Memorial Day 2018

Old wars

Current wars 

An Appeal to the World

The way to peace in a time of division

By

His Holiness the Dalai Lama XIV

Co-author Franz Alt

"Love without exception. 

Our spiritual well-being depends

on our innate human nature,

our natural affinity for goodness,

compassion, and caring for others."

"Ethics, compassion and social behavior

are inborn traits.

When we cultivate the inner values

that we all appreciate in other people,

we begin to live spiritually."

"tis more important for humanity's survival

to become aware of our commonalities

than to constantly emphasize what divides us"

"Most human conflicts can be resolved

through sincere dialogue."

"Disarmament is compassion put into practice.

Disarm. Don't arm yourselves!

Overcome hatred and prejudice

with cooperation and tolerance!"

2018 Red Convertible Travel Series

Photos:Clipart

People Helping People = Peace on Earth

Foam wasp and hornet killer wasn't in the aisle with household cleaners at Walmart. The clerk I'd asked in housewares found it in the Garden center and hunted me down. That's service!

When I got to our truck, I couldn't get in. The man in the car on my passenger side said, "I'll put those in for you." The little girl with him said, "That was nice."
"Yes it was."

I couldn't get in my driver's side because the driver of the car beside me was trying to back out. I motioned for them to stop. They couldn't see over my truck. I checked the traffic and stopped it. When I told them it was safe to back out, they were filled with joy. "Nobody has ever done that for us!" Those who stopped pulled into the space with wide smiles, too. So was I.

When I backed out, I rolled the passenger window down to the man on my right. "We were people helping people, that's what peace on earth looks like." He nodded and smiled.

©️2018 Red Convertible Travel Series

Jesus used a 6-yr. old to answer my prayer

Earlier this week I made our monthly grocery run to Walmart. My cart was so full, I had to use a second one. I felt like a mule tethered to a one-bottom plow trying to slice into virgin prairie. Where's another mule when you need one?
"Jesus, I need help."
A little boy ahead and to my left turned around and walked straight to me. "Do you need help?"
"Yes."
He looked to his mom. She and I exchanged smiles; she nodded to him it was okay.

Walking to my car, he said, "I'm six years old. I go to Friar's Point Elementary School. I'm graduating from Kindergarten soon."
"That's great! Do you like to read?"
He frowned. "Not so much in school." His eyes widened. "I just read 'Biscuit' by myself!"
"Good for you!"

He intended to unload his cart into my car, but he wasn't tall enough to reach anything. His mom drove up."Do you need some help?"
"That's ok. I 'll get it." Why is it so hard to accept help? "Yes, thank you, I do need help."

It took us ten minutes to empty both carts. We ended with a hug. I thanked her and told her she was doing a great job with her son, and I'd tipped him.

Never underestimate the "Power of Prayer." People helping people = Peace on Earth

©️2018 Red Convertible Travel Series

Happy Mother's Day!

A garden of flowers for you Mom

You led, guarded and taught us

Forever grateful we are,

Maeann and Janis

2018 Red Convertible Travel Series 

Photos Clp Art

Poetry mine