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I guess firstly it’s by becoming a more equitable, peaceful person myself. I believe that this matters in the grand scheme of things; I really do. I think there is a collective energy in the world and that I can contribute by my own sense of peace and grace. Also, to financially support candidates and “institutions” which share my values. Finally, to be an activist for causes in which I believe; although, to tell you the truth, I’m a little disenchanted w...
I guess firstly it’s by becoming a more equitable, peaceful person myself. I believe that this matters in the grand scheme of things; I really do. I think there is a collective energy in the world and that I can contribute by my own sense of peace and grace. Also, to financially support candidates and “institutions” which share my values. Finally, to be an activist for causes in which I believe; although, to tell you the truth, I’m a little disenchanted with this last because I think in the US, we gotta start talking to each other rather than being further polarized!
Ohhh, I’m afraid I haven’t played. Would love to. Will work on it–correct wording?! (Maybe that’s precisely the problem?!) 🙂
I was in Paris in October. To me, Paris has a smell. It was hard to get used to; it’s rich, human. At first, I didn’t like it. Now, I’m so grateful because it’s “in” my clothes and bag.The smell of Paris!
FS…Frank Sinatra! (Currently, “Follow Me” with the Ellington band!)
Funny the team should say “energy”–always a challenge for me. I’ve never had a lot of it–not at 15, not at (now) 64. Learning (once again) through 12-step to monitor it and”manage” it. It’s now almost 1a on Sunday. Crazy, I’m wide awake at 1, 2, 3 am; but flag at those times in the afternoon. Oh, I could go on and on on this one; but I won’t. I choose to spend my energy firstly on my spiritual pursuits (recently returned to the Catholic faith of my upbringing and fin...
Funny the team should say “energy”–always a challenge for me. I’ve never had a lot of it–not at 15, not at (now) 64. Learning (once again) through 12-step to monitor it and”manage” it. It’s now almost 1a on Sunday. Crazy, I’m wide awake at 1, 2, 3 am; but flag at those times in the afternoon. Oh, I could go on and on on this one; but I won’t. I choose to spend my energy firstly on my spiritual pursuits (recently returned to the Catholic faith of my upbringing and finding it riveting and a new “land” of spiritual growth.) Oh and I have to vacuum too! (Not now!) 🙂 .
Oh wow! That’s a biggie. Effortless spirit?
Sadly, truly: anything and everything.
Oh God. My ego wants a lot of people at my funeral and general agreement on how great I was. I’m an oldest; and feel that responsibility deeply. I hope I’m some kind of a good model. That is my hope. Maybe an inscription on the tombstone: “She took up space.” In the best sense of that. Enough?
Oh, I wish I knew. I came upon Brother David in the ’80s. It was all new, all wonderful. Can’t say it is now.How does he maintain his “sense of wonder?!”With the demands of the day and the passage of years, often I can’t seem to access it. Although walking in the sun and the wind comes close.I miss the wonder.
Smiles…smile.
I guess finally it’s my activities for today: errands, 12-step meeting, possibly interfaith Thanksgiving service at my church. Funny, my life is full of them!.
Love it. Stuff happens inside through “nothing days.” Love them.
I’ve had a situation recently that except for a period early on was frustrating and painful. I think I stayed too long in the situation. Finally, I just left (I mean I afforded an explanation to others.) Not everything works out and sometimes just leaving is valid….it gets to be pointless to keep trying to “work it out.”
Dogged persistence.
That I’m slim–it’s an aesthetic thing.
I have everything I need–dip into the spiritual books a friend gave me? Make a second cup of coffee?
I will attend Mass at 8:30a today–that’ll do it!
He absolutely is.
I agree!
Me too!
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