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Both Sides Now
Rows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
I’ve looked at clouds that way
But now they only block the sun
They rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It’s cloud’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know clouds at all
Moons and Junes and ferries wheels
The dizzy dancing way you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I’ve looked at love that way
But now it’s just another show
You leave ’em laughing when you go
And if you care, don’t let them know
Don’t give yourself away
I’ve looked at love from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It’s love’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know love at all
Tears and fears and feeling proud,
To say “I love you” right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I’ve looked at life that way
But now old friends they’re acting strange
They shake their heads, they say I’ve changed
Well something’s lost, but something’s gained
In living every day.
I’ve looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It’s life’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know life at all
I’ve looked at life from both sides now
From up and down, and still somehow
It’s life’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know life at all
For your consideration….
Here is the deal. We need the ying and yang. We need both sides. It is how we recognize them. They define each other. We could not see HOPE without experiencing the absence of HOPE. We can not know the full measure of love until we have lost it. We can not know joy unless we know sadness. We can not know light until darkness and visa versa. This is how we experience and know life.
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take….
-Meditate/pray…ask…”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all?’
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
-Be grateful for the ying and the yang. We could not know one without the other.
What made me smile yesterday….
-A beautiful day.
-No critters during the night but the suborn little buggers got us during the day.
-Our frig is repaired and wonderful. After 19 years with no service calls we expected a big bill….not so. Soooo grateful.
-More cards done. I’m back in the swing now. Wahoo!
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
 

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