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Lockdown Thought — Day 45 now at Level 3

The truly wise do not spout truth from afar, rather, they engage in conversation in such a way that all are affected and influenced by the experience of being human together. Rather than judge ourselves as not being perfect enough, we can be proud of how we've coped in our bubbles over the last weeks.

Adapted from: Tui Motu Magazine. Issue 247 April 2020: 9

The tail of the virus lingers. Two more cases yesterday.

But let's not be disheartened

Let's make a feast

of positivity and gratitude

with glasses of craziness

and a dessert of delicious kindness

with huge dollops of love

and warm tenderness

at the table with you,

hospitable God.

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