December 10

A goal too lofty

We can miss what is in front

What's manageable

Costa Rica 2012

December 9

The road may long

And weary as we may be

We did make it through

Alberta 2016

December 8

A drop of rain falls

To us, we barely notice

But much to others

Pakistan 2010

December 7

Seems impossible

The way across is so wide

Solutions exist

Pakistan 2010

December 6

Give yourself some rest

Spend time at home, your refuge

To give of yourself

Thailand 2012

December 5

A silent lurking

All seems well, then a surprise

We face a letdown

Alberta 2016

December 4

Advice that I gave

Based on my needs and not theirs

Learned from my mistakes

Georgia 2008

December 3

Negativity

Binds you to destructiveness

Good thoughts can conquer

China 2014

December 2

Early morning rise

Plan to fill the day with love

Then take stock at night

Alberta 2016

December 1

Compassionate life

Leave no wave or a ripple

Create calm waters

Alberta 2016

November 30

Others may come first

But self-care makes you stronger

Balance is the key

India 2011

November 29

Annoying person?

What backstory might they have?

Why are you better?

India 2011

November 28

Choose your deeds wisely

A thin cloud may not give rain

But it can give shade

Alberta 2016

November 27

Independence held

Can block offers of kindness

Allow others' help

India 2012

November 26

Over time we learn

We accept ourselves therein

Building great patience

Japan 2013

November 25

In serving others

We cannot be number one

Except for a rest

South Korea 2013

November 24

Turn your back on pain

But you cannot ignore it

It will cry for help

Alberta 2012

November 23

In closing my eyes

Only self-focused vision

My vision is blurred

Indonesia 2010

November 22

Daylily's beauty

Must appreciate it now

Tomorrow it's gone

Have to cheat for this one as it turns out I don't have daylily photos from my yard! Source: https://assets-production-webvanta-com.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000000/51/74/slider_detail/uploads/plant/1452692060-5106f97106fffdc6f/4451734_m.jpg

November 21

Someone is in need

Find out what they need the most

Can't assume you know

India 2012

November 20

Invest in others

Empty is self-importance

We are meant to love

Pakistan 2010

November 19

Dwelling on the past

Not always preferable

But to note progress

Pennsylvania 2012

November 18

So naturally

Water may go where it likes

So should compassion

Alberta 2016

November 17

Steadfast rock supports

Though our own knees sometimes shake

Trust the surer ground

Pennsylvania 2012

November 16

Fuel up for the day

Like plants, no water brings thirst

And we wilt away

Pennsylvania 2014

November 15

An angry outburst

Next week will you know the cause?

Needless strength wasted

Alberta 2015

November 14

Water up ahead

Glassy ponds upon the road

Fade when you reach them

Alberta 2016

November 13

Light showers nourish

Pelting rain will cause damage

Which would you prefer?

Nicaragua 2012

November 12

However we can

We propel ourselves forward

Or risk stagnation

Vietnam 2014

November 11

Flower beside me

I must try to grow as tall

Why so important?

Alberta 2016

November 10

To wear others' shoes

Your own must first be removed

Otherwise, no change

South Korea 2013

November 9

Selfless love brings joy

Planning for reward brings strife

Be spontaneous

Indiana 2009

November 8

Wrong paths are taken

But there are routes to get back

If we are humble

Alberta 2016

November 7

Flowers do not hide

They are just as they appear

Still we see beauty

Pakistan 2010

November 6

The sun's heat may blaze

We can love like a river

Refreshing parched souls

Indus River, Pakistan 2010

November 5

When anger prevails

We create separation

Our compassion fails

Alberta 2016

November 4

No agreement needed

But new ideas evoke

When you can let go

Alberta 2016

November 3

There's always a choice

Wherever you find yourself

Embrace it or fight?

Pennsylvania 2012

November 2

Seeing needs around

Showing compassion's not hard

Pleas for help are hard

India 2012

November 1

Harsh disposition

Expressionless public face

Hides the pain within

Indonesia 2010

October 31

Share, open the soul

And your eyes will be opened

To lives just like yours

Vietnam 2012

October 30

To nourish the self

Sometimes support is needed

Likewise help others

Japan 2013

October 29

Live in peace with all

That is part of compassion

The cause of no harm

Thailand 2012

October 28

Roller coaster life

But the dips become higher

Striving for new heights

Indonesia 2010

October 27

Continual flow

Living to give away love

For love never fails

India 2012

October 26

Removing our masks

Becoming vulnerable

But love grows this way

South Korea 2013

October 25

Sometimes off-putting

Exteriors can be harsh

But sweetness within

Indonesia 2010

October 24

Cultivate the soul

We cannot give of ourselves

With no nourishment

Pennsylvania 2012

October 23

Help because I must

No more a chore, but habit

To transform he world

Alberta 2013

October 22

No uncertainty

Sunflowers know their purpose

And so they can grow

Alberta 2006