We are unable To summon basic respect For views not our own As long as we, as a culture, or as a species, struggle to summon basic respect and dignity for each other, we will fail. Advertisements
Tag Archives: community
In tonight’s haiku, I try to deal with today’s news
Such wretched sadness Pained hearts and tears aplenty Cold rain falling now
“Paul’s Boots” or Life’s Short
Life is much too short Don’t forget to feed your soul Therein lies beauty This Haiku was inspired by this short movie: “Paul’s Boots”. Give it a watch. Maybe two. Reminds of how much I love the hiking community.
Community’s Criticalness
We glorify Independence Yet it is imperfect. Humanity needs Community Nothing more destructive Than isolation
We learn more by listening then by talking
We are quick to speak So often finishing Sentences of others Missing details of, Well, everything. By rushing, everything Is slower. Reality often is Counterintuitive, I guess. Slowing, focusing, listening, Focusing on that listening Listening to UNDERSTAND Not only more productive; Relationships built.
Getting To Win-Win
You can’t get win-win By being driven by your fears Only love drives this
The dialog of invective
I refuse This dialog Of invective; Demeaning And Devaluing Each other For I believe In community; Society: It’s what Enables Humanity To thrive; To survive
Brother’s Keeper
I am my brother’s keeper Or, at least, so I try Though difficult Deeply worthwhile
