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Taking time to know oneself is an essential aspect of personal development. To invest in knowing others at large is characteristic of the intelligent. #self-awareness #introspection #knowledge
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Good day. Wishing you all the best for a terrific week. About liberty:
True personal liberty is manifested When we see in others The same spirit that dwells within us And treat them accordingly #freedom #liberty #equality  Hello and happy Friday...
Timely, mindful questions can help us to lead more fulfilling lives. With gratitude for the past week, I welcome you to join me in contemplating the following: 1. What is one thing (concerning the week) for which I am thankful? 2. What was one expression of kindness given, and one received? 3. What is one positive memory from the past week that I will hold in my heart? 4. What is one thing that surprised me or caused me angst? 5. If I could change one thing about the week, what would that be? 6. How am I hoping that next week will be different than the one just ended? What might be within my power to make this difference a reality? #mindfulness #thankfulness #memories  Hello,
Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday.... About rumours: What's as damaging as spreading false rumours Is actually listening to, and believing them #fakenews #gossip #poison Greetings...
This is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As part of my thinking about what this means, and my role in ensuring a fair society, here's the first draft of a related composition: WHAT STATURE Friend, if we can only be tall / With others kneeling or bent low Then we’re really not tall at all / Our stature is a shameful show We must address the status quo / And in our self-reflection see We’re all of equal worth, and so / Each has the right to dignity Systemic discrimination / Through centuries has caused great harm Now it’s time for reparation / To truly end the troubling storm When we decline to operate / In ignorant, exploitive ways And quit dealing in bitter hate / We’ll withstand dark and dreadful days We must stay guarded and repeal / Myopic views of history See, it’s shared cultures that make real / An inclusive democracy Our true height is ever laid bare / Whenever we are tasked to rise On grounds of truth and justice there / We destroy prejudicial lies The tall refuse to stand aloof / Or cower in the face of wrong Boldly backing right, is sure proof / That in unity we’re made strong It’s time to move past lip service / Found in apologies expressed We must act now to bring justice / And true healing to the oppressed #truthandreconciliation #slavery #firstnations Good day... My continuing reflection on life today, in the political realm, has led to the composition below. We remain engaged and hopeful. Kind regards.   Hello...
Wishing you a terrific day and sharing this simple thought: Be discerning in your travels. Even oil-spills on a wet roadway can mimic rainbow colours. #discernment #travels #mindfulness  Greetings...
Wishing you a terrific day, and sharing this thought on Giving: As witnesses of love We receive and give It’s all through pure giving That the needy live #giving #mindfulness #love  Greetings...
I am forever thankful that I live in a democratic nation state, and for the people of all stripes who steadfastly 'stand on guard' to avert threats and to promote our stability and progress in constructive, sustainable ways. This week, I tuned in repeatedly to proceedings in the House of Commons and I shake my head at the pettiness, personal attacks, mudslinging and other forms of gimmickry and folly being modelled across the aisle. Consequently, I am now composing a poem about the apparent decline (perhaps a new low) in general political leadership. And as I reflect, I stay hopeful to see better for our nation in every sense of the word. #courage #respect #leadership  Hello and happy day....
Today, we focus on speaking life-giving words with this excerpt from another poem in "Let's Do Lemonade". WHEN YOU SPEAK When you speak / Do so with grace / So, hearers are uplifted and edified Whether it be through encouragement, inspiration, exhortation or rebuke When you speak / Do so with honesty / Even in moments of spontaneous utterance Let your pronouncements be grounded in truth Truth which neither seeks nor exalts in fanfare When you speak / Do so with purpose Let your words be a beacon / Not necessarily to fill a room But to engage, enlighten or satisfy a welcoming soul #speech #wisewords #upliftment |
