WORDS ARE POWERFUL

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This line from a quote may come across as somewhat stern (medyo taray) to some. But I think that's not the intention. It's more of real good simple truth.

To quote:
"I am responsible only for what I say not for what you understand."    --Unknown.

We never can read a person's mind, no matter how close that person is to us. The mind is a mystery and always will be. So is the heart. So then when I say things or write my thoughts down, I do not expect listeners or readers to see it or understand it the way I would want it understood. Oh but some do and I consider it such a blessing and appreciate it much. But also some won't or can't or will not. Still good, I respect the differences of our respective histories and nature. People are as different as the wide range of colors in the color spectrum. That makes it even more interesting. We may be looking at the same thing but when you may be seeing flowers I may be seeing its leaves instead -- or maybe you see some good where I can see only utter bad, and vice versa.

But I am responsible for what I say or write. I should be careful that whatever is said or written would not in any way be damaging to another person's personal growth or well-being…..… Would not detract from the beauty of his god-given nature and soul…..… Would not diminish his self-worth…..… Would give credit where credit is due…..… and would not feed his fears, doubts, frustrations, or even bias.

Instead in great measure allow for his greater potential and possibilities to shine through and out to the world…..…. To perhaps help sweep away the cobwebs of his mind and help ease confusion and self-doubt…..…. To help understand the good and the bad that comes with life and living…..…. To help understand human flaws and imperfections and that God’s work in us isn’t finished yet…..…. Better yet to help clear his way or nudge him gently along the path of his own life journey, by God's design.

That's quite a tall order, right? But Mom would simply say to that…... "Better trying than not trying at all.  Remember to be kind.”  Yes, Mom! I hear you loud and clear.

I see it that we all are travel companions regardless of gender, color, culture, ability, talent, education, belief or temperament, creed or personal history. You are my brother or sister - equals in this common journey we call life.

It is a privilege and pleasure to travel this same road with you.

Here’s a wish and prayer that you and your loved ones be blessed with huge portions of blessings from above. God bless you!

IT'S ALL IN THERE IN YOUR THOUGHTS, TO START WITH

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It's a lovely morning outside my window. A gentle breeze rocking the tree tops as birds flit from tree to tree with their song. The pale blue sky peppered with clouds of varying shapes and sizes gliding along unmindful of the turmoil and mess of the earth down below.
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Well, it is a messed up world truly and if anyone be looking for blame... it's all about people. People run policies, institutions, organizations, religions, armies, and government. People inhabit neighborhoods, communities, towns, cities, countries, the world. It's people who promote good or bad..... do good or bad..... espouse good or bad..... think good or bad. It's all about people, admit it or not.
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People who bother or who don't bother to watch what they think will get the world.... life.... or day they each deserve. You reap whatsoever you shall sow.
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The world is a wonderful place according to your thoughts... and the opposite is also true. This is true in our small mundane lives and too in the bigger grander scheme of things the world provides.
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What to do? Just be careful what you think. It all begins there in the head. Then you come to choose either to build or destroy..... shape or break..... create or annihilate. It all is in there in your thoughts, to start with. So is responsibility and accountability.
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It's tough, you say. Habits die hard. I know, but we could at least try.

Wishing for you and yours a blessed day.