Words from our past...

I read this poster at a friend's house. I found it frightening and prophetic. We must keep our eyes and hearts open, while we keep focused on the future of our country and our world.
Sent April 7, 2017

4th Agreement - Do your best

I realize that what I think of as "my best", is different from what you might think is "your best". However, if you (the editorial "you") think your best is taking rights, privileges, and needs away from people in this country, I would argue that you are not doing your best. In fact, I would think your motivation was either power or profit. Greed will not lead to doing one's best.
Sent April 6, 20178

3rd Agreement - Don't make assumptions

I think this agreement focuses on what I believe is true based on what I have heard from others. I have to use my own intellect and experience to uncover what is actually true. It takes asking questions, doing some research, and reaching out to each other. Now, wouldn't that make for a wonderful world?
Sent April 5, 2017

2nd Agreement - Take nothing personally

This agreement changed my life. Learning to not take compliments personally made it possible for me to not take derogatory comments personally as well. Unless, of course, the shoe fits. Then I have something to learn.

No words can make me beautiful, smart, creative, or generous. I either am or I am not.

It is the same with negatives. I either am or I am not. It is not the words that make me so.
Sent April 4, 2017

1st Agreement - Be impeccable with your word

This is so important. Our words must be positive and supportive with ourselves and everyone else. We create the world we live in with what we say. Speak carefully and thoughtfully and you can change the world.

I will speak to the other three agreements with the next three postcards.
Sent April 3, 2017

Air, water, and food...

How can anyone live in this world and not work to protect our air, our water, and our food. To work for these for every one of us is the very least we must do as citizens of Earth.
Sent April 2, 2017

Could this be true?

It is not an April Fools Day joke. We need thoughtful voters who always ask themselves, "Could this be true?" or "Is this supported by evidence?" Raising children who begin asking those questions is one of the prime missions of our schools. "Explain your thinking," should be a part of every math, science, or social studies lesson. It is scary to think of our children growing up believing lies, distortions, and artificial facts.
Sent April 1, 2017