Carol A. Hand
Blindsided yet again by evil
that has come with an intensity
I’m not sure my aching heart can bear it
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But I have walked this path before
*
“Walk tall anyway,” I told myself then,
“Truth will prevail in time
if you show compassion, patience,
and integrity
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I’m so sorry you are being tested yet again. I don’t like the word “evil” but these days there’s often no other word to capture the sheer malevolence of certain people. Forgiveness probably won’t redeem that person but will keep you sane! Stay well.
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I appreciate your thoughtful comments, Diane. I don’t like the word “evil” either, but I don’t know how else to describe seemingly intentional acts that kill or cause egregious harm to others. It’s not something new, but it seems to be more common these days because of those in positions of power who model it so glibly. It really does helps me to have a simple way to refocus … compassion, patience, integrity.
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Good advice.
Take care.
Neil S.
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A very belated but none the less sincere thank you, Neil. I appreciate your kind words a great deal. 💜
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Some unavoidably deep truth here. I can empathize, Carol.
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Thank you, Sha’Tara. I appreciate your kind words a great deal. 💜
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Stand Tall is not easy, even when you have friends all around you, my friend. Take care of your heart. xox
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Thank you for your always kind words, dear Trace. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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Evil continues to dominate our world. Only love and compassion will defeat it. Keep safe and strong, Carol ❤
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Thank you for sharing your views about the world and for your wise advice, dear friend. Sending my best wishes. 💜
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“Seek solutions that promote healing rather than those that punish” — this jumped out at me because I think I need punishment (of the perpetrator) in order to make progress in healing. Having both compassion and justice at the same time ain’t so easy…
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful, honest comments, Edy. I am not convinced, though, that punishment ever helps people become kinder or wiser. I am not sure what the answer is, but I much prefer striving to live by the principles that feel best for me – compassion, patience, and integrity. I am not saying that is easy…
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I join with those who are opening their hearts for you, Carol. Resilience is the perfect word for this present moment.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Bill. 💜
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In my thoughts I’m sending you a hug. Take care, Hanneke
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Thank you so much for your kindness, Hanneke. Sending a hug and my best wishes to you. 💜
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Hauntingly beautiful and sad. I wish you the peace to persevere, Carol.
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Pam. 💜
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🙏🥰
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Carol, balance remains necessary and difficult. We do our best and still must navigate so much craziness. It is so good to read your honest life.
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Dear Michael, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. Sending my best wishes. 💜
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‘seek solutions that promote healing’
very sound advice.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Eddie. 💜
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This poem tugs at my heart. When the journey seems uphill, and I am not sure if I am up for this challenge, the thought that I have been here before…..it all seems too familiar. I have been there, and I have thought this thought before. Thank you for this beautiful post.
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful, Lovely comments, Pirootb. I am deeply grateful and send my best wishes. 💜
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may you continue
finding solidity
in your compassionate heart,
words & actions, dear Carol!
from this compost
can arise a rose 🙂
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Thank you for your kindness and encouragement, David. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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This sounds like it could have been written by my soul! Sending you a warm hug and inspiration to do just what you wrote…recognize that what you focus on and what you see will definitely impact your reality!
Sweet Blessings, friend. ❤
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Dear Lorrie, thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments and support. Sending blessings to you, too. 💜
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I really like your blog. A pleasure to come stroll on your pages. A great discovery and very interesting blog. I’ll come back to visit you. Do not hesitate to visit my universe. See you soon. Happy Holidays.
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Angelilie. You have a lovely blog! May your new year be filled with many blessings. 💜
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