Unfolding Soul

By Dennis T. Maglinte

What has been written has been rewritten. What has been spoken has been forgotten. What is inscribed in the heart and the soul are eternal. Timeless, and beyond manipulation, unconditional love is forever unfolding. It is an unending Source of inspiration. When I put together the writings for Awareness of the Heart, I was not sure whether I would write again or if there was a need to write again for each person must find themselves and know what is in their heart and soul.

I can only offer what I feel is in my mine. Many will try to tell you what is in yours. Some may see all of you. Some may see part of you, and others still, will look pass you. What matters is not what they can accept of you, but what you can accept of yourself. The soul is forever unfolding. As I take this opportunity to share what is in mine, I hope you will take the opportunity to share what is in yours. And perhaps when we are all ready, we can accept that we are sharing this Soul and sharing this journey.

So whether you are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Wiccan, non-denominational, or simply a person seeking to understand, allow your soul to unfold, and your heart to sing its song.

Perhaps in finding yourself, you will inspire others to find themselves. Spread your wings and show others how to fly.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dennis T. Maglinte
• Release date: May 18, 2011
• ISBN: 9781458032492

Dennis T. Maglinte

Dennis T. Maglinte is a bioinformatics programmer by training. More importantly he is a father, husband, brother, son and a friend. During his spare time he writes about the human condition and the condition of the mind, body and spirit as it pertains to his own experiences and observations of the world and existence around him. His words are a reflection of the soul. Through the conversation of his heart, he hopes that others may see the conversation taking place in their own heart and bring others into it.

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Learning to Live Again

Sometimes there is no returning to the way things were because the way things were, were never quite right. Though life may have seemed a better time, and memories seem like pleasant melodies, we can no sooner live in the past than we can live in the future. In trying to relive the past, we miss appreciation for life now. Though life may sometimes feel overwhelming, or downright unbearable, sometimes breaking the mold is the only way to move forward. Re-learn to live. Re-learn to breathe. Re-learn to love. There is only the infinite now.

Cornered Soul

The cornered soul is like a dog that has been abused its whole life. All it’s known how to do is to survive by whatever means necessary. At one point love created it. It nurtured it. But some time during its life, it forgot what it was like to be wanted, to be loved, to be appreciated. It received food and water every day, but what it wanted most, was to be loved. Its belly was fed and a roof was mostly over its head, but its heart was never nourished. Closing its heart and backing into a corner of its soul, it did what it thought it needed to in order to survive.

Afraid that any hand that offered it affection was a hand that would take a swipe, it no longer wanted to be touched. Afraid of every sound directed toward it, it remained in constant fear of being put down and berated. Disaffected, it lies in its corner. It no longer tries to be loved. It no longer acknowledges anyone who would try to befriend it. It no longer looks for approval. It simply exists.

Though it may seem impossible to bring that dog from out of its corner and though it may seem impossible to teach it to trust again, all it needs is a chance. It needs patience. It needs assurance. It needs guidance. Most of all, it needs love. Heal the cornered soul.

All That You Need

The past is blind.

The future is unwanting.

All you need is in front of you.

When you are presented with your brother, do not look for another.

When you see an empty field, do not dig.

When you want to speak, but the words cannot flow, do not look for a book to read.

The past is blind and the future is unwanting.

All that you need is before you.

When the truth is revealed and some would rather change it, do not swallow your tongue.

When the weak are trampled, and some would pick the pieces, make them whole.

When the innocent are defiled and some would turn their back, do not walk away.

The past is blind and the future is unwanting.

All that you need is inside of you.

When your heart sinks and you want to throw it away, do not cry in anger.

When your tears run dry, and you want to hide, stand in the center.

When your fingers claw at your skin, and your flesh becomes a prison, set yourself free.

The past is blind and the future is unwanting.

All that you need is all around you.

The Apothecary's Table

Chipped paint.

Empty pages.

Memories of dust.

Nothing is forgotten.

Turned backs.

Burried secrets.

Words spoken.

Nothing is forgotten.

Innocent youth.

Lost dreams.

Bitter past.

Nothing is forgotten.

Tick tock.

Tick tock.

Tick tock.

Nothing is forgotten.

Soiled Feet

Stop slogging in the mud, with your knees high to your chest. Remember. Gather in the tribe of One. The seasons may change, and the landscape may become barren, but look around and you will see kinship in all. Stop yelling at the face of God, for your tears shall become hard knots to swallow. Do not walk away. Do not shout at love. Do not blaspheme. Stop the rain. Stop the pain. At any moment the fields shall be filled with green. Look around. Behind you, in front of you, above you, below you, all is heard.

Burying Hope

Plant hope in the ground.

Don’t hide your heart.

Plant hope in the ground.

Watch it grow.

Plant hope in