Do not cave in to pressures for these pressures are part of
the challenge of daily living. We can never be prepared
enough for all eventualities. But we can surely learn to
better deal with them by drawing on our positive qualities.
Sometimes the sheer weight of living and difficulties can
Sometimes the sheer weight of living and difficulties can
pull us down. The voices of reason, moderation and free
expression get suppressed. Could breaking our silence make a
and core are not sound, how can what we do or say influence
others positively? We need to look with the third eye. We
need to respect ourselves and others. And we need to use our
time wisely.
The battle between good and evil cannot be fought only with
The battle between good and evil cannot be fought only with
words. But, words can help when they come from the inner pool
of positive reserve which guide us and direct our paths to
what is good and wholesome. And so I have decided to speak
not to create and acerbate divisions but to say that there is
still hope. It is that small seed of hope that will become
for us the tree of life.
Yesterday has gone and tomorrow may never be mine, says the
Yesterday has gone and tomorrow may never be mine, says the
words of a hymn, but just for my sake, Lord teach me to take
one day at a time.
Therefore, instead of portending doom, I will speak of human
Therefore, instead of portending doom, I will speak of human
strength that overcomes fragility; of human love that
overcomes despair. Hope should burn bright even when there is
nothing left of our dreams and the the cards of life may be
stacked against us. It will speak of dreams when people seem
to have none left. It will speak of kindness when all around
us we see cruelty or indifference or both It will speak of
compassion, where ruthlessness is accepted as a way of life.
