open mind to those who are suffering
heart too opens with compassion
don’t despair, we will prevail
we’ll be changed for the better
because we’ve learned and grown
through the trials put before us
we’ve drawn closer
boundaries are dissolving
in spite of distancing
Today De is our host for the Quadrille, one of the more popular prompts. Head over to dVerse to check out her presentation and give it a try. It’s fun!
msjadeli
/ April 6, 2020I like your encouraging words, Bodhi Rose. I hope you’re right.
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Bodhirose
/ April 6, 2020Thank you! I’m holding on to those thoughts…it will be so.
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msjadeli
/ April 7, 2020You’re welcome.
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whimsygizmo
/ April 6, 2020Such a hopeful outlook, Gayle. Thank you.
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Bodhirose
/ April 6, 2020I’m trying, De–and you’re most welcome.
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revivedwriter
/ April 6, 2020I do hope this newfound compassion lasts!
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Bodhirose
/ April 6, 2020Oh, so do I. Thanks for your visit!
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Gillena Cox
/ April 6, 2020True and very good about what you observed of ‘boundaries’
much love…
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Bodhirose
/ April 6, 2020Thank you, Gillena. Those boundaries do not serve us. I’m trying to focus on the positives.
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Glenn A. Buttkus
/ April 6, 2020I agree, we will all emerge upon a new world. Unfortunately after the health crisis comes the economic rebuilding.
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Bodhirose
/ April 6, 2020True, Glenn. It’s going to take some time to recover from this.
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Grace
/ April 6, 2020I pray for that enlightment after all of this pandemic crises and hopefully we would have learned our lessons. Hope you are well.
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Bodhirose
/ April 7, 2020I hope we’ve learned that we’re not invincible and must be cautious and serious when it comes to our global health. I’m doing well, Grace, and hope you and your family are too, thanks.
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Victoria Stuart
/ April 6, 2020Such a positive light to shine with “don’t despair, we will prevail
we’ll be changed for the better” Thank you.
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Bodhirose
/ April 7, 2020I think we will be better and hopefully a lot smarter. You’re welcome and thank you for your visit.
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Dale
/ April 6, 2020I hope we take this and grow from it.
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Bodhirose
/ April 7, 2020That’s exactly what I hope, Dale.
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lynn__
/ April 6, 2020Great perspective, Gayle…hope you’re right!
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Bodhirose
/ April 7, 2020I’m trying to focus on a bit of optimism, Lynn. If only to make myself feel better!
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Frank Hubeny
/ April 6, 2020Good point that our hearts need to remain open.
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Bodhirose
/ April 7, 2020Yep, very important, Frank. Thanks for coming by.
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ladynyo
/ April 6, 2020I’m with Frank…..
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Bodhirose
/ April 7, 2020Hi Jane, nice to have you come by. Yes, really important for our global health.
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ladynyo
/ April 7, 2020Global Health…..that a deep struggle.
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Bodhirose
/ April 7, 2020It sure is!
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
/ April 7, 2020I think (and hope) that we will do… and hopefully, we will come out of this remembering what we have learned.
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Bodhirose
/ April 7, 2020What good is going through something like this if we don’t learn from it? Of course, we’ll have to remove a certain someone from office who apparently has no common sense…or most likely no sense at all.
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Stine Writing
/ April 7, 2020I really hope some people have changed for the better! Maybe people have learned to slow down and appreciate all they have.
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Bodhirose
/ April 10, 2020Me too! I hope that people will maintain a slower pace after it’s all over and take the time to appreciate the “little” things. Thank you for coming by and adding your thoughts.
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lillian
/ April 8, 2020It is true, right? Even though distancing is required and this pandemic is horrific, I find myself communicating with old friends I’ve not heard from in quite a while…we tend to “check in” with others more. Not physically….but through social media and I’ve been writing letters again 🙂 Stay safe my friend.
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Bodhirose
/ April 10, 2020It is true, Lillian. It seems we’re reaching out to to others and checking in. I video visit with my granddaughters and family and it’s so good to see them. I used to love writing letters to people. That’s a wonderful idea! You stay safe too, Lill. xoxo
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Ayala Zarf
/ May 12, 2020Inspiring poem. Stay safe.
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Bodhirose
/ May 18, 2020Hi Ayala, thank you, I just found this in my spam department…sorry about that! I don’t check it that often. I hope you and your family are staying well and safe too.
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Gray Dawster
/ June 11, 2021There will be a time to reflect upon this cruelly devastating Pandemic, but for now we just need to focus on keeping safe and well . Your lovely words of encouragement will help us get there for sure.
(((Hug Aplenty)))
Andro x x
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