For our children...

image:beautifulfreepictures

Realizing that our planet is in peril and has urgent needs to be met so that all children will have a viable future,
let us commit ourselves to bringing forth,

an environmentally sustainable,

spiritually fulfilling,

socially just,

human presence on the planet.

Moment by Moment..

image:beautifulfreepictures
The process of change occurs usually in small steps. Each small step consistently taken on behalf of Mother Earth.. makes a difference.  Her pain is real and her condition is critical. We want a healthy Planet for our children and their children.

We also want a world where we consistently strive toward peace and justice for all. Make your voice heard through your vote today.  We the People must speak and act if the peace we want is to come about for all our sisters and brothers ..If the debt reduction we want is to come about....If the positive changes we want are to come about.

Let's strive toward cooperation rather than competition..and an appreciation of diversity rather than fear of difference. All Beings.. want a safe home, clean and safe water, rich and fertile soil.  This is the moment of decision and transformation.. pray and vote! 

The changes will not be instantaneous...hopefully they will be thought out..with future generations in mind and to the good of all affected by them.  Our "instant" culture is not helpful when making key long term decisions.
Let's give Peace and Positive change a chance!!  If not us.. than who?

The Long View...

image:beautifulfreepictures.com

This picture brought to mind the question of how I choose to make choices and decisions in my life. I am realizing more and more the importance of thinking about the long term...our future generations! That sounds "heady" yet at the same time.. each choice I make "makes the future"!

Think of our children facing our current debt as a nation! Heavy debt can mean heavy burden..! So.. what choices can I make now that will be more of a benefit to our future generations?

Our Indian sisters and brothers speak of making decisions with the next 7 generations in mind!!

Some of our choices are very short term.. yet even then..they can have long term impact.. like disposing of trash out the window as we drive ...!

Thank you Family for reminding me to consider my decisions more carefully as to their affect on all beings for the future as well as the present!!

The power of small...

Plant a word of love heart-deep in a person's life.

Nurture it with a smile and a prayer, and watch what happens.—Max Lucado

What do you choose??

I feel overwhelmed with 'information" as the elections near. My prayer is that we take the time to cast our vote.. make our voice heard and at the same time..respect the differences of others.

For me, this election is not about.. taking sides.. its about all of us as a people choosing those folks who will work on behalf of "we the people" especially the most vulnerable!
We share this planet as one family..all of us want peace..a safe home..a good education..a living wage.. To many times I've heard, Oh be real, Peace will never come!  Justice will never come... safe housing will never come...  I choose to believe otherwise..

We will get what we choose..!! One step at a time.. One action at a time.. What do we choose?
Let our actions speak louder than any of our words..
 And yes.. it will take time..        Look at the community effort that brought 33 miners in Chile to the surface alive....In taking the time needed..with the sharing of many diverse gifts and talents..toward one goal!!! they accomplished their goal!!

Muchas Gracias...

My heart overflows with joy tonight as all 33 Chilean miners have been rescued after 69 days underground!
Thank you Luv... and thank you to all who participated in the rescue effort in any way.  It warmed my heart to know that so many in our world family were watching, waiting and praying with our sisters and brothers in Chile.  May the rescue workers underground be brought up safely and may all get a good nights rest.

What do you see?

Like ourselves, Mother Nature has many faces. When I glimpsed this photo I thought.. "Basket ball player in the making!!"  and.. "The gift of being alone and together". 

I'd love to know what you see?  Would you take a few minutes and share what comes to you as you look at this photo?  Funny or serious.. I'd love to hear your responses.  Thank you.