Thursday, April 20, 2006





I was in a coffee bar sipping a fair-trade latte. A man was standing by the roadside. He was facing across the road and glancing up and down the road also. All casual.
Over the road another man walked too slowly towards a woman who was walking too slowly ......
There was only a few words but a quick movement of both hands ........ and the man did an about-turn and strolled over the road to his lookout........ and away.
I seem to see these sort of interactions too often and also damage done to many eyes slurred minds and lives .......
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The Saints are on TV again this Friday. We are unbeaten in ten games so Sky is bringing us to the screen because we are playing a team who are coming up strong at third place.
They all want to turn -over the one at the top.
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I have been in the same Starbucks only twice.
Both times the staff interacted with warmth.
I like that.
It helps me feel like a human.
Must remember to always ask for 'Fair-trade'.
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Joy Sheila - spoke to her in Paris tonight. She has only spent one night in her own bed during the past month ............ I love her and miss .........
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I once had lunch with the Queen and she is 80 this week I understand.
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A Group - not used to each other - not used to talking - not used to being facilitated.
It stretches me to design the most gentle methods to ease them into interaction. Relaxation. Listening, wow what a job is this one, and then gently moving them on to a deeply satisfying time with each other - and even me.
The start is so vital.
That is the time when they are all so uneasy and cautious.
That is the time when I am - too.
When it moves to being an experience of safety and freedom to verbally reflect, and others listen, it is such a wondrous privilege.
It is like watching a beautiful bud of a flower opening up to the sun .............



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