On Sweetness...

Possibly the most apolitical post...
Well, I am not so sure, myself.
In any event, enjoy the sound of Sweetness and let it polish, refine, smooth out your senses... And, only if you wish.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Mind you don't catch me :-)
1:02 AM
Anonymous said…
I just bought that movie myself a few weeks ago. I can easily empathize with all the characters in some way or another, I really enjoy that movie. Beirut looks charming, it actually reminds me of Athens a bit, although I haven't been there in years. Perhaps the fact that you walk to the beat of your own drum Ms. Layla, is what makes you so incredibly interesting.
4:37 AM
Anonymous said…
Thank you very much, Layla - what an incredibly beautiful way to start the morning! I know that the rest of my day will go well, thanks to you!

Love you!

In solidarity.
6:07 AM
KM said…
...and on this Sweetest Day, a short documentary on america's history...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLzo9pOXa-s
7:36 AM
Anonymous said…
i hope you like this music and the dance.

annie
10:07 AM
Sinbad said…
Thanks Layla for a spoon full of sweetness.
The floor is all yours please tango.

Sweetness purifies our heart.
Brilliance strengthens our mind.
When sweetness enters into brilliance,
The victory of brilliance is soulful.
When brilliance enters into sweetness,
The victory of sweetness is powerful.
12:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Ah, Layla, I am so happy that you have had this respite and that you have chosen to share it so beautifully (I am listening to the music). You have such a beautiful soul!

American Conscience
5:05 PM
Sinbad said…
Ahoy everyone!

"Nothing gives me as much joy
as the sailing boat
of my silence-heart.”
9:52 AM
Layla Anwar said…
diabetes,

Why do I have a feeling you would really like me to ...;-)
12:17 PM
Layla Anwar said…
Chrissyk NY

Hello and thank you for your comment. Yes Beirut used to be charming, It has an air of Athens but not quite...I say it used to be charming because after 16 years of civil war, and the toll it had on people, plus the latest events staged by the turbaned from Iran, has made good chunks of Beirut look like some dump in Qum. A pity really. Still it has managed to keep some of its soul intact. But for how long ?
The film is absolutely charming. I watched it a couple of times. Charming in its simplicity and depth...
12:20 PM
Layla Anwar said…
Little Deeer,

Been thinking of you, and will give you a present soon. So expect to be surprised...
I hope you start your every day beautifully, you deserve no less.
12:21 PM
Layla Anwar said…
KM

Thank you for the "sweet" links ;-)
12:22 PM
Layla Anwar said…
Annie,

An amazing video. I have never heard of this singer before. Can I find his CD's easily, is he popular in the US ? I just love the native american culture. It gave me goose bumps. Thank you.
12:23 PM
Layla Anwar said…
Sinbad, Ze Captain,

Knitting beauty verses on your lonesome ship. I hope the floor of your boat is not too slippery though, with all the high seas...
And I did request a sailing lesson, but I guess you are too engrossed in the silence of your heart. Thank you for your sweetness though.
12:26 PM
Layla Anwar said…
American Conscience,

Hello and Thank You !

I hope you enjoyed the music. If you have musical ears, you may want to check out the OUD from Iraq, on this webpage, right below the blog archive. Very soothing in a melancholic sort of way...
12:28 PM
bARABie said…
With a bad movie, one can return it/dump it/destory it but how does one do that to this movie????
11:12 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Layla, I've only just seen your above comment today (Monday)! I can't wait for the surprise ... and I know it will be good!

By the way, the day that you posted this, was certainly a great day for me - thank you!

Love and in solidarity.
5:15 AM
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