Come All Ye Conservatives and Liberals

May we mend the wrongs in our world.  May we link arms to fight for what is just and fair for the well being of all.  Farewell 2019.  KAS

Changing Others

Change is possible though!  In yourself.  Don't ever give up.  Shift your thoughts whenever you can and little by little you will see, change happens.  Thoughts matter!  KAS

Charity isn't Justice

It seems important to contemplate this worthwhile distinction.  True justice reduces neediness, yet, there I times, I think when justice is about providing for those in need.  KAS

Measuring Up

My default is to figure out how to "fit in" (measure up).  Turning my attention to letting others know they are perfectly fine just as they are is a way to dismantle that automatic way of being.  KAS

Grief and Gratitude

I like this recipe for balance and wholeheartedness.  Being authentic means carrying both sorrow and joy, always leaning toward joy but not without the truth of grief blended in.  KAS

Hugs

My wish for everyone.  KAS

Is This A Priority?

A good question that helps sort the wheat from the chaff.  KAS

When You Meet Someone In Grief

This is "supposed" to be a time for joy which makes it even more challenging for those in sorrow and those who care about them.  KAS

Everyone Needs Beauty

I'm learning to look for beauty wherever I am.  It's inspiring to find it when and where you least expect it.  KAS

Justice and Fairness

Justice and fairness for the good of all.  KAS

Optimism

Wise words from someone who endured much that could extinguish that optimism. May it carry us through.  KAS

Pause

I'm slowly, very slowly, learning to do this and it helps immensely with overall cheerfulness.  KAS

Unafraid To Be Yourself

Go!  Be Beautiful!  KAS

Let Your Bright Meet Your Shadow

I wonder if this isn't what's happening to our country right now?  And even perhaps across the globe?  We are seeing the shadow side of our humanity?  My fervent hope is we will put it in service of the good!  KAS

Cure for Anything

Water is life.  May we not squander this precious resource.  KAS

Books

Reading books has given me glimpses into worlds I could never actually visit and I am deeply grateful.  KAS

Do It Now

What do you think?  Are you ready?  Will you ever be?  Is now the time?  You've got this!  KAS

My Views

Seems like that's something all of us could agree on.  KAS

Rise!

Be attentive to your spark.  Trust that it's there glowing no matter what you're going through.   When you're ready...RISE!  KAS

Not My Responsibility

This is very helpful after receiving a less than friendly email from someone I've never met about a perceived slight.  However, I will say that sometimes one is responsible for making an attempt to clear up misunderstandings.  If that doesn't get through, I say SIITFIB.  KAS

Why Are They Falling In?

This sentiment can be applied to many situations.  It seems worthwhile to follow Tutu's advice.  KAS

The Care of the Earth

It's painful to post this quote.  May we find the courage to renew her renewal before it's too late.  KAS

Prime purpose

It seems more and more important each day to treat each other with respect; particularly when we disagree.  The golden rule is golden on purpose.  Truth and fairness matter.  KAS

Edit Your Life

Feed the Soil or Grab the Fruit

May my life be about growing and thriving.  May it be about building up and strengthening kindness, compassion, fairness, and decency for everyone.  KAS

Feminism is Humanism

No disrespect intended toward men.  There are some I admire greatly who also exhibit these qualities of feminism.  I hope you know who you are.  KAS

Practice Wonder

This!  KAS

Happiness

I have to include the recent gif I saw showing "happiness" happening in our physical body! I simply love the image this quote creates for me.  Makes me want to pause, turn around, yell "I'm right here" so it sees where I am, and embrace the joy.  KAS

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What you see is a myosin protein dragging an endorphin along a filament to the inner part of the brain's parietal cortex which creates happiness. You're looking at Happiness. Fierce shoes on Myosin!

Hurry Slowly

Fitting words for a time of hurry.  KAS

In Every Age

No more to say.  KAS

Just Be Alive

I might have been one of those people for a major part of my life.  Now I'm practicing this different way of thinking. Realizing the impermanence of it all; I'm concentrating on being the best possible version of myself from the inside out. KAS

Love With No Place To Go

These words resonate and bring back the years after our daughter's left home which was my most acute experience of this so far.  I vividly remember the sense of vast amounts of loving energy overflowing everywhere as it simply had nowhere else to go.  KAS

Indifference

Some of us are so fortunate we take things for granted.  Things like clean running water, relatively pure air and relatively decent food to eat.  Things like freedom, and living in a country based on the rule of law.  May we not squander these gifts with indifference.  May we do all we can to preserve them.  KAS

Do Everything You Can

"With every hand clasped together, our chains break and our grip tightens."

Inspiring words to wrap around our hearts and souls in gratitude to those standing strong and doing all they can for our benefit.   Happy Thanksgiving.  KAS

PS:  Please be sure and read Heather Cox Richardson's post today.

Kindness

Shattered by kindness is a special kind of beauty.  Kindness and integrity are often hidden behind well-crafted storylines and dramatic soundbites.  May we all have eyes to see what is true and good and just.  KAS

Longer Memory and More Votes

And she's been warning us for some time now that we need to get our act together.  KAS

Things Merely Change Form

What a wise woman she was decades ago!  It's inspiring to know she is still part and parcel of this world through her writings.  KAS

A Peaceable Economy

Wisdom and Courage

And sometimes, you don't have to improve your life but simply enjoy and be grateful!  Sending out wisdom and courage if you need it!!  KAS

Survival is the Exception

My full-hearted hope is our Republic and our planet be the exception.  I beg all citizens to pay attention to what is happening.  KAS

Saving the Environment

I think it has to do with those who profit from NOT saving the environment inside and outside the government.  KAS

Truth

Sooner rather than later, please.  KAS

Views

It becomes rather simple when you think of it this way.  KAS

Every Bit of it is for Love

Man oh man, I need to remind myself of this minute by minute.  Every bit of it is for love.  And this kind of persistent, unwavering attention to what is right, to love, to decency, to kindness, is no small feat.  KAS

The world needs our good

I will focus on doing what good I can, as best I can, whenever and wherever I am.  That may be something so simple as a smile or a nod to a stranger.  KAS

You May Be The Light

 Shine on my friends!  KAS

Your Thoughts Run Your Life--What Do You Hope For?

This is the best description I've read about where I am and how I choose to live.  I'm not always running in the hallways and sometimes I can't touch either wall but it's always where I'm aiming.  KAS

Yugen

If you've experienced it, you understand.  KAS

Thoughts Run Your Life

Where have your thoughts been lately?  Mine slip into the ditch more than I care to admit.  It's humbling to discover where they land with me in tow.  I'm learning it's important to contemplate (and feel) the emotions that put them there before rinsing them off and rebooting the network.  KAS