Tag Archives: presence

Caring (next day repost)

always thoughtful always considerate always sensitive always helpful Doing whatever it takes to show concern. Being benevolent with peace and joy. humane altruistic benign attentive Giving the marginalized spiritual sustenance. Providing support both physical and emotional. Caring needs to be trustworthy, wants to be loving, entails sacrifice.

Tincture of Time

What if…? Can subdue study – Can weaken resolve – Can reduce practice – Good answer – accept change and admit chance with watchful waiting Good answer – review outcome and transform firmness with attentive imagining Good answer – transfigure presence and metamorphose life with heartfelt expecting Final answer – affect with a slight amountContinue reading “Tincture of Time”

Use Me

(Based on the Prayer of St Francis of Assisi) O God, Make me an instrument of the Spirit; where there is bias, openness; where there is intransigence, reconciliation; where there is hesitancy, zeal; where there is judgment, compassion; where there is fear, peace; where there is selfishness, love. O God, Help me to confront prejudiceContinue reading “Use Me”

Signature Move

A signature move is an essential act that awaits accompaniment. Jackson’s Moon Walk, a handshake, Churchill’s “V” sign, a high five, Fosbury’s Flop, a raised glass, Cesar’s thumb down, a standing ovation, Bernstein’s entreating wave, crossed fingers. Sometimes someone goes unrecognized despite wondrous works. Concealed by who people want to see, disguised by who theyContinue reading “Signature Move”