by A. Simplicity on July 6, 2010
~
moments before sunlight impaled
darkness is known and follows wind blown
it has moments of sudden displeasure
reach past gold feather the clouds must be kind
it is dark now and shadows are blind
the trees are all there is left behind
~
a little stroll from where we live
where
when the sun sets
it rests on the mountains
for a few short minutes the light is perfectly golden
such a place to stop and rest
and the feelings that just being for now is enough
being here and knowing that we are so lucky
and happy and still and strong and small
Related posts:
- No more than living size…
- The hour of meeting and of farewell…
Tagged as:
everyday life,
happiness,
positive life
by A. Simplicity on March 9, 2010
“The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings – words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.”
~ Stephen King { Different Seasons }
We carry around so many thoughts and feelings, dreams and ideas. We let them flow, often unchecked, around inside our heads creating hopes and passions but also fears and doubts.
Sometimes it is important to keep dreams close at heart, to covert them, to protect them within ourselves. To let them grow in the timeless recess of our hearts.
Yet fears can also seem timeless when they exist only within us; they perpetuate feelings of despair and doubt. And it is the dark thoughts that should be set free, opened up to others so they can be formed into words and given life to change and be shaped by the world around us.
Our minds are where we dream and where we contemplate. Keep some things precious and safe inside but do not harbour those thoughts that bring fear and doubt; speak them aloud and diminish their influence by making them living size. Look upon them with perspective and set them free into the world.
Related posts:
- The hour of meeting and of farewell…
- Life is a constant journey…
- the trees are all there is left behind…
Tagged as:
change,
Dreams,
everyday life,
happiness,
positive life
by A. Simplicity on February 25, 2010
So that the monotonous fall of the waves on the beach, which for the most part beat a measured and soothing tattoo to her thoughts and seemed consolingly to repeat over and over again as she sat with the children the words of some cradle song, murmured by nature, ‘I am guarding you – I am your support,’ but at other times suddenly and unexpectedly, especially when her mind raised itself slightly from the task actually in hand, had no such kindly meaning, but like a ghostly roll of drums remorselessly beat the measure of life, made one think of the destruction of the island and its engulfment in the sea, and warned her whose day had slipped past in one quick doing after another that is was all ephemeral as a rainbow..
~ Virginia Woolf { To the Lighthouse }
time passes so quietly most times, so quickly,
we do not often raise our heads to look beyond what tasks are at hand
these small things, these tasks and deeds are what make up our life
yet it is good to raise our heads and see and hear the presence of our world
because
life is ephemeral
and that is the very thing that makes it so worth living
Related posts:
- tiny pushes…
Tagged as:
everyday life,
positive life
by A. Simplicity on January 18, 2010
I apologise for my absence here over the last month. Due to other commitments I feel I am unable to dedicate enough time to writing; I hope to be back on track come February if not sooner.
In the meantime please consider those in need; and if you haven’t already done so, please give what you can to help those in Haiti.
There are wonderful aid organisations on the ground now working to save lives and help and protect all of those devastated by this tragedy. Please consider that collectively we can make a big difference by supporting these organisations in the invaluable work.
Please visit one of the following to find out more and to learn how you can help.
Unicef
World Vision
Oxfam
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Related posts:
- 5 Ways we all can Speak Out against Poverty and Stand Up against Greed!
Tagged as:
positive impact,
take action
by A. Simplicity on January 8, 2010
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~Victor Frankl
There are many times in our lives when we feel helpless; when we feel as though we are powerless to challenge the way things are. Situations big and small can be hard to confront and overcome, but we are, in the face of this, always able to change ourselves.
As we enter 2010, a decade into the “new millennium”, we are faced with so many challenges as a human race, as a world; as a planet. Current situations seem insurmountable and despite the want for change it seems there is still so much that can be done.
We are now, more than ever, aware of the impact we have on the world around us. The world has become smaller and our actions and in-actions have far-reaching effects on all people of the earth.
The politicians and nations in power are struggling to agree, to meet on common ground, to ’solve’ the issues that we as a human race face. Poverty, pollution, environmental destruction, greed and unsustainable development are the reality of our current world situation.
Many of us do not consider the true state of the world around us, because many of us still live a privileged, wonderful life filled with hope and abundance. And there is the sense we are powerless to make a difference.
When we see our politicians and world leaders fail to make sustainable and effective change, when, despite public support, measures to end poverty and environmental destruction fall short of the hope and good intention; it can be disheartening.
Yet, as Victor Frankl states, if we cannot change the situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. We would love things to be better but it can be so difficult to give up the things in life we covert, to change our ways so that others may benefit and may share in our wealth.
In reality we cannot expect things to change if we ourselves will not change.
Life is filled with opportunity to make small changes that make a big difference, in our own lives and the lives of others. We will keep travelling down this path, where the greedy and wealthy take advantage of the vulnerable and poor, unless we ourselves change.
The situation as it stands is a result of human enterprise, human nature; and the world is a wonderful place; it is up to each of us to ensure all people have the same freedom and opportunity and hope as you and I.
If we take the challenge to change ourselves, to look at the impact of our choices and take responsibility for the consequences of our actions; we can make a difference. If there are things in the world that you are concerned about, that you would like to see change; look first to yourself and see what effect your actions have on the world and those around you.
Through our power to change our own future we can hope to change the future of all people.
“Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.” ~Pauline R. Kezer
Related posts:
- Carbon is a real problem but is it the only one? : addressing positive change for the future
- 5 Ways we all can Speak Out against Poverty and Stand Up against Greed!
- Discovering the Heart of our Environmental Conscience : Blog Action Day
Tagged as:
better future,
change,
choice,
inspiration,
modern life,
positive impact
