A grandmother’s recipe for love, peace
Dear Editor:
I am a grandmother. I am heartbroken hearing and reading of COVID-19, war destruction, terrorism, the starvation, the illness, discrimination, homelessness, bullying, etc. that is going on worldwide.
I worry about the present and future state of this world for our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
I have written this recipe for achieving love and peace and pray that even one person reading it may give my writing some thought and try to make a difference to better this world we live in.
A Grandmother’s Recipe For Love And Peace
- an open mind with room to expand and envision change for the good
- two eyes that see near and beyond
- a heart with much capacity for expansion
- two arms that can reach near and far
- a strong back to stand up for all
- a conscience to stay on the right track
- a mouth that can diplomatically herald from conscience, heart, and mind
- a good sincere smile that can be understood in all languages
- feet to march forward with dignity and pride
Mix all of the above together with confidence and determination. With gentle words and firmness of the heart, let your feelings be heard.
Think of some of the nicest mixed gardens, fields or forests you have walked through be they made by humans or Mother Nature. The flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees may be of different colors, shapes, sizes, and heights. They may have different needs from each other for their nurturing and growth.
However, they all come together to compliment each other and thus create that beauty and tranquility. That is how we should care for all the living no matter what colour, size, shape, height we may be. We all compliment each other to create our human garden of life. We are all one family under the sun.
Using this recipe, yes, we can and will have love and peace. We will be able to respect and look after each other to share the love, laughter and any pain no matter where we live.
And remember to pay special attention to all children for they are the seedlings of our future.
With much love to all, Lydia Edwards
Penticton