Hello blog friends,
It seems many of us face erratic weather this week. The forecast spares no one - of the worries of high winds, heavy rains, or electrical storms. And I wonder, is Mother Nature struggling with the human division we've created in our neighborhoods, towns, and countries?
This week Colleen Chesebro invites us to reflect on any topic we'd like. I've chosen to focus on the turmoil we see on the streets. If I had magical abilities, I'd find a way to soften hate and resurrect kindness, but magic eludes me and probably hides from you as well.
I tend to stand in the middle - not directing traffic but trying to bridge positions, circumstances, and crises. I listen and pray - not for the Divine to intervene and stop the madness, but for Love to mercifully clothe each of us as we chart our way.
My Tanka reflects on Nature's role as it accompanies us through life's storm. I hope it resonates, and more importantly, I hope you have a wonderful week.
It seems many of us face erratic weather this week. The forecast spares no one - of the worries of high winds, heavy rains, or electrical storms. And I wonder, is Mother Nature struggling with the human division we've created in our neighborhoods, towns, and countries?
This week Colleen Chesebro invites us to reflect on any topic we'd like. I've chosen to focus on the turmoil we see on the streets. If I had magical abilities, I'd find a way to soften hate and resurrect kindness, but magic eludes me and probably hides from you as well.
I tend to stand in the middle - not directing traffic but trying to bridge positions, circumstances, and crises. I listen and pray - not for the Divine to intervene and stop the madness, but for Love to mercifully clothe each of us as we chart our way.
My Tanka reflects on Nature's role as it accompanies us through life's storm. I hope it resonates, and more importantly, I hope you have a wonderful week.
And on a happy note, I'll be visiting my granddaughter later this week. She just graduated from high school and will attend the University of Washington in Seattle, where she'll study Environmental Sustainability. If anyone can save the planet, she can.
I'll share a sweet story.
When I last saw her, she explained that she shops in places like Salvation Army and Goodwill, because there is so much needless waste. She objects to buying anything new. I smiled and explained that my favorite business suits came from Goodwill. But there was a big difference between us. I needed to buy the family clothes there, and she has the choice.
Seventeen years have passed, but my granddaughter's smiles live with me.
I'll share a sweet story.
When I last saw her, she explained that she shops in places like Salvation Army and Goodwill, because there is so much needless waste. She objects to buying anything new. I smiled and explained that my favorite business suits came from Goodwill. But there was a big difference between us. I needed to buy the family clothes there, and she has the choice.
Seventeen years have passed, but my granddaughter's smiles live with me.
P.S - I'll try to keep up with blog posts, but if I miss yours, you know where I'll be. ❤️
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