I shall pass through this world but once.
Any good therefore that I can do or
any kindness that I can show
to any human being,
let me do it now.
Let me not defer or neglect it,
for I shall not pass this way again.
-Étienne de Grellet
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May we be a candle in the night…
especially through the dimmer days.
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I can tell by this posting that you must be a wonderful doctor with lots of compassion. Thanks for this poem.
That is a goal of one to just be nicer and more positive because smiles are contagious http://rickytalks.com/2020/01/17/omg-is-it-contagious/ I actually made a post about this because I felt that people should share happiness even with people that they do not know. Maybe it might shine some happiness your way.
Thank you for this, words of hope indeed
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This is a really beautiful reminder.
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Yes!!! Let’s look focus on the positive and offer light.
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What a gorgeous poem.
“any kindness that I can show
to any human being,
let me do it now.”
Love an blessings to you.
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And the virus reference was beautifully crafted. 👏🌺
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So true. Excellent ❤
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Reminds me of an Albert Camus quote: “In the midst of winter, I found within me an interminable summer.” Thanks for posting, Phoebe!
Thank you for reading! 💙
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The more candles we light, the brighter our moods, hearts, and days will be……..thanks for being our “candle” dear Phoebe and I hope your birthday was wonderful in every way!
Love, Pam and Teddy too
Thanks so much! Hugs!! 💙💙