Storytime Tapestry Newsletter

The newsletter devoted to spreading love and cultural awareness around the world.

February 12, 2008

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Today’s Stories

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Respecting the Elderly

 Joyce C. Lock

When growing up, the elderly were to be respected no matter how bad, childish, or mean they behaved ... also toward children.  And when children are disrespected, even they know 'respect stops where abuse starts' (whether it be physical or emotional).  Anything called 'respect', after that, is only adults refusing to protect their young while demanding that children take it quietly; wherein children begin to build an inward dislike for those you had hoped they would love.

Sure, there is continued merit in respecting the elderly, when they are behaving respectably, and to talk sensibly to them, even when they are a bit unreasonable.  But, when lashing out, further measures may be in order.  And still, such measures can be done in a respectable way.

If you have ever seen the elderly throw temper tantrums, it is reasonable to hope to avoid them.  If you have been threatened that your inheritance might be taken away, you might need to consider if you are emotionally abandoning your children to not speak up.  Do you really 'need' the inheritance more than your children's love, respect, and emotional well being?  And, who knows?  It may only be another threat.

But, either way, if you want your children to 'know' they can come to you for guidance and protection in more serious matters, trust begins where they are.

You might need to remind the elderly it is not acceptable behavior to talk to people that way and when it involves children, if they can not contain themselves, you will be taking the children home (or take them home); their choice.  They might scream absurdities wherein you can always respond that you are sorry they feel that way, but that you have an obligation to your children, too.

Other circumstances might be even more difficult.  But, you can count on this: God knows how to take a respectable stand, without becoming or condoning bad behavior.  And if you ask Him, He will guide your steps; every time.

God bless everyone who looks after, loves, and respects the elderly; whether for who they are or who they were.  Just know that children are to be looked after, loved, and respected, too.

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord:

and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Psalm 127:3

© 2007 by Joyce C. Lock

http://iam.homewithgod.com/glimpsesofgod/

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HARMONY

Dr. Harmander Singh

"Do you like me?” the wife asked.  

"Yes,” he replied.

"Do you feel that we are made for each other?” show wanted to know.

"Yes,” he said.

"Then why do you bother so much about your work?” she asked.

"Do you like me?” he asked.

"Of course, I do,” she said.

"Do you feel that we're made for each other?” he asked while looking into her eyes.

"Then why do you bother so much about whether I bother about work or not. Let us just sit alone for 10 minutes and then we will meet. We'll have the answer,” he suggested and both left the room.

If he loves hi work, he'd also love me,” she thought.

"If I love my work, I should forget it when I come home. I love her but she needs more attention than my work,” he thought.

"I should not create disturbance in his work,” she thought.

"I should not ignore her; after all she is my life partner. I'll express my feelings to her and confess her that I was wrong,” he left for confessing what he felt.

"I'll confess that his work is his life and I'm more than a wife. I enjoy his dedication,” she also left for her confession to him.

"I...” he wanted to confess but she put her finger on his lips, and they realized the great harmony between them.

Daily Moral Insight for a Peaceful Night

Is not it a human tragedy that we want to be sure from the other side ignoring our side?

Is not work the beautiful output of harmony of family and social harmony?

Is not it an individual beauty to have the touch of dedication knowing that it gives color to all moments of our life?

Is not our love a divine touch to our work and living a life of harmony?

Is not it a beauty of confession that it is insight of self-realization?

Dr. Harmander Singh

bhagouauty@gmail.com

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Poetry Corner

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A Warm Embrace

Cynthia Groopman

Oh, what truly wonderful things a warm loving embrace can do,

Adds sunshine and smiles to a heart that is weeping and blue.

Calms anxiety and feelings of depression,

A warm loving embrace raises the spirits in joyful elation.

On a cold winter night, we welcome and cherish a warm loving embrace,

As the queen of mirth regally dances adding sparkling charm to each and every place.

Above all, a warm loving embrace reminds me of my dearest beloved mother,

Like her there will never be another.

Oh, warm loving embrace, you are like the strong bonds of God's eternal love,

Caressed by angels from Heaven above.

Thus, when there is a sullen  frown annoying my face,

I yearn for a warm loving embrace.

Then the clouds of life's gloomy storms will finally disappear,

As my heart, soul, and mind will at last be embraced by love's glorious exquisite cheer.

Cynthia Groopman

cynthia.Groopman@verizon.net

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Habits

 Cynthia Groopman

Habits, both the bad and the good,, we acquire everyday,

Each one of them affect us in either a negative or positive way.

Good habits such as love, compassion, smiling, respectfulness, and caring for others,

Are truly valued indeed,

Each one of them we must pay special attention to and treasure and heed.

Bad habits as, arrogance, hatefulness, prejudice rudeness and impatience,

We must cast aside,

In our hearts, minds and souls, the villains never reside.

Habits are taught by those who rear us through examples that we emulate,

Good habits must be praised as we joyfully learn them and celebrate

Smoking, drinking, overeating, gambling, lust, and harsh gossip,

 Are bad habits that we must break,

Constructive steps to prevent them from ruining our lives we must take.

Copyright ©2008 

Cynthia  L. Groopman

cynthia.Groopman@verizon.net

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Stories' Great Power

Cynthia Groopman

Stories enchant us with deep emotional power,

Inspiring thoughts that grow and flourish like aglorious spring time flower.

Enriching life with loving memories of yesteryear,

Stories fill our hearts with lots of remembrances and smiling cheer.

Elevating us spiritually,

Stories about God's eternal love, and caring, soothes and comforts us emotionally

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Historical stories help us learn,

Questions are answered enabling us to understand and to better discern.

Stories of the heart,

Gently kindle the divine spark.

Thus, stories of all kinds, I deeply cherish and adore,

Always yearning to eagerly find and willing to read more

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Thus all stories, to me, are a priceless treasure,

As I savor each and every one of them in deeply appreciative measure.

Cynthia Groopman

cynthia.Groopman@verizon.net

 Readers Feedback

  J. C. Breeze series - I love happy endings although this was mixed by the death of Cleo. Mark

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