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.
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.
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One of my favorite Chaplin “speeches” and I appreciate that you shared.
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. 👏
Thank you for this comforting and timeless message of hope.
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.
Yes! Let’s keep going for the positive!
Beautiful share Selma. 🙏🏼
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.
Yes, very true. Thanks 🙏🏼
Lovely share Selma. Thanks a lot for this 💖
You’re ever so welcome, Radhika. Blessings.
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?
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
I like old video. Very nice it’s. Iam so happy 😊. Thanks!
‘We think too much, and feel too little’ wise words indeed! Thank you for sharing, Selma ❤️
‘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
You too, Selma – I hope you have not been affected by the terrible storms in Japan!
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
Glad to hear you came through it Selma 🙏❤️
Not much has changed, has it?
There are always ends and new beginnings. (K)
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.
On Sunday, love it if you dropped by 😊
Thanks for sharing this timely message, Selma. Have a wonderful week. Hugs 💕🙂
Hey, Harmony. So pleased you enjoyed the message. I appreciate you. Blessings. xoxo
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 🦢💖🕊
The pleasure is entirely mine. This oldie has great lessons to remember. Thanks for reading. xoxo
That was a powerful clip. Thank you for sharing, Selma. Enjoy this “sentimental” month. 💐
Powerful clip indeed, Michele Lee, dear. I am inhaling the month. Glorious. Thanks for the well wishes. Be well.
“inhaling the month” – how wonderful! Enjoy!
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!!
“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
“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!)
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.
Wish I was there despite the typhoon rains – what an interesting life you seem to lead from Belize to the Orient
Thanks for sharing this incredible speech and happy almost birthday Selma!
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A lovely uplifting poem <3
I appreciate you telling me it had my desired effect. Be well. Bless you.