A Reminder of Gentle Reminders

The world is a stressful place with so many difficult things going on.  So many people hurting, so many people being bad to others.  And so many abusing the good Earth we live on.

If we want to make a difference, we must gain strength from the good things that are all around us - so I thought I would grab some "gentle reminder" posts I shared back when the pandemic started in March of 2020.  These made me feel better by just creating them.  Maybe they will help you if I re-share them?

There will be flowers. Make sure you see them when they grace you with their presence.

We started using the term "gentle reminder" as the title for emails that reminded people of our CSA deliveries (and then egg/veggie deliveries) many years ago. We still use this title because we know days are busy for people and a reminder is often necessary for them to place their order or remember to come pick their orders - and we know that the word "gentle" implies no accusation, no threat - hopefully only kindness and well-meaning.  

Even if you can't go there physically, you can still find a calm place by picturing it in your mind.

If there was ever a time we need gentle reminders, it is now.  While the Genuine Faux Farm probably isn't a primary source for influencing people one way or the other, we do know a few people take something away from the things that we post here.  And, you know what?  Even if no one else reads these things, we will write them anyway as a reminder to ourselves.  Why?  Because how we react will cause ripples with others that know us.  That alone makes it worthwhile.

A slightly less than gentle reminder from the Sandman - "Everyone take care of yourselves and take care of each other! I, the Sandman, have spoken! - Now... go take a nap."

And, you know what?  Maybe the time we need gentle reminders is always.  If we were constant in providing each other a gentle nudge to things that are beautiful, actions that are kind, and thoughts that bring understanding - maybe we wouldn't have "times like these" quite so often?

Focus on something beautiful - all the while doing your best to do the right thing.

 

The snow may be falling now, but there remains promise in the soil.

An annoyance for some just may be nectar to others.

Flowers on fruit bearing plants provide more than one kind of food.

Sometimes a kind word and a skritch or two behind the ears is all you need to find a little bit of peace.

 Slow down and find something that soothes you wherever you are. Then, let yourself be soothed.