What a great collection of possibilities for a better future and better now Odel.
To your almost last question - Would life be better? Maybe we should at least try to make it better by giving this an attempt.
One idea at a time, per day; smile at a stranger (not in a weird way!), help someone without needing, give space to listen to someone without thinking about your own next words, etc.
Through little things, big changes can happen over time.
I couldn’t agree more with you. On little action at a time. Sometimes we may think they are insignificant but they are so powerful. It feels good when we are heard, seen… Little actions, big impacts.
Thank you @Mark Crutchfield for your thoughtful comment. Greatly appreciated
What if! I so wish we could! The possibilities for a peaceful society are endless if we could only all come together with the understanding that we need each other. We thrive in community. It’s devastation when we sink into individuality. Empathy is the most precious thing because love flows in gentle cycles, but it has to start with the ability to have the heart open. Beautiful post!
The possibilities for a peaceful society indeed are there, and we know them. We scare of being deceived, so we protect ourselves and sadly that’s what divides us
My brain kept circling the bridge image... I’m so soft for that tiny almost-brave move toward the middle, like maybe nobody has to arrive perfect, just a little less guarded~
Excellent writing Odel. It feels especially relevant and apt,given where we are in the world (and even just on Substack at times, lately).
Being better and more compassionate to each other is something that is there and possible, it is that willingness and taking those steps to get there, which is, much of the time, the action missing in reaching that.
This was beautifully written. Those "what if's" are what I pray for in my relationship. One where we are fully ourselves, seen, heard, accepted. We may not fully understand everything, but that presence, patience and acceptance make a huge difference. There will still be moments where conflicts may arise, but the relationship would be better. We would face them together, not letting wounds expand, but rather suture them with care, patience and love.
What a great collection of possibilities for a better future and better now Odel.
To your almost last question - Would life be better? Maybe we should at least try to make it better by giving this an attempt.
One idea at a time, per day; smile at a stranger (not in a weird way!), help someone without needing, give space to listen to someone without thinking about your own next words, etc.
Through little things, big changes can happen over time.
I couldn’t agree more with you. On little action at a time. Sometimes we may think they are insignificant but they are so powerful. It feels good when we are heard, seen… Little actions, big impacts.
Thank you @Mark Crutchfield for your thoughtful comment. Greatly appreciated
What a wonderful world will be! Great poem, I love it!
Thank you Nick ! I’m glad you loved it. Greatly appreciated
What if! I so wish we could! The possibilities for a peaceful society are endless if we could only all come together with the understanding that we need each other. We thrive in community. It’s devastation when we sink into individuality. Empathy is the most precious thing because love flows in gentle cycles, but it has to start with the ability to have the heart open. Beautiful post!
Thank you Dorie.
The possibilities for a peaceful society indeed are there, and we know them. We scare of being deceived, so we protect ourselves and sadly that’s what divides us
So beautiful and deeply felt. Thank you. 🖤
Thank you for reading it and your kind words ☺️ greatly appreciated
"What if we opened our hearts, set aside caution and fear, and truly let ourselves be seen."
What if... what if...
Beautiful and wonderfully written. 🤍
Thank you for reading, sharing and your kind words! Greatly appreciated 🥰🫶🏼✨
What if… could we be better ?
I really love this. I think like would be better, smoother…more aligned. It’d be a cool thing to witness. ❤️
I think that as well.
Thank you 🫶🏼✨
This is really, really good. And, oh, so desirable. :)
Thank you for reading and for your comment. Greatly appreciated.
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My brain kept circling the bridge image... I’m so soft for that tiny almost-brave move toward the middle, like maybe nobody has to arrive perfect, just a little less guarded~
Nobody has to arrive perfect, just willing to make the steps forward.
Thank you @AsukaHotaru
Beautiful 'What if' post 😍
Thank you for reading it and for your lovely comment. Greatly appreciated
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Excellent writing Odel. It feels especially relevant and apt,given where we are in the world (and even just on Substack at times, lately).
Being better and more compassionate to each other is something that is there and possible, it is that willingness and taking those steps to get there, which is, much of the time, the action missing in reaching that.
Thank you Gary.
Indeed each of them can be possible if we dare to do what is necessary for that. That’s where things got complicated
Sometimes our life sounds like a collection of "what if's"... this is a piece worth reading.
Indeed !
Thank you for your kind words. Greatly appreciated
Thank you for writing:)
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This was beautifully written. Those "what if's" are what I pray for in my relationship. One where we are fully ourselves, seen, heard, accepted. We may not fully understand everything, but that presence, patience and acceptance make a huge difference. There will still be moments where conflicts may arise, but the relationship would be better. We would face them together, not letting wounds expand, but rather suture them with care, patience and love.
Thanks for reading and for your thoughtful comment. Greatly appreciated !
I believe there should be at least one person to make that possible
Odel, thank you for showing us that a better world is out there. We just have to be willing to reach for it. Beautiful poem!
Thank you @Nabanita. And you’re right, the will to reach it is the harder part
Simply, this is perfectly written! ❤️
Thank you @feelingsundefined. Greatly appreciated
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Thank you, Nikita.
Actually the comment made me smile a little and wondering “what does “men are suspicious era” have to do with the poem 😀?
But I’m happy you found it good and that’s greatly appreciated
I should be lucky then 😀. Thank you, dear one
I don’t blame you
We men are devious species