~ Penny L Howe, 2013
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These are true words. For our emotional battles we need to arm ourselves with the strongest of all weapons for overcoming insecurities, fears, doubts and hate: Love, Hope and Forgiveness.
Pure love needs nothing more.
Hope lifts us up and carries us through adversity.
Forgiveness allows us to let go and move on.
Each a mighty weapon to carry in our arsenal as we journey through life’s adventures!
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Much love to all – I’m still mostly offline – but it’s a troubling time for many, just wanted to share a few uplifting words this week and remind you that you are not alone – “this place” in my arms is wide enough to wrap around every single one of you! Always remember – my home is your home – always!
Take care of yourselves,
~ Penny
The Why About This 
Very true words, Penny, and lovely post! This song is also one of my favorites, absolutely love it! I’m very late in visiting here, but better late then never, as they say! Hope all is well! ♥
Never late Lauren. Always timely when we do connect, dear friend! It is a wonderful song isn’t it! All is well here, I hope it is for you also! 🙂 xo
A touching reminder. You seem to post just what we need and just when we need it! How do you do that? 🙂
You know LuAnn, I don’t know. But I remember (While in the marketing and professional arena) being told that I seem to have the pulse of the people in mind when I write things. I do feel things intuitively. I “know” when there’s been something very large or bad going on somewhere on the planet. I won’t know what or where, but I will say to someone (Christina can attest to this through her growing up years) “Something awful is going on somewhere”. or The mood of the people isn’t good”. It’s as if I’m wired directly to the emotions of everyone. And no I don’t understand how I do this, but after a handful of years, I just quietly accept these feelings. I can focus a little bit now though, and usually can tell if it’s a local feeling or widespread. Weird, huh! 🙂
Not so weird really for one with such an intuitive nature as yourself. I can understand somewhat as I have had these same kind of thoughts and feelings at times throughout my life, although not on the same level as you. When I feel strongly about something or that something is going to occur, Terry will take me seriously. Many of these thoughts for me come through dreams or nightmares.
It’s fascinating stuff isn’t it? I’m thinking part of my interest in the science of things is related to wanting to understand how our minds can do this. I agree as with Terry listening when your serious, I think we go from a “receiving” mode to a “broadcasting” mode and others pick up on that signal too! Do I understand it, No!
Ah, the frustration of the unknown! 🙂
This is an uplifting and very thoughtful post. Thanks for sharing 🙂
My sincere pleasure. And an even bigger one to see you online Boomie! Huge, actually dear friend! Big smiles here! 🙂 xoxoxox
Thank you ever so much. I am terribly sleepy but the girls are jumping around and I know I will never be able to sleep, so I am thought I should go online for a few minutes 🙂
Children are very “energetic” aren’t they. I do miss you – life is so crazy some times! 🙂
I know…as I was typing one of them was screaming for bread lol…sometimes I wonder if I will ever be able to sit in the quiet and write again…I miss you too. Thanks for all the love and encouragement 🙂
You’re welcome. That’s what friends do! 🙂 I consider (a few online acquaintances – real and true friends Boomie – you’re one of them! 🙂 Would so love for us to meet! 🙂
I know…you know I was thinking over the week when trying to find help for the girls got crazy and truly overwhelming…I said oh, I wonder what Penny will be like with the girls lol…truth. Thanks always :). If you are ever in Illinois, please please let me know…we can do lunch, and my place is yours to stay 🙂
First, I’d love to meet and hang out with your daughters. They sound totally delightful! 🙂 Second, you’re on! Count on it! Lunch, hanging out, everything fun! Keep taking care of you, Boomie! 🙂 xo
Great :). Thanks so much and you too. Blessings and love always
Always! 🙂 xo
Absolutely we need to arm ourselves! I’ve been trying to do that of late but it’s not always easy to choose the right weapons lol…. ie the ones you mentioned. I hope you’re having a lovely weekend 🙂 I’ve been out today watching the Tour of Britain bike race so busy busy busy day 😉
Great big Wolfie hugs back to you too 🙂
AnElephantCant help wondering
If Penny really can or she can’t
Her arms are wide
Would she like to try
Wrapping them around AnElephant
Well that may be a reach, but I think I can manage. AnElephant is worth the stretch! xo
Huuuuuugggggssss!!!!!
Phew, a bit of a struggle but well worth it.
Lbxx
🙂 xx
You are wonderful Penny, huge warm hugs from me!
Hello Ute, thank you. I hope you are enjoying your weekend! Received your warm hugs and sending some back to you! xx
Thanks for your inspirational & uplifting post.
Also – Phillip Phillips was one of my top since American Idol auditions. It was nice to see him win.
My girls sing that song every time it plays on the radio.
xx 🙂 🙂 xx
You’re welcome, RoSy. Me too, re: Phillip Phillip, I’ll bet they sound great when they sing it too! 🙂 xo
What a beautiful poem. Glad to find your page. If I wouldn’t have seen you visit my about page, thus I wouldn’t be here. 🙂 The ways of the Universe!
Hello and thank you, Debby. I’m glad you did also. About.me does help us circulate – in the best sort of way! Like minds connecting and all that! 🙂
Beautiful words, you are so kind.
Hello Indira. Thank you very much. Truly meant words.
You seem to be a kind and caring person, it shows from your words/posts. I loved your quotes too. Bookmarked them.
Thank you Indira. I guess I’ve seen enough hardship (in this world) that I just want to make a positive difference, as I can! I do appreciate your kind praises! xx
Thank you my dear friend for suprot me!Our friendship – alive is a witness over dimensionality and complexity of modern understanding of the truth about the friendship that will factor as the starter positive relationships in the world today
I wish you all the best and thanks again to no selfish pordšci which I have in you
With love stefan maxima
Thank you Stefan. I feel the same as well dear friend. Much love to you, Penny xx
needed to read this today my friend… xxx
Hi Roxi. I’m so very glad I published this today then. Always room … you are loved and well thought of by all here, dearest friend! 🙂 xx
Beautiful uplifting and reassuring words, my kind friend.
Precarious times dissolve in your embrace! 🙂 xxxxx
It would be so phenomenal if I could make this happen Marina, but I will happily settle for nourishing with words, my most excellently appreciated friend! 🙂 xo
You have thrown the seeds … 🙂
🙂 xxxxxxx
With everything that has been happening this week, these thoughts of hope, love and forgiveness are definitely needed. Thank you Penny, for taking the time out of your … time … to post this.
Hugs and love to you and all of your family my friend
Thank you Alastair, hugs and love to you and yours also dear friend! xx
Thank you Penny
Lovely sentiments Penny. I agree with the inner struggle we all have. Hopefully we emerge all the better for it.
I think right now is a troubling time for many, Michael. I’ve lived through so much diversity in my life that my view extends further than some, so if I can sooth the savage beast within us – even a little, with loving thoughts to nurture, I’m a happy camper! xx