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As it happens, my husband and I are meeting today on zoom with our recently elected MLA (member of Legislative Assembly) for the first time. We will be advocating for greatly enhanced protection of our old growth forests.
Thinking about the “crack in everything” (See my response to Ed’s post below) – non-acceptance of imperfections in myself and others impedes the light from getting through! As my friend BM says Pobody’s nerfect 🙂
I choose life-givers as I can and keep life-sappers to a minimum.
More poems, fewer news articles. More books, fewer screens.
Better for me to attend to expressing thanks in the moment — to friends or family and to those I encounter day by day who serve me and the common good.
Bloom where I am planted.
A crisp sunny winter day beckoning me to the ski trails!
Morning tea Movement Touching Earth
A glass of water Eating an apple Putting down some words
Homemade soup Reading anything worthy Authentic conversation
The unbidden daytime nap Fresh cut flowers Planting bulbs
Noticing that life glows and flows when I do so.
For several years I’ve been facilitating a “friendly conversation club” for English as a second language newcomers. I do this to broaden my circle of friends and acquaintances to include more people who aren’t like me – to experience and celebrate the richness of my pluralistic city (Vancouver). I am deeply committed to the ongoing process of becoming an honourable ally to my Indigenous friends through learning and standing beside. My humble offerings toward righting the imbalance o...
For several years I’ve been facilitating a “friendly conversation club” for English as a second language newcomers. I do this to broaden my circle of friends and acquaintances to include more people who aren’t like me – to experience and celebrate the richness of my pluralistic city (Vancouver). I am deeply committed to the ongoing process of becoming an honourable ally to my Indigenous friends through learning and standing beside. My humble offerings toward righting the imbalance of white baby boomer privilege. Onward.
When I choose trust rather than control I am a much happier camper.
Because it was so recent I’m thinking about the Inauguration of President Biden and the transformative power of public ceremony. I was observing as a northern neighbour and was deeply moved and filled with renewed appreciation for the goodness, creativity, and verve of America.
Peter Mayer’s Everything is Holy Now. In simple language and a catchy melody he sets things aright theologically speaking.
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Rhapsody of Rest by Sara Thompson
Be calm. Be kind. Be safe.
Here am I still in bed sipping tea in a Dunoon mug called Piazza lovingly prepared by my beloved. Simple joys, small beauties.
My joys and blessings are rich and abundant. I do not take them for granted. The inestimable blessing of health, the joy of finding a life partner in my sixties, financial security after decades of worrying about money, long term and new friendships, championing good politicians, time to learn, make, and play, the freedom to follow the rhythms of my heart and body day by day. Three cheers for the seventies!
Pausing creates the space to respond thoughtfully. A thoughtful response can create authentic connection,
On the other hand, lively flowing spontaneity is fun too!
The ineffable joy and love of them. What else is there?
Hi Ed, Yes KD’s rendition of Leonard’s Hallelujah at the 2010 Olympics (here in Vancouver) was a major musical moment —breathtaking!
Ed, you are likely are referring to Leonard Cohen’s iconic song “Anthem” which preaches the acceptance of imperfection. It came out in 1992 on the album “The Future”.
Ring the bells which still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in.
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