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You, The People! Do Not Despair

This week in September, Japan celebrates two holidays: Monday is Respect Of
The Aged Day
, and Friday, Autumnal Equinox Day. And we benefit from two days
of rest, perfect!

September has always been a sentimental month for me– it’s the month before
my birthday and I love how September makes me breathe easy as I thread uphill
onto October to add one more year to this frugal chariot that houses my ageless
soul.

That said, I want to fill the rest of the glorious month with bits of inspiration I’ve
been saving for just such an occasion. I hope you enjoy this oldie.

Do not despair!

I should like to help-- human beings
are like that. They want to live by
each other's happiness; not each other's
misery
but we have lost the way, greed has
poisoned man's souls, has barricaded
the world with hate and has goose-stepped us
into misery...
Our knowledge has made us cynical our cleverness,
hard and unkind
We think too much and feel too little

Do not despair, the misery that's upon us
is but the passing of greed, the bitterness
of men who fear the way of human progress;
the hate of men who will pass
and dictators die
and the power they took from the people
will return to the people--
You, the people!

Hannah, can you hear me?
Hannah, wherever you are look up, Hannah...

"The Great Dictator" 1940

The complete speech is in this video clip. Please take a moment to be reminded
of something that’s hard to believe, considering all our eyes see, our ears hear,
and our souls feel about the world today. You will feel better after this. Promise.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ibVpDhW6kDQ
Charlie Chaplin’s speech in “The Great Dictator”
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Happy Autumnal Equinox, everyone.
Let’s go forward with these inspiring words
resonating in the background.
Thanks for reading, and I wish you miracles.

Selma Martin
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    1. Selma Martin

      Jeez yes. One of my all time faves. Gives me goosebumps every time. So happy you can relate to this, Annette. We need to showcase goodness like this to balance our spirits. Thanks for your support, dear one. 👏

  1. JoAnna

    Thank you for this comforting and timeless message of hope.

    1. Selma Martin

      I’m so glad you found this timeless flick comforting, dear friend. There’s plenty like it out there TOO. As you know in your Good News Posts. Let’s select these positive ones for spiritual guidance. Blessings.

      1. JoAnna

        Yes! Let’s keep going for the positive!

  2. Sadje

    Beautiful share Selma. 🙏🏼

    1. Selma Martin

      Sadje, that video is enlightening. And the great Chaplin’s delivery of the message of hope is a treasure. So glad you checked it out. I bless you always.

      1. Sadje

        Yes, very true. Thanks 🙏🏼

    1. Selma Martin

      You’re ever so welcome, Radhika. Blessings.

  3. rajkkhoja

    Very nice sharing you cheplien speech video. Very interesting write up do not despair. Very nice words use. Beautiful celebration of Respect the Aged day and Autumnal Equinox day sharing you. What a important the day celebration?

    1. Selma Martin

      Hi, Raj. So happy you enjoyed the video. It’s so old, but relevant today. And we need to remember words like these. Thanks for reading and responding, dear one. I bless you. xoxo

      1. rajkkhoja

        I like old video. Very nice it’s. Iam so happy 😊. Thanks!

  4. Ingrid

    ‘We think too much, and feel too little’ wise words indeed! Thank you for sharing, Selma ❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      ‘We think too much, and feel too little’ Isn’t this a fact… we better get it together. I appreciate you reading and commenting, Ingrid. Blessings to you and the family. Enjoy September. xoxo

      1. Ingrid

        You too, Selma – I hope you have not been affected by the terrible storms in Japan!

        1. Selma Martin

          We had inconveniences the whole holiday weekend. Torrents of rain. Humidity that lingered. But now heavenly sun and welcome chill. Glorious. Be well. Bless you

          1. Ingrid

            Glad to hear you came through it Selma 🙏❤️

  5. Nope, Not Pam

    Not much has changed, has it?

    1. Kerfe

      There are always ends and new beginnings. (K)

    2. Selma Martin

      The lessons keep repeating until we learn them. Hopefully, we are close to learning them. Thanks for reading, dear Deb. Blessings.
      Hey it’s Z week… did you post that already? I haven’t seen it. I joined you for A, perhaps I’ll find time to do Z… let me see. I bless you.

      1. Nope, Not Pam

        On Sunday, love it if you dropped by 😊

  6. harmonykentonline

    Thanks for sharing this timely message, Selma. Have a wonderful week. Hugs 💕🙂

    1. Selma Martin

      Hey, Harmony. So pleased you enjoyed the message. I appreciate you. Blessings. xoxo

  7. Ellie Thompson

    Thank you for reminding me of this excellent message. I’ve seen the video of the speech, but it was good to have the opportunity to watch it again. Thanks for sharing. Xx 🦢💖🕊

    1. Selma Martin

      The pleasure is entirely mine. This oldie has great lessons to remember. Thanks for reading. xoxo

  8. Michele Lee

    That was a powerful clip. Thank you for sharing, Selma. Enjoy this “sentimental” month. 💐

    1. Selma Martin

      Powerful clip indeed, Michele Lee, dear. I am inhaling the month. Glorious. Thanks for the well wishes. Be well.

      1. Michele Lee

        “inhaling the month” – how wonderful! Enjoy!

  9. Jules

    Balance is difficult when we humans have emotions to draw on and blame.
    For surely it cannot be ‘us’ at fault? We who have collectively take gifts that did not belong to us,
    made pages of rules to follow always with exceptions or hidden agendas.

    Too many people of false power have tried to destroy the good of people. May we continue to prove those few wrong and help those in need. By what ever gifts we have; money, things or even just prayer and smiles.

    I too have a birthday next month… A good month indeed 🙂
    Happy, happy!!

  10. Selma Martin

    “or even just prayer and smiles” yes, yes. This. because prayers are smiles have wings. Thanks for saying this.
    October… you too? I didn’t know (or I forgot) I am so glad to share October with you. Yay! Blessings, Jules. Lots of them. xoxo

  11. Laura Bloomsbury

    “this frugal chariot that houses my ageless
    soul.” memorable words Selma and a lovely upbeat post (though I do not remember the Chaplin speech but have seen the film more than once!)

    1. Selma Martin

      Glad I shared them.

      Hey, I’m in land of the rising sun, Japan. Our holly-days were over saturated with rain. Strong rains. Typhoon rains. Today Saturday they still fall fast and loud. 🤦🏻‍♀️ and thunder. Oh my! Thanks for reading and commenting. Blessing you.

      1. Laura Bloomsbury

        Wish I was there despite the typhoon rains – what an interesting life you seem to lead from Belize to the Orient

  12. Cindy Georgakas

    Thanks for sharing this incredible speech and happy almost birthday Selma!
    💕

    1. Selma Martin

      I appreciate you telling me it had my desired effect. Be well. Bless you.

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