Cross the Pond

   World views and perceptions are so varied. So much in one’s own environment and upbringing influence us. But when do our beliefs from others transform into our own personal beliefs? Must we always enslave our opinions to that of others? Should we not use our own judgements? When do we cross over?

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   Imagine being a people-pleaser, hopping from one person to another, basically being a chameleon, but having no real identity of self. They are basically moving nowhere. The more we read, the more we listen, the more we experience in our everyday lives opens us up to new ideas and directions. Outward learning. But taking time to know one’s self, the lonely journey of taking self-inventory, defining and owning one’s feelings for any given moment, the search for one’s own soul - now that is how to find more than knowledge. That is finding wisdom.

   Many people around us, especially those who govern, will say they have the answers, that they know what is best, that they are so knowledgeable we should listen to them. All aboard! Sure, we’ll listen. We’ll hear them, we’ll take their views into consideration. But we need to have wisdom. We need to know ourselves - what is true, right, honest, caring, helpful. We need to know that we are not alone. We belong to the whole human race. We need to choose options that benefit each and every one. It is not easy, as there will always be someone suffering.

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   Find your true self. You will need to have moments of quiet, of solitude. That can be frightening, but need not stop you. A lot of what you’ll “hear” inside are the voices and directions of other people throughout your life. But you can begin to change the channel, so to speak. You can begin to find your own true self, your voice, your spirit within your very own soul. Be yourself.        Theresa M

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                  Please take a moment to remember the victims of the New Zealand Mosque terrorist attack.  May the Lord have mercy.  Remember them all in your prayers.  Stand up against those who make racists comments and actions.  We all belong to God, regardless of race, religion, beliefs.  Hatred has no place in our hearts nor our lives.  Find your true self, your voice, and your spirit.  Share hope and love.     🙏💔