be prepared be aware be ready be available Doing whatever it takes to be present. Willing to provide comfort and consolation. welcoming helpful gentle pleasant Making it so that the stranger feels at home and at ease. Creating space for neighbor to sense warmth and kindness. hospitality needs to be generous wants to be kindContinue reading “Hospitality”
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Prepared
“Fire… aim… ready” is a disaster, so, too, is assumptive planning. If the change includes forced cramming, it’s impudent just to be faster. I begin at ease to get ready – measured response with focused calm makes easy effort without qualm and allows for change to be steady. I circle the target and take aimContinue reading “Prepared”
Ready
I believe I must be prepared. Ready is where I begin. The Law of Unintended Consequences gives me pause and makes my response measured. Accommodation is needed, cooperation is wanted, readiness is being open. The plan is not predestined, I realize “Yes” affirms, I validate “No” denies. Ready prepares the way, willing supports the choice,Continue reading “Ready”
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