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

October 21

Babies rarely fret

They know their needs will be met

We worry for less

Alberta 2005

October 20

Sad when summer's gone

But winter leaves time to think

Before spring's regrowth

Alberta 2005

October 19

Opening the heart

A vulnerability

Best relationships

Japan 2013

October 18

Dark night hides beauty

None can see what should be seen

To delight our eyes

Grande Prairie 2013

October 17

Unpleasant surprise

Often not so with anger

Recognise, step back

Indonesia 2010

October 16

Making transitions

What we were and want to be

Discomfort within

Indonesia 2010

October 15

A kindness is shown

A fleeting glance is exchanged

All seems right in life

Alberta 2016

October 14

Cautious at the start

Success may not come at first

Practice makes perfect

Singapore 2013

October 13

You're fully spent

You've made it through the long day

Time for a good rest

Thailand 2012

 

October 12

Courage to say "Help"

How much is in you to give?

How do you respond?

India 2010

October 11

Sacrifice less hard

When you can make someone's day

Or their need urgent

Alberta 2016

October 9

The less said and done

Sometimes the most peaceful way

Wisdom's a great guide

Alberta 2016

October 10

Chaos all around

Easy to get swept away

Centre on right now

England 2006

October 8

See someone in need

Do we help or just walk by?

What prevents helping?

Pakistan 2010

October 7

Frail humanity

To give of myself again

It's okay to rest

South Korea 2013

October 6

You could be static

But with your face to the sun

Your vision widens

Alberta, date unknown

October 5

Far out in a boat

Dark clouds on the horizon

Stay out or go home?

India 2014

October 4

You may show kindness

Out of duty or desire

Motivation counts

Pennsylvania 2012

October 3

No matter our woes

We can still brighten a day

In spite of ourselves

Alberta 2016

 

October 2

Loving those we love

Showing kindness is easy

Better to love all

South Korea 2013

October 1

Many words spoken

You say you just want to help

Birds must fly alone

Alberta 2016

September 30

Focus on the end

Fatigue and pain may arise

The prize spurs us on

Alberta 2016