In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields.
Kwekwecwelsten (Mohawk) or Kwekwecwiye (Oneida) – Good morning
A Sioux Indian chief wished to marry the beautiful daughter of an Assiniboine chief. The Assiniboine, however, gave his daughter's hand to a Cree chief with whom she was in love because the Cree offered a rare snow-white horse as a gift. The angry Sioux pursued the Cree and his bride whose father had returned the horse to help them escape. The Sioux killed them both but the horse escaped. For years it was seen roaming the surrounding plain and in memory of the young lovers this part of Manitoba became known as White Horse Plains
You are worthy of this love. You were born worthy, and nothing you've done—or not done—can take that away. Your perspective is valid for you. Your feelings about what is good or not for you are true for you. You need not defend, explain, or justify yourself to anyone. You need not give attention to people who can't treat you well. You need not remain in situations that don't enliven you.
When someone opens up to you, means they trust you and value you, Being vulnerable by sharing personal feelings and private matters is an act of emotional risk, and it indicates that the person feels safe in your presence...
The Symbolism Behind the Dreamcatcher The dreamcatcher is composed of several distinct elements, each imbued with its own significance: Hoop: The circular frame represents the circle of life, the universe, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Web: The woven net symbolizes the ability to capture dreams and filter out negativity, allowing only good thoughts to reach the dreamer. Feathers: Feathers are often attached to the dreamcatcher, representing air and the spirit. They serve as a connection to the Creator and the aspiration for higher wisdom. Beads: Beads may be included in the design and are often thought to represent the good dreams that are caught and held within the web. Each component of the dreamcatcher plays a role in its overall purpose, emphasizing the importance of balance and harmony in life.
Let them be unkind. Let them gossip. Let them criticize you. Just don't listen. They are picking on you Because they feel badly About themselves. No one can take Away your worth, Unless you let them...❤️
motions, when the best your hope can do is water the plants and feed the animals, when the best by our love can do is refrain from hurting others, please know that Creator is not disappointed in you . Your faith , your hope, your love, these will grow in time, but for now , what you have is enough. Creator knows your struggle , and he cares for you deeply.
“How was it possible, I asked myself, to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing worthy of note? I who cannot see find hundreds of things to interest me through mere touch. I feel the delicate symmetry of a leaf. I pass my hands lovingly about the smooth skin of a silver birch, or the rough, shaggy bark of a pine. In spring I touch the branches of trees hopefully in search of a bud, the first sign of awakening Nature after her winter’s sleep. I feel the delightful, velvety texture of a flower, and discover its remarkable convolutions; and something of the miracle of Nature is revealed to me. Occasionally, if I am very fortunate, I place my hand gently on a small tree and feel the happy quiver of a bird in full song. I am delighted to have the cool waters of a brook rush through my open fingers. To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug. To me the pageant of seasons is a thrilling and unending drama, the action of which streams through my finger tips. At times my heart cries out with longing to see all these things. If I can get so much pleasure from mere touch, how much more beauty must be revealed by sight. Yet, those who have eyes apparently see little. The panorama of color and action which fills the world is taken for granted. It is human, perhaps, to appreciate little that which we have and to long for that which we have not, but it is a great pity that in the world of light the gift of sight is used only as a mere convenience rather than as a means of adding fullness to life.” — Helen Keller, Three Days to See
