I could not imagine what it is like to not have a home and a clean, warm bed to sleep in at night. Yet people sleep rough on our city streets every night, some by choice others by necessity. Yet it is not without its dangers. I remember how upset my daughter was when their friendly local tramp in her university city died of hypothermia one winter.
g is for guides who help us in life
The definition of a guide is;
a person who shares the way to others, advises others especially in matters of behaviour or belief.
Trees are highly collaborative and nurture their young
Hope is the thing with feathers
Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all, And sweetest in the gale is heard; And sore must be the storm That could abash the little bird That kept so many warm. I’ve heard it in the chillest land, And on the strangest sea; Yet, never, in extremity, It asked a crumb of me.
Emily Dickinson, 1830 – 1886
e is for our emotions which connect us all
Can someone else read your emotions?
Think what it’s like to be in a room with a person who is angry or disapproving of you. You can feel their anger without them even saying a word.
Last Friday there was a buzz in the air as the college opened its doors to people interested in knowing what they do and to try out a sitting with a healer, medium or one of the other disciplines. It was a great opportunity to meet college tutors and students.
c is for those who show concern for the misfortunes of others
Helping our children to understand the importance of compassion and the difference it can make to others is key. Take a look at this video from the Power of Positive Thinking. It defines compassion better than I can in words.
