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Be Aware Series 2

Did you see the sad old manon the bench by the cafe,head hung down,shoulders slumped. He lost his wife yesterdayand does not know what to do now.Your smile could havewarmed his cold, empty hearteven for just a moment,if you’d noticedinstead … Continue reading

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Be Aware Series

Be Aware 1.Did you notice the tired motherwith two tired little onesat the check-out in front of you today? Instead of sighing out loudabout her slowness at unloading her groceries,why not send her some calming, positive energyand the ability to … Continue reading

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Just Like A Flower

Elderly woman,pulling on brown jacketover green pantsand yellow blouse,in embarrassed whisperto young friend,“I couldn’t have more colours on could I?”is reassured,“You look just like a flower!” ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Peace Angel

I want to be a peace angel.to stop hatred, greed, war,stand between bullets and children if need be. This world needs more peace and more peace angels. When anger seeps in, stamp it over with peace.When prejudice erupts, be the … Continue reading

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Life In The Cemetery 2

 

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The Cost of Being Real

And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers is always the first to be touched by the thorns.  ~Thomas Moore

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