Tag Archives: compassion

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Quote of the day – NBC

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This post is dedicated to my dear friend, Sue @ https://suedreamwalker.wordpress.com. When I think of Sue I think about love, joy, peace, hope, kindness & compassion.  And she’s not only a light that shines in darkness but a light that shines the way.
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“What others say about you
is not a reflection of you
but a reflection of them.
God sees all and
He know your heart.”
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Quote of the day – Aziz Gattoufi

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My friend Aziz is an art and French teacher in Sydelle’s school and after school, he’s a Futsal coach.  I have been inspired by his dedication, enthusiasm, and passion for teaching.  And he’s a teacher with a big heart too.  Sydelle once told me that Aziz bought them paint and brushes so they could paint during art lesson instead of using the same old oil pastel.  Aziz is also a person with many talents – Artist (Abstract Art), Photographer (BW)/Aikidoka.
Today, Aziz shared with me a short poem and said it’s okay for me to post.  I think it’s simple, sweet, but deep.

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How much is too much…
Is your love to me …
As the air we breathe…
It’s never free
– Aziz Gattoufi [13.06.18]

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Hello Dad…

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visit to cemetery

Hello Dad,
today is January 7th
the same date seventeen years ago
at the wee hour of the morning
when I held you in my arms as you
struggled and breathe your last.
The last time Mom and I visited you
at the cemetery was quite some time ago
Not that we have forgotten you but
we believe your spirit dwells
in our hearts and not at the place
where we laid you to rest.
I’m glad I visited you today, Dad
I believe you were at the cemetery too.
I found peace within as I reminisce on the
lessons learned after your passing…
Life is too short to be grumpy
There’s hope in the midst of adversity.
Our success or failures does not
define who we are.
Life is about being joyful.
And there’s joy…
in being yourself
in giving & sharing
in the midst of pain and suffering,
May we find the strength
to let go of our past…
the years of pain and difficulties that
we had somehow survived and have made
 us more compassionate and resilient.
May our hearts be filled with
love, joy and  peace
as we continue to live
joyfully in the moment.

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Quote of the day – Helen Keller

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“There is no better way to thank God for your sight…

than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark.”

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-Helen Keller