by Lawrence Cooper | Sep 11, 2020 | Blog, Conscious Living, Conscious Living Poetry, Mental Wellness, mindful poetry, Mindfulness, Newsletter, virtuous living
The following is an excerpt from my next book yet to be published called A Book of Love. We have a physical and spiritual center. It has two dimensions, vertical and horizontal. Horizontally, it flows through the midline of the chest; vertically it separates the left...
by Lawrence Cooper | Sep 10, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Conscious Living, Conscious Living Poetry, Mental Wellness, mindful poetry, Mindfulness, Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations, Self-actualization, virtuous living
Through the sorrows and trials of life, I have become aware that my Higher Self is connected through my life force with the center of life itself. In order to go beyond the trials and tribulations of this mind-based life which my mind has created and in which it wants...
by Lawrence Cooper | Sep 1, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Conscious Living, Conscious Living Poetry, mindful poetry, Mindfulness, Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
The beginning of self-awareness is mindfulness. In my view mindfulness is simply closing down the rational part of my brain and opening up my whole being to all the sensations around me. It is focusing on the beauty of this world. It can be a walk along the ocean...
by Lawrence Cooper | Aug 31, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Conscious Living, Conscious Living Poetry, Mental Wellness, mindful poetry, Mindfulness, Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations, poetry with purpose
Agape love is selfless love, the love for humanity. It is the closest we get to unconditional love. We do not expect anything in return. It is reflected in our charitable acts. It is the compassionate love that makes us sympathize with those who suffer. It helps...
by Lawrence Cooper | Aug 24, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, mindful poetry, Newsletter, Poetry Presentations
Sometimes a poem catches a truth, sometimes brutally but powerfully reminding us about the core of our emotions. Sometimes it gives us a peak into someone else’s life, the struggles of another generation. Sometimes it goes beyond differences and reaches into the...
by Lawrence Cooper | Aug 24, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Conscious Living, Conscious Living Poetry, Mental Wellness, mindful poetry, Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
My Higher Self works through my mind and body to keep me joyously, mindfully, in the real world so that my soul can feed off of the sweet vibrations that are all around...
The ultimate purpose is to reach as many people as possible with the hopes of saving lives with resonance and connection to powerful poetry and personal transformation experience.