Balance

Spitzer family and friends the morning after Mom's 88th birthday celebration.

Jack London Square, Oakland, California

Balance

9/24/11

Wisdom to live by is essential

for a populace when making decisions

on micro level of daily action,

and macro, within political arena,

it's sad to hear everything but

in avalanche of media sound bites

that confuse citizenry over what's true

played to engage reaction, not response,

which would require intelligent measured discussions,

compassion for another's experience, being humane

when considering effect on livelihoods, environments,

species extinction, qualities of healthy life,

all the different ways we interact,

there are many collections of knowledge

gleaned from world's great spiritual masters

hidden away in privileged private libraries

only accessible to those with money,

time, and initial well educated upbringing,

who believe there must be more

to life than just base essentials,

if lucky, a family has tradition

based on integrity, high moral standards

of love, forgiveness, respect, shared joy,

utilizing mottos directing members toward fulfillment,

'Moderation is the key.' 'Be happy.'

'Follow your bliss.' and 'Stay balanced.'