This week I am challenging myself to grow by speaking with people I don't know with the hope that I will make a heart connection. The world needs each of us to show up. Whatever you have got to give, don't doubt the value of giving it.
I live in an over 55 active community. I like to just sit either outside on the bench or inside on the couch with my book in hand and say hello to anyone who enters. Sometimes I know them and sometimes I don’t. It allows me to meet strangers or continue conversations with my neighbors. I’ve got others neighbors greeting other people in this same manner. What a joy. You may never know what that one word, “hello,” may do for someone’s state of mind.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
I love this poem, Ali!
And I hear you:
“I want to be a mark of love on this worldjust like that.”
I got tears in my eyes
And I’m very sure you are such a mark and much more! Thank you for your light today, Ali
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share that you connected with my words. That means a great deal to me.
May love land on you today.
Ali
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I wish that every person on this planet would feel this way! What a different world it would be. Great write, Ali!
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Thank you, Susi. I believe that everyone has a gift to give.
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You’re welcome, Ali! I agree! 🙂
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I want to be a mark of love on this world
just like that.
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And you are!❤️
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I enjoyed the way you told the story of the plucky geranium and then related that to the wider concept of love.
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Thanks Andrea. I hope my words inspire you to leave your special mark today.☮️
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It’s a tired light but I am still glowing at 2.30 am 😊🌏
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Oh my goodness. You are a resilient one.❤️
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ooh, I love this one. make your mark for sure, so important
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Beth, I so appreciate your uplifting posts. You make a difference by bringing joy to the world through your writing.☮️
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❤️
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I live in an over 55 active community. I like to just sit either outside on the bench or inside on the couch with my book in hand and say hello to anyone who enters. Sometimes I know them and sometimes I don’t. It allows me to meet strangers or continue conversations with my neighbors. I’ve got others neighbors greeting other people in this same manner. What a joy. You may never know what that one word, “hello,” may do for someone’s state of mind.
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Your efforts to connect with others definitely matters. A kind word and a smile can definitely lift another. Keep shining your life, my friend.
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I can hear the sound of your light from Geelong, my Geraniums have just started blooming, Ali … 🌺😍💛
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Ivor, what a beautiful connection you have made between my life and yours. thank you for seeing me. Keep shining your life, my friend.
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what a perfect poem for today. Thank you for shining so brightly Ali!
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Thanks for letting me know that my words reached you.❤️
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