today some sad things happened
a child died too young to teach us life is far too short
a young man was diagnosed as leukemia he fought
today some good things happened
a friend heard she would become a grandmother soon
a breakthrough means some patients will hear a tune
every day some sad and good things happen
when we focus on the good our soul gets a warm glow
then we know for certain that humanity can surely grow
we need the good thing to handle the bad I think
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Beautiful acceptance and hope in this, Kate.
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thanks so much Victoria
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Yes, we need the good to cope with the bad and we need the bad to appreciate the good. 😉
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The yin & yang of life Kate, forever turning on the great mandala. Life is never one or the other — it is always both.
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so very true and our character is strengthened as we cope with both 🙂
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I love the positivity in this poem ❤️❤️
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thanks, no link to your blog?
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Yes, both are there but choose the positive and it changes for the good, nice lines Kate for a balanced world.
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I love the way your poem balances the bad and the good, Kate, and ends with a warmly glowing soul and growth. Thank you for a reassuring start to my day!
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Exactly right!
Everyday, I heard or read about both good or bad, which makes me wonder more.
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Ahhhhh this truly warms my heart kate..
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every day some sad and good things happen
when we focus on the good our soul gets a warm glow
then we know for certain that humanity can surely grow
This is a good word of wisdom! Keep a positive attitude and perspective!
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I like how you described the balance of life – the good and the bad . Well written.
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Yes the bittersweet balance of life captured here Kate. Bravo!
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Growth and feeling the worth of living life really do come down to how we choose our focus, it seems. I love your thoughtful exploration of this.
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I am glad for those good things. They do warm the heart.
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Effective insights, Kate. The good and the bad, both with us always.
That much is inevitable, though we have a thing or two to say about their proportions. If we emphasize the positive, both in our outlook and in our actions, it builds up the useful side of the ledger., Thusly, when bad things do happen, we’re buoyed past them.
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I smile wider when I start the day with good news. Especially children helping their community.
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yes Jules and yesterday we had a pre-school group visit the hospital where I volunteer … they didn’t come into our unit but just seeing and hearing them as they walk past gave us joy 🙂
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Every life is touched by sunshine and shadows; in every situation, we look for the best possible outcome. If we can bring some sunshine to the people around us, that is a very good thing. It seems that the more joy we spread around, the more joy we find to give away. I have always thought of this as God’s economy; He can take a little bit of something good, and make so much more.
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you are so right Linda, the more we give away the more we find in reserve 🙂
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I won’t start this day, anew
I’ll just do what I always do
I’ll wake, I’ll eat, I’ll drink, I’ll screw
And then I might just think of you.
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Oh dear … was that offensive? It was meant, as I am sure you know, in the best possible taste.
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lol trying to save your unsavoury comments .. when will you ever learn!
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Are you referring to my passion for woodworking? Hammering, nailing, drilling, screwing ….
Actually the poem was about the meaninglessness of life. About our constant obsession with survival and reproduction – only to have those that we reproduce continue with the same obsession. There is no progress. We just keep doing the same things over and over again. Century after century.
Or maybe it was a poem about woodworking on a full stomach. I can’t decide.
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lol you are nothing if not entertaining pops … whoops nearly put an e on the end of that word!
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So true. Many a times I try to focus on the little joyful moments of my life than thinking about those problems which are out of my control.
But then sometimes its hard to bear the pain but life goes on.
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if we get too caught in that pain Rupali we become useless to others and ourselves ..
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God and comforting poem , Kate
Yes life is a way and some fall on the road but after helping them we have to continue on the way
Love ❤
Michel
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😦 and :-)…such is life. Never know what a day will bring.
Your poem is an encouragement to keep making a positive difference.
(((HUGS)))
PS…your stunning photo says, to me, “Breathe. Be.”
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True and inspiring poem, Kate but sometimes you will read sad news too and we all have to depart and some have moments to rejoice too.
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A lovely positive message, Kate.
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We can’t wish away or ignore what is bad but focusing on the good is so essential for our well being. Couldn’t agree more Kate.
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Focusing on the good also helps people live a longer life according to recent research. Always a good reminder!
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Having a positive outlook can change the outcome!
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yes! working on focusing only on the good……….so sad when you hear about the tragic.
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but there is always a lesson there Wendi 🙂
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It is hard to read past “a child died to young”, and yet, you are right there is always a message for us…if we listen. This year has “gifted me” with what I thought was overwhelming, and yet at the beginning and end of everyday, I could find countless things to be grateful for. Thanks for the reminder……Donna
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good for you for recalling your gratitude when you’ve had it so tough!
Thanks for stopping by Donna 🙂
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How true. Life is an amalgamation of good and bad.
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Good news and good thoughts
help us to be good, like doing daily squats
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squat away or better still get a squat toilet so they are compulsory 🙂
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I’m ok… I do lots of squats…. xxx
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