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Do We Dare Hope?

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Listening, listening is his

key to learning,

said my grandson.

He is just 12.

 

How do you balance the sins of

the past with the

evolving now?

Forgiveness, he

 

said. He is only 23.

Young people with

a passion for

social justice

 

do the hard work in public schools,

synagogues, and

non-profits; mindful

meditation and

 

compassion classes are expanding.

In this world of

ugly tweets, blame,

do we dare hope?

 

Inspired by a conversation my son had with his son and by the program at the 25thanniversary of the Chrysalis Institute, now The Center for InnerWork.

 

 

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Author: BHW

I am an octogenarian, mother, grandmother, wife, sister, friend, voracious reader, and amateur poet. I am dedicated to keeping both my mind and body active through yoga and tai chi, walks with my dog, rich discussion with my book club and 80+ groups, and numerous other activities. I have a deep curiosity about the world and its inhabitants.

4 thoughts on “Do We Dare Hope?

  1. Joan's avatar

    Our children and grandchildren point the way. Some groups and institutions evolve and sustain us. We have reason to hope.

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  2. Zaida's avatar

    Love it. Children have the answers.

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  3. Kay Davidson's avatar

    Thank you Betty.

    Sent from my iPad

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  4. rachelchrysalisinstituteorg's avatar

    I love love love this!

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