LETS BLESS THE MIRACLE OF LIFE WITH THE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS

Before publishing part II of yesterday’s post entitled
MAKING MATZOH BALLS WITH LOVE NOT WAR
My existential voice awaken me, this morning, with
Need to say that insights added to that train of thought prove
So worthy of your consideration as not to be missed before
We advance toward observations concerning
Communal celebrations, which were originally meant to
Unify though reality suggests that we consider this reality:
Religious celebrations actually recreate the big divide that
Separates so many families into angry camps, deeply mired in
Defensive reactions, which keep both sides stuck in sad places
So dark as to blind every spirit from seeing
The light of insight at the end of the tunnel, beckoning
One and all to awaken from sleeping spells cast over
Humankind, eons ago, when egos, struggling for dominance
Dismissed our innate potential to respect (rather than fearing)
Each other’s differences so as to deepen each person's connection to
Inner peace by gifting one another with the freedom to arise
Each morning, feeling as self confident as does a child, who
Having being blessed with The Miracle of Life, feels
So deeply loved and safe from harm as to
Believe himself/herself adventurously able to accomplish every
Task, no matter how complicated, as the future unfolds, and
So, before we take two steps forward toward embracing
The joyful blessing of togetherness that we wish for
The world, let’s consider insights added to yesterday's post, which
May brighten your path and mine, enabling us to
Stumble less frequently over yesteryear's rocky missteps as
Our futures unfold, and as always tis important to note that
Whether you choose to take steps that will identify and heal
The injured portions of your self image (Otherwise known as
Subconscious hot spots, which when poked cause
Repressed reactions of defensiveness to flare) is
‘Soully’ up to you—as for me, I’ll continue to call upon
My well practiced line of self control to line up
One positively focused train of thought after another, each
Spotlighting the spirit of togetherness, which lights my path with
Strings of insight concerning my hope to continue to encourage
My loved ones to follow my lead as I choose to role model
The emotional intelligence necessary to work through
Differences, which are bound to erupt as family life continues to
Expand, and with that end in mind do I remind myself during
Moments fraught with conflict to place my defensive reactions in
Time out (which is not easy) in favor of conscientiously keeping
My mind’s eye trained upon maintaining a joyous sense of
Familial togetherness for this reason:
The fixer, who could not fix anyone but me, may be retired; however
The Pied Piper continues to sing in tune with lyrics that lovingly encourage
Each next generation to embrace the gift of peaceful co-existence in
Home after home—as can be seen by glancing over
Our family's time line, beginning with David's birth, over 40 years ago
(And yes—if you look closely, you’ll see David snuggled in the photo below :)

Future Leaders of America