“Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.” Helen Keller
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved on stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” Pericles
Hi Folks,
Wishing all a Happy and Grateful New Year and hoping that this new chapter in life helps to bring joy, peace and comfort into your life and those you love.
“Hope in a Hopeless World” is a powerful and poignant song written by Bob Thiele Jr. & Philip Roy. As songwriters they have written for a list of who’s who in the music world. A visit to their website links will provide some neat background information about them. I became aware of this song back in the mid-nineties and quickly set about to learn and perform it back in the days when I was busy working in pubs and coffeehouses. I covered the version that was recorded by Widespread Panic, a great band.
I love songs that tell a story and when they share something with meaning combined with great music, well, for me, it don’t get any better. And this song fits the bill – responses to the song from those in attendance confirmed my thoughts and feelings about it and the power of its message. I will share a link for this song and some of the lyrics – it is well worth the visit to listen and hear what it has to say. It touches upon what we try to do in helping to make the world a better place by creating awareness and offering Hope, Healing and Help.
The world is fraught with all kinds of dangers, traumas and set backs in our respective lives. And sadly, there are those who are unaware or stay stuck in denial to the pain and suffering of others. Creating awareness is important to changing this paradigm, it is a daunting task, but it can be done.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
I would like you to think about someone you know who might benefit from learning about the long lasting impact of trauma, abuse and mental health concerns on people’s lives and ask that you consider forwarding this newsletter to them, perhaps send it off to three people, we have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Thank you.
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“What you leave behind is not what is engraved on stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” Pericles
1] Hope In A Hopeless World – Widespread Panic – You Tube song 5:14 minutes
“The mind has exactly the same power as the hands; not merely to grasp the world, but to change it.” Colin Wilson
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