‘Friends Who Share Balloons’
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“peace is not merely the absence of warfare,
any more than true health is simply the absence of a disease.
nor is peace simply a quiet state of equilibrium –
impossible to achieve in an evolving system.
though refraining from harm is an essential first step,
lasting peace is created by actively redressing harm done.
peace is a creative process of joining i and thou into a co-creative we.
it requires authentic communication, empathic listening, and wildly creative solutions.”
-anodea judith
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image credit: willowdayflowerproject by gina – Leaves, Twigs, Iris, Geraniums, Lilacs, Delphiniums, Hydrangeas, Marigolds all got together and became “Friends who share balloons.”
Fabulous quote to share during these trying times! Great post, Beth!
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thanks, brad –
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oh I love this! Thanks for sharing the flowery friends
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absolutely, and she is a brilliant floral artist, says so much with her beautiful work
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anodea judith is very wise.
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she absolutely is
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So much work to be done in our world, Beth.
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yes, but we have to begin somewhere –
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Profound words Beth. Thanks for sharing
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I thought they were too, they speak to the truth
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Indeed! 👍
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That was beautiful.
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thank you, I thought she summed it up beautifully
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A perfect quote for these times. Thanks for sharing. I must read more from Judith.
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some timely, I agree. she really gets it
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“Wildly creative solutions” – that’s exactly what we need now. and balloons…
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yes, you can never have too many of either
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Perfect quote for today. And yesterday. And tomorrow.
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yes, she understands it so well
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Thanks for this uplifting post! ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)
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my pleasure
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♡(ŐωŐ人)
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What a beautiful sentiment. Truly the best way to start the week. ♥
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I’m glad it spoke to you –
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This. Is. Truth. ❤
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yes.
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Great post.
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Thank you
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I love this!
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❤️
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Hi Beth,
A great post / quote! Two things which make almost everyone happier / more peaceful… balloon and crayons.
🙂
Kevin
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That’s a very thought-provoking and inspiring quote, Beth. I love the image with the fairy friends and their flower balloons.
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I thought they went well together. Both offer a sign of hope for how things can be
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That’s right! Both shine a light!
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Great quote that provides much to reflect on. Thanks for sharing.
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My pleasure, it really spoke to me
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Most definitely ❤
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❤️
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Wonderful piece Beth…. Lasting peace is so important.
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It absolutely is and thank you
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Beautiful!
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i thought she said it so well
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I love the positivity of this post: peace is about eradicating our hostility to people who are different, not just in skin colour but in speech patterns, say, or beliefs; it is about acceptance 🙂
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yes, exactly and thanks, John –
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Very true. 🙂👍
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So well put.
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