Hi there again Green Thinkers…

After last months contribution I have been trying hard to focus on being a more positive force for positive change.

Today I posted the first Carnival of the Green and wanted to share my final thought with you folks. In case you do not make it to the site to read it yourselves. As if ;)

City Hippy’s green thought o’ the month Having completed the first Carnival of the Green I think there are testing times ahead but that the answers are right before our eyes. Our strength lies in our numbers, clarity and unity.

Whilst our eyes may be open clearly not everyone’s eyes are. Forcing the eyes of others open too fast creates a negative backlash but open their eyes we must. So we must open their eyes gently. How I hear you ask? Well so often in my life I seem to come back to my favourite poem which for me serves to explain why a gentle approach is the key and how best to approach issues gently. Take it away Emily!

Tell all the truth but tell it slant success in circuit lies Too bright for our infirm delight the truth’s superb surprise As lightening to the children eased with explanation kind The truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind Emily Dickinson

City Hippy’s Take-away: One of my all-time favourite inspirational quotes is from Ghandi. This quote calms me in the face of adversity and re-focuses me when challenged with a wall of negativity:

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.

Namaste

City Hippy