It takes strength to maintain the goodwill and generosity that creates true bonds between people—individually and corporately. But through that steadfastness is the best path to peace and wholeness, a consummation devoutly to be wished.
River of Stars
A river made of silver stars with sapphire deeps below,
The sweet compassion of the heart is ceaseless in its flow—
A font of healing, kindness, care; a waterfall of grace;
A draught to slake the deepest thirst; and with it, keeping pace,
Persistent hope, watered withal, along its banks to grow,
To bloom as peace, compassion’s flow’r, where starry rivers flow.
Art-Colored Glasses 
such beautiful, elegant – always enjoyable reading your post and writings!
Thank you for such a kind comment, my friend! 🙂
Hi Kathryn, I loved reading your blog, your own beautiful words..Thank you brightening my somber day 🙂 x
My sweet, any time your day is too somber, I hope you’ll accept a bouquet of cyber-hugs from me. All my best to you.
xo
This is just beautiful! And I’d never thought of it this way…that it takes strength to be caring toward others but you’re right. Thank you.
Often it’s hardest to be kind and loving to those most in need of it, at least for me. That’s my revelation here, I guess. I’m glad you liked the post. 🙂
xoxo
I love waterfalls of grace!
Thank you, my lovely.
I want to become a future counselor one day yet most times I feel exactly like that image. That alone resonates with me so much.
Thank you, my friend. I wish you success in your counseling studies!
This is gorgeous and enchanting, Kathryn, and so is your image…wishing you a wonderful week, my friend..hugs! xo
Dearest Lauren, I’m so happy you enjoyed it. The week is hastening by, as they all seem to do, but it’s been good so far. Hope yours is lovely! Big hugs back to you!
❤
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Let compassion continue to flow down the river and into all of our hearts.
You never cease to have inspiration, Kathryn, and that amazes me day after day.
Much love,
Nessa.
Thank you, dearest. And yes, let it flow! 🙂
xo