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Hello and happy day... Trusting you're well and wishing you the best as you round out the week. Quick story....
Having helped yesterday afternoon with set-up for a weekend music concert across the city, my wife and I decided to stop and dine on the way home. The dinner hour was nearing, so there were few patrons in the restaurant of choice at the time. Welcomed, seated, and awaiting our meal, we chatted and watched as the light snowfall began. Then came a fellow customer, with purse in hand. She stopped at each occupied table to inquire if someone had left a purse in the washroom. She also shared with us that, with bad memories surrounding the loss of her own purse, she simply wanted to get the purse to the owner asap. Giving the purse to the restaurant manager would be a last resort. She sat with us, then opened the purse to check for contact information. There were multiple cards, cash, et cetera, but no number to call in case of an emergency; so we thought to call the number on a physician’s card. Just as my wife dialled the number, a lady hurriedly approached us to say that her niece had lost her purse. Having left the restaurant earlier, they arrived home to discover that there was no house-key or purse. Thankfully, their drive was a short one. It was quite heartening to see honesty and kindness at play, intermingled with joy, relief and gratitude. Yes, there are still “Good Samaritans” in the world. Hats off to each and everyone of you! #kindness #honesty #goodwill
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Today's Blog is an excerpt from the poem, "Never Say Impossible". Wishing you good cheers, and much success in your pursuits. NEVER SAY IMPOSSIBLE We should never say ‘impossible’ / At least not before we begin And even so, should an attempt fail to work / It may be worth trying again We must let go of ‘impossible’ / It’s a very limiting word That simply pummels hope and twice spells defeat / In ways that are plainly absurd ……. So, we must change our unsound beliefs / And like ideas to which we cling To equate ‘difficult’ with ‘impossible’ / Is far from the cleverest thing When we think of struggles that we’ve had / And time we attained success It’s clear, ‘impossible’ wasn’t the base thought / You see, we reap what we profess #perception #effort # belief  Good day.
Wishing you all the best for the new week, alongside the thoughts below.... THE HIGHEST THINGS The highest call is being true to oneself / The highest enlightenment is self-awareness The highest compassion is cheerful giving / The highest of all virtues is selflessness The highest joy is to flourish in freedom / The highest synergy is reciprocity The highest hope is imperishable peace / The highest education is empathy The highest good is personal fulfillment / The highest creation is pure inspiration The highest of all approaches is wisdom / The highest compliment is imitation The highest common law is public safety / The highest concernment is the communal good The highest social motive is belonging / The highest affinity is ‘kindredhood’ The highest blessing is unshakable faith / The highest justice is void of bias or strife The highest posture is down on bended knees / The highest assurance is eternal life #fulfillment #virtue #truth Happy day to you. Trusting all is well with you and your loved ones.
It’s Flashback Friday. In this moment, there’s opportunity to look back with gratitude, so we can look forward in greater strength. Here, I salute a group of friends, some of whom discovered a former schoolmate (after decades apart) who is destitute and homeless. The group has come to this individual’s aid and, following months of activity, has secured accommodation, coinciding with the start of the Advent Season. Simply awesome! As you pause, what’s one thing from the recent past on which you reflect with thankfulness? #friends #charity #kindness Happy day to you.
For this post, here's a short poem which I have entitled "Ultimately". Good cheers. ULTIMATELY Go steadily from start to end Then victories will come, my friend Embrace your life so you can share The glory of creation here Right living, true fulfillment brings Through deeds of love that bear no strings Yes, love the fruit of selflessness And wealth, the fruit of kindliness With insight, your smallness you’ll see Yet, meekness makes one strong and free As heaven’s wisdom guides each quest You’ll find things work out for the best At last, when all is said and done The life you lived, the race you’ve run Will be the greatest testament Of what your presence here has meant #life #virtue #wisdom Greetings...
Happy December. A simple thought as we kick off the new month, and work-week... 'Nice to know' and 'vital to know' are not the same. Be discerning of the difference. So too, it's prudent to distinguish between what's 'important' and what's 'urgent'. #wisdom #timing #responsibility Happy day to you....
Last Sunday, I was privileged to participate in the Local Authors feature event, sponsored by Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL). My gratitude to VPL, and especially staff at the Pierre Berton Branch, for being such terrific hosts. Kudos too, to the patrons, for their kindness. Looking back at this event, several thoughts come to mind. Among them:
#goodness #personalstory #vpl Greetings to you. Today’s nugget is a verse from “The Virtuous Life”.
May your heart be encouraged by this extract: And as you travel along, dear friend Hold to hope and fortitude Let the wine of prudence permeate Your personal attitude And through all expressions of your life The sweet warmth of sunshine spread And your crowning glory will be peace Ever resting on your head #wisdom #virtue #thegoodlife  Greetings...
Wishing you all the best for the week ahead, as you wind down the month of November. Stay mindful that.... Timing and preparation are essential to a rich harvest or a safe and successful birth. #mindfulnes #investment #preparation  Greetings…
Trusting you are well. We round out the week with a reflective piece, mostly comprised of questions. WHAT’S IN A NAME? Self-checks are important in ensuring personal health and progress. One aspect of our reflection relates to our identity, part of which includes our names. Along this line, I pause to ponder the following questions: 1. What is my name? 2. Who chose my given names? Why? 3. What does my name mean? 4. How well am I living out my name? 5. If I were able to name myself, would I have done differently? Why? Wishing you all the best as you continue to make a positive mark. #name #identity #image |
