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Nora Blakely wrote: I don't know if you even still look at this page but the quote is by pulitzer prize winning poet gwendolyn brooks. Her centennial celebration comes in 2017. For more information on this incredible writer take a look at the website, gwendolynbrooks. Net.
Yasmin wrote: This is, for me, the heart of the occupy movement! Bloom -- occupy your life! Don't wait for later -- this is the only moment we have, so let's make it the best ever. We are all in this together!
Neelu wrote: A lotus resembles the blooming in the noise.
It grows high only in the mud water and remains untouched by it.
It grows high only in the mud water and remains untouched by it.
Shayna wrote: Beautiful article. However, "if not now, when. " is not a sufi saying, but a very old jewish one dating back to hillel. Nice thought that so many cultures share the same sentiment.
Joy wrote: “lord, teach me to take one day at a time! ” what a great message. Beautiful picture and story. Thanks for sharing.
margaret wrote: Thank you, i so needed that now. Not because of the location i live but the circumstances i am living right now. I have been waiting to bloom, it's time, the whirlwind will always whip and the noise will always want to overtake.
Ganoba wrote: Long ago i presented this article,"navigating through troubled waters. " at an isabs conference. I will present it here for those who are interested.
Ganoba wrote: Long ago i presented this article,"navigating through troubled waters. " at an isabs conference. I will present it here for those who are interested.
James wrote: Oh, this is so similar to the buddhist message to be the lotus, blooming out beautifully from the muck of the swamp. Interesting how often this message occurs in different places of the world.
Ollie wrote: Very poignant.