“I adore the ocean and its vastness, as if it is trying to teach me something, as if it is trying to teach me to remain calm whatever the situation maybe. The ocean teaches us lessons that books or school never can.” – Mehek Bassi
Tag: Ability to RESPOND
Listening
The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” — Ralph Nichols
The Cheerful Giver
“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Teresa
Gratefulness
Nugan (Little Boy)
As a teacher, my younger sister has nurtured and taught Aboriginal children and teenagers for many years. It can be an emotional job at times, as these children often come from difficult and deprived backgrounds.
Overtime, she has learnt that not everyone can move on from their pain and sadly, she has lost some boys along the way and from suicide. Her resilience and love for this job is unchanging and inspired me to write a poem.
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 