twenty nine

let go or be dragged.

I am a pinterest person. I love the creativity. there to share and return the favor. yesterday this proverb showed up. and while it’s not a fortune. it seemed apropos for omikuji.

there seems to be a lot of dragging going on these days. through the muck of politics. skeletons in closets. simple human rights. so many folks and factions – a fair bet to say all at one time or another – are intolerant of one another. whether presented as unique situations or day to day activities.

I am as guilty as anyone. I react. not always within reason. I pray for patience.

but the truth in the matter is if we took a step back. caught our breath. counted to ten. that initial upheaval would (maybe) dissipate and while the anger or hurt or frustration may linger, the lashing out – which I think mostly stems from fear – could be avoided. maybe. possibly.

we are taught tolerance. grace. kindness. we should practice what we preach. would. could.

one of my favorite sayings goes ‘you get what you give. so give what you want’.

another says ‘choose. it’s either fear or love, baby’.

both allow for the release. both require thought. both want for action. both beg for application.

I choose love.

peace.