"You have to take positions on bills. There is no button for maybe or possibly." Charlie Dent
I've never been much of a button collector, but I know how much they are valued. We use them to hold our clothing together... We use them to create important messages that we want others to hear and to commemorate important events in our lives. The simple button can also be a way to heal. We look at the various buttons in the bowl and GOOD jumps at me. In the midst of sadness and chaos, there is always some good. Lets find it!
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"Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy." Sai Baba
What is the most helpful post (or Twitter hashtag) you read in all the coverage on Ferguson? This is the question for the healing prompt for day#3 Honestly, other than the formal media, I can't point at one article that truly stands out. By the same token, I look at the buttons in the bowl and even with the awful things going on around us, I still say, lets find the way to make this a moment of healing; Michael Brown's life should not be in vain. What remains clear is that: Michael was shot at least six times and wasted away as he lay bleeding on the street for 4 hours. Regardless of what transpired between him and Darren Wilson, shooting an unarmed person 6 times is excessive and unconscionable.
Our cops are there to protect us and many, many do. Only Michael and Darren know what truly happened that day and until all the facts are in, I say remember this was somebody's son, brother, and loved one. Would you want your child to experience such treatment? Would you be so cavalier in dismissing his death if he were one of your own? Like the good button surrounded by many others, we can come together to work for the good of our communities and put a stop to any form of police brutality. To point an accusatory finger at a young man who can no longer speak for himself is wrong. There are many good cops and we need to work with them on healing our communities and finding better ways to communicate.
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Some Food for Thought: What are you grateful for today? Love and Peace .
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Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
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Such a cute buttons and great cause, I have to check those out :D
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for my healthy family. It is always good to look at the things we are grateful for when such scary and crazy things happen around us!
ReplyDeleteToday, and everyday, I'm grateful for my family. I'm so blessed to have them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat and creative idea. This would be fun to make withthe family.
ReplyDeleteInteresting connection between the buttons and Ferguson. Way to take a stand!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the quote! I absolutely agree it is so important to love one another-it really would make the world a better place.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is a big fan of buttons. I love seeing this post.
ReplyDeleteWhite or black, you shouldn't charge at an officer unless you are asking to get shot. Simple as that.
ReplyDeleteI'm always grateful for love and peace too. I think the buttons are cute, especially on kids book bags :D
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great photo challenge. I have been wanting to do one of those.
ReplyDeleteMichelle F.
I remember in high school there was a kid who had a backpack full of buttons. He loved collecting them because they made him feel good!
ReplyDeleteI used to have several of these kind of buttons with peace symbols and other positive messages on them. I put them on my backpack and purse and I loved sharing the message. I feel it's a fun and simple way of communicating something good.
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely buttons.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very nice button collection.
ReplyDeleteThis was so on time. As I can't sleep right now, this has help me ease my mind a bit to try to relax. Thanks for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteButtons would be a nice collection. I like the first quote in taking a position. That's how it should be.
ReplyDeleteI think with everything happening regarding Ferguson, people need to just learn how to work together and respect each other more. More violence will not solve anything.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really sure how to respond. I was a huge button fan in the 80's. We attached rock bands buttons to our members only jackets and scarfs. What's happened in Ferguson is tragic and so divisive, I hate it when communities have to deal with these things.
ReplyDelete"Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, -wow! this is such a nice thing to read just now that i am in doubt and feeling uncomfortable with someone. -i am grateful for having a happy and healthy family. -I am not a button collector too but Whenever I go to events i always receive one from their goody bags.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very sad situation indeed, but I haven't really read anything on it via social media. I like all the buttons you've displayed here in honor of healing.
ReplyDeleteI collect buttons and that is because they all have meaning to me.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for my family and my three dogs today. One quote one picture can truly change how a person feels. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI had a button pin phase when I was in school. I used to put them on my bag and book bag. These are really cool.
ReplyDeleteThose are some awesome looking buttons. I love the dog one :)
ReplyDeleteI used to have a few buttons but lost them over the years. You could always tell my mood by which button I slapped on my hoodie or purse that day.
ReplyDeleteI love those buttons! I used to collect buttons in high school. I still have a few, including many care bears buttons!
ReplyDeletei have a loooot of buttons way way back when i was still in gradeschool but over time i found little to no use to them as they just occupy space on my cork board. i only keep the ones with sentimental value! >XD
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful to have a wonderful loving family, my health, and a wonderful country where I live a life of freedom. I'm so blessed!
ReplyDeleteThankful for my health and the military defending our country. Love pins and lapel pins too.
ReplyDeleteImages speak louder than words and I think these button pins with a cause is great to spread healing.
ReplyDeleteI love buttons :) Michael Brown's story is heartbreaking my heart goes out to his family
ReplyDeleteTHese buttons are nice. I hope there is peace in Fergrson soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a good idea. I know every morning I wake up I have to make a decision to be optimistic. I really appreciate you sharing this. We all have feelings and sometimes we don't know what to do with them. I would love to see peace, joy and happiness.
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