This poem was re-blogged by a couple of people I follow. It is a gentle reminder that life is about living and being, not doing. Yes, work is necessary part of life and has to be done. There are just times that I like to be and see the world I am a part of.
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Developing Leadership Skills
Yesterday, I had two conversations about leadership. We can learn as much from its absence as we can by its presence. I find being present and mindful guides me in this process. It is not perfect, because it is a human process. Take a deep breath and mindfully observe what is said and what is happening. We gain wisdom as we find and try fit new puzzle pieces into place.
“Leadership is an ongoing work in progress. Always be looking for the next puzzle piece to fit into place.” ~ T. C. Totaro
10/17/14
Embrace of Time
This was a nice and easy poem to read. It reminded me of the need for the joy and pain to mix together and form a mosaic of life. Those were beautiful words. Sometimes, I look back and realize what I thought was pain was the opportunity to grow and see life differently. It was a necessary part of becoming a more complete person.
Listen.
Hear the silence
softly sweeping
the night’s mysteries
into the embrace of time.
Like strands of pearls
the moments of joy
and the moments of pain
are silently joined together
to become the colorful mosaic
of each life
and of all humankind.
Listen.
And you will know.
Ubuntu (I am because we are)
We talk in our junior high class that other languages have great words to greet one another with. The world Ubuntu is one such example along with Namaste and Aloha. We see the other person as part of who we are. I see you today as a human being. Take car.
Peace, Vignettes, and Metaphor Fails
An excellent post which ends with a series of questions. These questions should spark conversations, internal and external, about peace in all its manifestations. First, I need to find peace with my self and be grounded in that peace. Then, I offer something to the world and others.
Life Has Carved Her Callouses
We have an unpleasant day again with snow and cold weather. Spring in Alberta changes quickly and springtime’s timely rays will re-appear by Wednesday with warm weather. My response is a little toughening up and accepting what today is.
Life has carved her callouses
upon my tender heart,
my response was toughening
the epidermis part –
so soften me, oh Holy Son,
with springtime’s timely rays,
that roughened edges would not keep
my soul from grasping grace.
Divine Look
I often think that when things are not quite going my way that is a challenge. As this quote indicates, it is those times I should most look for the small lights that peer through and find me. Those stars help me navigate my life.
Neach Coiala hits again…
Paulo Coehlo is one of the few fictional authors I still read on a regular basis. OK I read old westerns and mystery stories. This is a quote we need to take to heart. Do I only hear what I want to hear? Or, am I open to the possibility of something new?
Ripples And Sunbeams
It is National Poetry Month and several of the blogs I follow are sharing poems from various sources. Paul offered this one this morning about the impacts of our smiles and kindness. Just ripple today and influence others.
Enjoy!
Influence
Drop a pebble in the water,
And its ripples reach out far;
And the sunbeams dancing on them
May reflect them to a star.
Give a smile to someone passing,
Thereby making his morning glad;
It may greet you in the evening
When your own heart may be sad.
Do a deed of simple kindness;
Though its end you may not see,
It may reach, like widening ripples,
Down a long eternity.
—Joseph Norris
photo credit: Colin70 fotocommunity
its good to have
What a great sentiment to begin the day. Sometimes finding the humour in one’s life and laughing along with it is important. Smile and enjoy your day.
its good to have the power
to laugh at small things
to have those make you laugh
around you
to make you laugh
when the world is really gloomy
or truly painful
its good to have
beautiful things around you
to charm you
when darkness creeps in
trying to paint world black
its good to have
habits that make you happy
to pull you out of quagmire
of boredom or pain
ivonprefontaine
Teacher as Transformer 