Amanda Gorman "With this Bright Voice"

 

Hope is not passive.
It is spoken.
It is shared.
It is acted upon.

Every child is worthy.
And every voice — no matter how young — carries the power to brighten the world.

Amanda Gorman  With this bright Voice

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“With this bright voice

we speak audacious and audible;

Our purpose,

not just ethical, but eternal.

For while every child is rightfully unique,

The right to childhood

is universal.

We must care for

every child, everywhere,

No matter their race, religion,

or gender.

In this, we never

back down;

we never surrender,

Because every child deserves a chance,

And this world

deserves a change.

‍We might not always merit the earth

but every child shall inherit it

Quiet is the most dangerous violence

For the loudest bombs 

are those met with silence

through ordeals of conflict, and crisis

malady and misfortune.

We fight for the family

and organise for the orphan

We free the chained

and we feed the hungry

because in a world of chaos

Peace is written by the young

and any war is already lost

if the cost is any kid killed

Compassion is not foolish weakness

it is our fiercest will

We shall grow

our strength, and not by how we triumph in war,

but how we try for peace

we shall sow our success

not by how we suppress

those hardest to rule

but those hardest to reach

We shall show our spirit

Not by how we defeat our enemies

but by how we defend the exiled

Most importantly we shall know ourselves

not by how we champion those in power

but how we empower the child.

this promise is our future

this planet our home

thus let us not just pass on 

Sure wisdom to the young

Let the young's wisdom surpass our own.

With this bright voice

we speak,

audacious and audible;

What yesterday we might have called obstacles,

Today are opportunities that make us unstoppable.

We respond in every

strife and struggle,

Because every child is phenomenal,

And to every child

we are responsible.

This is not just purpose.

Now, more than ever,

It is possible.”

Every child deserves a place to grow.
And sometimes, the light returns because one young voice refuses to let it stay dark.

Live in the Moment

 

~ Sometimes ~

Sometimes I feel I want to go back in times
Not to change things, but to feel a couple of things twice

Sometimes I wish I was a baby for a while
Not to be walked in the pram but to see my mother's smile

Sometimes I wish I could go back to school
Not to become a child but to learn how to be cool

Sometimes I wish I could be back in the uni
Not to be a rebel but to understand what I study

Sometimes I wish I was a fresher at my work
Not to do less work but to recall the joy of the first pay cheque


Sometimes I wish I could marry again all over
Not to change the partner but to understand the ceremony better

Sometimes I wish my kids were younger
Not because they grew fast but to play with them a bit more

Sometimes I feel I still had some more time to live
Not to have a longer life but to know what I could give

Since, Never can the times come back that are gone
Let's enjoy the moments as we live them from now on!!

 

Walk for Peace - historic milestone !

The Walk for Peace is a 120-day, 2,300-mile journey led by Buddhist monks and their loyal dog, Aloka as they walk through 10 states promoting peace, unity and compassion.

Peace in difficult times doesn’t mean nothing bothers us. It means we stop making everything worse by losing ourselves in our thoughts. It means we stay grounded enough to see what we can actually do, then do it with a calm heart.

Together We Walk for Peace

From the dawn of Texas skies

Robes of saffron start to rise

Walking softly mile by mile

Carrying peace in every smile.

Wind is whispering on the road

Spread your love across the world

Silent prayers in every stride

Hope becomes their gentle guide

Step by step we carry peace

Let the suffering slowly cease

Hearts awake, fears release

Together we walk for peace

Step by step in harmony

Boundless love for all to see

Let compassion never cease

Together we walk for peace. 

Through the towns and open plains

Under sun and under rain

Every step a sacred vow

Healing lives in here and now. 

Faithful Aloka by their side

Guardian of this holy stride

Love that moves like gentle streams

Turning miles into noble dreams. 

Step by step we carry peace

Let the suffering slowly cease

Hearts awake, fears release

Together we walk for peace

 Step by step in harmony

Boundless love for all to see

Let compassion never cease

Together we walk for peace.

No borders no walls, 

No limits at all

Only Kindness calling home

Hand in hand we rise under open skies

Lifting hearts wherever we roll.

Step by step we carry peace

Let division slowly cease

From Fort Worth to DC streets

Together We Walk for Peace

Step by step, humanity

Walk in loving unity

May the world find clarity

Together We Walk for Peace

May all beings live in ease

And all hearts be stilled and freed

May this journey never end

Peace in every breath we send

        https://youtu.be/HGQFC709qLs?is=Aeq1ilfPdBlYVXiu                                                                                             

May everyone who meets us—standing by the road as we pass, offering flowers and quiet smiles—find a sense of peace growing softly within them.

May those who see us from a distance—through a car window or across a crowded street—feel a moment of kindness and warmth in their hearts.

May those who follow our journey online—reading these words and seeing these photos—feel that peace is closer than they thought, right there beside them.

May those who simply hear about this walk—from a friend, a family member, or a kind stranger—receive this message like a seed carried on a gentle breeze.

To everyone whose life touches ours—whether we meet in person or stay connected through our hearts across the miles—may this walk for peace find a home in you.

May this peace bring you quiet joy. May it help you feel more connected to your own heart and bring out a natural kindness that flows easily to others.

And may the peace that grows inside you shine outward. May it touch your family, your neighbours, and everyone you meet, spreading warmth into the world we all share.

We offer this prayer with humble hearts, hoping that peace might bloom a little more brightly for everyone.

A Moment That Touched Many Hearts

During this morning’s walk, a deeply moving moment unfolded when a baby was gently carried alongside the monks. The sight sparked curiosity and emotion among many who witnessed it. This was not simply about the walk—it was a living expression of compassion, trust, and shared humanity. Carrying the baby symbolized that this journey is open to all, embracing even the most delicate life with care and kindness. Such moments remind us that peace is not just spoken about; it is practiced through mindful actions. In these quiet gestures of love and protection, the true meaning of peace becomes visible.

Children sleep peacefully because they are free from fear. By reconnecting with this inner innocence and purifying our thoughts, we can experience serenity in everyday life. There is beauty in every moment—we only need to notice it. 

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace.

 

"Walk for Peace"- nearly there !

 Only now, as the journey nears its end, has national media begun to notice. Some ask why it took so long for attention to arrive. But the monks never walked for attention. They walked so their message could arrive when hearts were ready to receive it.

A story from the walk

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A little girl walked up to Bhikkhu Pannakara with the purest request in the world —

“Can I have a hug?”

The monk smiled… and gently said no.

Not because he didn’t care.

Not because he was distant.

But because he was faithful to his path.

In the monastic life, there are clear vows. Monks do not touch women or girls — ever. It’s not personal, it’s discipline. It’s how they protect their practice, their clarity, and their commitment to a life of renunciation.

Seeing the little girl’s confusion, the monk softly asked,

“Who did you come with?”

She pointed proudly to her mother.

He laughed and said,

“Oh… you’re a female too!”

Then he noticed the father standing nearby. The monk lightly touched the dad’s arm — and just like that, the whole family leaned in together. A rule-respecting, heart-warming group hug happened anyway.

That’s the beauty of wisdom — it finds compassion within boundaries, not by breaking them.

This is something many people don’t realize:

Monks can’t always accept gifts

They can’t pose for one-on-one photos

They may say “no” even when their hearts say “yes”

And that “no” is not rejection.

It’s reverence — for their vows.

This is also why the Walk for Peace touches people so deeply.

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When monks walk silently through streets, they aren’t protesting, performing, or preaching. They’re reminding us — without words — that peace begins with restraint, humility, and presence. Their stillness unsettles something inside us… and then heals it.

People pause.

Hearts soften.

Egos quiet down.

And then there’s Aloka — walking alongside, doing what animals do best: loving without conditions, without rules, without ego. A rescued soul reminding humans how simple compassion really is.

Together — monks, the walk, and Aloka — create something rare: A moving lesson in humanity.

So if a monk ever refuses a hug, a photo, or a request — don’t take it personally.

Take it wisely.

Respect the journey.

Receive the lesson.

And let the peace walk with you long after they’ve passed.

 

"The Streets of Minneapolis"

 

"Streets of Minneapolis"

A true American writer( Bruce Springsteen) , poet, activist, and a genuine hero standing up for the truth and the American people. Standing up against Fascism !.

Through the winter’s ice and cold
Down Nicollet Avenue
A city aflame fought fire and ice
‘Neath an occupier’s boots
King Trump’s private army from the DHS
Guns belted to their coats
Came to Minneapolis to enforce the law
Or so their story goes
Against smoke and rubber bullets
By the dawn’s early light
Citizens stood for justice
Their voices ringing through the night
And there were bloody footprints
Where mercy should have stood
And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets
Alex Pretti and Renee Good
Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Here in our home they killed and roamed
In the winter of ’26
We’ll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis
Trump’s federal thugs beat up on
His face and his chest
Then we heard the gunshots
And Alex Pretti lay in the snow, dead
Their claim was self defense, sir
Just don’t believe your eyes
It’s our blood and bones
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies
Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Crying through the bloody mist
We’ll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis
Now they say they’re here to uphold the law
But they trample on our rights
If your skin is black or brown my friend
You can be questioned or deported on sight
In chants of ICE out now
Our city’s heart and soul persists
Through broken glass and bloody tears
On the streets of Minneapolis
Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
Here in our home they killed and roamed
In the winter of ’26
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
We’ll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis
We’ll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaPdpwA4Iw

This incredible song, penned by a true Legend, should become an anthem against this injustice and a rallying cry to all good people - not just in the United States - to stand and raise their voices. Evil prevails when good people do nothing. The United States of America is an incredible country and has always stood as a beacon of hope to all. What is happening right now makes people fearful of their day to day, not just in America, but around the world.

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Meanwhile to contrast what is happening in Minneapolis a group of Buddhist monks continue with their amazing "Walk for Peace" and are now in the state of Virginia. 

Peace coming Alive

 

Walk for Peace ~ Snehashis Priya Barua, author

Step by step beneath the sky, we walk with hope, you and I.

Let the anger fade away. Let compassion lead our way.

Every heart can learn to heal. Every wound can slowly seal.

In this world of joy and grief, we rise again and walk for peace.

Walk for peace, walk for light, walk through day and walk through night.

Hand in hand the world will see, peace begins with you and me.

Walk for truth, walk for love, guided by the stars above.

Let all hatred finally cease.

Come with me...let's walk for peace.

Across the land from sea to sea, a message carried peacefully.

A 120-day walk so wide, two thousand three hundred miles they stride.

Buddhist monks with hearts so pure, Aloka walking strong and sure

Step by step their prayers increase, calling all to walk for peace.

Walk for peace, walk for light, walk through day and walk through night.

Hand in hand the world will see, peace begins with you and me.

Walk for truth, walk for love, guided by the stars above.

Let all hatred finally cease.

Come with me...let's walk for peace.

May all beings live in freedom. May all suffering gently cease.

May our footsteps write the story of a world that walks in peace..

Through the valleys, over mountains, let our gentle courage rise.

Peace is born in every moment when compassion fills our eyes.

Walk for peace, walk for light, walk with courage shining bright

Every breath a prayer release for a world that walks in peace

Walk for hope, walk for love, blessed by wisdom from above

Let all sorrow find release. Come with me...let's walk for peace.

Come with me...let's walk for peace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB7EafjjXVg

Walking Meditation — Thich Nhat Hanh
Take my hand.
We will walk.
We will only walk.
We will enjoy our walk without thinking of arriving anywhere.
Walk peacefully.
Walk happily.
Our walk is a peace walk.
Our walk is a happiness walk.
Then we learn that there is no peace walk; that peace is the walk; that there is no happiness walk; that happiness is the walk.
We walk for ourselves.
We walk for everyone always hand in hand.
Walk and touch peace every moment.
Walk and touch happiness every moment.
Each step brings a fresh breeze.
Each step makes a flower bloom under our feet.
Kiss the Earth with your feet.
Print on Earth your love and happiness.
Earth will be safe when we feel in us enough safety.

How to be a good person

How to Be a Good Person:

- Try to look at the bright side of things. It is better to light a single candle than it is to curse the darkness." Be that light.
- Accept everyone around you as your brothers and sisters no matter what race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or culture they are.
- Don't try to correct people when they're angry by saying something irrational, just look with compassion and remain quiet.
- Stop comparing others with yourself. Try to understand that some have it better than you in life, but at the same time, many have it much worse.
- Every day, try to do an act of charity for someone else, even if it's something small.
- Be respectful of elderly people. Realize that you will be old some day and may need a helping hand.
- Be compassionate towards mentally challenged people for they are people with feelings too, and they are brothers and sisters as well. 
- Compliment friends whom you might be jealous of, and people you don't know as well as you would like to.
- Be a better listener than talker. Follow what the person is saying.
- Don't try to get attention by hiding or being rude when you are in an argument with a friend, talk to them and work it out.
- Celebrate others' victories and good qualities, even when you do not feel as blessed as they do.
- Share your life and good philosophies with others. Give the young good moral values to live by, and the importance of them.
- Don't be in a hurry in life, slow down and enjoy the fine and simple things of life.
- Only use the horn in your car in an emergency, not to blow at a little old lady or man that can barely see over the wheel.
- Don't take the closest parking space at the shopping centre. Choose one further away and figure it to be the exercise that you may need. Leave the ones close for those that need them.
- Always insist on serving yourself the smaller portion of the food when dining with others.
- Even doing simple things, such as smiling at someone who seems unhappy or holding the door open for a stranger, will help you become a better person.
- Don't try to be like somebody else; just be yourself and do good things as simply as you can.
- Remember that people will be nice to you if you are nice to them.
-  Please read this list and make it a part of you.