The streetcar does not come
soon enough. A stellar silence
marks a morning where
nothing happens soon enough.
Sunday 6:32 a.m., neither
a day of rest or recompense,
an unremarkable familiarity
blesses these dirty city streets.
Mornings seem gentle when
so few are around to take in
the unlimited inactivity.
01/10/2023 j.g.l.
Consider communication, questions,
concerns, topics of conversation
(in-depth or superficial):
stay informed. Look at it all
from every angle. Ask or inquire.
All answers come with questions.
Have that conversation.
01/06/2023 j.g.l.
Dates:
the important ones
you remember,
before and after.
Consequential
occasions.
Some days are
everyday, some
are more
than you think,
recollect, or
give yourself
credit for.
Every day
is not
what it seems;
the dates change
daily.
You change,
not as noticeably
or as frequently
as the pages of a
calendar or agenda.
You do
what you have to do.
Time is more
than a collection
of days
and dates.
01/03/2023 j.g.l.
We all seem to be rushing
somewhere. The time goes
so fast, and there never seems
to be enough of it.
It comes with the season
and the obligations and
commitments we, many times,
bring upon ourselves.
In the midst of the madness,
find a moment or two for
stillness. Take a bit of time
to slow down.
Do what you are doing with
more attention and greater
intention.
Clarity is accomplished at a
reduced speed, with less
pressure, and more pleasure.
© 2015 j.g. lewis
There is a crisis in this city, and in most.
Daily, weekly, monthly the stories and statistics are there.
Reality: if it changes, it is not for the better.
How have we become conditioned to the human condition? How can we make our lives (plural) better?
We all need to do something.
Charity begins with empathy.
Open your mind, your hearts, and open your wallets (if you are able).
Do what you can do.
This story appeared in a community newspaper that was sitting in the coffee shop this morning. The pages were almost a month old, but the conditions described in the article haven’t changed positively over the past 29 days.
Is there anything you can do in your community to better the lives (plural) of us all?
Is there a cause or charity you can support? Today would be a good day to contribute time or money (if you can).
We are reaching the end of a bleak year – and things are forecast to get even worse in the next – and the deadline for any tax deductible receipts for 2022 is looming. Is there something you can do?
12/29/2022 j.g.l.