How do you say 'ENOUGH' so loudly that it makes a difference ?
Enough wars.
Enough killing.
Enough hatred.
Enough fear.
Enough hunger.
Enough vandalism.
Enough rudeness.
Enough gossip.
Enough lies.
How can we begin to radiate love and caring like a ripple in a pond ?
Radiate peacefulness.
Radiate nurturing.
Radiate compassion.
Radiate kindness.
Radiate gentleness.
Radiate truth.
Holy Father, please help me make a difference in those lives I touch. Help me choose my words and actions with more care. Give me the strength and courage to speak up when I should, and the greater strength to be silent when I shouldn't.
Divine Mother, please help me look outward to see more clearly the needs of those around me. Help me extend your gentle love and compassion. Help me see past my own tears to see those in the eyes of others.
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I cannot tell you how glad I am that you started blogging your thoughts and your heart...and that you continue. You say things so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the way you send your prayers to the Holy Father and the Divine Mother...a balanced Deity, the All that embraces above and below, within and without, strength with tenderness...and the duality of creation. Of course, that's how I view the All and may not accurately reflect exactly what is in your heart...but your words speak to me nonetheless.
I believe we make a difference with every word, every prayer, every thought, even the most private ones, every blog post, every comment, every kind deed, every silent forgoing of our right to speak, every word spoken out when compassion demands a voice, every tender touch when no word will do.
Maybe "loudly" isn't the answer. Maybe softly, consistently, with great love and compassion and forgiveness is the answer. Maybe more blogs like this and more hearts like yours.
I'm going to share your words with my readers...again. :) I love you!
Linda: It honors me that you would read my words. When I started this blog, I remember saying I didn't want to just 'showcase cancer'. As that season of my life begins to move into the backgroud, I can begin to share other thoughts, many of which were pondered during those quiet days when I suddenly had time to look inside my own heart. I feel very much like a child taking tentative steps into new snow.
ReplyDeleteI've learned to stop struggling to be what someone else might script for my life, and to sincerely pray that I can see my own shortcomings and strive to be the better person that I can be. I've learned to allow my Divine Mother to embrace me and bring balance into my life, and that doing so does not in any way dishonor my Holy Father. I'm learning to focus more on allowing my faith to grow and less on attaching names to it.
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. Our friendship is one of the most positive influences in my life.
Your post "Enough" is truly beautiful. I'm glad I read it today.
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