Changing Perceptions

Moment by moment

Flashback in time

Will we think differently

Now?

Contemplative Moments

In these momentous times

take the first step

in a challenging world

make a difference

in an act of kindness

motivate the conscience

into positive action

to better understand

and inspire …

another.

Quiet Calm

Clear thinking

sound reasoning

before overreacting.

Is There Any Room …

for sharing kindness

for showing compassion

for understanding another

in our lives today?

Can One Wonder?

at atrocities

of people

Remain silent

to injustice

Turn a blind eye

to bullying and racism

Maintain silence

Can we?

True Potential

Expanding focus

Beyond self

Embrace, contribute

Collective good.

Being Amiable

Good relationship

like dialogue

a two-way process

Amiable qualities

strengthen friendship.

The Importance Of Words

Words chosen

to encourage

Like a breath of

invigorating fresh air.

Friendship

Words to voice

Inspiring and profound

Friendship across borders.

Take Time

Quality time

Undivided attention

Assures

Encourages

Builds relationships.

Rapport

Mutual understanding

and trust

develop and maintain

a good rapport.

A Meeting Of Minds

Working out priorities

to achieve goals.

A Friend Indeed

A listening ear

encourages

comforts.

What Is Admirable?

Humility

reflects

beauty of character

 

Kindness

touches

the heart

 

Empathy

creates

trust

Warmth In Winter

 

Warm glowing fireplace

Wood gently burning

popping and crackling

Appreciation of

family and friends

Soft instrumental music

beautiful and calming

enhances sensory experience

warms the heart

Joy in sharing time together.

~

Quietness to ponder

on year’s happenings

Make necessary changes

Set goals and priorities

Be flexible

to fit into

the greater good

and consider

with understanding

differences in people.

~

Bright Sparkling Star

The heart-warming kindness

of friendship

is like the precious gift of love

like the bright sparkling star

in the dark night.

Finesse

Tact and skill

in handling

challenging tasks

diplomacy in

sensitive issues

relationships

prevent conflicts

build understanding.

~

In difficult situations

mediation

time and space

settle

deeper disputes

help both groups

reach workable solutions.

~

Today’s world

fragile relationships

tragically many

disillusioned

crying out

alone

resort to vice

life threatening ways

to escape pain

rejection

hurt

stigma.

~

We can all make a difference!

 

Deeply Moving

A piece of music

a book

or a movie?

Realistically painful emotional hurts

of a sufferer

are deeply moving.

They linger

and linger on.

Ruminating thoughts

anxiety, stress

affect behaviour.

Everyone can

play a part

to help.

Be kind and sensitive

empathise.

The person has been through

more than one can ever imagine.

‘Faith, Hope and Love

but above all

the greatest of these is Love’

Sound And Sure

The peace of God that surpasses all understanding

will comfort your heart to keep on believing

His Living Word so sound and sure

will help you trust in His perfect working.

Timely Comfort

Comforting words at the right time

show that we care,

As we reach out to

hurting people out there.