Creating A Better World

 Overwhelming gratitude is what I'm feeling

as I read these words.  

They join a growing list of voices

in harmony with these thoughts.

Revisiting those from the past

and discovering others who are contributing

 their thoughts and words to the chorus

 is an experience in positive

interdependence that takes my breath away.

In a good way!

We are in the process of evolving our species

into a more just and fair society.

Where decency and dignity are a given;

for ALL creatures coexisting with mutual respect

 on this planet, in this vast amazing universe.

kastilwell

PS:  If you are interested in joining us,

we will be reading Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown

beginning Thursday, July 21 at 3pm via Zoom.

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Forests For Tomorrow

This felt like receiving a blow.

I metaphorically doubled over in recognition

of the truth of these words.

In our new world, this is already changing.

Forests are recognized 

for the immense treasure they are.

As in, they are our ventilators!

They are literally breathing for us

as we suffer from a life threatening illness.

May we recover, and alter this course.

May the river of goodness prevail. 

kastilwell

( The quotation marks around rewards are mine.)

Quiet Conversations

 It touched my heart to read this thought.

I have long believed in a quiet river of goodness,

flowing below the noise of the marketplace.

Where decent people are living and loving

and attending to the "disarray" as best we can.

 Not focused on ratings,

or poll numbers,

or clicks 

or shares.

We're quietly going about the "business"

of becoming decent humans,

caring for ourselves and others in our world. 

kastilwell

The Art Of Belonging

This thought opened my eyes 

to those particular spots

along the path I walk regularly

which have special meaning.

The tiny cove where I encountered 

the Barred Owl in 2008.

The overlook with the view

 of Cowee Mountain in the distance,

which has become like a 

trip to a museum where

I'm treated to a different work of art

each time I pass through.

The Basswood Tree

dedicated to my sisters.

The scavenger hunt of rocks

created for the grands.

The list lengthens and

grows more dear

as the years pass.

kastilwell

 

Unfold Your Own Myth

 These days are certainly fertile with material

for unfolding our own myth.

They say good stories revolve around conflict.

We have that in abundance right now.

I'm thinking about what mythical character

I'd like to emulate.

I'm not certain she exists.

Creating a new one seems appropriate.

The phrase,"We will overcome" contains

a new level of resonance for me.

kastilwell 

At A Local Level

 This is where using imagination gets more serious for me.

What additional changes can I make close to home?

How can small changes be fertilized to grow into larger ones?

If you're interested in brainstorming ideas

I'd love to hear from you.

What ripples can be initiated to expand into the community?

What seeds can be dispersed?

It seems like a worthwhile effort.

kastilwell

Turning Together Toward The Horizon

 What systems can we create that

will work in collaboration

with the exquisite wisdom

of the natural world?

Can you imagine living

in a society based on principles

modeled by our galaxy?

Why not?  

kastilwell