“Oh soul,you worry too much.
You have seen your own strength.
You have seen your own beauty.
You have seen your golden wings.
Of anything less,
why do you worry?
You are in truth
the soul, of the soul, of the soul.”
~ Rumi
Sep27
Oh Soul
Apr27
Note to self…
Note to self: when hours seem like years…when years become long lost…when youth never mattered…when the vicious circle never broke…do you give up or give in? So ironical isn’t it?
Feb19
Once Upon a Time…
Not so long ago, seems like a place so far away
We were us and time seemed to be eternal
Once upon a time, our laughs, our joy echoed so high that the clouds fled fast to make way for the sun
Once upon a time, love had a different meaning, it felt so beautiful, so liberating, today it is just an illusion
Once upon a time our whispers were so gentle that the spring breeze was jealous, our thoughts collided in unity, our pain eased when we shared
Once upon a time, our smiles were so genuine that our hearts danced with delight
Once upon a time we were not afraid to speak our minds and share our love, today we only dare hide behind the masked truth, this life of denial oh so painful, oh so limiting, oh it is slowly stealing my life breath after breath…
Once upon a time, life was all smiles, joy and adventure
Once upon a time was a gift, stolen today leaving behind fading memories and hope that seems so far away.
Once upon a time.
Feb5
Look Out of the Window…
Look out of the window
What do you see?
A painting
That changes with the moods
Reflecting the colors of the season
Warming my soul with its beauty
A piece of heaven
That beats with my breath
Look out of the window
What do you see?
An eye that tells the sun
To keep the light
A shadow that calls the sky
Asking for her warmth
A butterfly caged in the meadows
Longing for her love to set her free
Look out of the window
What do you see?
A moon casting her enigmatic light
The moonlight casting her enigmatic light
Across the mountains, highlighting the snow peaks
Kissing my heart with her magic lips
Touching my skin with her silky fingers
Look out of the window
What do you see?
A reflection of me
A shadow of my present
Reflection
A horizon of my future
Getting coloured by my dreams
Look out of the window
And see…
Mar22
Stepping out of Time
Just another sip and things will turn around,
Waiting at the corner, for your shadow to appear
To tell me the story of your adventure,
A step out of time…wondering…
Watching those artists colour the atmosphere with their originality,
Just another peek at the window of that chocolate shop, with its lustrous chandelier splashing magical rainbow light and fairy dust that smells like vanilla and pink roses, all over
Admiring those beautiful miniature artisans that will melt in my mouth,
fairy dust and chocolate magic shop
Enjoying that smell of freshly baked breads and savouries,
Just another walk down the train station to lift my spirits up
Serenading me with the promises of tomorrow,
Just another meet up at “Le Cafes des Artistes”
Savouring the beautiful aromas of coffee and hot chocolate as their steam dance on the rim of our cups like floating ballerinas, and let us not forget that last bite of quiche Lorraine, so splendid, so tasty, simply made with love by a third generation of chefs
coffee dancing steam
Just another window-shopping at my favourite local watchmaker and famous Jeweller,
Dwelling into the sparkles of such beauties, those watches each telling a time of its own character,
As I reach the top of that mosaic painted street, I am met with old friends;
mosaic colored street
antique Brasserie
Our voices get louder with enthusiasm, as we share our stories from across the seas and get taken aback in time,
wine and cheese
Designing my future with grand anticipation,
For, how often can one step out of time, to enjoy, time in its purest essence and enliven each and every bit of his being?
stepping out of time…
Mar8
Beauty and Beyond—Painting with Words—A Dedication
I am sharing a post I wrote last year, to celebrate International Women’s day. Thank you to all those women who made a difference in my life and continue to do so…
I usually close my eyes and words start flowing through my fingers like magic. This time around, the topic is very precious that my words are being weighed in divinity before I type. This topic is fragile and close to my heart, so writing this requires a lot of consideration as it concerns, the most precious, beautiful, gifted, considerate, delicate, yet powerful beings I have encountered in my journey so far. “They are real women who touched my life .” And so, let us listen to what I have to say and what will come out from my Gypsy Soul.
A dignified image, a portrait of colors,
Scents of courage that feed the senses,
A gentle warrior, armed with words of wisdom,
You are the representation of beauty, a woman who stands by her own word,
A magnificent light, an embodiment of zen, a force of nature,
Portrait of…
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Jan27
It’s my Birthday, and you are Invited—Belated Post ☺ 14.01.15
Hello and welcome dear friends,
It has been a year, oh yeah it has, the good news is, I haven’t aged a bit, I just learnt, and grown and sown.
So, if you are on a diet today, forget it,’cause today we are going to celebrate, to enjoy and to eat every bit of my birthday cake.
chocolate birthday cake
It has been, a long year,,,,
when the time is on
A year of learning, a year of forgiving, a year of encountering, a year of building, a year of hope, a year of prayer, a year of patience, a year of faith, and a year of waiting…
endure the test of time
Today is the day, when I wrap it all up and decide, a new year has begun and so I will indulge in its abundance and start unwrapping a new gift every day, and hope that it will surprise me with more beautiful, heart warming treasures, soul venturing enthusiasm and give me a reason to celebrate more…
every day is a gift (image source-google)
So Let us raise a toast – it is a reason to celebrate on The Same Day Every Year…My Birthday!
Nadine mikhael 14.01.15
Dec23
What’s life without any move, on second birthday?
I am so humbled and honoured to know that Dr Jamil Zogheib whom I recently wrote a post on, is also on WordPress, Dr Jamil, is truly a “Flying Soul” who I am so proud to introduce to you, he is a person whose words are beyond miraculous, a man whose words echo life… please follow him and his journey;
http://jamilzogheib.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/whats-life-without-any-move-on-second-birthday/, http://jamilzogheib.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/nothing-is-absolute-everything-happens-for-a-reason/, and share it with those who appreciate.
Love
Nadine
Dear friends,
My expectations in life were reduced to zero, the day I decided to undergo tracheotomy for continuous mechanical ventilation, without which I couldn’t spare life’s end. Every day since that moment seems like a new birth in life for me.
Today, it’s my second birthday, and I’d like to share with you the experience I had during these two years. I could put end to my life, but it would be a big mistake. Life is beautiful even with so dark conditions. There is always something to do and succeed in it; and I haven’t done badly.
In the first year, I’ve wrote two books: Ma vie, mon histoire and Conseils pratiques pour la santé des enfants.
In the second year, I’ve signed them via Skype, from my bed and because of my physical conditions, during the French book exhibition of Beirut at the end of October 2012…
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Dec22
The Eyes Say it All…Tribute to a Phenomenal Dr
From the bed he lays in, unable to move or talk, his eyes say it all. Although I don’t personally know him, however his story is so touching that I have to share it with you. With a will power so strong, and a commitment to life, his mission is to share with us an experience, so different, so humbling and so inspiring. This amazing person is Dr Jamil Zogheib, a very famous Pediatrician who graduated as Medicine Doctor in 1986, and Paediatrician in 1992. He started practicing in 1992. He built his success through his competence in his practice treating children. He also contributed to the development of two, Neonatal Intensive Units (NICU) in Lebanon.
Source: google Dr Jamil Zogheib a “Flying Soul”
Dr. Zogheib was diagnosed with ALS in 2008 that left him completely confined, unable to move a muscle except his eyes. His determination, and love for life, since his diagnosis, hasn’t stopped him from constantly teaching, inspiring, and motivating people, or from even continuing his practice and following up with his patients through his Facebook page, ensuring his loyal followers get his free professional advice and support. BBC interview with Dr Jamil:
source: google Dr Jamil Zogheib Live Lecturing
His rock is his beautiful wife whom he calls his guardian angel, and his 3 children, who are his pride and joy.
Dr Jamil Zogheib and his wife
This piece is a tribute to the amazing person he is, whose will to live and share his experience with us, is beyond what we can imagine. It is true, Dr Jamil Zogheib has been confined; yet, his willpower and his beautiful soul have been traveling far beyond, delivering great expressions, and powerful words written through his eyes, using Tobbi’s Eye Tracker, where he has published 9 books so far, “My Life, My Story”, “ Tips for children Health”, “Memories of a Paralysed”, “Living in Silence and Immobility” to mention some, and conducted seminars worldwide through Skype, and he has also initiated an ALS group in Lebanon to help raise awareness and action to this disease.
Dr Jamil Zogheib Children Health Tips book
Dr Jamil Zogheib published books
He recently requested that his story be told in a documentary ” Jamil a Flying Soul” which was instigated and produced with the support of Mrs Karen Bustany, who according to his words, has made his wish come true, the documentary was produced by the talented Mr. Habr and Mrs. Khoury, the screening was held in NDU (Notre dame university in Lebanon) on 19th December 2014, with the objective of spreading it internationally.
Dr Jamil Zogheib story is beyond phenomenal, it is about celebrating life and overcoming pain and disease, it is about empowerment and love, it is about humanity and spirituality, it is about being a free soul no matter how confined one is, and how malignant a disease can be, it is the story of a hero who is writing “humanity” in a whole new way, overcoming all odds, and in the true essence of the saying, “The eyes are the window to the soul”.
Dr Jamil Zogheib documentary “Jamil a Flying Soul” is expected to go internationally in the hope that it will spread more awareness to ALS, courage, faith, motivation and gratitude to life. To check his pages visit:
http://jamilzogheib.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Guest-Book-page-Dr-Jamil-Zogheib/314518831924921?sk=info&tab=page_info https://www.facebook.com/DrJamilZogheib
Dec4
What if…?
What if?
What if today was the beginning of spring and the end of my Gypsy soul journey?
What if tomorrow is winter and the beginning of my adventure?
image source: google journey of wandering
What if today, I truly find peace and tomorrow,
I will be remembered for my lost days, my lonesome trips, my plea for love?
What if I land in a place where I am not left alone, where every creature knows how to love,
where family is not a word, where sadness is non existent.
Today, I long for eternity.
I want to go back, I am ready.
image source: google words live on
What if life, will forgive me and I can be set free, to a place that knows no time, no pain, no fear, no hate, no commitment except that of love, of giving and of mastery.
Today, I am ready to go back,
and leave that memory.
image source: google words are eternal
What if, that time, is today?
