Checking in you - hope you're well. I've been most amazed by the issues that are going on with the Mayanmar Monks. It is a microcosm of our world being ill when those that exist humbly in spirit direct their energies to absorb violence to bring about enlightenment. If help and change for these souls does not come forth from the world's nations, that illness will tragically spead.
Hey Girl! I miss you and the gang. How are things going? Things are a bit interesting..... What a journey this is. My 17 year old son is now with me :-) and making a life in TN. I'd love to talk to you sometime. How is life in good old OF? I bet you're keeping it interesting. Has the Teenster been present? He keeps it interesting too. Ah, well....life keeps me hopping. I hope the jealous fatties aren't giving you any trouble...........Love Dansie
Dear John Paul,
The one thing I can do perfectly is to be me. The one thing you can do perfectly is to be you. This takes no effort at all. Some how it is perfectly fitting that we come together again in the now!
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of al
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