Heart Strings
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lush rose petals glow
garden bounty in full bloom
tugging on my heart
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This is a photo from the gardens I planted at the last home I owned. Since I sold that house, I haven’t had gardens of my own to grow and nurture. Sometimes I’ve helped tend my landlord’s gardens, but not where I’m currently living. Between endless COVID news and tedious work, I’m feeling weary. I’m drawn to write about and help defend our eroding rights and freedoms, but few people seem to notice or care. Every time I post something in this vain on Facebook, I receive primarily harsh words of judgment. Our culture does not view kindly those who question the mainstream agenda of empire, power, and control. If you step out, you are considered a conspiracist. I need to decide if I’m willing to tilt at windmills that few seem to care about. Maybe I will shift to living strictly for my own joys while I still can. I found some clues on navigating our life paths in this wonderful post by Tania Marie.
Give up the quest and realize the truth of your journey is a step-by-step unfolding of you being you. ~ Tania Marie
Peace out, Brad
Beautiful, Brad. Thank you for sharing your heart. โค
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You’re welcome Julie. And thanks for receiving my tender heart and feelings. โค
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That’s a really beautiful flower ๐…. Don’t worry Brad, everything will get back to normal๐๐๐ป
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Thank you Sarah. I don’t think we’re going back to normal, but thanks for the encouragement. ๐บ
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Oh, Brad. I so know how you are feeling. I will post about this as well within the next couple of days. Even if you were posting about conspiracy theories, that is your right. No one is being forced to read your posts. At least you have supportive readers here. Take care.
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Thank you J.D. Theoretically we have the right to believe, write, and say what we want. Except that censorship and legislation are growing to restrict those rights, especially for those who question the mainstream corona story.
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You curl round, like the petals on a rose, Brad. Much beauty within and without. Yes, our freedom of speech is under threat and I hold hope that the world’s balance will re-align. Hugs to you as you await the opportunity to garden again. โค
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Thank you Jane for the beautiful comment and encouragement. I will curl around hope and love, while I ponder how to help heal the tyrannies I see and feel.
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Brad I loved the awesome pink rose petals. You have taken such tender and loving care of them. Such a wonderful quote of inspiration and positivity.
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Thank you Kamal. Yes, in taking care of gardens and people, we take care of ourselves. To love and caring.
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You are welcome Brad. Yes I completely agree with you. Taking care of these beautiful flowers is so caring and loving.
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Brad, you seem to need the comfort of nature and I hope you will again find a
garden to tend. It means so much to me now and I hear so many say the same.
I donโt live in the same land so donโt know how affected you are by e.g. โ freedom of speechโ.
Sounds horrible.
Most here still keep distance and meet up with only family or in parks where most
keep the appropriate distance. And of course, washing hands and wear masks in
crowds.
We are all feeling the unreality of the invisible virus. More powerful than us.
May you find your smile.
Miriam
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Brad – I seldom see posts from you on FB. If you are seeking more involvement, try your hand at more. I remember you posted an article recently that I thought was just ridiculously conspiratorial, now I can’t recall what it was exactly but you didn’t get much encouragement from that. So don’t be so attached to the outcome you desire from your posts is one option. We are all similarly overwhelmed by the shithole country we now finally have irrefutable evidence is our home, but we have a chance to change it come November. The madness is not going to just disappear. We will have a fight to rid ourselves of the scourge of the idiot and his cult of enablers. They will not go away peacefully, and the coronavirus is going to stain us for a long time, if we are lucky enough to overcome it. I agree with you, normal isn’t returning. I think life has taken a turn for the worst and survival is no longer assured for any of us, so LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE EVERY DAY…no more WAITING…Love Fritzie
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Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog and offer suggestions Fritzie. Yes, I would benefit from dropping my attachments and/or contrary crusade. And I really believe the virus is being used to manipulate and distract us so it’s hard to let it go. Meanwhile I’ll do my best to enjoy and live life. take care.
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Loveliness!
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Thank you Cindy. ๐
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This is gorgeous, Brad.
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Thank you Robbie.
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Hello dear Brad, what a stunning photo you took here! Itยดs so interesting my friend, I was just pondering on the lack of love that so many humans irradiate nowadays, and I feel that sensitive souls just feel hurt when they get in touch with that. I feel that animals and little children have, for the most part, much more open hearts, so the love just flows through! Maybe being more around animals and children might recharge you? Sending lots of love! And please keep posting your beautiful inspiring thoughts – I sure cherish them! Big hugs
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I’m glad you understand but sorry you’re feeling the pain and hurt too. Yes, children and animals aren’t bogged down by mental constructs. Sometimes they can recharge me, but I may need to give up my contrary crusade on FB. Hugs very appreciated!
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Thanks so much for your compassion, Brad. Compassion is such a beautiful trait to have and cultivate, I really appreciate it! I had a thought the other day – if thereยดs a storm raging outside, sometimes itยดs good not to shout against it, but to wait till the worst is over and then speak up/ act… just a thought, of course! Big hugs ๐
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Wonderful perspective Maria. Thank you!
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My pleasure dear
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a beautiful poem and extraordinarily beautiful rose brad…thank you for sharing your reflections and heart. like the gardens you’ve tended, i see life also as a garden that you are cultivating and nurturing with a vision in mind. no matter how you choose to unfurl your petals, i know it will always be done with integrity and love and i support that fully โค thank you for sharing the link to my post..it feels like a perfect companion to your share. team work in motion โค
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You’re most welcome Tania. Your post was a welcome and timely balm for me. I’m getting lost in contrary ideas that draw lots of negative attention on FB. I might have to give up the crusade or FB or both!
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Absolutely beautiful, Brad ๐๐ธ
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Thanks Katy!
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Love your message Brad. Thank you ๐
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Thank you Val. I need to find my middle ground. ๐
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I hear and feel your pain here…..I am affected in the same way which is why for the most part I keep so much to myself and simply do the. best I can on a one day at a time basis. Much anger abounds and for our mental, physical and spiritual well being we need to avoid it as much as possible. I
I also love roses….and had wild climbing roses in my lovely little cottage garden in Wales…and my Mother loved roses. We can still enjoy them and see their great beauty. Janet :)X
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Thank you for understanding Janet. It’s a good reminder for me that many people are feeling pain and maybe speaking or acting harshly. An opportunity for more compassion and self care. Roses and gardens are a good way for me. I’m glad you can still enjoy those roses too. Hugs…
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You and I have discussed FB before, Brad. Speaking up and challenging cruelty and injustice is important but sometimes I think our actions are more important than our words… living by example, kindness in action, bearing witness. It’s another way to go, anyway. We need to find what works within our personal rhythms which seem to ebb and flow. I’m heading over to read Tanya’s post. Thanks for sharing it. Be well, my friend, and enjoy the roses.
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Yes Diana. Thanks for the loving reminders. I relearned this lesson by pain. I will likely get caught in the foray again, but have gotten clear that my primary purpose is to spread peace, love, and beauty which I will do on WP and FB for now. Thank God for roses and WP!
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I can easily get all riled up, Brad, but it accomplishes nothing. Spreading peace, love, and beauty has a better chance of success, I think. We can be the solution. โค
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I have found myself growing more weary of FB and the mainstream news lately. Hopefully we will continue to let nature nurture us and restore our spirits. I’ve keep reminding myself to pick my “battles,” and save my energy for the things that are most important to me. Take care, Brad. โค
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Thanks for sharing your wise perspective JoAnna. It may be time for me to let go of FB and “pick my battles” too. Hugs..
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Hugs to you, Brad. ๐
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This is gorgeous Brad. Love it. ๐น
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Thank you Drew. Be well my friend. ๐น
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My pleasure. Thank you.
Let me tell you found your post on income distrubtion fascinating. I didn’t comment becuase I haven’t seen the video.
It was a great post.
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I appreciate your feedback and being part of this community and my support.
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I can feel the joy of the rose and the pain of its loss Brad. I’m sorry that you’ve had such responses when writing on more difficult subjects – some people don’t want to be swayed but express it in an unhelpful way.
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Clearly, you understand what I’m going through Andrea. As I mentioned to Kirt, sometimes I get zealous and want to help open minds or attempt to help make changes. Then I remember the best I can do is be an example and keep offering love.
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A beautiful flower and words Brad. Itโs interesting because when I post my blogs on WP I get very few views, maybe two if Iโm lucky. No one seems to care about anything but stupidity, fear mongering and dramatics on FB. But at least we have our family here. ๐
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Thank you Miriam. I appreciate the reminder that I might not be missing much by not being able to share my posts on FB, and it’s still frustrating that we live in such divisive times with censorship now added. And yes, I’m very grateful for our community here.
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It’s beautiful ๐โฃ๏ธ
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Thanks!
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Sorry to hear that you were on the end of unfavourable comments, Brad. I hope they leave you alone and you don’t get affected by them. There is always more than meet the eye, more to meets the eye than what we see on the mainstream surface. I hope you continue to be observant. Hope you are doing well and take care.
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Thank you Mabel. Yes, there is always more to the story, especially the ones we’re fed from mainstream media. I will continue to seek out truth, love, and sovereignty. take care…
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There’s always so much negativity and judgement out there that doesn’t d us good. Seek the truth, and always chase fairness and love. Keep writing.
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