I would like to see kindness and empathy elevated above the status of wealth and power.
A place where the basics (food, water, shelter, and security) were available to everyone.
Having been raised in the church
I always imagined
that heaven would look like the garden of eden,
but never expected life on earth
to be a paradise.
I did,
however,
think that my life would somehow be effortless,
complete with a white picket fence
and geraniums in the window . . .
actually,
I’ve never had either.
I never envisioned the world as a ‘perfect’ place though,
at least until I’d been through a few hells
and realized just how painful and complex
the world I live in
actually is.
Like so many other people,
I began to have a vision,
especially after hearing John Lennon’s iconic song,
‘Imagine’.
I listened
and realized that I could–
imagine.
It makes me wonder
if this is the end goal
after all is said and done . . .
after all of the wars,
the torture and the killing,
the disease and infestations . . .
not to mention natural disasters
which have occurred since time began.
Will there ever come a day
when this world
will evolve into a place
where wisdom and selflessness prevail?
When we truly love one another?
When we see the Divine in ourselves
and each other?
We humans
are so attached to our egos
that I can’t easily picture
a reality where they do not exist.
Our planet,
at its core,
is beautiful beyond imagination
and far more diverse
than we can dream of.
It is we humans
who have done most of the despoiling
of her resources and riches.
If the here and now
is our classroom,
where is our Destination?
Right now
it may be beyond our ken
to summon a vision
of what we are aspiring to.
Perhaps
being the very best person we can be
now and looking forward
as much as we can,
is the most we can ask of ourselves and others.
And that might be enough,.
I know that for me,
holding and breathing in
the exquisite Nature of our home
as close to my heart as I can
has to be enough for me. ♥
That we would be respectful of all our differences: genders, orientations, religion or non religion, economic imbalances would be gone, we’d be peace keepers in our communities, drug and alcohol addictions would be healed, all medical care provided…☮️🫶🏽
“you might say I’m a dreamer, I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world would be as one…” John Lennon
Well – this is a question I have not thought about beyond my “life-relm”
So the world at its best:
– a sharing of resources so everyone has what they need (not necessarily what they want, or not necessarily that everyone has equal amounts-but everyone has what they need: physically, intellectually, emotionally, spiritually)
– peace (where people can live together harmoniously or without violence despite differing cultures, religions or ideologies)
– a delight in life (in whatever form that takes for people, a realization that life is worthwhile, a gift)
– a realization that we must better care for our planet, our home
That is all I can think of right now.
a world powered by love rather than control and domination. a world where we see each other as part of the whole. a world where we move half as fast. a world where everyone has a beloved community. a world that isn’t afraid of death. a world where we think before we spew. i could go on…
In the world at its best we are individually and collectively building and living for a humane and sustainable future. We live lightly on the earth. We are reimagining the unsustainable practices of the “developed” nations and healing the scars on the land and on people created by exploitive and unsustainable practices. We honor traditional wisdom and practices that respect and restore balance. We understand that no one and no institution can be perfect and give each other grace and kindness, room in which to learn and grow toward the light and the tools with which to do so. No one is left hungry, homeless, or hurting without access to people and systems that support them in finding their footing. We are practical, hopeful, and committed for the long, long effort it will take to save the world and each other.
I remember my Nanny would always say ‘You don’t use the word Hate, hate is a very strong word – you dislike.” I wish she were still alive to ask her more about that – where she came to believe that. She was born in 1924.
I was told something similar Michele. I was also told that using the word love for objects like food was using a strong word. You like certain foods or objects. The word love should be reserved for other beings that we share our home with.
Sunnypatti, the popular needs nowanames is self-fulfillment from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It’s easy to get caught up in that and forget that there are people out there close to home who are still working to provide the more basic ones like survival, security, and support.
A world where family and society treats children with attention, love, and respect, so that they can have joyful childhoods and develop into healthy adults.
First of all – the Word For The Day photo is just beautiful – I smiled as soon as I saw it – love all the colors and beautiful flowers. Than, I had to laugh when I saw the name of the credit ‘ Ralph’ bc I immediately thought of Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke – the line ‘His name is Raaaalph” and LOL – which aligns with today’s Action For Happiness – “Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side.”
When my mother was quite old
she had a helper
to take her out to the grocery store . . .
they always made a game of
asking St. Anthony to find them a parking spot
close to the door. 🙂
First of all – the Word For The Day photo is just beautiful – I smiled as soon as I saw it – love all the colors and beautiful flowers. Than, I had to laugh when I saw the name of the credit ‘ Ralph’ bc I immediately thought of Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke – the line ‘His name is Raaaalph” and LOL – which aligns with today’s Action For Happiness – “Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side.”
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I would like to see kindness and empathy elevated above the status of wealth and power.
A place where the basics (food, water, shelter, and security) were available to everyone.
Having been raised in the church
I always imagined
that heaven would look like the garden of eden,
but never expected life on earth
to be a paradise.
I did,
however,
think that my life would somehow be effortless,
complete with a white picket fence
and geraniums in the window . . .
actually,
I’ve never had either.
I never envisioned the world as a ‘perfect’ place though,
at least until I’d been through a few hells
and realized just how painful and complex
the world I live in
actually is.
Like so many other people,
I began to have a vision,
especially after hearing John Lennon’s iconic song,
‘Imagine’.
I listened
and realized that I could–
imagine.
It makes me wonder
if this is the end goal
after all is said and done . . .
after all of the wars,
the torture and the killing,
the disease and infestations . . .
not to mention natural disasters
which have occurred since time began.
Will there ever come a day
when this world
will evolve into a place
where wisdom and selflessness prevail?
When we truly love one another?
When we see the Divine in ourselves
and each other?
We humans
are so attached to our egos
that I can’t easily picture
a reality where they do not exist.
Our planet,
at its core,
is beautiful beyond imagination
and far more diverse
than we can dream of.
It is we humans
who have done most of the despoiling
of her resources and riches.
If the here and now
is our classroom,
where is our Destination?
Right now
it may be beyond our ken
to summon a vision
of what we are aspiring to.
Perhaps
being the very best person we can be
now and looking forward
as much as we can,
is the most we can ask of ourselves and others.
And that might be enough,.
I know that for me,
holding and breathing in
the exquisite Nature of our home
as close to my heart as I can
has to be enough for me. ♥
🌎🌍🌏 Everyones home. Thank you, dear Sparrow, for the reminder of “the exquisite Nature of our home”.
What more could we ask for,
dear Joseph,
than the natural beauty that surrounds us
every day.
We are indeed fortunate. 🌏
That we would be respectful of all our differences: genders, orientations, religion or non religion, economic imbalances would be gone, we’d be peace keepers in our communities, drug and alcohol addictions would be healed, all medical care provided…☮️🫶🏽
“you might say I’m a dreamer, I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world would be as one…” John Lennon
No more wars, and everyone living in peace.
Well – this is a question I have not thought about beyond my “life-relm”
So the world at its best:
– a sharing of resources so everyone has what they need (not necessarily what they want, or not necessarily that everyone has equal amounts-but everyone has what they need: physically, intellectually, emotionally, spiritually)
– peace (where people can live together harmoniously or without violence despite differing cultures, religions or ideologies)
– a delight in life (in whatever form that takes for people, a realization that life is worthwhile, a gift)
– a realization that we must better care for our planet, our home
That is all I can think of right now.
a world powered by love rather than control and domination. a world where we see each other as part of the whole. a world where we move half as fast. a world where everyone has a beloved community. a world that isn’t afraid of death. a world where we think before we spew. i could go on…
I always think of John Lennon’s song “Imagine” but that would require our species world-wide to evovle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAn-AWXtHv0&list=OLAK5uy_lGrRNQgOTYMrj34p1kk-wNXumTq9mwv_Y
🙂 I wrote my comments long before I read yours. Great minds find our connecting Spirit💕
In the world at its best we are individually and collectively building and living for a humane and sustainable future. We live lightly on the earth. We are reimagining the unsustainable practices of the “developed” nations and healing the scars on the land and on people created by exploitive and unsustainable practices. We honor traditional wisdom and practices that respect and restore balance. We understand that no one and no institution can be perfect and give each other grace and kindness, room in which to learn and grow toward the light and the tools with which to do so. No one is left hungry, homeless, or hurting without access to people and systems that support them in finding their footing. We are practical, hopeful, and committed for the long, long effort it will take to save the world and each other.
Amen
Well said,
dear Barb. ♥
PEACE.
LOVE.
Plenty of food for All.
Clean water.
No hate.
🩷🕊️
I remember my Nanny would always say ‘You don’t use the word Hate, hate is a very strong word – you dislike.” I wish she were still alive to ask her more about that – where she came to believe that. She was born in 1924.
I was told something similar Michele. I was also told that using the word love for objects like food was using a strong word. You like certain foods or objects. The word love should be reserved for other beings that we share our home with.
I will have to remember this the next time I’m eating my pickled eggs and saying- God I ‘love’ these sooo much, could eat one every day.
Coexisting in peace and harmony full of love – togetherness – 🌻💓💯
Do to others as I wish them to do to me.
Yram, I’m a firm believer in treating others how we want to be treated. We certainly align there.
The simple version is – peace, love, clean water and healthy food for all.
Sunnypatti, the popular needs nowanames is self-fulfillment from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It’s easy to get caught up in that and forget that there are people out there close to home who are still working to provide the more basic ones like survival, security, and support.
A world where family and society treats children with attention, love, and respect, so that they can have joyful childhoods and develop into healthy adults.
Drea, our childhood lays down the foundation for our lives.
First of all – the Word For The Day photo is just beautiful – I smiled as soon as I saw it – love all the colors and beautiful flowers. Than, I had to laugh when I saw the name of the credit ‘ Ralph’ bc I immediately thought of Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke – the line ‘His name is Raaaalph” and LOL – which aligns with today’s Action For Happiness – “Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side.”
https://nationaltoday.com/random-acts-light-day/
https://nationaltoday.com/feast-of-st-anthony/ – my kids are so accustomed to me asking St. Anthony to find something all the time for them.
As far as the Daily Question – Peace and Love, a no brainer.
Happy Saturday ya’ll 🌈☮💗
When my mother was quite old
she had a helper
to take her out to the grocery store . . .
they always made a game of
asking St. Anthony to find them a parking spot
close to the door. 🙂
Yessss, exactly! I always ask St. Anthony to help find a parking spot too 🤣 Usually xmas time in mall parking lots, LOL
🙂
Michele, I too was mesmerized by the beautiful flowers in the Word for the Day photo. Made me smile.😊
🕊️🩷
First of all – the Word For The Day photo is just beautiful – I smiled as soon as I saw it – love all the colors and beautiful flowers. Than, I had to laugh when I saw the name of the credit ‘ Ralph’ bc I immediately thought of Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke – the line ‘His name is Raaaalph” and LOL – which aligns with today’s Action For Happiness – “Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWld7_NetYQ
https://nationaltoday.com/random-acts-light-day/
https://nationaltoday.com/feast-of-st-anthony/ – my kids are so accustomed to me asking St. Anthony to find something all the time for them.
As far as the Daily Question – Peace and Love, a no brainer.
Happy Saturday ya’ll 🌈☮💗