The world is a noisy place at the moment, and rightfully so. The bubble of denial has burst when it comes to systemic racism. As people march in protest demanding change, a virus lurks, threatening further losses. And, I haven’t even mentioned the absurdity of political ranting that seems so inappropriately off base right now.
It is tempting to throw oneself into the fray – emotions running high, intellect chomping for a word – and yet, I fear a loss of grounding. We need calm minds, and clear agendas to guide us in such times.
Passions are ignited. Words and actions have a place. Change is afoot. Let us remember to pause – to quiet the noise – long enough to ensure we are actually making a difference.
May your pauses bring you inspiration this week. I look forward to your responses.
This really moves….read it, then pause, lol.
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Birds are always a welcome pause
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I remember this topic from December and am struck by how it is still so timely – but for an entirely new set of circumstances. Perhaps “pausing” is a skill we all need to refine and keep fresh. It sure can’t hurt.
http://oneletterup.com/2020/06/18/lens-artists-challenge-one-single-flower
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It must be something I need if I keep repeating it, lol.
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I though it was a great repeat! 🙂
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Wonderful, Heather.
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Wonderfully rich poem, Paul.
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Wonderful!
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Here is my entry:
https://mmastorytime.com/2020/06/17/six-sentence-story-be-like-water/
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Thanks for joining in.
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Hi V.J. Pausing to enjoy some flowers from the past. https://odaciuk.wordpress.com/2020/06/17/magic-of-flowers/
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It working!
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https://michnavs.wordpress.com/2020/06/17/oh-dear-one/
Here is mine VJ
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Did you have someone in mind when you wrote this?
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Yes, I had WP glitz. It should be there now.
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Lovely!
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Pause n smile – https://myheart2heart.blog/2020/06/17/a-cause-for-a-pause/
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Lovely!
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Congratulations on the century V. J.
A great prompt this week.
https://radhikasreflection.wordpress.com/2020/06/17/lets-not-lose-our-sight/
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Thank you!
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Lots of wisdom in your words.
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Thanks for joining.
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https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2020/06/16/vjs-weekly-challenge-100-pause/
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Wow! Congrats on #100! Here is my take – https://amanpan.com/2020/06/16/broken-silence/
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Thanks!
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Most welcome!
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You are a master of creating a scene with few words, Eugi.
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Hope you like it, VJ. 🙂 https://iwriteher.com/2020/06/15/grounding/
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Wonderful!
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https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2020/06/15/is-it-a-pause/
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Good one, Reena.
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Congratulations on 100!
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Thanks!
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https://joem18b.wordpress.com/2020/06/15/haiku-452/
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Well done.
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