charlotte.

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martino, j. (3.16-1.2008). dogwood. book 59: versa vice. copyright 2008 by joal martino.

b59 (3.6-1.2008): versa-vice

versa-vice [1]

by a. d. vice

switch-around the opposite of legible reflection
upside-down, a happy-face is mirror of dejection
inside-out, digestive system is a contradiction
paradox, a hologram of fate and chance-prediction
 
if there was a meaning to this song (that would be nice)
on the other hand, let’s make a stand for

versa-vice

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[1] martino, j. (3-6.1-2008). versa-vice. book 59: versa-vice. © 2008 by joal martino.

b59 (3.3-8.2008): blue

blue [1]

by sky waters

sea-side touches sky
ocean touches sea
something touches that in you, that touches this, in me

____________________________________________________________

[1] martino, j. (3-3.8-2008). blue. book 59: versa-vice. © 2008 by joal martino.

*photo taken (by me) on the island of st. thomas, u.s.v.i. 

b59 (3.3-3.2008): chaos & control

chaos & control [1] 
by al lowing
 
chaos & control
met out on the street
danced a bit, then ate (so great, the taste of bitter/sweet)
 
chaos & control
got along just fine
played a game of hide and seek so deep within the mind
________________________________
 

• in the midst of chaos, one can often find control… and vice-versa.

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[1] martino, j. (3-3.3-2008). book 59: versa-vice.  © 2008 by joal martino.

 http://www.msnbc.msn.comid/23336318?GT1=10856 

b58 (2.23-3.2008): let's get physical

let’s get physical [1]
by physi c. ality
 
let’s kiss the body, gently
let’s touch the body-mind
let’s taste the scent of heaven-sent, let’s listen, let’s unwind
let’s See Beyond the scenic sunset, savor seven signs
let’s be what matters even when it shatters (every time)
________________________
 

• “getting physical” is the act of for-getting.  it happens when the actors get “caught up” in the Play.

• “for-getting” is delight-full Be-Cause it allows the One to experience the in-finite.

• “for-getting” can only exist in cooperation with For-Giving, which is the process of players, coming back to Reality and re-Cognizing that “life is but a dream.”  for-getting into fear and re-Membering Love are the back-n-forth process of Love, Loving... of the Is, Is-ing… of G∞d, G∞d-ing.

• “matter” (on the other hand) “shatters” as wIe re-Cognize that time is an illusion.

• let’s get physical.  maybe that’s why wIe are here.

 

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 [1] martino, j. (2-23.3-2008). book 58: side effects.  © 2008 by wellnesseducation.us.
 

b58 (2.21-2.2008): clothes

clothes [1]

by cecilia l. oathing

 
they throw me in the ringer then they hang me out to dry
they put me on and dance ‘till dawn, then slip me off, with sigh
 
they color, contour, match (a little game of seek & hide)
they spend and then pretend (intend to cover what’s inside)
----------------------
they rinse/repeat this cycle ‘till they get it (i suppose)
they love, they fight, their futures (Bright), but can they open?
 
clothes


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[1] martino, j. (2-21.2-2008). book 58: side effects.  © 2008 by joal martino..

  

b58 (2.16-1.2008): Miracle

Miracle [1]
by mi r. acle
 
you say you saw a miracle, so what does it all mean?
you saw (you think), a shift, another thing to make the scene
___________________________________________
 

• a Miracle is a shift in perspective, from ego-ic separation to Love-ing Sameness. 

• instead of seeing ourselves as different, we can See Beyond the duality to the Reality that IS. 

• in this state, one could make “abundance” out of the “limited.” 

• thank you, for allowing me to share in your Miracle.

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[1] martino, j. (2.16-1.2008). Miracle. book 58: side effects.  © 2008 by joal martino. 

*inspired by a lot of miracle messages.

  

b80 (2.11-2.2008): introverted extrovert

introverted extrovert ^[1]
by soci o. vert

introverted extrovert, walking down the street
meeting, greeting, or retreating (everyone you meet)
loud and fun at work: “good morning!” (let me have my space)
life of party (friday), but on saturday (no way)

share the deepest love, but then run-away (recoil)
introverted extrovert, untamed free-spirit (loyal)

____________________________________

·         socio-pathic?  maybe.
·         confusing, to others?  yes.
·         misunderstood, even to self?  check.

·         what if each of us is a complex, multi-dimensional, hopeful-passionate-fearful-cautious-risky-peaceful-angry-loving liberal/conservative?

·         maybe… instead of focusing on our innate differences as “detractors,” we might be able to view each other as magical, dynamic, evolving beings with a rich, stewy past… and a future filled with infinite potentiality.

 _________________________________________

[1] martino, j. (2.11-2.18). introverted extrovert.  book 80: pronoia. © 2018 by wellnesseducation.us.

[2] inspired by brian little's ted talk, entitled "who are you, really? the puzzle of personality."

https://www.ted.com/talks/brian_little_who_are_you_really_the_puzzle_of_personality?referrer=playlist-in_celebration_of_being_alone  

b57 (1/2/2008): what are these people thinking?

what are these people thinking? [i]
by a. l[i]en
 
what are these people thinking?
they know not what they be
they think that life is co-creating work for you and me
 
they think that working overtime is that which makes them whole
they think that generating paper is the only goal
 
they all pretend to work so hard (yet some of them are winking)
they pray the mantra (“overwhelmed!”)
what are these people thinking?
_______________________
[i] martino, j. (2.2-2.2008). what are these people thinking? book 57: I’m manuel. © 2008 by joal martino. 

b54 (8.14-3.2007): my Vision of For-Give-ness [by l.p.m.]

my vision [1] 
 
by  leonard p. martineau
 
if i ever feel “wronged” by you, i will make every attempt to empathize by “putting myself in your shoes” and understanding why you may have said or done something that hurt me.  i will understand that every individual has been through difficult times, and that different people respond to life in different ways.

i will refrain from speaking about you, when you are not present (except when i am praising you).
 
i will respect any potential power differentials in our relationship, and i will refrain from using that power differential to “take advantage” of a situation.  at the same time, i will understand if you make mistakes within the power differential “dance.” we can talk it out. we can for-give.

i will refrain from digging up your past, especially past mistakes that you may or may not have made.  i’d rather focus on your beautiful present and your bright future.  

You… Are… Okay.

wIe...are okay.

(worthy of Love)

 
if conflict arises, i will make every attempt to calmly listen to your side of the situation, without “confessing your sins” to others.  i believe that we can get along in a loving manner.
 
i will make every attempt to See the Love in You, by Seeing Beyond the illusion of our dualistic differences.
 
if i get caught up in the drama of our duality, i will (as soon as i re-Cognize it) re-Member that You and i are intricately Connected as symbiotic parts of a Complete Whole. 

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[1] martineau, l. (8.14-3.2007). my vision of For-Give-ness. book 54: do you deliver?  copyright 2025 by wellnesseducation.us.  

b53 (6.16-1.2007): celebrity news

celebrity news [1]

by c. lebrity
 
you read it in the morning
you double-click at noon
you hear it in the evening (and if not, you’ll see it soon)
 
you don’t believe, yet can’t conceive (your life is filled with blues)
you suck the dirty gossip down
you (frown)
 
celebrity news
 
(and either way, you lose)

_______________________ 

• this news (of course) is nothing new.

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[1] martino, j. (6.16-12007). celebrity news. book 53: if i only had a brain. copyright 2007 by j. martino.

b53 (6.1-2.2007): hat

hat [1]

by head g. ear

 

top it off with brim until you cover where it’s at

slip it on at break of dawn, from king to king-pawn:

 

hat

____________________________________

 

• if you can fancy that.

 

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[1] artino, joal. (6.1-2.2007). hat. book 53: if i only had a brain:  copyright 2007 by j. martino.

 

b51 (3.13-1.2003): whelma over

whelma over [1]
by  whelma d. over
 
my name is whelma over
my game is over, work
my goal is to be busy and frustrated and a jerk
my modus operandi is to have too much to do
my face is in your mirror, but just who the hell are you?

_____________________________________
 

• sometimes we are the last to recognize that we are overwhelmed.
• sometimes, people make it seem as if they are overwhelmed... in order to get away with being incompetent and doing nothing.

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[1] martino, j. (3.13-1.2007). book 51 (i mind be-cause I, Mind):  copyright 2007 by j. martino.

* inspired by making coffee. 

b47 (3.15-1. 2006): i'll meet you in the field

i’ll meet you in the field [1] 

by  w. e. field 
 
i’ll meet you in the field
beyond this space and time
i’ll meet you in the middle (place)
a place of yours and mine
 
i’ll meet you in the field
no need for spear or shield
i’ll meet you in that special place
i’ll meet you in the field
_______________________________________________
 
whenever we meet, We’ve actually already met – in the Field of Harmonic energy called the Uni-Verse.
 
we could say that every “meeting” in this dual, material world is a re-Union, of sorts.  even when it seems as if it’s a separation (here), there’s a Unity (Here) in the Field.
 

“We” Are that Field.

 
at that level, there is no need for attack/defense, because every-thing is One in the Same.

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[1] martino, j. (3-15.1-2006). i'll meet you in the field. book 47: dark knight:  © 2008 by joal martino.

inspired by rumi... and inspired by the movie "bagger vance."

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screen-shot of the ending of "bagger vance."

b46 (2.26-1.2006): bird flu

bird flu [1]
by  t. h. rowing & u. s. thebird
 
a deadly combination
a sign of time (who knew?)
a way to rid the world of kid (a final bid)
 
bird flu
 
goodbye to me and you
_________________________________
 

• this is a poem about the demise of the human race.  mother nature doesn’t allow one species to thrive (for long) by dominating other species.  eventually, there’s a correction. 

• maybe it will be bird flu, maybe global warming, maybe m.a.d. (mutual assured destruction) with nuclear devices.*  does it (Really) matter? 

• humans are naive, if we think that the “son of god” is “humanity.”  

• the “created” (or that which is manifest as [apparent] matter), is life itself – every microbe, every fish, every dog, and every-one of us. 

• any ignorant species will “take over” (more & more terri-tory) if it has the unobstructed chance.  survival/thrival is a base principal of all life forms.  

• ignorant species destroy each other, since they see each other as different.  cancer, after all, is simply "replication" gone awry.  event-u-ally, the cancer destroys itself by destroying its host... in a mad show of murder-suicide.

• advanced (intelligent) species, however, live in communion with all of the others, in a balance of nature.[2]  intelligent species commune with each other, since they see each other as the Same. 

• maybe we (humans**) will “get it,” before it’s too late.  maybe it’s too late already.  in the Big, Spiritual Uni-Verse-All scheme of things, this doesn’t (Really) matter. 

• …or does it?

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[1] martino, j. (2.26-1.2006). bird flu. book 46: msd.  copyright 2006 by joal martino.  
[2] williams, m. (1991?) balance of nature: unpublished.

* 17 years later, we can add ASI, G-5, BCI, etc.

** written by an alien who has (apparently) taken-on human form. 

b45 (12.19.2005): Oneness don't forgive

 Oneness don’t forgive [1]

 by f. orget      

                        

Oneness don’t forgive

Oneness doesn’t see

how the “you” is separate from anything in “me”

how the cycle cycles (sometimes die and sometimes live)

Oneness doesn’t blame or shame and

Oneness don’t forgive

_________________________________________

 

• wIe don’t “forgive” an infant when s/he repeats a “dirty” word. 

• wIe re-Cognize the mistake, and wIe laugh at the error. 

• forgiveness is mute when judgment & blame do not exist.

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[1] martineau, l. (1.12-3.2006). Oneness don't forgive. book 46 (msd):  copyright 2006, 2026 by wellnesseducation.us  

b45 (12.3-1.2005): who, what, where, when and why am i?

who am i, what am i, where am i, when am i, and why am i?
by eye y-eye i    
                        
who am i? i am an extension of Perfect Love, i am an expression, i am a thought, i am a part of, not apart from, the One.
 
what am i?  i am a manifestation, i am a bundle of energy, intelligently organized into apparent “matter”.  i matter, but I no matter.
 
where am i?  i am at earth-school, on a planet called “earth.”  i am Play-acting in physical reality that is itself an illusion, because that which appears to be physical is (in Reality) a projection of Light.  living things (here) are extensions of Spirit.  “here” is NoWhere, because it IS the Eternal Now, and because “space”, well, isn’t.
 
when am i? I Am Now.  i, however, spend a lot of time (now) thinking about the past and the future, but the only Reality is Now. i’m experiencing the early 21^st century, but time is another illusion of the physical senses.
 
why am i?  i am on earth… to express, to Be.  my function is to express Love.  i do so by expressing Love in two ways:
 

1. as love, which is (what i call) a movement toward Love.
2. as a cry for love, which is fear, which is (what I call) a movement away from Love.

 
i experience Love via the fear/love dance that (Really) is more of an Awakening than a reality.
 
in Reality, we are One… meaning i am you and URI.  in Reality, there is no separation.  there is, however, the ability to Experience separation, which is the way that life (at least in this speck of this uni-verse) allows Life to Know HErself. 
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martineau, l. (12.3-1.2005). who am i, what am i, where am i, when am i, and why am i? book 45: All of the Above. not published in 2005. © 2025 by wellnesseducation.us 

b42 (6.1-1.2005): echoes in the sand

                  

                   echoes in the sand                   

by  a petite echo 

 

echoes in the sand

whispers in the night

dancing in the dark

Now, Awaken (Light!)

 

Oneness in your heart

Healing in your hands

Macro-cosmic Art, a start, with

echoes in the sand

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[1] martino, j. (6.1-1.2005). echoes in the sand. book 42: curtain call. copyright j. martino 2024.