pictured above: the infamous hanging chad...
can we as a nation, start to forgive our leaders for letting us down? if we can find the strength to do this, perhaps we may begin to get unstuck out of numbness and disbelief and start to grow and change as is so sorely and evidently needed.
“Sincere forgiveness isn't colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change. Don't worry whether or not they finally understand you. Love them and release them. Life feeds back truth to people in its own way and time.”
Sara Paddison quotes
wow! is it different to have all this free time. it's only been one day and i am already feeling antsy. i bought a new printer, a new lamp, new speakers, and a new vacuum, all of which had to be assembled or attached. i got all those things done. weeded some of the yard, rearranged my closet, and cleaned the kitchen. i jogged the park and answered a lot of email, too. but no nap, yet. that's still on my list of to-do's.
as i occupied my hands with these tasks, i had in the back of my mind, the idea that i need to really go further in my life with forgiveness. and experience tells me that if i have a grudge or resentment, i am really the only one that suffers.
well i say- enough with the suffering..
today i have an early meeting about the june educational forum. i then am arranging travel to dc for the HIV all titles priorities meeting in august followed by lunch with a colleague. and then i head to DAM to see the impressionist exhibit- so you can expect a post about perspective no doubt soon!
david gray- i have posted him before- i think he is brilliant- impressive wordsmith and a bit mesmerizing to watch. i just love the way he rocks his head as he sings. it reminds me a little of rainman. well- no doubt he's genius. lyrics (poetry) here:
