Month: December 2021

PEACE LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING

How often do we say enough?

We have been gifted beyond belief

To want more is insidious

We should be looking to give

Too many go hungry and thirsty

Through no fault of themselves

Dictators, hurricanes, earthquakes

Insert themselves in destiny

We hover around our fortune

Forgetting often those without

Walk proudly for our pitiful contribution

When we should be ashamed

What we have we may have earned

But not with the help of others

Now let’s open the purse and

Scatter help to all those in need

There are rules for all to follow

Illegal action should not be allowed

The higher power says the answer is love

We have to have some understanding

To coincide with the gift of hope and

What is so wrong about hope, love, and

Understanding.  So it is time to swallow

Our pride for really being so meager

Flash our smile with gratefulness as

We see the glee of those so deserving

Water, food, and electricity are ours

So abundant we do not give a second thought

If it were gone suddenly, what would we do?

Pray and ask for mercy; we are so helpless

Be on our knees asking for forgiveness

For neglecting to bear our share of the cross

Then marching to drumbeat of the Master

He will keep the tempo we need discreet

What makes you laugh, or cry, or think?

Remember it is a daily requisite

If we wish to have a full life

Don’t turn your head and walk away

And leave the work for others

Stanski

December 20, 2021 ^

MEDITATION FOR DECEMBER 20

A fair morning, wind blowing, and mystical. 

The presence of God is evident. 

As great as things seem we have work

to do to correct the injustices about us. 

There are many false gods, too much

fake news, and outright lies. 

There are many who bow to these degenerates

instead of serving the true master. 

It is up to us with His help to deliver

the truth and make life better for all.  Amen 

Steve Haarman aka Stanski

December 20, 2021 ^

SHOULD WE NOT ALL BE BELOVED?

In the world there are many other voices speaking – loudly: "Prove that you are the beloved. Prove you're worth something. Prove you have any contribution to make. Do something relevant. Be sure to make a name for yourself. At least have some power -- then people will love you; then people will say you're wonderful, you're great."

These voices are so strong. They touch our hidden insecurities and drive us to become very busy trying to prove to the world that we are good people who deserve some attention. Sometimes we think that our busyness is just an expression of our vocation, but Jesus knew that often our attempts to prove our worth are an example of temptation. Right after Jesus heard the voice say, "You are my beloved," another voice said, "Prove you are the beloved. Do something. Change these stones into bread. Be sure you're famous. Jump from the Temple..." Jesus said, "No, I don't have to prove anything. I am already beloved."

-- Henri Nouwen, A spirituality of living.

MEDITATION FOR DECEMBER 19

Eleven years have slipped by since 
you left us, Love and you are missed
now as much as then.  Tears and laughter
as well as thinking about all the goodness
you possessed.  Your wisdom exuded
whether we liked it or not.  You seemed
to be right on all the important issues.
You were a mother hen protecting your chicks
There were times when you got in the way, but
that only gave them strength and armor to
face the big world in front of them.  You never
talked about how much you harvested but
only of the seeds that you had planted.  We
learned so much about life from just watching you.
We all wish you a happy birthday today with
lots of love attached.

Steve Haarman aka Stanski
December 19, 2021 ^

A CAROL TO MOM

She had a golden touch,
which explained the richness of her living.
Her heart was open just enough,
to give out all the love that was needed
for the right here and now.
Her soul she would feed with only triple washed,
certified organic, gospel be damned truth.
Her soul was pure.
She was always on the lookout
for scraps, discards, and rejects.
She found uses for all of these,
never related and connected only by the fact
that they all added layers to her nest.
Little feathers added one by one
brought warmth and comfort.
She kept this quiet with only subtle mention,
but radiated it with her glow
of peace, hope, and understanding.
She reached out far enough
so you would always know
that her hand was there, waiting.
Her voice was much like the soft summer song
of early morning nature.
She had a silver lining,
but it never came with a storm.
Her only complaint was of not having enough hours.
Our complaint was,
there was not enough of her.
She was an original,
first and only version,
pure joy and now gone.

By Steve Haarman

November 6, 2019

December 19, 2021  Happy Birthday, Love.

YOU PUT YOURSELF OUT

You love the stories 
That you are the victim
And you know the truth
It is not a sitcom, but
The victim is you
By your own extremes 
You thought you were faultless
But only in your dreams
The truth laid before you
Open to everyone and
You held your thoughts
A lack of toughness it seems
Now you face reality
It sort of pushes you over board
You pull in your wings
As to an over lord
He gives you direction
How to live your life
In a way that is fruitful
Causes no one any strife
You pause and look it over
Realize that it makes sense
I am no victim you say
I am the beginning of enterprise
So you begin to get involved
This is the way it should be
Before long you are the leader
Things change to your surprise
You sense a feeling of leadership
Show other people your way
Of course this causes the others
To be in a state of dismay
But truth is truth and fiction is fiction
Your reflections make sense
It is just a matter of diction
You climb upon your pedestal 
Preach the teachings of life
The cowards shriek and run
Believers don’t roll the dice
They know the meaning of life
The tragedy if it is lost
They keep on trudging forward
With no interest of the cost

Stanski
December 18, 2021 ^

MY MEDITATION FOR December 17, 2021
The weather is tolerable.  
The wind has settled
The lake still roars
Beauty can be found in the sky
A light snow is precipitous
Mr. Sun highlights the few flakes
What will I highlight this day?
I will offer all of my discomfort to the Lord
And try to be at peace as I take my steps wisely
If it be His will, I will laugh, think and cry
I will have lived this day

Steve Haarman aka Stanski
December 17, 2021 ^

AGGRAVATION

Aggravation is what we sometimes feel

When things don’t go our way

It is a natural feeling, especially

When you clearly saw the path

Then that path was put on delay

We see those set in their ways

Are not open to new ideas

Would rather argue and fight

Egos and control, if you please

It is such a waste of time and

The cost is nothing to sneeze at

Winners and losers, happy and sad

When really we should all be glad

Because we came together and

Instead of a fight, a victory

Peacefulness, a new strategy, to

Make our place the best it can be

Not too much to ask or to do

Learning ourselves, then teaching others

Good people have shown the way

There is sadness when there is loss

But we pick up the pieces and continue

We show our strength; our morality

Look for new days, done so naturally

Then apply simple philosophy, that

Brave people have given to us

Live each day with a grateful heart

Laugh every day, so good for the soul

Think each day; thought is necessary

Cry every day; it settles the heart

One life, one day, one moment

Precious gifts not to be wasted

Stanski

December 17, 2021 ^