Robert's Reflections By
Dec 31, 2023
May the depth of our longing
​ ​ bring us together in a silent unity,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ where our souls intertwine as one entity,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ beyond the confines of speech.
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Within the hush,
​ ​ let us honor the sanctity of silence,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ finding dignity in the unspoken
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ connection that unites us.
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For in that quietude,
​ ​ lies a sacred bond
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ between you and me.
Dec 30, 2023
May your serene observation
​ ​ and mindful presence
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ be recognized and cherished.
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Your silent wisdom,
​ ​ cultivated through attentive listening
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and quiet reflection,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ holds immeasurable value.
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In honoring you, the quiet one,
​ ​ we pay tribute to the profound depth
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of ancestral wisdom
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ carried in the simplicity of few words
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ spoken but deeply understood.
Dec 29, 2023
As we brace for the unpredictable journey ahead,
​ ​ let’s prepare together,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ finding solace in rest,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ embracing resilience over trivialities,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and fortifying our spiritual connections
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ through prayer.
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In our united community,
​ ​ let’s pledge unwavering support,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ attuning our ears to the Spirit’s guidance,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and seizing every opportunity
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to sow seeds of positivity.
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So, let’s keep our spirits strong and steady,
​ ​ pacing ourselves in this hopeful marathon,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ knowing we stride forward together.
Dec 28, 2023
May we behold the arrival of our ancestors,
​ ​ guides, and mentors,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ their wisdom spanning lifetimes,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ offering guidance in moments of need.
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In their unfailing presence,
​ ​ beneath the moon’s solemn watch
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and the sun’s radiant embrace,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ let us witness their dance,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ a timeless celebration for us all,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ bestowing blessings upon our paths.
Dec 27, 2023
May the love you’ve woven through time echo endlessly,
​ ​ transcending eras, continuing to touch hearts
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and transform minds, perpetually sowing seeds
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of peace and hope in
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the hearts of generations to come.
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As your love intertwines with others’,
​ ​ forming an unbroken chain of compassion,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ may you find joy in knowing that your love is eternal,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ a promise ever renewed and
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ carried forth through the ages.
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Rejoice in the boundless legacy of your love,
​ ​ for it lives on ceaselessly,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ a radiant beacon lighting
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the path for all.
Dec 26, 2023
May each soul, irrespective of beliefs or origins,
​ ​ embrace the divine essence of love,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ letting it flow as mercy, peace, forgiveness,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and healing across every corner of existence.
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As you release this boundless love,
​ ​ believe in its transformative power,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ for in every act,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ love crafts an indelible difference,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and together, let us extend this
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ profound love to the farthest reaches
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of our hearts and beyond.
Dec 25, 2023
May you find a sacred space,
​ ​ hidden from the world’s gaze,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ where the tranquility allows you
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to shed the bindings of external expectations,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ setting your spirit free
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to dance in the serene solitude.
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May this sanctuary untangle the threads of tension,
​ ​ granting you peace as you immerse
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ in the whispers of your soul,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ disconnected yet profoundly connected
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to your inner essence.
Dec 24, 2023
In this sacred space of shared serenity,
​ ​ let silence be our guiding melody,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ harmonizing our spirits in unity.
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May our stillness speak volumes,
​ ​ weaving connections that
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ transcend mere words,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ as we embrace the transformative power
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of our collective tranquility.
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Together, let us embody this vibrant,
​ ​ noble silence, a testament
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to our boundless unity and inner radiance.
Dec 23, 2023
May the strength that resides within us,
​ ​ enduring through maturation, illness,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and transition, be a testament
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to our purposeful existence,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ bearing the faithful image
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of our Creator.
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As we constantly discern our
​ ​ unique roles within an eternal plan,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ may we find solace in being
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ integral parts of a future boundless
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ in its vision and eternal in its embrace.
Dec 22, 2023
We gather amidst burdens and shadows,
​ ​ inviting all weary souls to a haven
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ where weariness finds solace
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and uncertainty finds kinship.
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Here, within the embrace of a warm fire
​ ​ and the fellowship of kindred spirits,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ discover a sanctuary—a place
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ where healing begins and hope reignites
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ within a compassionate community.
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Come, as you are, and be embraced by
​ ​ open arms that guide you to rediscover
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ what the world might have obscured.
Dec 21, 2023
May our connected spirits be a source of strength and resilience,
​ ​ fostering a community rooted in
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ unwavering solidarity.
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In our shared journey,
​ ​ may the sacred promise of staying together
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ grant us enduring fortitude.
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As we navigate life’s paths,
​ ​ let the echo of assurance resound:
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ we will journey united.
Dec 20, 2023
May our journey follow the footsteps of those
​ ​ who’ve sought harmony with life’s dream,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ guiding us toward peace and liberating
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ mercy upon the restless sea.
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We walk the path of wisdom, attentive ears,
​ ​ and heartfelt prayers, weaving seekers
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ from myriad seasons, embodying
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the ancient tradition of healing.
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As we travel, may our steps resonate
​ ​ with the echoes of hope
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and our actions echo
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the essence of compassionate unity.
Dec 19, 2023
In this season’s delicate dance between somber hues and cautious celebration,
may hope blossom in the human heart,
​ ​ undeterred by adversity,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ as joy echoes through every story and faith,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ amplifying the promise of peace.
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Let us unveil this enduring truth to the world,
​ ​ nurturing resilience where hope is most needed,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ forging unity and serenity in our shared journey.
Dec 18, 2023
May the harmonies of distant realms guide your steps,
​ ​ echoing the resonant symphonies
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of divine whispers and earthly hymns.
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Let your spirit dance to the rhythms
​ ​ of your soul’s intricate composition,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ a melodic dance woven from cherished echoes
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and whispered hopes, leading you homeward
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ on the graceful wings of music’s timeless embrace.
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Embrace the cadence of your being,
​ ​ allowing the music to carry you through
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the boundless expanse of existence,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ leading you ever closer to
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the sanctuary of your essence.
Dec 17, 2023
May the sanctuary of inner quietude
​ ​ offer solace to your wounds and
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ grace your spirit with hidden anointing.
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In the midst of life’s offerings,
​ ​ carve sacred moments of solitude—
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ be it in nature’s embrace, mindful walks,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ or silent contemplation—
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ as a healing balm for your being.
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May the gentle embrace of silence
​ ​ guide your journey toward restoration
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and grant you the peace your soul seeks.
Dec 16, 2023
May we approach those with differing views with open hearts,
​ ​ embracing a sacred trinity of respect:
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to listen earnestly, speak with brevity and kindness,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and shun the shadows
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of hostility and aggression.
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Amidst anger and denial,
​ ​ let us offer the grace of patient dialogue,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ weaving a fabric of understanding
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ with threads of civility and genuine connection.
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And when words fail,
​ ​ let our prayers be bridges to transcend discord,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ seeking kinship with souls
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ who share the quest for
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ harmony and unity in diversity.
Dec 15, 2023
May the gentle whispers upon the wind
​ ​ herald the cosmic shifts guiding us
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ towards radiant pathways,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ as our collective prayers unveil
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the transformative strength of hope.
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Step into the embrace of the four directions,
​ ​ feel the winds of change,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and sense the subtle turn towards
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the luminous expanse ahead.
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Embrace this moment of transition,
​ ​ for in it, we find the quiet assurance
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of a new direction illuminated by the light.
Dec 14, 2023
May your years be a testament to the richness of experience,
​ ​ but may your spirit remain forever young,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ buoyed by the eternal hope dwelling within.
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May your heart be shaped by love,
​ ​ illuminating your path with clarity and purpose,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ as you evolve within the ever-renewing
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ fabric of creation.
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Embrace the ageless essence of curiosity,
​ ​ for in its embrace, you shall forever remain timeless,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ continuously becoming in the journey towards wisdom.
Dec 13, 2023
May our courage in witnessing the winds of change
​ ​ guide us boldly, holding the dreams
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of many in delicate balance.
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Let clarity infuse our words as countless ears
​ ​ listen for the message we carry,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ a gift entrusted to our voices.
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In our transparency as ambassadors of love,
​ ​ advocates for peace, custodians of Earth,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and members of a diverse yet respectful
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ community of seekers,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ may unity thrive amidst
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ our differing perspectives.
Dec 12, 2023
May the strength within guide your ascent towards new horizons,
​ ​ lifting you to the vantage point
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ where past and future converge.
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In this moment of revelation,
​ ​ may the support you’ve received
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ echo through your being,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ holding you firm
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ in this journey of discovery.
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Let it remind you of the interconnected hands
​ ​ that have raised you,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ weaving a story of communal upliftment.
Dec 11, 2023
May the gentle gaze of timeless wisdom,
​ ​ akin to a grandmother’s nurturing eyes,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ guide your journey, resonating with
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ profound stillness and depth.
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In the embrace of weathered kindness and unwavering patience,
​ ​ may you find solace, knowing these eyes
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ have beheld you from your genesis,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ watching over until your spirit awakens
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to watch over others,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ becoming an angelic sentinel
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of boundless love.
Dec 10, 2023
May we learn the eloquence of discerning silence,
​ ​ understanding that wisdom often
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ rests in knowing when to withhold words.
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Let us embrace the wisdom that discerns
​ ​ the opportune time for speech,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ honoring the power of thoughtful silence
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ over heedless chatter, and may our words,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ when they bloom forth,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ carry the grace of wisdom and kindness.
Dec 9, 2023
May this celestial quilt, a mosaic of cosmic hues,
​ ​ envelop you in its embrace,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ revealing the universe’s grandeur.
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As you revel in its warmth,
​ ​ may the stars illuminate your path,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ guiding you toward boundless discovery.
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With each dawn,
​ ​ may you soar on radiant wings,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ finding solace in the endless
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ wonder of existence.
Dec 8, 2023
May we recognize the sacredness woven
​ ​ into each fleeting moment,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ honoring the richness that every day
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ bestows upon us.
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Though ineffable, our individual narratives
​ ​ intertwine in a collective tapestry of gratitude,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ beckoning us to embrace life’s gifts
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and extend that invitation to all.
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In this unity of diverse stories,
​ ​ we stand as the grateful ones,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ custodians of the profound significance
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ found in each passing breath.
Dec 7, 2023
May we embrace the challenge of our times,
​ ​ recognizing the scarcity of trust and
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the abundance of suspicion,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ confronting this reality with courage and clarity.
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In facing these hurdles,
​ ​ may we labor to forge resilient bonds of trust,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ weaving transparency into our interactions
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to diminish the shadows of suspicion.
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These trying moments beckon us
​ ​ not to shutter our vision,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ but to unfurl our eyes wide
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to the prospect of a luminous horizon.
May we honor the divine trust bestowed upon us:
​ ​ the sacred power of love,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ a force that births life and binds humanity.
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Dec 6, 2023
Let us embrace this gift,
​ ​ weaving its essence into every action,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ radiating it outward to nurture, heal, and unite.
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In acknowledging this profound responsibility,
​ ​ may we wield this sacred power with wisdom,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ wielding its boundless energy to
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ illuminate every corner of this world.
Dec 5, 2023
May the unwavering strength of love
​ ​ be your guiding light in the face of anger,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ fear, and conflict, standing as a
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ resilient force against all adversity.
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It promises to be your ally,
​ ​ shielding you from loss and loneliness,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ gently triumphing over the wounds of history
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and revealing unseen paths of hope.
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Hold firm in the belief:
​ ​ love’s enduring triumph shall prevail,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ never faltering in its quest to heal and uplift.
Dec 4, 2023
May the Great Spirit bless our hearts with care,
​ ​ guiding us through these challenging times,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ awakening us to wisdom,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and igniting within us the season
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of hope and the path to peace.
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Grant us the fortitude of faith,
​ ​ the strength of love,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and the enduring power of compassion
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ as we join in sustaining life in every way possible.
Dec 3, 2023
May the unfolding of time
​ ​ reveal the cherished serenity of silence,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ guiding us to rediscover our essence.
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In the quietude, within each moment’s embrace,
​ ​ may we find ourselves and others,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ enriched by the profound beauty of silence.
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Let the luminosity of silence illuminate our days,
​ ​ transforming the ordinary into
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ spaces filled with the radiance of existence.
Dec 2, 2023
May we nurture the inner strength
​ ​ to embrace the unfolding of life’s moments,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ weaving ease, joy, and freedom
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ into our being amidst
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the uncontrollable currents around us.
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In this cultivation of resilience,
​ ​ may we find solace in the power of presence,
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ navigating the tides of existence with grace
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and a profound sense of acceptance.
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Let us discover within ourselves
​ ​ the sanctuary of tranquility amid
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ life’s ever-changing fabric.
Dec 1, 2023
Together, let us pause in reverence for those often overlooked,
​ ​ the gentle spirits who embody kindness without seeking recognition.
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In our collective contemplation,
​ ​ let us appreciate these unsung heroes, as they,
​ ​ through their quiet resolve and unwavering love,
​ ​ mend the fabric of our world.
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As we reflect,
​ ​ may we all be inspired to emulate their selfless dedication,
​ ​ for in their simple acts lies the profound power
​ ​ to ignite hope and compassion
​ ​ within us all.