My prayer is — and always has been — in the doing, not in mere words. You can’t put food in an unfortunate starving man’s belly with a prayer.
As i’ve said to Harini (i.e., thelongview) in my previous blog posting’s comments, i have been donating to various food banks benefitting the Ukrainians. More of us should do the same. 💖
(Note: It seems that Leonardo DeCaprio did not donate the 10 million dollars to Ukraine like i had written about here initially. That information — that went viral about him — was not true. However, he did donate to various organizations pertaining to people in need, including the victimized Ukrainians.)
Tears from the Sky … Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2022
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I hate the Ukranians & Leonardo Decaprfag. Ukrainians started the war by putting troops along the Russian border that has put the whole world in jeopardy. I hope Russia decimates Ukrain & my family history comes from Ukrain as I my family background comes from Hungary & Romania and I have 0 Russian in my background so that should say something you fucking loser
On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 8:20 AM Tom’s Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog wrote:
> Tom’s Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog posted: ” My prayer > is — and always has been — in the doing, not in mere words. You can’t put > food in an unfortunate starving man’s belly with a prayer. As i’ve said to > Harini (i.e., thelongview) in my previous blog posting’s comments, i have > been ” >
Talk (or prayer) is cheap if we don’t follow it with action, no matter how small. What’s happening in Ukraine is heartbreaking. I am encouraged by the large numbers of Russian people protesting the war and the reaction of the world at large but I think it’s high time we actually do something to protect the lives of innocents suffering and dying in this unjust war. All war is unjust, come to that.
I have a friend from Ukraine , not that it matters, really, but it makes my heart hurt to see her homeland destroyed. It makes my heart hurt for the people of Sudan as well, and everywhere that people are suffering. Surely we can do better!
Absolutely! I like the quote,
“Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they seem invincible. But in the end, they always fall. Always.” – Mahatma Ghandhi (did I spell his name right?)
Tom, sending prayers is better🙂 Please know that over the last 20 yrs (or more) America has sponsored over 30 biolabs in countries along Russian border, 26 of which in Ukraine alone. Such labs are against international treaty, so you’ll never hear confirmation by the public media. Putin, although demented as he is in his actions, did not attack Ukraine out of thin air. He is understandably feeling threated being surrounded- Russia and US are mortal enemies. Imagine Russia setting up camp in Canada or Mexican border. America would definitely not like that!
So this scenario is a bit like starting fire right besides the cave of the bear, and accusing him for taking out his claws.
This is why you’re seeing this pushback. I understand and totally sympatize with your feelings. I’m also very concerned, I still have family at the Black Sea. And it’s the common people feeling the tensions of world politics, not those in power. But I’m also aware that Putin was very much provoked, and America has known exaclty that this would be the consequences.
(I base my knowledge on non-biased journalism)
Monica, as i stated before, you have issues (i.e., mental issues). Please do not come to my website any longer or i will report you to WordPress and Gravatar. Please do not try to insult my intelligent followers.
It is mind boggling, how people can justify Putin’s action against Ukrainians and his own people, how any woman can vote for Trump, how the church has protected child molesters, the list goes on and on… It seems to me, evil trumps the good folks.
Yes, it’s a sick world, bearly. But there are a lot of good people in it too. For instance, plenty of people are giving donations and help to the victimized Ukrainians. All the nuts out there (and even some responding to my Blog lately) make me laugh; you have to laugh (otherwise you would have to cry about so much human insanity). 😉
Tears – the photo is great Tom, water droplets caught in a web, but yes it does resemble tears and ties in so nicely with your words. I gave to Unicef today through Google. This morning I heard a sad story on the news – a man was visiting his mother who has Alzheimers and was worried about leaving his family (wife and two kids behind). The wife assured him they were okay. They had to escape the home due to mortar shelling and were all killed in the street. The man saw it on the Twitter news and recognized the kids’ clothing without seeing their faces. What a sad story – there are hundreds of sad stories right now.
Yes, Linda, a lot of very sad stories right now. I’ve cried about what is being done to people… real war criminal behavior befalling them. So sad! So good of you to donate! 😁
Here’s a prayer that I thought can be good for time such as these Please feel free to view it and hope it helps you in someway the way it helped me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn66H0GPOkY
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I hate the Ukranians & Leonardo Decaprfag. Ukrainians started the war by putting troops along the Russian border that has put the whole world in jeopardy. I hope Russia decimates Ukrain & my family history comes from Ukrain as I my family background comes from Hungary & Romania and I have 0 Russian in my background so that should say something you fucking loser
On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 8:20 AM Tom’s Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog wrote:
> Tom’s Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog posted: ” My prayer > is — and always has been — in the doing, not in mere words. You can’t put > food in an unfortunate starving man’s belly with a prayer. As i’ve said to > Harini (i.e., thelongview) in my previous blog posting’s comments, i have > been ” >
You must be living in an alternate universe. With that much hate you should be working for Putin. I’ll pray for you too.
Gigi is right, you must live in an alternate universe. We are sad for you.
Gigi and Tom are right. Now, may you find some truth in this video:
Yours sincerely,
SoundEagle
😉
Amazing shot, Tom!!
Thanks, Michael. I appreciate it, considering your great talent at taking first-rate shots! 😉
Lovely photo, and, as in the past, we agree with respect to action vs talk.
BTW, though L. DiCaprio has donated to relief efforts for Ukraine, it’s not a fact that he donated $10 million:
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/mar/11/facebook-posts/no-leonardo-dicaprio-didnt-give-10-million-ukraine/
Thanks much, pstachowski, and i revised the posting. 😉
Talk (or prayer) is cheap if we don’t follow it with action, no matter how small. What’s happening in Ukraine is heartbreaking. I am encouraged by the large numbers of Russian people protesting the war and the reaction of the world at large but I think it’s high time we actually do something to protect the lives of innocents suffering and dying in this unjust war. All war is unjust, come to that.
Thanks for this, Tom.
Yes, all war is unjust, primitive, and barbaric! Thanks so much, Carol! 😀
I have a friend from Ukraine , not that it matters, really, but it makes my heart hurt to see her homeland destroyed. It makes my heart hurt for the people of Sudan as well, and everywhere that people are suffering. Surely we can do better!
Yes, Carol, we live in a pretty crazy, cruel world but there are a lot of good people in it too! 💓
Absolutely! I like the quote,
“Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they seem invincible. But in the end, they always fall. Always.” – Mahatma Ghandhi (did I spell his name right?)
Tom, sending prayers is better🙂 Please know that over the last 20 yrs (or more) America has sponsored over 30 biolabs in countries along Russian border, 26 of which in Ukraine alone. Such labs are against international treaty, so you’ll never hear confirmation by the public media. Putin, although demented as he is in his actions, did not attack Ukraine out of thin air. He is understandably feeling threated being surrounded- Russia and US are mortal enemies. Imagine Russia setting up camp in Canada or Mexican border. America would definitely not like that!
So this scenario is a bit like starting fire right besides the cave of the bear, and accusing him for taking out his claws.
This is why you’re seeing this pushback. I understand and totally sympatize with your feelings. I’m also very concerned, I still have family at the Black Sea. And it’s the common people feeling the tensions of world politics, not those in power. But I’m also aware that Putin was very much provoked, and America has known exaclty that this would be the consequences.
(I base my knowledge on non-biased journalism)
I refer you to this article regarding “biolabs” in Ukraine: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/feb/25/tweets/there-are-no-us-run-biolabs-ukraine-contrary-socia/
I wonder what your “non-biased” sources are. As I won’t be back here to read a response, please do not spend any time writing one. Instead I suggest that you take a look at the sources listed at the conclusion of the article referenced above.
what a great way to close a conversation that never started! very mature.
Monica, as i stated before, you have issues (i.e., mental issues). Please do not come to my website any longer or i will report you to WordPress and Gravatar. Please do not try to insult my intelligent followers.
This is an excellent reminder and call to action Tom! Humanity is something we need to be reminded of! 🤗💖😊
Yes, thank you Kym. And action is real prayer, not just symbolic words and mental images/requests that occur internally. 🤗💖
It is mind boggling, how people can justify Putin’s action against Ukrainians and his own people, how any woman can vote for Trump, how the church has protected child molesters, the list goes on and on… It seems to me, evil trumps the good folks.
Yes, it’s a sick world, bearly. But there are a lot of good people in it too. For instance, plenty of people are giving donations and help to the victimized Ukrainians. All the nuts out there (and even some responding to my Blog lately) make me laugh; you have to laugh (otherwise you would have to cry about so much human insanity). 😉
Tears – the photo is great Tom, water droplets caught in a web, but yes it does resemble tears and ties in so nicely with your words. I gave to Unicef today through Google. This morning I heard a sad story on the news – a man was visiting his mother who has Alzheimers and was worried about leaving his family (wife and two kids behind). The wife assured him they were okay. They had to escape the home due to mortar shelling and were all killed in the street. The man saw it on the Twitter news and recognized the kids’ clothing without seeing their faces. What a sad story – there are hundreds of sad stories right now.
Yes, Linda, a lot of very sad stories right now. I’ve cried about what is being done to people… real war criminal behavior befalling them. So sad! So good of you to donate! 😁
You captured a special moment in that picture, Tom. Thanks for reminding us to do what we can for those in need.
Beautiful image – and beautiful encouragement to “pray” in practical ways.
Here’s a prayer that I thought can be good for time such as these Please feel free to view it and hope it helps you in someway the way it helped me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn66H0GPOkY