Peace in the world Love in every life Health in mind and body Food for hungry souls Water for parched lives Cures for ravaged bodies Hope for the hopeless Homes for the homeless Rest for the weary Laughter instead of tears Open hands instead of closed fists Gentle words instead of angry shouts Passion Purpose Presence You Me We
Category: philosophy
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heart hopes
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dark before dawn
Sometimes, When driving through the rough terrain, Not thinking that the sun will ever disappear, You come upon a tunnel. Sometimes, When walking through the beautiful hills, Not expecting the bright day to turn dark, A storm blots out the blue skies. Sometimes, While cozily reading in a warm glow, Not anticipating the lamp will blink off, An outage plunges light into darkness. Remember, There's a light at the end, forge ahead. A rainbow will appear, keep looking up. One small candle can dispell the dark. Always, Be the light.
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context
it sits in the barren tree open to the world and makes you wonder how you missed it in the spring when it was full of life just beginning or in the summer as the constant trips back and forth back and forth became just a blur of existence until the fall came when all the teaching and prodding of trial and error produced the anticipated results of a job well done and a life beginning to be well led but in the winter this empty nest looks so lonely and forlorn to those without context
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breaking the cycle
Anger begets hate Hate escalates to violence Violence creates sorrow Sorrow grows into despair Despair rises to desperation Desperation builds into anger Repeat The cycle continues until broken by mercy, justice and humility Peace begets harmony Harmony escalates to love Love creates happiness Happiness grows into joy Joy rises to contentment Contentment builds into peace Repeat
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thanks giving
Give Hugs Give Kisses Give Time Give Hope Give Peace Give Forgiveness Give Laughter Give Permission Give Patience Give Compliments Give Faith Give Warmth Give Rest Give Quietness Give Attention Give Smiles Give Love Give Yourself and after all is done and said Give Thanks
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