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