It seems to me that we could all pay attention to those traits in ourselves,
and if we'd
we could
The more we practice love, the more we understand that we are all one
Friday 5 June 2020
As we watch...
what is going on in the United States right now, I am reminded that learning to love others is an ongoing process, not only in the US, but around the world. We are none of us free of the tyranny of racism, judgement, intolerance and injustice.
It seems to me that we could all pay attention to those traits in ourselves,
and that
How do you practice love - in your artwork, in your life? Do you have some tips for eradicating racism, judgement, intolerance and injustice? I'd love to hear about them in the comments below.
It seems to me that we could all pay attention to those traits in ourselves,
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I love making mixed media creations showing love for people and encouragement. Our world needs "respect", Win. If we respence other's identity, I am sure this world will be better. And, as always, I AM IN LOVE with your creations. Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteRespect is a great word, Mia, and can go a looooooong way to combat all that negativity that's going around right now. Thank you for your response!
DeleteSo true, Win. We can only practice love. Speak words that edify rather than tear down. Listen and hear more than we speak. Learning as we go to be humble and gracious in seeking to understand cultures that are different from our own.
ReplyDeleteAh, Tracy - you are always so bang on; thank you so much for your thoughtful and from-the-heart response.
DeleteHi Win, thanks for the lovely comments over at mine. I feel really sad that people cannot accept others no matter where they come from, what colour they are or the language they speak it just doesn't make sense to me. The one thing that I do try every day is to speak to people that I meet when I'm walking the dogs. I think just a smile and a "hello" might be more than some people might get all day, you just never know how lonely they might be. I just hope that if I'm nice to them they might just feel a bit more positive about others that they meet. Have a lovely weekend, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteI am definitely with you, Angela, and your response in this socially distance world goes a long way to connecting with those who may be especially feeling lonely right now. Thank you so much!
DeleteHi Win, Love your beautiful words and artwork to back it up.
ReplyDeleteThe whole situation just make me sad that we have so much knowledge and the ability to communicate worldwide and still we can't get along. It's a crying shame.
It's nice to come here and see positive words and lovely art, it raises the spirit. I wish for everyone peace, prosperity, love and respect.
Have a wonderful week and take care of you. Hugs, Deann
I'm with you, Deann; it staggers the mind that with all the knowledge there is in the world, we have yet to conquer intolerance. May this huge uprising be the end of the fear that is behind the hatred.
DeleteMay all your good wishes come flying back to you tenfold, Deann; the world is a better place for your shining part in it. xoxox
Love your artwork here, Win, and the motivation behind it! 99% of my creativity goes into making greeting cards for members of my church family in Massachusetts. Periodically, I receive an e-mail from my pastor sharing that someone is hospitalized, or home recuperating after a fall, maybe a new "grand" has arrived, and those always-needed sympathy cards. I know that receiving a card from me is most often helpful to the recipient, but, for me, it is therapeutic to make and send them. Helps me work through "their" issues! My husband and I have retired in Mexico in a small, poor fishing village. During the winter months, we participate in a "food outreach" program at our campground. Each Tuesday, we grocery shop and then distribute clothing, fresh food and dry goods to 6 families in need. When I say "in need," it sometimes means that the family, including the toddlers and elders, have not eaten in 2-3 days! Although it is crushing to see such poverty, I am so grateful that God pointed us here and asked us to stay! It makes understanding immigration so much easier! If we cannot love, at least let us be kind!!
ReplyDeleteKay, I am humbled by your work in Mexico and in your church group as well. When I see the wide variety of love and kindness in the world, I am lifted in hope that we can get past all the intolerance, judgement and biases we have against each other. May your outreach continue to enrich those around you, and inspire others to do the same. I know you inspire me. <3
DeleteThank you, Win. ❤
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