Remember when you word was ...

Ah,

Remember back when

words said what was meant,

were beautiful in the meaning,

strong enough to withstand

the seasons,

and even through the thorns one could rely on them for truth in understanding...

In honor from the person who stated them?

Words are powerful,

and there was a time we could take them to mean exactly as said.

They were said with honor, integrity and a place of trust from the one speaking.

Folks would shake hands on a deal

and it was sealed then,

with their "word" their honor had been extended in faith, trust by that word.

No lengthy contracts needed,

they had extended

something far more powerful...

they had their honor and integrity on the line.

I just had a conversation yesterday about that;

as we both delved into wondering what has happened to the authenticity of folks,

wondering how we have gone so far from the old days and times of "realness" in the world;

where people of like minds would gather with such kindness and realness and extend to one another for the greater good.

It seems we've gotten so far from that.

We now have to be subjected to those who stand and tell us how they plan to do things and help others once they gain power,

yet we know that ones that put down others only to advance themselves while putting money in their own pockets are not likely to have our very own interests at the top.

But still the talk is being talked and treaties are being broken, promises made.

It seems folks have forgotten the power of words, intentions, and the power of extending a hand to another.

Taking care of self first has been taken to a new level and one that is not pretty in situations like that!

Care of the caregiver doesn't really apply in worlds like that does it?

Funny that in a world of contracts, litigious socieities and worlds that promise the moon but continually deliver manure when they feel that it appropriate,

there are still folks

who make arrangements to work together,

based on

Faith

Integrity

Words

Honor

and a genuine belief that working together with a desire to help each other exists out there.

Reach one, teach one still exists and for that I am glad.

We live in a fast paced and business world

where folks want and have to compete.

Yet, in a place of faith, good deeds, and competition

there seems to still be those who honor their work, their words on authentic dealings and relationships.

Yes, I know...

folks get burnt that way and get jaded.

Some get things suddenly yanked off the table, relationships end quickly, and they are left to wonder why and how, and feel betrayed along the way.

BUT

holding on to faith, and believing that there is still authentic people in the world

will help ...

I do admit it is hard to find these days,

those who do not insist on lawyers, contracts, and agreements that cover this and that.

It is hard to find those that speak their truth with right way relations.

But I also remember a time

when your word was your truth, your honor

and stood rooted strongly in all that mattered.

For the power of ones' honor determined the quality of their lives and their life's work.

I still think that

Karma Bus would be fun to drive,

and do believe that the world is round!

But for today,

I am grateful that some still live their word

and

stand amazed that

the words of some

still fill my heart, my mind

and

Faith is strong

Believing is supreme

and

The Butterflies are surrounding my home

so

with all that

I wish you as many blessings that

I am feeling right here right now

Prayers goin up to and for all this day

Walk in Beauty

DRSES

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