the most difficult hardships
the most toxic relationships
have taught me far more
than those who loved me kindly
adversity made me dig deeper
I became more sensitive
to others pain and intolerance
inner strength became my solace
without trials and tribulations
it’s easy to remain superficial
oblivious of our inner strength
hardship provokes real growth
had to learn more skilful ways
to cope with nasty torment
realised they were troubled souls
insecure jealous, needy to vent
for those who’ve looked within
have nurtured their soul/ spirit
connected with their kind charm
they have zero reason to harm
patience and tolerance grow
for I am the seeds I sow
anger and fear recede
no need to blunder and bleed
so take any hardship
as an invaluable lesson
sent to light your way
listen learn then play
here is a man who learnt to do just that!
His lesson was far more harsh than mine …
this is truly an inspiring talk, 14 minutes you can’t afford to miss!
There is wisdom here Kate.
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Anyone who can “cope with Trump’s nasty torment” has more “patience and tolerance” than a saint!
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A friend used to tell me that we are all tested because we have the power to tolerate and emerging from that dark void we become stronger and better. Ain’t that true, the harder lessons always leave an impact and make us tougher and better.
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This reminds me of a story about a man who planted a tree. His neighbor also planted a tree. The neighbor propped up, fertilized, wrapped the trunk and protected his tree. The neighbor wondered why the man would go out and beat his rugs over the tree, lash it with a rope. In time both trees grew. A storm came and the neighbor’s tree was pulled out of the ground and the branches snapped. The other tree had deep roots and was strong but able to bend. It survived. When the neighbor asked the man how his tree was unharmed the answer was that his tree had learned through adversity while the broken tree never had been tested. We are so much like those trees.
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This is a beautiful poem.
Touched me very deeply.
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Wonderful Video. SO inspiring. .
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isn’t he just!
One of those people who are beautiful inside and out … just like you ❤
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Oh thank you. You made my night. Yes..he just kind of well…radiated (which I hesitated to use because of what happened. But yes..even the pics of him in the hospital just showed spirit and light. Loved it Now i want to see the documentary. 😉
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Adversities test our emotional and mental well-being. That is why it is important not to shield our kids too much.
That video is excellent, Kate. ❤️
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Your words are full of wisdom. Adversity teaches us the true worth of life and living.
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Words of wisdom, Kate.
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As always kate …you inspired me.
And the talk of Eduardo is truly inspirational as well…it hit me when he said “the spark the human hearbeat is the birthplace of happiness, that rhythmic beat below your finger tips is the greatest gift, life and surely that alone is a reason to smile”
So beautiful and profound
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Carolyn posted this video and it resonated so deeply that I had to share it!
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Wonderful post…poem and Eduardo’s talk! 🙂
In the documentary he talks about how he felt so helpless in the hospital, unable to move or do anything, so he found his purpose in smiling and trying to bring joy to everyone who entered his room trying to meet his needs.
He expresses it much better than I just tried to.
But I thought it so beautiful that he found a positive purpose even when his life was so scary and painful and uncertain.
(((HUGS))) ❤
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This is great!
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True! Each day is a learning experience…
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I love your poems Kate.
The way you unfold learnings in life.
Thank you for sharing wise words.
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total of 79 deaths to date and the bulk of that were the cruise ship passengers
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Yes, the death counts are less.
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but as we locked down we also ensured that our homeless were accommodated in empty hotels … Singapore looked after themselves but neglected their foreign workers crammed into overcrowded dormitaries ….
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A good strategy. In India hundreds and thousands of daily wagers are sufflering.
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yes there never has been a safety net for the masses of poor there … very telling 😦
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Beautiful poem and so much profound words, Kate. The video was awesome. Eduardo was too good and inspiring.
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This brought me to tears. Thanks Kate! I don’t think it’s necessarily worth it, but yes, we can learn from everything…
Love, light, and glitter
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if it doesn’t feel worth it … that is the greatest lesson of all Eliza!
take care precious xx
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I’m not sure. It’s something I often wonder about. Thanks! You too… 💕💕
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Thanks for sharing this TEDx talk, Kate … the message resonated with me when I first saw it a couple of years ago, and now even more so. Thank you for sharing it again …
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[…] another blog post popped into my WP Reader this morning from another blog I follow … CalmKate – Aroused . What struck me and spoke to me from Kate’s blog was the following TEDx talk she had linked […]
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This week I watched https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Beautiful_Day_in_the_Neighborhood
There are many coping skills –
It is true that we learn, I think our most valuable lessons from adversity. I had a less than stellar childhood, so I used that lesson to make my own future brighter. 🙂
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Amazing writeup.
Very properly explained about relationships problems.
Surely would work on it.
Keep writing and inspiring us.
By the way i write too.
Check me out.
https://unfcukwithable.wordpress.com/2020/06/16/roots-of-envy-and-jealousy-unfuckwithable/
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welcome calmate
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