I’d like to resume the practice I started shortly before embarking on the 30-day challenge in April. Espresso is the name I decided on these short morsels of wisdom I wish to share. They’re my humble attempt at helping you feel gladdened and revitalized, and yes, sobered like when one drinks a shot of espresso.
If espresso is not what you like to consume, think of these as opportunities for
escapades to indulge in your favorite non-alcoholic drinks. After all, we want
you to be sober. *wink*
Another wish is that you will share some of your short wisdom with me:
a link/pingback to your unique poetic expressions (expressos) or espressos, or
linger long enough to enjoy a cuppa with me.
Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is this the right time to say it?
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Thanks for reading. I wish you miracles and I declare world peace.
UPDATING for those readers with young kids:
My good blogger-friend, Yvette M. Calleiro, author of a great many books,
and lovely supporter on Twitter and here on WP was kind enough to give
me the heads-up on a lovely poster at her school. She said,
“In our school, we have a poster that says:
Before you…
(social media icons)
THINK:
T – is it true?
H – is it hurtful?
I – is it illegal?
N – is it necessary?
K – is it kind?Our mental health would be so much healthier if everyone abided
by these questions.”
A great way for kids to remember. Thanks, Yvette. I appreciate this. xoxo
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Very important questions. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Sadje. So glad you agree. XoXo
You’re most welcome Selma
Thanks for sharing these wise pearls, Selma! I love your espresso shot. ❤️
Thanks, dear Punam. Something we all know but need reminding sometimes. Be well, dearie. I bless you. XoXo
I enjoyed this wisdom, Selma: thank you for sharing 🙏 the coffee machine is on! ☕️
☕️ 🥣 🌞 💗 xo
I like it! glad you are re-instating these pithy pick-me-ups pieces of wisdom 🙂
I’m so glad you like them, Laura. Thanks for supporting my word-efforts. Blessings
Questions I try and live by. Silence can speak volumes! 💕🙂
Hey, Harmony. I appreciate the read and comment so much. Yes, silence is golden; speaks volumes indeed. xoxo
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Questions I wish my daughter would ask before she starts talking 🙄
Hey, Deb, the WP goblins gobbled up the words I tried sending days ago. And this is no lie. So, as I was saying, scroll down to read Yvette’s comment. She adds a kids friendly way for kids to remember this courteous rule some of us adults forget sometimes. Kids do too…so please go easy on your daughter. Thanks for the comment, dear one. I appreciate the support. always. I wish you miracles.
I need to keep those questions close every day. I wonder how the world might change if we all asked those questions.
HI, lovely Kathryn. Like I was telling, Deb (commenter above), the WP goblins gobbled up the words I tried sending days ago. No lie. so please forgive the long delay in my response to your lovely comment. Imagine how the world would change if we considered those crucial questions. Kindness would multiply, I think. I need to continue the practice as well. Thanks for commenting, dearest.
As you know, with the lovely wedding done I am moving on with my to do list. Taiwan Seems the place to go next. Argh. Anyway, I can fight it no more. Send good vibes. I bless you. xoxo
In our school, we have a poster that says:
Before you…
(social media icons)
THINK:
T – is it true?
H – is it hurtful?
I – is it illegal?
N – is it necessary?
K – is it kind?
Our mental health would be so much healthier if everyone abided by these questions. Thanks for your message today, Selma! 🙂
I truly applaud this way of simplifying things for kids. So perfect. It’s so helpful to start kids on this path young. Love this. If I may, I’d like to add this as an update on the post. Let me know if you rather I didn’t and I’ll remove it. Thanks, sweets. I bless you. Stay blessed. I wish you miracles.
Of course you may, Selma! I’m glad you find it useful. 🙂
Those are certainly some questions we ought to think about while taking a sip from our espresso 🙂
You got that right, Daphny dear. Crucial questions. We’d live in a kinder world then too. Yay– win/win.
Ah yeah we do
Soulful
Thanks for reading and commenting. I appreciate you. xoxo
This reminds me of a hymn (paraprased) ; ‘We were given two ears and one mouth; We should listenen twice as hard.’
Which goes along with; Think before you speak. 🙂
Oh, yes, indeed. I know that saying. This short mindful awareness of a common fact would go a long way. Thanks for adding to the conversation, Jules. I bless you. xoxo
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Something we must all ponder upon before we speak. What an espresso shot, Selma! Loved the idea.
Hey, Sonia, dear. Thanks for the visit. So glad you found it to add value. Hope you’re revitalized as well. I bless you. I’m just barely here. I have a trip pending and I’m somewhat worried. Will visit when I’m more relaxed. I wish you miracles.
Love the shot of wisdom to ponder in my morning! Thanks, Selma! 💓
So happy to know this, dear Tricia. Hope the rest of your day was meritorious. I bless you. Xo
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