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Daily Question, January 12

What is calling out for remembrance today?

  • GCharlotte

    Remembrance for they who are most innocent & vulnerable on the planet.

  • Michele

    I remembered that I forgot to post yesterday. I’m remembering to continue to heal from past pain and trauma.

  • today: gratitude is the pathway to the kingdom of Heaven on earth ?

  • Malag

    Deceased members of my family. Still so much love. I lit candles for them the other day. There was a peaceful feeling in it.

  • Ose

    To remember that I still might have something to give to others which could be of support for them and to start working again on my book.

  • Christina

    Dear old friends who have slipped out of our lives.

  • Behaving and maintaining ethics

    • Antoinette

      Wonderful Trevor! I’m working on cultivating virtue. Thank you for what you’re doing to make the world a better place !

  • Cailinrua

    I identify with so many of the things mentioned below as worthy of remembrance. The first thing that came into my mind, however, when I read the question was my parents. The older one gets, I find, it becomes easier to let them slip out of memory, But I want to keep their memory, spirit and essential goodness with me. They were always grateful for what little they had.

  • Mica

    Listening! I am trying to become a better listener, so I need to remember that and notice my listening skills when people are talking!

  • Elaine

    Live a three dimensional life.
    Stay away from screens.
    Stay away from anything that obscures the place it is on.
    -Neil Gaiman

    • Lol nice I have been glued to my smartphone since yesterday it is crazy.

    • Mica

      Thank you, Elaine – ‘stay away from screens’ – that was eye-catching! hugs –

  • Antoinette

    Gratitude and appreciation for this wonderful life.

  • Katrina

    The hard but fruitul lessons of history that we refuse to remember or apply.

  • Carla

    Memories of my dearest uncle, Ken, have been stirring up lately. His birthday was 1/1/1917. A gifted musician, baker & artist who became a priest serving in rural Nebraska. He was the spiritual father/‘dad’ I never had. I need to do some journaling about him & perhaps some cooking or baking.

  • Ann

    Today I’d been thinking about those who had been unkind towards me, along with a teaching I’d heard that those who take things out on their chosen target are coming from their own fears, often having nothing truly personal to do with their easily accessible target. I feel sad and also compassion for these confused souls, and grateful for this understanding.

  • Ed Schulte

    The One Hundred and Seventy Six humans on Ukraine flight PS752 who’s families will have to accept their lose because of a feeble excuse called “Fog of War” .

    This incident will soon be lost and forgotten in a much bigger “fog” but eventually it will have to be balanced through the Law called “cause and effect”.

    • Antoinette

      So true Ed.

      • Ed Schulte

        Unfortunately so Antonette.The west with its seriously deficient understanding of the teachings of Joshua Emmanuel have turned the New Testament into a weapon of war. Every where they think that they are the “Good fighting the Evil.” The fact that only Evil fights Evil and Good fights nothing … is conveniently ignored.

        Be Well Be PresentEdS

  • Trish

    Today is my ex-husband’s birthday. I’m making a bread pudding~one of his favorites & spinach artichoke dip (vegan). I’ll celebrate w/ my children, granddaughter & Kev later today. We always tell stories about the birthday boy/girl, play games & laugh a lot. Although our marriage ended after 20 years, we have a lovely friendship that I treasure greatly.

  • Mark Piper
    The life of Joseph Hesse, calls out for remembrance. I found out yesterday that he died last month. For those who pray - say an Ave for Monsieur Context. For those who know any foreign language (native English speakers) brush it off and use it today. I'm pretty sure he was the only high school teacher I invited to my wedding -- and he attended. He was able to be supremely intelligent, and humble; empathetic but not naive; always interested but never prying. His knowledge of world...

    The life of Joseph Hesse, calls out for remembrance. I found out yesterday that he died last month.

    For those who pray – say an Ave for Monsieur Context.

    For those who know any foreign language (native English speakers) brush it off and use it today.

    I’m pretty sure he was the only high school teacher I invited to my wedding — and he attended.

    He was able to be supremely intelligent, and humble; empathetic but not naive; always interested but never prying.

    His knowledge of world, French, and Church history was mesmerizing. I know for a fact, I have had more supremely-amazing-teachers than the average person, but when I grew up, it was Joe Hesse I wanted to be like. He was always happy, always until the Stoughton Area School District screwed him over at the end of his career. And then only for a brief moment of dismay and hurt (they cut the French program he inaugurated) was his ever-ready-smile not ever-ready. I wanted to be like him in part for the intelligence but in larger part because of his natural happy disposition.

    All the good parts of my nature and character were enhanced and matured by his example and mentorship; and all the awful and defective parts of my nature were starved and isolated when I retained the lessons he taught.

    I still feel like I failed him. I spoke to the school board at a public hearing my senior year, pleading (berating) the board to not cut French in its budget crisis — but it didn’t work.

    May this polyglot rest in peace. And for a life well lived, merci beaucoup.

    https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituary/…/Joseph-Hesse/

    Donne-leur, Seigneur, le repos éternel
    Et que brille sur eux la lumière de ta face.
    Qu’ils reposent en paix. Amen.

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    • Trish

      Joseph made quite an impact on your life. How wonderful that your paths crossed in this world.

    • I love what you say on your beloved teacher, and your relationship with him. I love also the last prayer in french language. May he rest in peace, may his legacy last forever.

    • Katrina

      Oh, my. That is beautiful. God bless him and your memory of your relationship with him. May eternal light shine upon Joseph Hesse.

  • devy

    Last night We went to our city’s art centre and watched/listened to their presentation of songs made popular during the 80s. Many memories came flooding out during the show and in while sleeping after. The orchestra performed a Rush song in dedication to drummer Neil Peart who passed away a couple of days ago. Over the past while many musicians wth whom I loved seen to are now gone. A reminder that we are mortal and our time is limited and the need to continue on with my own legacy..

    • Debra

      devy : Thank you for sharing about the orchestra’s dedication to drummer (and lyricist as well), Neil Peart of Rush. I heard Rush perform live and what an amazing band and what an impressive, impassioned sound!

  • sunnypatti

    The basic truth of our being. The reason we exist. The force that keeps us going every day… LOVE <3

  • Kevin
    I recall, with some sadness and clear longing, when people who held differing political viewpoints in my country were more civil and tolerant of one another. Today, in many circles, the mere mention of political ideologies in pubic settings creates not only tension but risks aggressive confrontation and palpable fear. I pray for the day when we can return to being more tolerant and more accepting of our fellow citizens whose politics may be different than my own. If we don’t hold on to the mem...

    I recall, with some sadness and clear longing, when people who held differing political viewpoints in my country were more civil and tolerant of one another. Today, in many circles, the mere mention of political ideologies in pubic settings creates not only tension but risks aggressive confrontation and palpable fear. I pray for the day when we can return to being more tolerant and more accepting of our fellow citizens whose politics may be different than my own. If we don’t hold on to the memory of how things were, how will we find our way back?

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    • pkr

      Yes, yes, whatever happened to “we agree to disagree”? I too am very saddened by the state of affairs here and all the intolerance. I will keep praying for peace and love. ?❤️

    • Antoinette

      Kevin maybe we don’t need to go back but we need to go forward with our roots of ethical conduct and acceptance. Liberty and justice are our foundation not hate and discrimination.
      I agree with you that things need to be resolved through diplomacy/nonviolent communication.
      This intensely heated atmosphere needs to be calmed down so people can see clearly.

    • Cathy

      I hung on to every word you wrote, Kevin, in agreement.

    • tolerance ends for me when politicians are lying and cheating and manipulating for egoistic / cooperative interests. I think it is more service to the people of a country to be willing to stand up for values of fairness and honest politics. still we must always have as a basic view that all are searching for happiness and the end of suffering. so one should be daring enough to speak up when necessary, but never creating a chasms that cannot be healed.

      • Katrina

        It is a fine line…a liminal space…that space of tolerance, And yet, like silence, is critical to every conversation and relationship.

        • Mica

          Lininal space – thank you Kathy! My artist friend used that phrase, and I’ve now googled it. hugs –

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