Toward Betterment

Greetings…
Happy February to you.
Within the context of Black History Month, we honour those who have sought, and are seeking, to make this a fairer world. So too, we acknowledge that, in our own way, each of us has the capacity and, indeed, the responsibility to contribute to this legacy. You see, while progress has been made, we are met all too often with reminders that there is still a long way to go.
Kudos to you for rising above injustice and indifference as you make a positive difference. 


ASCENT
 
Probe your pure and noble thoughts
Along with ones that are held by others
To help you understand
And appreciate
The gift of life
And what you should really 
Make of your own
 
At the same time
Acquire sound knowledge
And wise instruction
Through 
Solemn contemplation 
 
Groundswells of hatred and divisiveness
Are born out of weakness
And pride progressively and persistently
Blocks
The light of truth 
For those who choose to dwell in darkness
 
One is made fulfilled
And free
By humbling and denying self
In the name of love
Thereupon one rises
To cheerful, spontaneous kindliness
Both in word and deed
 
David McAdam
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