I don't think these are days gone by, instead I really feel we need to manage our time and organize our priorities to create that type of lifestyle once again. Clearly the leisurely pace won't happen everyday, all the time. But occasionally I will feel I am living a glimpse of it, I make a point to observe the moments in action and soak up every drop.
On one of our family getaways I came across a beautiful hand made cloth banner with an image of a classic main street in small town America, and the following guide "How to Build a Community." Truly, stopped me in my tracks, for days.
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How to Build a Community
TURN OFF YOUR TV ~ LEAVE YOUR HOUSE
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
LOOK UP WHEN YOU ARE WALKING
GREET PEOPLE ~ SIT ON YOUR STOOP
PLANT FLOWERS ~ USE YOUR LIBRARY ~ PLAY TOGETHER
BUY FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS ~ SHARE WHAT YOU HAVE
HELP A LOST DOG ~ TAKE CHILDREN TO THE PARK
GARDEN TOGETHER
SUPPORT THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS
FIX IT EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T BREAK IT
HAVE POT LUCKS ~ HONOR ELDERS
PICK UP LITTER ~ READ STORIES ALOUD
DANCE IN THE STREET
TALK TO THE MAIL CARRIER
LISTEN TO THE BIRDS ~ PUT UP A SWING
HELP CARRY SOMETHING HEAVY ~ BARTER FOR YOUR GOODS
START A TRADITION ~ ASK A QUESTION
HIRE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR ODD JOBS ~ ORGANIZE A BLOCK PARTY
BAKE EXTRA AND SHARE
ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
OPEN YOUR SHADES ~ SING TOGETHER
SHARE YOUR SKILLS ~ TAKE BACK THE NIGHT
TURN UP THE MUSIC ~ TURN DOWN THE MUSIC
LISTEN BEFORE YOU ACT IN ANGER
MEDIATE A CONFLICT ~ SEEK TO UNDERSTAND
LEARN FROM A NEW AND UNCOMFORTABLE ANGLE
KNOW THAT NO ONE IS SILENT THOUGHT MANY ARE NOT HEARD
~~ WORK TO CHANGE THIS ~~
Thanks for reading,
From the Everyday to the Extraordinary...
Joanne
Posted by Joanne Kleé,
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Joanne Klee Marketing & Events
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