tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post1075240154368135754..comments2023-09-28T07:15:13.372-05:00Comments on Achieving Clarity: TToT: I Need a BreakMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-30686724386077429862016-07-15T01:17:56.545-05:002016-07-15T01:17:56.545-05:00It seems compassion is in short supply these days,...It seems compassion is in short supply these days, doesn't it?Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-37491854633240717522016-07-13T17:04:56.273-05:002016-07-13T17:04:56.273-05:00Well said May! I add my "Amen" to all th...Well said May! I add my "Amen" to all that you said. I think we are all weary of the hatred and violence going on right now. If we would all have the integrity and courage to put differences aside we would realize how truly blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth. Our forefathers fought long and hard to give us the land of the free. I think it's time everyone start showing appreciation. It happens one act of kindness at a time. One kind word at a time. So much can be solved with love and compassion for all.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528784396180832292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-34519164321304696602016-07-12T16:25:54.751-05:002016-07-12T16:25:54.751-05:00I think you are a wise woman!I think you are a wise woman!Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-54989979884996974642016-07-11T14:17:25.394-05:002016-07-11T14:17:25.394-05:00I think the best approach is to focus on what is r...I think the best approach is to focus on what is right in front of us and start there - small, purposeful acts of humanity and kindness. And turn off the TV. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-58794198523830354752016-07-11T11:41:47.724-05:002016-07-11T11:41:47.724-05:00Thank you. The hatred and violence are overwhelmi...Thank you. The hatred and violence are overwhelming. That makes this weekly exercise in finding positive so essential to my mental health. Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-21581369069111674282016-07-11T11:40:02.808-05:002016-07-11T11:40:02.808-05:00Havens of peace...that speaks to my heart, Kristi....Havens of peace...that speaks to my heart, Kristi. Thanks for that.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-18036771333921443282016-07-11T11:39:34.880-05:002016-07-11T11:39:34.880-05:00It is especially awful. I am not sure hot hate mo...It is especially awful. I am not sure hot hate mongers have found such an audience, but I am ready for the pendulum to swing away from the vitriol. Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-91184606210528769652016-07-11T11:38:08.890-05:002016-07-11T11:38:08.890-05:00We really are better...I want to believe that so m...We really are better...I want to believe that so much!Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-44439175631209516062016-07-11T11:37:34.392-05:002016-07-11T11:37:34.392-05:00Nope. Far as I know it has melted into the shingl...Nope. Far as I know it has melted into the shingles and is helping protect the US Post Office by now! Have you heard the song btw? Because my brothers had a point! Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-78512446450640300822016-07-11T11:36:18.465-05:002016-07-11T11:36:18.465-05:00You make a really good point about how well we con...You make a really good point about how well we constantly bombard ourselves with news (or what passes for it) in our country. Relentless. Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-23083295439381692612016-07-11T11:31:32.909-05:002016-07-11T11:31:32.909-05:00Your break from the way things are was so worth it...Your break from the way things are was so worth it. There is way too much violence going on. Thank God that we can get away from it and find a sort of solace such as what you showed us here in this post. Beautifully crafted by the way. Musiqal1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02047576223104983718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-75147343810149656182016-07-10T21:48:39.740-05:002016-07-10T21:48:39.740-05:00Yes. The problems can be overwhelming, but we can...Yes. The problems can be overwhelming, but we can do what we can do in our own little way--be kind, make our homes havens of peace, and speak up for goodness. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-60356563873812321522016-07-10T17:52:22.330-05:002016-07-10T17:52:22.330-05:00Yes. Oh, that people would get in touch with their...Yes. Oh, that people would get in touch with their basic goodness again, and let their lights shine. It's all so awful at the moment, and I keep thinking it must reach tipping point soon.<br /><br />And the flags. Wow. They really are inspiring. I remember seeing a GIANT one, at one of the Washington DC museums (Museum of American History might be a good guess) and it was ENORMOUS, and in a huge room, behind glass, and it was all dim light and holey cotton, but still very moving.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-12331790099579042822016-07-10T10:05:20.722-05:002016-07-10T10:05:20.722-05:00We are better than that and I hope we can find a w...We are better than that and I hope we can find a way to show that we are by putting the hate and the fear aside. Thanks for sharing this inspiring post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-75508197525814161452016-07-09T20:57:48.818-05:002016-07-09T20:57:48.818-05:00I agree, there comes a time when we need (to find ...I agree, there comes a time when we need (to find a way) to step back, or maybe it's better to say, we need to find away to interrupt the emotional momentum that can build up when, every day, we are witness to such bad and negative things. It takes an effort, as culture has excelled at developing the means to project news and information (good and bad, tragic and inspiring), but sometimes we need to stop. and get back to ourselves, within.<br />cool road trip ideaclarkscottrogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721067761094911305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-7345147176932267512016-07-09T16:51:42.548-05:002016-07-09T16:51:42.548-05:00Thx for commenting on my blog from Mama Kat. That&...Thx for commenting on my blog from Mama Kat. That's too bad the record ended up on the roof. Have you got it on DVD now?Madamdreamweaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16919566669777408584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-49107915441024409262016-07-09T14:55:06.549-05:002016-07-09T14:55:06.549-05:00The kids seemed to enjoy it when we were doing it....The kids seemed to enjoy it when we were doing it. It was fun this time around that the visit was suggested by the two grown kids we happened to be with for the holiday.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-30331415991119756692016-07-09T14:54:11.756-05:002016-07-09T14:54:11.756-05:00Too often lately the beautiful is being overshadow...Too often lately the beautiful is being overshadowed by the downright ugly unfortunately.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-18997510194772875782016-07-09T14:39:35.790-05:002016-07-09T14:39:35.790-05:00What a neat thing to do - visit all the state capi...What a neat thing to do - visit all the state capitols. Sounds exciting and educational!GirlieOnTheEdgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226101556766074271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330030209576515508.post-19371531521889806222016-07-09T14:35:59.297-05:002016-07-09T14:35:59.297-05:00I don't understand a lot of what happened in t...I don't understand a lot of what happened in the US this week, but that is our world today. Your country is also so full of immensely beautiful places and people too.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162949369536716651noreply@blogger.com