by Lawrence Cooper | Sep 11, 2020 | Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
Eros: Love of the body Eros is the Greek God of love and sexual desire. He shoots golden arrows into the hearts of both mortals and immortals without warning. Eros is defined as divine beauty or lust. Lust has been given a bad name. It is not one of the seven deadly...
by Lawrence Cooper | Sep 10, 2020 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
by Lawrence Cooper | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog, Newsletter, Poetry
This is the first on a series on mental wellness. Let’s begin with the most serious problem facing Canadians today. As of the first of June, there have been 15,393 opioid deaths in Canada since the beginning of 2016. Canada has set aside 300 million dollars as an...