Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights”—a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 24. Though technically religious, it’s also become a cultural event in North America that’s celebrated with sweets and special foods.
To all my friends celebrating, have a blessed time of light, love, peace and community.
Working for justice is an important act of love and peace. It requires a lot of us. Caring for the least fortunate is humanity in practice. There are some who are by society’s standards aren’t desirable but they need grace the most. Everyone makes mistakes and everyone is worthy of forgiveness.
I think compassion is in short supply and we need to generate more of it. My friends may we all be humble and extend arms that embrace those who struggle in life. May the creator be with us all as we live imperfect lives.
People are worthy of grace in abundance no matter who they are. Let’s hope we all learn from our mistakes and seek to be better and do better.
(I believe in what I just said in this post. However, there are some who need to be held accountable for their actions that have done great harm to others. They are worthy of forgiveness too but they also must ask for forgiveness for what they have done.)
Hello there Friday it’s good to see you. I hope you are having a great day in advance of the weekend.
At midnight Taylor Swift released new music which is always fun for her many fans. The new album is named “Midnight” and from what I hear it’s well received. Her songwriting is terrific and she is a great performer.
The Hallmark Channel in America has begun its “Countdown to Christmas” original holiday movie extravaganza. It’s 24-7 movies about the most wonderful time of the year until January 2nd.
We can’t forget there’s Halloween fun to be had in most places. America still has Thanksgiving coming up. One thing at a time in its own time.
Love and peace to you all good people.
You are in control. Never allow your Monday to be manic
Andrea L’Artiste
For something to grow and get better it must be given a chance to do so. We expect so much but become disappointed or disillusioned when something takes longer to develop and change than we hoped for. Patience is indeed a virtue and if we have it then we will see things get better.
Of course, it takes effort and work but results will show themselves in time. Instead of instant gratification let’s do things that will last and of course hope for the best. The payoff is going to be great if you let things play out.
To all those in the LGBTQ community who are living their truth I am your ally. To those who are still living in secret you are loved and supported and seen. Have hope and have courage.
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