.♡ I feel the world and want to help heal the world. When I listen, I learn. ♡.
If you enjoyed my writing, you may enjoy Sara Michele O'Sullivan's (former pen name) first book, "Elanthian Love Songs—A Bard's Tale," available on Amazon.
I hope you're having a beautiful day. ♡
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤
Photo by Gerhard Gellinger, Pixabay. Quote courtesy of GardenGirl. Thank you!
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “GEM” ON UNDER1000SKIES?
A young man asked in a letter recently,
“What is the meaning of ‘Gem?” Please explain. I think a good quote is a Gem.”
It was great that he asked. (Thank you, TH!) In case you’ve ever wondered, here’s what I wrote in response (and have added to our “About Us” page):
A good quote is a Gem. A photo is a Gem. Poems are Gems. The Gems are especially precious because they are given to us out of kindness, and the ones we love the most have been from our homeless artists. Thank you for asking *hugs* ♥.
15jun19 (sat)
“Today Panchito was detained at the border as we tried to make entry into Mexico. In true Pancho spirit, he replied to queries about his ID and citizenship by stating he had no ID and is a citizen of the world. Jai Jagat!”*
(Emphasis mine. See * below)
16jun19 (sun)
“We have received word that Pancho may be released back to the U.S. tonight or tomorrow.
“Pancho could get released if he has no outstanding warrants. Another factor in favor of release is that the CBP is overwhelmed with the number of persons being detained and they want to clear people who do not pose a threat.
“However, there is also a chance that Pancho will be referred to the Mexican authorities because of his citizen-of-the-world stance…”
‘The most effective weapon against a system based on greed and violence is kindness.'” -Pancho Ramo Stierle
Pancho | Casa de Paz | under1000skies
Pancho’s courage has inspired me often over the years. He was there for Occupy Oakland in 2011 and at Standing Rock during the Pipeline Crisis in 2016. His peaceful, nonviolent way of life has created an Eden in Palo Alto at Casa de Paz in a neighborhood that is known for gang violence. I named a character in a story for my granddaughters after Pancho two summers ago. Pancho’s story in Nipun Mehta’s Ted Talk Designing for Generosity is one of the ways I found the courage to start under1000skies. I know that “Worry is praying for what you don’t want” so I’m doing my best to send only peaceful thoughts. We’re not on Facebook or Twitter anymore, so you are very welcome to share this anywhere. Any prayers you and your friends can send for Pancho would be most welcome.
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤
I couldn’t decide on just one today, and I need to remember this. Kinda mad at myself today for forgetting this yesterday. #amwriting #firstdrafts #firstdraftsarealwaysalwaysalwayscrap
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