Children
are born innocent
of the whims and terrors of the world . . .
we grow to learn
simply by living,
by making mistakes
and by taking up the tiny amount of space we inhabit.
Innocent I was
standing in the quiet street
of the quiet neighborhood I lived in,
and yet
my collarbone
was suddenly shattered
by a teenage boy on a bicycle
who did not see me standing there.
Innocent I was
running to see the neighbor’s new swings,
made by the father,
and sturdy enough
to carry a 200 pound adult.
So enthralled was I
that I didn’t see the seat
coming for my head . . .
I saw the blood though,
trailing behind me
as I ran down the hill.
I was but a wee child then,
and would have liked to have heard the words
that all was well . . .
in the midst of the doctors,
cold x-ray room,
casts being applied,
and parents gnashing their teeth . . .
I would have liked that.
I would like to embody
the energy and spirit
of a person
who could say this to me now,
as the state of our world is perilous
and the future feels insecure.
I find a sense of these words
when I am alone in the garden
or when I hold an animal in my arms,
but I would like to feel that energy always
deep down in the core of my being.
It’s been working its way down there
since I first saw them spoken
by Julian of Norwich . . .
“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well”
I wish to be a vessel of that wisdom . . .
that compassion,
and that grace.
Perhaps one day I will be that strong . . .
perhaps one day
I can hold out my heart
and soothe a troubled world,
but for now
I want to exemplify its intent
in some small way . . .
tell a child
that no matter what happens,
everything is
and will be okay. ♥
I would like to embody and share compassionate and loving energy with the world today.
It will be a challenge though. As I am enraged and angry at so much of what is happening in the world every day, by people who’s greed, hate, and fear gets pushed out and on peaceful people just trying to live their simple life.
I know intellectually, that compassion and love are the way, but I constantly fight against my lower self’s desire for punishment, retribution, and revenge.
Maybe that middle ground could be fulfilled with a desire for justice and equality. I like that.
“I know intellectually, that compassion and love are the way, but I constantly fight against my lower self’s desire for punishment, retribution, and revenge” – I totally agree with you and I resonate with this statement very much. Deep breaths, positivity and loving kindness 💗🤗
It wasn’t for punishment, retribution, or revenge,
dear Charlie,
but I lost it a little bit today,
trying to get an Rx for a poison ivy cream,
and was told
that because my current doctor had never prescribed it for me
I would have to make an appointment.
I said that my last doctor,
who had left the practice had,
(not my fault),
but that didn’t matter . . .
I was angry–
angry at the medical bureaucracy
and its ridiculous protocols
over a simple cream.
Ah me . . .
remembering the good old days
when we had the same doctor for years. 🙁
Today I will embody benevolence. I strive for this everyday, but it can be hard if not reciprocated or shared. I have to remember that giving without receiving is still rewarding to my own spirit and helps to cultivate a less selfish version of me.
Today I look forward to being calm and creative as I wrap up the week’s work and look forward to the weekend. I have a quiet day ahead with the need to review long documents. I also want to put time into the work plan for the year ahead and a learning plan for my team that includes a deep discussion on our agency values in a couple of weeks. The last couple of days have held technology frustration with the potential for more of that today, hence the desire to stay calm and to project that for my team members who may encounter the same issues.
I believe that whatever energy I put out into the universe changes it in some way, which is why I seek to put out positive energy. If I put it out, it’s there for others and can come back to me.
The energy to be positive despite my fears and worries, to focus on the simple things that are in my power to do to make even one other person’s day a little better.
“Loc Gets Straight to the Point” automatically leads to enthusiasm, because it’s direct, simple, and straight-forward. As the old addage goes “Short, sweet, and straight to the point” just like this answer.
I’m inspired and awed by music, and its capacity to express so much of nature and humanity. I’m carrying that inspiration now, and I would like to keep the flame stoked throughout the day.
I find it quite challenging for me to stay focused on the task that I need to complete. Therefore, I want to embody the energy of focus. Although it’s not easy to do, I can learn from it. Happy Friday to all! 💐
Gentleness. It can be easy to jump to conclusions, but people and their stories are rarely straightforward. The benefit of the doubt can go a long way in maintaining harmony.
I want to embody an enthusiasm and appreciation for all I am able to do, and everything I will be up to today. I want an attentive energy, an energy that inspires me to put a little shine on what I do. An energy that ensures I leave what I do and whom I engage with in a little better shape than before I showed up.🌸
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Children
are born innocent
of the whims and terrors of the world . . .
we grow to learn
simply by living,
by making mistakes
and by taking up the tiny amount of space we inhabit.
Innocent I was
standing in the quiet street
of the quiet neighborhood I lived in,
and yet
my collarbone
was suddenly shattered
by a teenage boy on a bicycle
who did not see me standing there.
Innocent I was
running to see the neighbor’s new swings,
made by the father,
and sturdy enough
to carry a 200 pound adult.
So enthralled was I
that I didn’t see the seat
coming for my head . . .
I saw the blood though,
trailing behind me
as I ran down the hill.
I was but a wee child then,
and would have liked to have heard the words
that all was well . . .
in the midst of the doctors,
cold x-ray room,
casts being applied,
and parents gnashing their teeth . . .
I would have liked that.
I would like to embody
the energy and spirit
of a person
who could say this to me now,
as the state of our world is perilous
and the future feels insecure.
I find a sense of these words
when I am alone in the garden
or when I hold an animal in my arms,
but I would like to feel that energy always
deep down in the core of my being.
It’s been working its way down there
since I first saw them spoken
by Julian of Norwich . . .
“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well”
I wish to be a vessel of that wisdom . . .
that compassion,
and that grace.
Perhaps one day I will be that strong . . .
perhaps one day
I can hold out my heart
and soothe a troubled world,
but for now
I want to exemplify its intent
in some small way . . .
tell a child
that no matter what happens,
everything is
and will be okay. ♥
Reassurance, dear Sparrow, is needed for all, especially a child of this digital world.
Inner and outer peace …
Positive, grateful, loving kindness energy.
I would like to embody and share compassionate and loving energy with the world today.
It will be a challenge though. As I am enraged and angry at so much of what is happening in the world every day, by people who’s greed, hate, and fear gets pushed out and on peaceful people just trying to live their simple life.
I know intellectually, that compassion and love are the way, but I constantly fight against my lower self’s desire for punishment, retribution, and revenge.
Maybe that middle ground could be fulfilled with a desire for justice and equality. I like that.
“I know intellectually, that compassion and love are the way, but I constantly fight against my lower self’s desire for punishment, retribution, and revenge” – I totally agree with you and I resonate with this statement very much. Deep breaths, positivity and loving kindness 💗🤗
It wasn’t for punishment, retribution, or revenge,
dear Charlie,
but I lost it a little bit today,
trying to get an Rx for a poison ivy cream,
and was told
that because my current doctor had never prescribed it for me
I would have to make an appointment.
I said that my last doctor,
who had left the practice had,
(not my fault),
but that didn’t matter . . .
I was angry–
angry at the medical bureaucracy
and its ridiculous protocols
over a simple cream.
Ah me . . .
remembering the good old days
when we had the same doctor for years. 🙁
The American Health Care Industrial Complex is how I refer to it!
🙂
I’m with you in this struggle, Charlie. A desire for justice and equality seems like good fuel for the essential work of change.
Just positivity. We have enough evil.
Today I will embody benevolence. I strive for this everyday, but it can be hard if not reciprocated or shared. I have to remember that giving without receiving is still rewarding to my own spirit and helps to cultivate a less selfish version of me.
Today I look forward to being calm and creative as I wrap up the week’s work and look forward to the weekend. I have a quiet day ahead with the need to review long documents. I also want to put time into the work plan for the year ahead and a learning plan for my team that includes a deep discussion on our agency values in a couple of weeks. The last couple of days have held technology frustration with the potential for more of that today, hence the desire to stay calm and to project that for my team members who may encounter the same issues.
I believe that whatever energy I put out into the universe changes it in some way, which is why I seek to put out positive energy. If I put it out, it’s there for others and can come back to me.
Amen, Barb.🍁
”I believe that whatever energy I put out into the universe changes it in some way, which is why I seek to put out positive energy.”
I believe this too,
dear Barb.
That’s why my ‘signature’
is “everything counts”.
Ah, I love this, Sparrow. “Everything counts.” Yes.
The energy to be positive despite my fears and worries, to focus on the simple things that are in my power to do to make even one other person’s day a little better.
One little difference towards the good,
dear Ann,
is everything. ♥
I want to be in the vibration of love. ❤️
I love this notion, PKR. Thank you.🍁
🙏
Not to conceal. To continue to be amazed and curious.
♥
“Loc Gets Straight to the Point” automatically leads to enthusiasm, because it’s direct, simple, and straight-forward. As the old addage goes “Short, sweet, and straight to the point” just like this answer.
I’m inspired and awed by music, and its capacity to express so much of nature and humanity. I’m carrying that inspiration now, and I would like to keep the flame stoked throughout the day.
I find it quite challenging for me to stay focused on the task that I need to complete. Therefore, I want to embody the energy of focus. Although it’s not easy to do, I can learn from it. Happy Friday to all! 💐
Gentleness. It can be easy to jump to conclusions, but people and their stories are rarely straightforward. The benefit of the doubt can go a long way in maintaining harmony.
Amen, Misty. Thank you for the reminder.🍁
Yes,
it can,
dear Misty . . . ♥
Misty, I’ve heard the old addage on jumping to conclusions with the word “assume.” Assume makes an ass out of u and me.
I want to embody an enthusiasm and appreciation for all I am able to do, and everything I will be up to today. I want an attentive energy, an energy that inspires me to put a little shine on what I do. An energy that ensures I leave what I do and whom I engage with in a little better shape than before I showed up.🌸
I like “attentive energy”–that’s a keeper.
May it serve you well, Barb. That notion comes from mountain biking of all things.🍁
I love the idea of putting a little shine on whatever you do.
I like that too, Drea. I actually picked up that concept from someone in this group and have been using it regularly. 🍁