Fighting for balance

Trying so hard to resist toxicity

But events are proving difficult for me,

I see the tragedies and their complexities

But in the end it comes down to one thing,

That all around all I can see is suffering,

And I honestly thought we were better than that,

From, wars to genocide from the elites trying to hide,

The wealthy and the bad things they have done

I pity those in the world who are really young,

I mean what sort of role models are out there for them,

We often talk about change but where and when?

It seems that nothing is going to change

But I try so hard to remain kind and sane,

And I try to keep my head in the right place,

To show that I care, while being aware

That it’s important to always be there,

For those that are struggling and scared.

4 responses to “Fighting for balance”

  1. beautifully written thoughts. the world is on fire and we can’t change it if we’re alone—spreading kindness all around; let’s try and make this a better place even by a bit.

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    1. Thank you so much for reading this and for understanding and for appreciating my friend 🙏 Faux

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  2. One step at a time, even when everything seems perfect, the Lord is reshaping the earth to show us that the world is imperfect. He wants us to appreciate the wonderful experiences that arise from moments of change. We must remember that our circumstances are only temporary, much like a spinning machine in motion. Amen.🙏🙏🤗

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  3. Today’s Gospel reading presents the only miracle in which Jesus heals someone in stages.
    When he first lays his hands on the blind man, his vision begins to return, but imperfectly. He
    sees people, but they appear like trees. Only after Jesus touches him a second time does he see clearly. This gradual journey from blindness to sight mirrors our own spiritual
    journey. Understanding and faith do not come to us all at once; instead, they unfold over
    time, step by step.
    This is particularly true in our relationship with God. We come to know Him gradually, and it
    is only beyond this life that we will see Him fully, face to face. For now, the most we can hope
    for is steady growth, not just in intellectual understanding, but in a more profound, heartfelt
    knowledge of God. Today’s Gospel reassures us that even when our progress is slow, the
    Lord remains patient, continually guiding us, touching us throughout our lives, and
    helping us to see Him more clearly, step by step.
    As the blind man initially saw people resembling trees, it reminded me of Antony Gormley’s
    ‘Another Place’ installation. This large-scale public artwork features 100 life-sized cast-iron
    figures spread across a beach. When viewed from a distance, these sculptures often appear
    like tree stumps, their rigid, weathered forms blending into the landscape. Upon closer inspection, one realises they are human figures, standing motionless as they gaze
    out to sea, much like the gradual unveiling of vision in the Gospel story.
    The sculptures, which face out to sea, were conceived in 1997 and have been
    permanently installed at Crosby Beach, Liverpool, since 2005. Each iron figure is cast from
    Gormley’s body is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall, weighing around 650 kg (1,430 lbs).
    Originally, ‘Another Place’ was exhibited in Germany, Norway, and Belgium,
    before finding its permanent home in the UK. The figures are positioned at different
    distances from the shore, causing them to be gradually submerged or revealed depending
    on the tide, reinforcing themes of human vulnerability, time, and the relationship between
    man and nature. Gormley intended the installation to evoke migration, departure,
    and world ideas.
    And the vastness of the horizon, encouraging contemplation on the individual’s place in the

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