I have a small problem
with stress
which is why
I am currently doing
the mindfulness course
which requires
living in the now!
I don't much like
a lot of the now
just disaster after disaster
day after day
has a way of getting to me
but at least
a lot of these disasters are
over there!
so I drown myself in
painting and polishing
blogs and books
and then I read
and Afghanistan is no longer just a place on the news
not just a place we have troops too.
It is somewhere, that someone I admire, had a loved one.
then I read
and this beach from her blog is no longer just a beach
it is a beach
threatened by a very real disaster
and it is affecting someone
I like to think I have come to know a little
and to like a lot
and then I read
and Karina has volunteered to help in the clean up here
on these beaches
because it is her home
then I read
and this flood is affecting her son
and the rain is heading her way
Blogs are more than pretty pictures and people making nice comments
they are a personal link to the world
Suddenly those disasters
that happen across the world
and give you a moment of thinking
'oh how awful'
are right here
affecting people I exchange information with
people I am coming to know through their writings and chats
people who are coming to mean a lot to me
suddenly
all of these awful happenings affect me
and I am glued to the TV waiting for the relief of dry weather
the relief of the oil being stopped
the relief of the troops being recalled
Blogging connects us all
and maybe if we all pull together
we can in a small way
make things better
what do you think?
Acanthus and acorn, Renee, Karina and Kim
I borrowed your images I hope you don't mind
and my prayers are with you all, your families and your friends
Goodnight
Julienne what an awesome post! Yes, you just have to look around you most days & realize whatever's happening in your own life isn't worth a cracker worrying about compared to other's tragedies. Blogging is a very powerful medium & we should all use it as such if we have the opportunity to right a wrong.
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
I don't think I can say much more to that than it was really, really lovely...and very special. Nice one Julienne.
ReplyDeleteGreat truth in what you wrote. We do all connect with each other and feel like we are a part of each others lives. The rain has finally left and they are fine.
ReplyDeleteJulienne,
ReplyDeleteThis is so very beautifull stated. And a wonderful reminder to us all. One of the very unexpected surprises of blogging for me too has been the generous and caring spirit of so many!!!
xo,
~Rebecca
p.s. this image is fine as it is not one of my personal photographs...so thank you so much for understanding and not publishing my family.
A very thought provoking post, thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your big heart with us. Yes, my world is bigger and better now thanks to blogging.
ReplyDeleteAnd maybe someone will come up with a plan to help and we can pass it around and all join in.
Until then we'll continue to support one another and say a little prayer for those who ask.
You gave me yours, I give you mine.
I think you are right.
ReplyDeleteyou are right on the money with this post!
ReplyDeleteand as for 'pinching' an image from me.
do it, and do it often.
it is flattering. no?
hugs to you sweet julienne
Julienne,
ReplyDeleteYou put these thoughts down so 'thoughtfully'. Great words, good reminders that this blog world is something special.
Blessings...
xx
Thank you all for reading my post it amazed me how suddenly, these dreadful things happening around the world, became much more personal because I feel I know all of you who are in the middle of them. I felt it was important that I told you, that you knew, that I wished I was there to do my part with you, but as I couldn't that you knew my thoughts and prayers were with you. Also I wanted others who perhaps had not seen these posts to become aware of what you were going through so that a few more prayers could flow your way.
ReplyDeleteNext post should be happier!!!! God Bless.
I really like this post of you. The world is not kind to people anymore. I feel for the people who are living on these places. Everyone in this world have problems, but some have it much harder and I'm sometimes crying when I see things happen.
ReplyDeleteBig hug to you my friend. Love Stina
What an incredible post, much love to you for putting it together. I always say to my husband and my teen children if they judge others - you never know what someone may be going through or have been through. My heart goes out to them..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteAmazing post!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree, the world is truly such a small place, and blogging only serves to make it smaller, but in the very best way.
I was blog hopping this morning and discovered your lovely blog, so nice to meet you!
All the best,
Anne
So so succinct and spot on. It IS so much more thn words and images carried through the ether...
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and so well said. It does seem that the world is a truly small place when you realise these bloggers, so of whom you speak to every day, are the very people we read about in the news. Beautiful words Julienne. K xx
ReplyDeleteJulienne, I think this is one of the most incredible posts that I have ever read. Beautifully expressed, I have no words... You are a special thoughtful lady. Much love to you ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteWHat a fabulous post Julienne, so true and incredibly touching. good stuff, love it!
ReplyDeletejx
j,
ReplyDeletei am so stressed my head might explode.
i hope you are feeling better.
if not maybe we can 'reload' together!!!
happy mum's dayxx
Hi Julienne, I found your blog through "Crivens ...". What a lovely post this is. I really concur with your view that, and I paraphrase, blogs create something that is more than the sum of their parts. I try to invest mine with personal links to the natural world and I see people doing this for technology, cycling, literature, whatever it is that floats their boat and populates their blog. Keep writing this lovely blog! Regards, Scot
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