I don’t know much about James,
Only that his heart is not filled with cold cynicism like my own.
His mind is uncomplicated and his spirit pure.
He sees opportunity in the weariness of strangers.
The pleasure of kindness.
I am jealous of James.
I don’t know if I can learn from James.
I think of myself, of my needs and my wants,
My dreams and my plans for the future.
I opinionate and criticise all around me.
I think I know best, but James knows better.
Let me be more like James.
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Thank you, Stephen. The NHS is clearly revered by those it serves, less so by the ideologues who would privatise it. I do hope James remains mysterious. A man of great generosity and honour. A role model for sure.
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The world needs more like James. quiet givers. Do something good Schnark and don’t brag about it and you’re in the club. I don’t feel you are filled with cold cynicism…you recognized good, the good in James. tells me you can turn on and off the cynicism…that is key. stay safe…now what are you growing in the garden? I got people I that wanna know (that I gotta answer to!).
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just saw the garden answer on the camp fire post. thanks Schnark!
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I had to write that twice as it floated off somewhere the first time.
I meant to add, last weekend I dug a hole to replant a Blackcurrant bush that had got too big for its place, and I found potatoes. This is always a joy as, to my wife’s horror, I have no system, never remember where I have put things, watering after sowing is very hit and miss. Luckily up until now I have not needed to rely on my own produce, but I could probably produce a lot more with a little effort.
I find things grow really well in the shade of a tree with minimal watering.
Stephen
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Have you heard any more about James since the Spring?
Gwen.
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As a concept or as a person? One thing is for sure; I haven’t risen to his challenge.I’m getting a bit bogged down in my self again. I’m thinking about my freedom and the consequence of all these bad laws.They are bad laws because they will accustom many to law breaking.But I don’t look for an opportunity to grow myself, to feed my soul through helping others.My circle is very small and I long to connect with more people,But perhaps now is not the time.Maybe I should concentrate harder on the few fragile souls around me.
Stephen
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