We all know one person

"Show me love when I feel hate." This is the one thing that can redirect the best of intentions.  We all want to survive and become more than what we ever thought possible.  Hate is the one thing, that holds us back.  It controls us, others and never gives back.  Hate will never serve anything other than itself.  Hate destroys. Love though.. It can forgive.  Love can endure.  Love can heal.  Do not underestimate the power of it.  Love will help friends over come.  Love will help the divided find peace.  Love will show kindness in the smallest of ways.   When you see a moment where hate is growing, give it love.  Show it forgiveness and empathy.  Show how to listen and just be with hate while breaking barriers.  Love will support and encourage.   Show me love when I feel hate and I will become stronger. #Weallknowoneperson .. who overcame hate.  

As life creeps up on us, we can either stick to what we know or learn from what is around us.   I figure, for the most part, we follow in the steps of our parents and those who have an influence on us, taking their example for life. I was granted the fortitude through experience to seek out differences.  With that, I've learned how to hold myself accountable for each of the choices I make daily.  Perhaps not living by a specific religion, I've taken on the gratitude for the faith that has given me to persevere  onto the next chapter, wherever that leads.   Within life's moments, we are given opportunity to stand up for what's right, even when it can be difficult or take the path of least resistance.  The easier one, mostly at times, with the support of those around us with the same opinion.  It could be when a person has been berated and laughter by the group ensues.  Or when a fellow student has been shown in a light, not fav...

Now I want you to know, that I've done my best to live an honest life.  (sometimes faltering) I've also been privileged to have had opportunity with experience.  Some hard ones, some amazing ones, some beautiful ones.  They've all taught me one very important lesson. Class I could be referring to what you learn in a educational institution but this one is learnt by simply living.   As a young child, we were not afforded much.  For instance, shoes were a privilege and if we got to wear them, it was always for purpose.  Playing outside wasn't necessary to use them during the summer so I learnt what was necessary.  No second thoughts.  As a young woman, I faced many challenges with family.  Which I can say proudly, were over come, keeping as much dignity for everyone intact.  The path I choose to travel on this particular subject wasn't tidy but it sure was the right one. In my mid 20's life did a dramatic change an...

Every single day, we wake, touch the ground with our feet, use our eyes, minds and body.   Typically, taking for granted the ordinary miracles that have been given to us.   Take a moment today, when you may be feeling grief, despair or frustration to recognize each: single  moment  you  can.. breath, see, taste, feel and hear. Life is one of the greatest gifts you receive every single day.   Now take another moment and love embrace smile share with another.   Be their ordinary miracle.  

I have been fortunate to been blessed with 2 children, albeit they are both grown up, what I see in them is beyond any thing I could have imagined.   That being said, it was no easy task.. to be the one in their lives that would try and set an example.   Life and some choices we make, are not always easy but if they are right, then you know you are heading in the correct direction.   A few years back, my younger son told me something that tossed me off for a wee bit.   While out with our pup in the neighbourhood where we lived at the time, our discussion focused about what to confess and when.  He asks me to recall that he takes an extra sandwich to school.  I respond saying "yes, but is it because you play sports after and need the fuel?"   His response floored me.  "Mum, there is a boy in class who his mother doesn't prepare lunches nor does she stock his home with much food, I take an extra sandwich so ...

It can be said that when the world fails around us, we may fail as well.   This isn't always the case, let me explain. Because, it is a choice.  Almost every reaction we have to an action is a choice.  It is, quite simply one of the laws of motion.   1. Every object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change its state by the action of an external force.   2. The acceleration of an object is dependant on two variables, the net force acting upon the object and and the mass of the object. 3. To every action there is always an opposed and equal reaction. We must, recognize when things are getting tough and learn to take a step back. This will only help the direction change, in which I refer to the first law of motion.  Life isn't intended to be straight, it is intended to change and to develop.   When we start feel we are losing control, the force of how fast or hard th...

As we experience life, we gain knowledge and understanding for ourselves and for others.  Empathy is not something we are given at birth but through growth and experience, we receive more.   I recall my mum telling me after I came to her as a young child with questions about a young girl I had met.   "Mum, why does she have a different colour of skin that me?" My mum, being the empathic woman she was, explained something I've never forgotten. "Darling, her culture may not be the same but that doesn't make her different or less of a person.  In fact, she has a lot you can learn from and I encourage you to become her friend.  Know this, that deep inside, her heart is the same shape, her mind thinks the same and her blood, if she was to be cut, you would see the same as yours.  Never judge someone from what you see on the outside.  Give them time and listen to them." This girl grew up in my life and has become my sister and yes...