I believe that we can all contribute to world peace. It starts with being kind to ourselves and finding peace within ourselves. Helping others is a great place to start, but the real work is inside each one of us.
We must find that peaceful, nourishing and inspiring place I call our Middle Ground.
This poem by Chade-Meng Tan (Google’s Jolly Good Fellow and author of Search Inside Yourself) is one of my inspirations.
With deep inner peace
And great compassion, self compassion and fun
Aspire daily to save the world.
But do not strive to achieve it.
Just do whatever comes naturally.
Because when aspiration is strong
And compassion blossoms,
Whatever comes naturally,
Is also the right thing to do.
Thus you,
The wise compassionate being,
Save the world while having fun.
Thank you for joining me in aspiring to save the world while having fun!
Namaste
Beautiful, Val. I aspire to save the world and have fun, along with you.
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I thought so 🙂
Take my hand and we’ll skip along together!
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This post made me smile so brightly! I just loved it and especially the little squirrel! Giggle Giggle. Thanks Val xxoo Can I skip with you too? ♥
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Thank you Yvonne. It made me smile as well 🙂 Keep shining your light and finding lightness!
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a wonderful world
worth saving 🙂
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.. and being a part of David! Thank you for being a part of mine.
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Keep spreading the message!
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Paul, I thought of all the male dogs cocking their legs to spread their message…. and you know, I thought why not!?!?!
🙂
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I love that the word fun is included Val! Whatever we put our hands to, should also be fun and filled with laughter – and occasionally even that painful I-can’t-stop-laughing- belly-laughter! ❤
Diana xo
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Life is serious enough without taking it too seriously.
Thanks Diana!
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When we are happy and having fun, the right path unfolds before us. Thanks, Val.
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Thanks for joining in the good times Nancy!
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So now we know where Superman hides his nuts.
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((SMILE))
I must admit I always wondered H!
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Naughty girl.
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Takes one to know one 😉
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Good one, HB!
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Salted or dry-roasted Nancy?
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Personally I like both. Candied is always good … as long as your teeth are in good nick!
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Thanks for this lovely poem.
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My pleasure Elizabeth 🙂
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I LOVE IT, Val!! And the photo….just super!!! ❤
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Thank YOU Lorrie ❤
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