Desperate times call for . . .

It was only a week ago that I wrote that I was taking some time off from my blog so I could do some personal work, and I have tackled some of my 'to-do's that I have been avoiding for years.
But this morning, after the bombardment of heart-wrenchingly horrid news from all corners of the world, I realized I needed to break my silence, to put out a call to all of us to work toward finding peace in our world.

“Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals. ” 

― Margaret Mead

With all the craziness in this world today I felt the need a quote about peace, acceptance.  I decided to quote one of the gurus of peace, Nelson Mandela, and as happens so much with my daily dress practice, while looking up this quote I learned that today is Nelson Mandela International Day, a day of service.  It is celebrated today, July 18, Mandela's birthday. If he was still with us he would have been 96 years young today.  so to honor this man and all he brought to this world, let us all put our minds, hearts and souls into creating a more peaceful, accepting and loving world! 

As Margaret Mead so profoundly stated, change is in the passion of individuals, in the hands of a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens.  Let US be that small group!! 

peace, peace & blessed be ~

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

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Today, let's celebrate FREEDOM!!!! for ourselves and for others!!! xxx

“Those who deny freedom to others

 deserve it not for themselves.” 

Abraham Lincoln

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May this dress remind us to LIVE LARGE!!!!

'she is fierce', 20mar, 8:44AM, 34F, natick rail trail

There is no passion to be found playing small - 

in settling for a life that is less than 

the one you are capable of living.   

  Nelson Mandela

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May this dress help us find our own freedoms . . .

This dresstag was left in the Alps, by my dear friend and author,
Martha Calderaro and her family.
 I choose this picture today for two reasons;
it is an international dresstag which felt appropiate for this man
who championed world peace.  Also looking at this image
I can feel the cool, rushing mountain air,  breezing through the fresh hung laundry
and lifting up this little dresstag, conveying to me the true sensations of freedom.

“As I walked out the door

toward the gate that would 

lead to my freedom, 

I knew if 

I didn't leave 

my bitterness and hatred behind, 

I'd still be in prison.” 

― Nelson Mandela

I came across these words while reading some Nelson Mandela's amazing quotes last night.  

He left us with a profusion of profound and inspiring words, making it was difficult to choose which quotes to use for yesterday's post.  

I didn't choose this quote, yet since reading it, the words have been burrowing into my heart and soul.  

I realize that we all have our prisons; physical, emotional, literal or metaphoric,

 and in many ways we hold the key to our own freedom.  

But for whatever reason, we hold onto the bitterness and resentment, 

 retelling ourselves the stories of the injustices that we have suffered. 

Since I began this daily dress practice I have become an inspiring quote junkie, scouring book, blogs and websites.  Many of these quotes speak to the idea that we have the key to our happiness, to our sense of peace and to own our well-being.  

So as the late night hours turned to dawn and sleep eluded me, 

I realized that I am holding myself in my own prison.  

And as the gray clouds lighten as the sun rose behind them,

I heard Mandela's words in my heart and 

made an intention to let my bitterness go, 

release the stories of wrongdoings 

and to be free!! 

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For Nelson Mandela, an amazing man ~ in action, in words and in heart!!

“Education is the most powerful weapon 

which you can use to change the world.” 

― Nelson Mandela 

“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.”

― Nelson Mandela, 

Long Walk to Freedom: Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

“A good head and good heart 

are always a formidable combination. 

But when you add to that 

a literate tongue or pen, 

then you have something very special.”

~ Nelson Mandela

Thank you Nelson Mandela~

rest in peace!

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Happy Independence Day!!

 “For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, 

but to live in a way that respects and

 enhances the freedom of others."

~ Nelson Mandela