This is incredible and powerful, Trudi. Each question digs deeper, layering the emotional weight so gently yet so impactfully. That final refrain, ‘And yet, keep our hearts open?’, is such a profound echo of what it means to stay human. Beautifully written. And like Ross said, it's so relevant. ❤️🫶🏻✨️🥰
My pleasure! So true, Trudi, it really is a challenge, but your words remind us it’s a courageous one worth facing. I can see that, having been through a divorce and other challenges. Thank you for putting that into such beautiful, honest poetry. ✨
This is so beautiful Trudi and the line ‘and yet keep our hearts open’ hits so deep… we have to, it is the only way to a better life and a better world, and you captured that urge, that need so amazingly well ❤️
We are living in troubling times. There are forces of darkness at work to keep us alone, isolated and in despair. We all know that this is evident, and it is a dreadful feeling. So, we must battle this spirit of isolation. And remain open.
How we keep our hearts open likely varies among us. We do so despite almost everything around us telling us to keep ourselves safe by shutting the gate behind us..Often a kind word or gesture to another can keep hearts open.
I was thinking about this earlier, watching hundreds of birds diving for insects in the pond, and swooping in the dusky heat and it was so beautiful. And I think we can do it because of birds diving for insects on a gorgeous evening. Because we have to open our hearts to hope. Your poem is beautiful ✨
I just had a conversation with someone yesterday about retaining our humanity as Israel gets bombed after committing genocide for twenty months in Gaza. Think of the innocent children of both countries, and keep our hearts open.
It is so important to remain open and retain our humanity - as you say, Diana. It’s heartbreaking thinking of the many lives lost and the futility of it all. Yet we can still hold onto love.
Serena, I appreciate you reading this and understand the need to retreat, regroup and resurface. I won’t watch the news - I don’t need to, to know what’s going on. It’s everywhere. Focusing on love and hope keeps me sane. ✨
Yes, I wholeheartedly agree! I avoid the news as well. I really can’t handle it. And if there something ai really “need” to know, I’m sure someone in my life will tell me!
By reminding each other of the truth. As you so often do for all of us in your wonderful poetry. May we all be kind and present enough to keep reminding each other that the secret is to keep our hearts open. May you keep giving us the gift of your words. xo
This is incredible and powerful, Trudi. Each question digs deeper, layering the emotional weight so gently yet so impactfully. That final refrain, ‘And yet, keep our hearts open?’, is such a profound echo of what it means to stay human. Beautifully written. And like Ross said, it's so relevant. ❤️🫶🏻✨️🥰
Thank you, Saira for seeing this and understanding. Remaining open-hearted in times of distress is a real challenge we all face. ✨
My pleasure! So true, Trudi, it really is a challenge, but your words remind us it’s a courageous one worth facing. I can see that, having been through a divorce and other challenges. Thank you for putting that into such beautiful, honest poetry. ✨
Really beautiful and extremely relevant
Thank you, Ross! I appreciate that feedback 🌟✨
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This one will be an open prayer I’ll speak to God to guide me through a deep familial pain. Thank you for this.❤️
That’s the toughest pain. I see you, Cori. Sending love.❤️✨
Bless you
This is so beautiful Trudi and the line ‘and yet keep our hearts open’ hits so deep… we have to, it is the only way to a better life and a better world, and you captured that urge, that need so amazingly well ❤️
Simone, thank you! We need a better way, for sure.🤗✨
We do, let’s keep on sharing beautiful messages like yours ❤️
Beautiful, Trudi, a true call to the human condition, of compassion and love in the midst of suffering.
Thank you, Heidi. We need compassion and love. 🥰✨
Powerful! This is especially poignant right now. How do we keep our hearts open at this moment in history? So much turmoil heaped on us daily.
True, Val. We have to keep a sense of balance, stay in touch with those who also want peace and collectively keep our hearts open.✨
How, indeed.
We are living in troubling times. There are forces of darkness at work to keep us alone, isolated and in despair. We all know that this is evident, and it is a dreadful feeling. So, we must battle this spirit of isolation. And remain open.
How we keep our hearts open likely varies among us. We do so despite almost everything around us telling us to keep ourselves safe by shutting the gate behind us..Often a kind word or gesture to another can keep hearts open.
Open and connected. Thank you, Perry. ✨
How?
With love.
Yes!🙌
The million dollar question eh? :)
Yup!
How can we? This is so profound Trudi, thank you!
Jo-Ann you are welcome. 🙏
In the face of pain, fear, and suffering, how do we maintain openness and connection? Wonderfully profound Trudi! ✨💜✨
Thank you, Charlotte. It’s a daily practice, opening the heart. ❤️
It truly is a daily practice requiring attention. ❤️
I was thinking about this earlier, watching hundreds of birds diving for insects in the pond, and swooping in the dusky heat and it was so beautiful. And I think we can do it because of birds diving for insects on a gorgeous evening. Because we have to open our hearts to hope. Your poem is beautiful ✨
We can do it. I love the way you described the birds. They have open hearts, too.✨
A profound question for these times, Trudi.
I just had a conversation with someone yesterday about retaining our humanity as Israel gets bombed after committing genocide for twenty months in Gaza. Think of the innocent children of both countries, and keep our hearts open.
It is so important to remain open and retain our humanity - as you say, Diana. It’s heartbreaking thinking of the many lives lost and the futility of it all. Yet we can still hold onto love.
Beautiful poem and such a good question. I think we sometimes need to retreat in order to not be overwhelmed by
all the horrific things happening around us. Then we can emerge again open-hearted.
Serena, I appreciate you reading this and understand the need to retreat, regroup and resurface. I won’t watch the news - I don’t need to, to know what’s going on. It’s everywhere. Focusing on love and hope keeps me sane. ✨
Yes, I wholeheartedly agree! I avoid the news as well. I really can’t handle it. And if there something ai really “need” to know, I’m sure someone in my life will tell me!
Yes! News finds its way to us, one way or another. 😆🌟
It certainly does! 😁
By reminding each other of the truth. As you so often do for all of us in your wonderful poetry. May we all be kind and present enough to keep reminding each other that the secret is to keep our hearts open. May you keep giving us the gift of your words. xo