

What are “antidotes to evil?” As I learn of the world’s tragedies, horrors–unthinkable and senseless acts all–inflicted on people by other people, I wonder how to regain faith in humanity, how to feel sadness without letting it seep into my pores and effect my outlook.
My personal “antidotes to evil” include: sweetness as in kindness, generosity and caring; the family we grew up with and the family we create; and faith, whatever religion you are and whatever that means to you.
Another word keeps circling overhead like the red-tailed hawk that rings the tall pine trees surrounding my house–responsibility.
On a small, personal scale, I was responsible for staying as healthy as I could in order to care for my unborn children. As any parent can attest, taking care of newborns is an immense responsibility.
We have so much to teach our children. Empathy, respect, the ability to determine right from wrong, recognizing beauty in people and the world around us, understanding the effect of our actions, and learning how to love and laugh top the list of the many things we have the responsibility to mean…to model…and to pass on.
I realize my view might be perceived as Polyannaish and doesn’t take into account sociological and societal factors. Still. I can only hope that by being responsible, we can transform horrifying to happy, enmity to amity, and hatred to harmony.
Namaste.
Thanks for letting me camp out in your blog for a little while today. I had a great time and tried to leave my campsite as good as when I arrived. I’ll be back!
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Russel, so glad you camped out at Bmore Energy! I love adding new posts and am so happy when someone else enjoys them. Thanks! 🙂
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Bless your dear heart and your beautiful family
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Thanks so much!
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Busy mom. Adorable triplets.
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Thanks Rosemarie. Those adorable babies are done their first year of college and they all come home this week. Busy mom again!
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Lovely message and gorgeous photos!
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So glad you like the post and the photos!
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It’s a joy to see you here with your beautiful triplets. This is something we all can embrace everyday,”My personal “antidotes to evil” include: sweetness as in kindness, generosity and caring; the family we grew up with and the family we create; and faith, whatever religion you are and whatever that means to you.” Thanks. Best wishes to your family.
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Beautiful message Naomi and I totally agree with you that we have a huge responsibility as parents. Love the pictures,
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Thanks Laurie! Admiring the new spring blooms, I was just thinking about finding beauty in the world and hope I pass that admiration on.
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Good message and awesome photos!
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Melissa, thanks for commenting! Don’t you think our elementary school does a great job of supporting those ideals?
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I love your message. It is an important reminder for all of us, especially in the ways we teach our children. Today I am working on respect for others, a lesson I think my daughters still need to work on!
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Thanks Kim! We were working on respect for other through high school. 🙂
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Wow L. Marie! Thanks for thinking of Bmore Energy. I’m going to figure out my answers and get back to you. Thanks for your comments and support. I really appreciate it.
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OMG — I’m surprised you were able to stand up straight! I’m glad you addressed responsibility. It’s a word that seem to be overlooked lately.
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I could only stand up straight for a minute. Then it was back to bedrest!
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The second picture is my FAVORITE! I have it Here.. Love, Sue
Sent from my iPad
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Thank Sue! They were an armful! 🙂
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