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Susan Harley's avatar

I never thought I would be taking wisdom from Margaret Thatcher. She was another leader who destroyed worlds. Still a really good point to make Paulette everything we are and do is based on the words we use πŸ’—

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

That made me chuckle out loud, Susan. I get it - yet people remember her words, though I choose to think of their true source as The Upanishads.

Susan Harley's avatar

Glad that made you chuckle, I think that is the best response to crazy politicians πŸ˜‚

Let’s stick to the timeless wisdom of The Upanishads , thank you πŸ™πŸ»

Meredith's avatar

A truly deep message you bring to Substack today: Words have power, and the thoughts behind them carry enormous power.

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Thank you, Meredith.

It brings to mind our exchange the other day. How important it is to hold differing opinions and to do so with clarity and curiosity, in our minds and in the way we speak. Thank you for reading and commenting.

Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Wonderful reminder from Margaret Thatcher. Thank you for offering community support when it’s needed most.

❀️

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Thank you, Prajna. We are truly in this together.

Marisol MuΓ±oz-Kiehne's avatar

β€œWords carry power”

to harm, hurt, and to help, heal.

Intention, impact.

...

Skillful speech, action

matter in matters of... all.

Gifted, exchanged, shared.

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Thank you, Marisol. Your gift of distillation is a blessing.

Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

The Upanishads definitely had it right. (with Margaret borrowing it).

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

You remind me of the importance of the Four Gates of Speech, too, Jeanine.

Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Dear Paulette, I am honored, thank you.

Cathy Joseph's avatar

I fully agree with you that our words have power. And your post demonstrates just how powerful they can be…! πŸ’

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Thank you so much, Cathy.

Leslie Rasmussen's avatar

We aren't alone Paulette, so good to remember.

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Remembering that feels like a warm blanket wrapped around our hearts.

Corie Feiner's avatar

"We are not meant to navigate these times alone." Thank you. I agree. Thank you for holding the complexity of being and juxtaposing Margaret Thatcher with the wisdom of Matrika Shakti.

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Oh, thank you, Corie. I so appreciate you feeling into that.