I was reading an article online about the starvation that is taking place in Somalia and the continued suffering that human beings, especially children, are asked to endure. It breaks my heart that I can't just run over there and at the least, hug them. Have you ever wondered if someone wouldn't do that? Would You? Have you ever looked at someone and said I wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole? Maybe the homeless, sick, or orphaned? Think about it for a bit: Do you need a paradigm shift?
One strange lesson I have learned through divorce is how much you miss human touch if it isn't there. I live in Hawaii and thank heavens "Hello" here is a huge hug and usually a kiss on the cheek. I have my kids and friends, but it is most definitely different to have a source of affection taken away. It has made me think how many people go their whole lives without warmth, touch, and affection. That to me is sad. I know with my babies, they got mauled with love. Other children are not so lucky, no different and need it just as much. I believe that the lack of it while they are young has repercussions through generations.
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Absolutely Everybody
So my Thursday Treasure today is a song that is one of my favorites. My daughters danced to it a long time ago and I fell in love with it. I still listen to it often. In fact, I love to sing it out loud much to the embarrassment of my kids. It jolts me back to thinking outside of my selfish little box. I'm reminded that there are just a few other people on the planet and they are just like me. That most of all, human beings crave love and I can give it. It is called Absolutely Everybody by Vanessa Amorosi. She sang it in Sydney, Australia as the theme song for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Hit the link to youtube and listen to it. I promise your day will be a little brighter and your outlook on humanity a little more compassionate. And for "Heavens" sake, get out there and hug someone.
"Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love everywhere you go."
Mother Teresa
Absolutely Everybody
So my Thursday Treasure today is a song that is one of my favorites. My daughters danced to it a long time ago and I fell in love with it. I still listen to it often. In fact, I love to sing it out loud much to the embarrassment of my kids. It jolts me back to thinking outside of my selfish little box. I'm reminded that there are just a few other people on the planet and they are just like me. That most of all, human beings crave love and I can give it. It is called Absolutely Everybody by Vanessa Amorosi. She sang it in Sydney, Australia as the theme song for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Hit the link to youtube and listen to it. I promise your day will be a little brighter and your outlook on humanity a little more compassionate. And for "Heavens" sake, get out there and hug someone.
"Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love everywhere you go."
Mother Teresa
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