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Friday, December 28, 2012

"Idle No More"



A
Nation
is not Conquered
until the
Hearts
of its
Women 
are on the 
Ground,
then it is done,
no matter how brave
its Warriors
nor how strong
the
 Weapons.


~Cheyenne Proverb


~Beannaichte'
28 December, 2012


~Since 11 December, 2012, Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapistkat First Nation
has been on Hunger Strike.  On behalf of her people and all First Nations, Chief Spence
has requested a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to discuss Canadian 
treatment of First Nation's people.  Too date, this meeting has not been granted. 
In the name of Justice and Compassion this meeting needs to take place, and
open dialogue must begin, for the benefit of all. This issue not only affects those in Canada,
but its consequences are far-reaching.
 
To Chief Theresa Spence: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to hold
you in the palm of His mighty hand.~May your Light continue to shine and be a continual Beacon of Hope to
all peoples of  First Nations. ~Beannaichte'!
     
  
     
 

Thursday, December 13, 2012

"Crisis"



I rise to the occasion
        and above the noise...


"I see in the near Future 
a Crisis approaching that unnerves me to tremble
for the Safety of my Country...
Corporations have been enthroned and an Era of Corruption
in High Places will follow,
and the many Powers of the Country will endeavor to prolong
its reign by working upon the Prejudices of the People
until all Wealth is aggregated
in  Few Hands
and the 
Republic
is 
destroyed."


United States President;
Abraham Lincoln
21 November, 1864


~Beannaichte'
13 December, 2012



~Very wise words, written many years, ago...and we still don't get it.
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"Social Commentary"


The names
 don't fool me one bit.
They're not deluxe hotels,
or summer cottages along the ocean.
They're prisons for the elderly,
neglected, and unwanted.
They're kindergartens for broken olde children,
with psychologically programmed games
to keep the children entertained.
Don't try to fool me.
You can cast me aside if I'm in the way, 
but I'm much too old to sit and play. 
My mind is sharp,
my senses keen.
I am no child, I am a man!
Don't make me end 
it all
where it began.


 ~ Randy Jaroch
U.S.A.


~ Beannaichte'
2 November, 2012




Wednesday, November 28, 2012

"A Bridge"



Standing 
close to the River's edge,
I study the traffic overhead,
passing back and forth with so much ease,
and wonder.
Could Time devise for me a Structure,
a Bridge so Strong and True,
as to guarantee my Finding
the Way from
where I am
to
You. 


~Randy Jaroch
U.S.A.

~Beannaichte'
28 November, 2012 


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Sunday, November 25, 2012

"First Peace"


The
 First Peace~
which is the most important
is that which Dwells within the Souls
of people
when they realize their 
Relationship~
their Oneness~ with the Universe
and all its Powers~
When they realize that at the Center of the Universe
dwells the Great Spirit~
and this Center is really everywhere~
it is Within
each
of
Us. 

<<<+>>>


~Black Elk
Oglala Sioux


~Beannaichte'
25 November, 2012

Thursday, November 22, 2012

"Thanksgiving"


A
 Life that is not shared
 becomes tragically diminished.
To realize the immense value of a Life that is 
fully shared, is to recognise the 
True significance 
of the 
Journey.
 ~Perhaps, this is the only 
real and lasting definition of Success.

And I quote:
"There is a Light in this World,
a Healing Spirit more powerful 
than any darkness we may encounter.
We sometimes lose sight of this Force when there is suffering,
too much pain.
Then suddenly this Spirit will emerge,
through the lives of ordinary people, 
who hear a call 
and answer
in 
extraordinary ways."

For the many who have answered the call
in an extraordinary way~
I thank you. 

~May God bless each and everyone of you~
in an
extraordinary
way!


Happy Thanksgiving!

Alicia O'Hara

~Beannaichte'
22 November,  2012 

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Monday, November 12, 2012

"My Sister's Journey"

~ From my sister, Sharon*...
<<<+>>>
Our Heavenly Father has a thousand 
Ways to provide for us of which we know
nothing. Those who accept the One Principle
of making the Service of God Supreme, will 
find perplexities vanish before 
their feet.
The Faithful discharge of today's duties 
is the Best preparation for tomorrow's trials.
Do not gather together all tomorrow's
liabilities and cares and add
them to the burden
of today.
(Matthew 6;34)
<><  ><> <><
Let us be Hopeful and Courageous,
Despondency in God's Service
is unreasonable.
He knows are every necessity.
To the Omnipotence of the King of kings
our Covenant-Keeping God unites
the Gentleness and Care
of the Tender Shepherd.
His Power is Absolute,
and it is a Pledge of the sure
 Fulfillment
of His Promises to All
who Trust Him.
He has means for the removal
of Every difficulty,
 that those who Serve Him
 and Respect  the means He employs
 may be
Sustained.
His Love is as far above all other Love
as the Heavens are above the earth.
He watches over His Children
with a Love
that is Measureless
and
Everlasting.
In the Darkest days,
when appearances seem most forbidding,
have Faith in  God.
He is working out His Will,
doing All things Well 
in Behalf of 
His people.
The Strength of those who 
Love and Serve Him
will be Renewed
Day by Day.
He is able and willing to bestow
upon His servants All the help
they Need. 
He will give them Wisdom
which their varied necessities demand.
Said the tried Apostle Paul:
`He said unto me,
My Grace is Sufficient for thee:
for My Strength is made Perfect
  in Weakness.'
(2 Corinthians 12:9)
<><  ><> <><

~Ellen White

~Beannaichte'
(4-20-12)

* My sister continues to demonstrate these words in her life, on a daily basis. She is in the final stages, of cancer.
Sharon, you are a Brave Soldier, a beloved Sister, Wife, Aunt, and a True Friend, for so very many- and a fierce advocate for the abused and suffering animals, that you so deeply respect and love. 
 May Our Lord continue to hold you in the Palm of His Mighty Hand!  Is Brea' Liom Tu', 
Your sister, Beannaichte'

~One final note, I have been blessed with a wealth of intelligent, talented, hard-working, and compassionate people, through Twitter. Please visit them @beannaichte .

Sunday, November 11, 2012

"You"



You

  cannot help the poor, by destroying
 the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak, by weakening the strong. 
You cannot bring about prosperity, by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up, by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the Brotherhood of man, by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage, by taking away people's initiative and

Independence.
You cannot help people permanently,

by doing for them

 what they could and should,

do for

 themselves. 


~Abraham Lincoln



~Very wise words, written years ago,
 and we still don't get it...

~Beannaichte'
10 November, 2013


~We know that Freedom is not Free.
To all our Veterans, who served in the Armed Forces, both past and present:
Thank You!
Your Sacrifice will Not be forgotten...  
~HappyVeteran's Day!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

"Little Shadow"

The Treaty lays on the table...
Sorrow.
--<>--

What is Life?

It is the flash of a Firefly

in the Night.

It is the Breath of a Buffalo

in the Wintertime.

It is the Little Shadow which runs across the Grass

and loses itself

in the Sunset.

--<>-<>-<>--

~ Crowfoot
Blackfoot Warrior
and Orator
(1830-1890)

~Beannaichte'
8 November, 2012



Wednesday, November 7, 2012

"Dear God"



Dear God,

As I wake up this morning,
may Your Spirit come upon me.
May my mind receive Your emanations,
my Soul receive Your blessing,
and my Heart receive Your Love.
May all those I meet
or even think of on this day
feel better for it.
May I contribute Peace.
May I serve Your purposes
with all I say and do,
today and always.
Please show me how.

Amen


~Marianne Williamson
U.S.A.


~Beannaichte'
7 November, 2012 


Thursday, October 18, 2012

"The Guide"


~Worse than having no sight 
is having no vision.

~ Helen Keller


       The day started out rotten. She overslept and was late for work. Everything that happened contributed to her frenzy.  By the time she reached the bus stop for her homeward trip, her stomach was one big knot.
       As usual, the bus was late - and jammed.  She had to stand in the aisle. As the lurching vehicle pulled her in all directions, her gloom deepened.
       Then she heard a voice from up front boom, "Beautiful day, isn't it?"  Because of the crowd, she could not see the man, but she heard him as he continued to comment on the autumn scenery, calling attention to each approaching landmark.  This church.  That park.  This cemetery.  That firehouse. Soon all the passengers were gazing out the windows. The man's enthusiasm was so contagious she found herself smiling for the first time that day.
       They reached her stop. Maneuvering toward the door, she got a look at their "guide": an older gentleman with a beard, wearing dark glasses and carrying a thin, white cane.


~ Unknown

~Beannaichte'
18 October, 2012
    

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

"Prepared"

~No man is rich enough
to buy back his past.

~Oscar Wilde


Each 
evening now,
as the sun stooped in the western sky,
he'd pause and watch the sight,
with ever increasing interest.
For he knew his sun too
was setting,
settling between the weight of his years
And he would contemplate the night,
and with each one that came to pass,
he would worry more,
wondering if he were prepared
to face
 the everlasting dawn.
"I am ready," he said at last.
"It has been a full day,
and
 I am tired."


~Randy Jaroch
U.S.A.

~Beannaichte'
16 October, 2012 


Friday, October 12, 2012

"Wholeness"



I
 turn with Love
 my face to your sickness.
If one atom of my Heart
 shows a squeamish impulse to run away,
let it be said
 I am less Whole than you.
I turn with Love
 my face and Loving touch
to Ease your sickness
 and give Thanks to your Courage.
Let my Closeness
 be my Prayer
 for your Renewal.

~Unknown


~Beannaichte'
12 October, 2012 


~To Sharon:
   Is Brea' Liom Tu'!   ~Beannaichte' 
 

" Night Walk "


~If
a man
wishes to be sure
of the road
he treads on,
he must close his eyes
and 
walk in the dark.

~St. John of the Cross
(1542-91)
Spain


~Beannaichte'
12 October, 2012 

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

"Traces"

~She and I are sisters, the sea and me...

Our moods
 grow more and more alike,
the sea and me.
I hike along her shoreline
in the early morning hours.
And she's already wide awake and listening,
filling in my footsteps close behind.
I run to her crying,
and she holds me sympathetically,
as to say she's been there once or twice.
I grow fearful,
and come to find her trembling before a storm,
afraid like me.
I grow lonely,
and come to find her pulling at the horizon,
afraid to be alone like me.
Our moods
  grow more and more alike,
the sea and me.
 Could it be that we two are akin,
awaiting ships that won't come in? 


~Randy Jaroch
U.S.A.


~Beannaichte' 
10 October, 2012

Monday, October 8, 2012

" The Family Thread"


     Much of our power comes from our past. We have always drawn upon the ancient world for knowledge, for enlightenment, even for example. Our philosophies, our political structures, our dramatic  expressions have long been guided by the systems of olde civilizations.    More narrowly, we also draw upon our own particular ancestries. Why the tradition of family portraits? How often do we tease apart the branches of the family tree- and grow more fascinated?                                                                                                           
     It seems not to matter much if that olde family thread of ours is frail or poorly traceable or even if it fades into obscurity.  We need the spirit of our past more than we need the facts; we need the pride more than we need the proof.  And the more mobile we become, and the farther we travel from our point of origin, the more we seem to want to return.  That is, if the Irish example can be judged; to have come from Ireland, no matter how long ago, is to be of Ireland, in some part, forever.

     Internationally, genealogical research has been one of the world's growing pastimes.  Within our origins we search for our anchors, our steadiness.  And everyone's journey to the past is different. It might be found in a legend or in the lore of an ancestor's courage or an inherited flair.  Or it might be found simply by standing on the earth once owned by the namesake tribe, touching the stone they carved, finding their spoor.  In all cases we are  drawn to the places whence they came- because to grasp who they were may guide what we might become.


~Frank Delaney
Ireland/ U.S.A.



~Beannaichte'
7 October, 2012

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

"Forgive"


DEAR GOD,
 
Please bless
 the sapphire globe
and the diamonds on the water.

Please cleanse
 the ground
and heal the air,
and save them all from us.

Forgive us
 our trespasses
and make not the earth 
trespass on us
as we have trespassed
on Her.

Have mercy
 on us,
and on Her,
and heal our broken bond.

AMEN

~Marianne Williamson
U.S.A.

~Beannaichte'
2 October, 2012

Monday, October 1, 2012

"Faded Coat of Blue"



~We remember...
the Heart that beat so True.



No  more
 the  Cares  and  Suffering,
Call  the Weary One,
Rest Noble Spirit,
in Thy Great Unknown;
We'll  Find you,
and  Know you,
among  the  Good and True,
When  a Robe  of  White  is Given,
for a  Faded  Coat
of  Blue.


~From a "Faded Coat of Blue."


~Beannaichte'
23 April, 2013

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

"Seasons Turning"


~I shall love you in December
with the love I gave in May.

~John Alexander Joyce 

I have known your smile, my love,
elevating my soul,
speaking the unspoken language of the heart,
responding to the whimper of a heart
crying out to you.
I have known your touch,
erasing the trials of the day,
renewing lost confidences,
warming to the touch of a hand
reaching out for yours.
I have known your love
and the joys of loving you.
I have learned that love is a study in pain,
rewarded with satisfactions,
too profound to be of man's invention.
I have thanked God each and every day,
for all I have come to know of you,
from you, 
for you. 

~Randy Jaroch
U.S.A.

~Beannaichte'
25 September, 2012


Wednesday, September 19, 2012

"Fifty"


How olde would you be
if you didn't know how olde you are?

~Leroy Sanchell Paige


     On my fiftieth birthday, my eldest daughter gave me a pin that said "Fifty is Nifty." I wore it to work that day, and what fun it was!  All day, people kept saying things to me, such as, " Anita, you don't look fifty," or "Why, Anita, you can't be fifty, and "We know you can't be fifty."
     It was wonderful.  Now, I knew they were lying, and they knew I knew, but isn't that what friends and co-workers are for?  To lie to you when you need it, in times of emergency, like divorce and  death and turning fifty.
    Y ou know how it is with a lie, though. You hear it often enough, and you begin to think it's true. By the end of the day, I felt fabulous.  I fairly floated home from work. In fact, on the way home, I thought: I really ought to dump my husband. After all, the geezer was fifty-one, way too olde for a young-looking gal like me.
     Arriving home, I had shut the front door when the doorbell rang.  It was a young girl from a florist shop,
bringing birthday flowers from a friend. They were lovely. I stood in my doorway holding the flowers and admiring them, while the delivery girl stood there, waiting for a tip. 
     She noticed the pin on my jacket and said, " Oh, fifty, eh?"
     "Yes," I answered, and waited. I could stand one last compliment before my birthday ended.
     "Fifty," she repeated. "That's great!  Birthday or anniversary?" 

~Unknown

~Beannaichte'
18 September, 2012

Saturday, September 8, 2012

"My Turn"


Life is a series of collisions
with the future.

~Jose' Ortega y Gasset
 

        Once, at the University of California, a student got up to say that it was impossible for people of Ronald Reagan's generation to understand the next generation of young people. "You grew up in a different world,"the student said.  "Today we have television, jet planes, space travel, nuclear energy, computers..."
       While the student paused for a breath, Ronnie said,"You're right.  We didn't have those things when we were young. We invented them."


My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan


~Beannaichte'
8 September, 2012