The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
"The human spirit is not dead. It lives on in secret. It has come to believe that compassion in which all ethics take root, can only attain breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind" ALBERT SCHWEITZER
"This we know: the earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." ~ Chief Seattle, Native American
It is always an E-Ticket ride with my JOUVENILE DELIQUENT HOOLIGANS! This is a typical day.....HAPPY and HEALTHY SweetHEARTS!
I am honored to share my dearest friends and happiest married couple~ Rita and Micheline!
My passions and beliefs are the same as they were in the late 60's. Wild FACT...I survived the late 60's.
My Philosophy
Be aware of how FRAGILE humans are. I once burst into tears when I was "scolded" at the market because I couldn't find my wallet. I had lost 3 of the most important loved one in less than 4 months. My mum OD'd and my daddy was in another hospital. The previous day I heard from Dr. that the latest tests had confirmed I now had stage 4 in 3 organs and one kidney was shot. I ran out of the market and ended on my belly. I only then realized I was in my pj's and only had one flip flop on. Several trucks stopped and carried me to my car. Someone bandaged me, someone went in to get my purse,etc. Strangers young and old stayed with me while I poured my heart out. I remember a woman in a walker sitting in my car and just holding me. All of these people spent at least an hour with me {driving me home, phonng my friend so I wouldn't be alone...vs...4 or 5 angry shoppers AND the cashier freaking out because I took up @5 minutes of their time.
People communicate so differently. My heart has been broken many times because I interperate a conversation completely inaccurate. "You do what you know at the time...and when you know better you do better" (Maya ANgelou}. And I've hurt others the same way! It is always innocent but this is what I've learned. I listen and wait before I speak. In my mind I realize our past has defined how we react. I ask question until I really believe I "get it"{as much as possible}. I always ask if my "suggestions or ideas" would be welcome. Bottom line, I treat everyone with respect. You never know what could push someone over the edge. SO...my philosophy is to always smile/send love...A smile saved my life one day! A smile from a stranger with 3 young childred. In 1975 my "soon to be" husband was killed in an explosion...in Mexico on a movie set. We had been in love for years;since we were kids. The pain was unbearable and I actually though of "joining" my ex. As I walked to my car there was a young woman with 3 very young children. She smiled as if she hadn't a care in the world. Her little 2 year old princess just walked up to me and gave me a hug. I walked back to my home and my heart didn't hurt so much. So, as you see I'm speaking from experience when I say...be kind...we are all so very fragile at times. We all have bad moments...BUT IMMEDIATELY "right" your "wrong".
What Gives Me Hope
Care2 and the people who care so deeply and do such AMAZING, ENDLESS HARD WORK!!!!!
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by
ENDING WAR...Restoring the Constitution HEALING the planet (environment) although I don't believe it possible at this stage...There are far too many problem and not enough time.
What/who changed my life and why
My life is constantly changing..."You do what you know at the time...and when you know better you do better" {Maya Angelou}
"In every community there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it"..Marianne Williamoson..."The Earth is not dying, it is being Killed, and those who are killing it have names and addresses". Utah Phillips/folksinger..."Fair Trade helps women build a bridge to economic freedom with their own two hands" Priya Haja "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then there will be true peace" {Sri Chin Moi Gosh} "You do what you know at the time, and as you know better...you do better" {Maya Angelou} "When you make avevage great, your dreams will become a reality" {Suzi Orman} "There are NO stupid questions" {Diane Thompson} Do unto others as you would have them do unto you..."Better a dry crust with Peace and quiet, than a house full of feasting with strife {Proverbs l5:17} "I HAVE A DREAM" {Martin Luther King, Jr.} "GIVE PEACE A CHANCE"...IMAGINE PEACE {John Lennon)