This comment comes a week after your post was published, and in that time so much has happened to both challenge and inspire. I'm saddened by the events centered in Mpls, and hear of what's going on in St Paul, as the bad actors move to the suburbs and even in some of the cities in Greater Minnesota. I have to say that I'm proud of the good things I see, people witnessing, calling attention to when boundaries are being violated, even as it becomes clear that the law is open to interpretation, especially with no teeth to back things up. I love the responsive humor and art I see. Unprecedented circumstances, yes, but that's no damned excuse. If the playbook is not serving us as a people, we have to go back to our caring conscience and be smart. There is a higher power, and we may best find that source of light in our daily activities, our connections, and finding space in nature and the present. Keep writing, singing, doing art, making craft, baking bread and sharing. Otherwise everything becomes too hard. <3
Thanks Heidi. I have to believe that the majority of Americans are concerned and worried, knowing they could be next, but the quote from The Lord of the Rings was the perfect choice; "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Let's decide to smile, show kindness, be compassionate, bring joy, and choose grace.
I LOVED reading this post, Heidi! Special thanks for the J.R.R. Tolkien quote, I adore that story. So sorry for what is happening by you, but be rest assured that nowhere in the world is it safe right now, for one reason or another. Your poem was beautiful, too. We have about 15 inches of snow at the moment and "serious minus" temps (as my Mom and Dad put it) plus ice flowers on the windows.
We recently attended Master Chunyi Lin's 7 Days Online Blessing with a group of wondrous Tibetan monks. The week of blessings is sadly over, but it was a wonderful feeling to listen to their chanting.
Thank you for your wise words. Exactly what I needed today.
This comment comes a week after your post was published, and in that time so much has happened to both challenge and inspire. I'm saddened by the events centered in Mpls, and hear of what's going on in St Paul, as the bad actors move to the suburbs and even in some of the cities in Greater Minnesota. I have to say that I'm proud of the good things I see, people witnessing, calling attention to when boundaries are being violated, even as it becomes clear that the law is open to interpretation, especially with no teeth to back things up. I love the responsive humor and art I see. Unprecedented circumstances, yes, but that's no damned excuse. If the playbook is not serving us as a people, we have to go back to our caring conscience and be smart. There is a higher power, and we may best find that source of light in our daily activities, our connections, and finding space in nature and the present. Keep writing, singing, doing art, making craft, baking bread and sharing. Otherwise everything becomes too hard. <3
Thanks Heidi. I have to believe that the majority of Americans are concerned and worried, knowing they could be next, but the quote from The Lord of the Rings was the perfect choice; "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Let's decide to smile, show kindness, be compassionate, bring joy, and choose grace.
Thank you, I needed this call for peace. Prayers for Minnesota.
I LOVED reading this post, Heidi! Special thanks for the J.R.R. Tolkien quote, I adore that story. So sorry for what is happening by you, but be rest assured that nowhere in the world is it safe right now, for one reason or another. Your poem was beautiful, too. We have about 15 inches of snow at the moment and "serious minus" temps (as my Mom and Dad put it) plus ice flowers on the windows.
We recently attended Master Chunyi Lin's 7 Days Online Blessing with a group of wondrous Tibetan monks. The week of blessings is sadly over, but it was a wonderful feeling to listen to their chanting.
Here's his website: https://www.springforestqigong.com/
Wishing you a peaceful cold season!