Thank YOU, Diana! I am a bit depressed right now—I cannot believe that the carnage has expanded into Lebanon, and that our wicked rulers are still supporting it. I have appreciated your voice.
So good to see that little spark of humour illuminating the sad picture we are forced to contemplate. In spite of the horror, it's right for us all who can to uphold life and hope.
I agree, Pauline. To uphold life and hope, and to do what we can to stop this senseless genocide. And to change the world for the better in the process.
You are doing the same for me, for sure! I am finding the news at home and abroad most depressing and try to shake off anxiety continuously. I am always glad to hear from you!
I appreciate your thoughtful en pointe essays and comments during these incredibly surreal and painful times . experiencing solidarity with writers and artists like yourself has been a godsend . Thanks for being here Diana
I concur: Substack has become a safe haven of sorts. A reassurance that I'm not alone in my grief, horror and frustration. I am at a loss to comprehend the creep towards world war, even anhillation, with so little truth, deliberation or fanfare. Just belligerence and propaganda. Your writing brings my world view, pbphilosophy and hopes into alignment. So thank you for your persistent pleading and dark hope. There must surely be a silver linlining here somewhere.
It's my contribution, and making it helps to keep me sane. And I hope it helps to stop this genocide, and to change things for the better. This inhumanity is unthinkable, and has to be stopped.
I'm glad my writing is helping. And I think all of our voices help.
Thank YOU, Diana. I connected with you here early on after joining Substack in November '23. You share a lot of my sentiments on Substack, writing here and finding like-minded people (some of whom I already met in person) has been therapeutic. A glimmer of hope and sanity in a dark and insane world. I always look forward to seeing your newsletter in my inbox, and I have to say I love your artwork that's accompanying your writing.
Onwards and forwards, my friend. We're all here for each other. Community building is both local and virtual ❤️
oooooooh dearest Diana I am so so grateful for you, for your writing, for your attitude, your resilience, your powerful voice for peace in Gaza and to free our souls from insanity, injustice.... This world is a better place thanks to you. Sometimes I feel sad I don't have enough bandwidth to express how much I like and love your posts and all you do, but I follow you, I admire you, I wish I could show better how much I support you.
So... regarding your last question about who you are... you are the wisest, most courageous and beautiful one
I had no idea that my writing had that much impact, and I so appreciate your encouragement.
Let's keep on keeping on until we stop the genocide and all the other senseless wars, and then carry on afterwards as we do our best to restore our humanity, our planet and all the life it supports.
There is no question that writing can be therapeutic. It helps me to write and it also helps me get my message out. Your writings help me quite a bit. As a matter of fact, according to the summer reading summary email I received, your publication was my third most read,
Therapeutic, yes. gets the head dross out of the way, Taking a look at Diana's valuable work next Friday on https://thiscreativeadventure.com with an interview next month, support where it's due....
All politici are public servants who are under oath - Since they're simply not even trying to adhere to their oath they've sworn to uphold and protect then it's time to hold them accountable for breaking that oath.
Talk about the abysmal lack of moral values as displayed by Western politici - I wonder how you like this short video >>The corruption is real and sickening<<.
Diana, what helps me is your continuing demonstratration of a moral quality that has become much rarer in the world, that is, steadfastness in a just stance, extended over time. When it is so agonisingly long. Blessings.
I really like the word 'steadfastness' and how grounding it is. And I hope we can all remain steadfast in our opposition to genocide and the attitudes that allow and support it.
Thank YOU, Diana! I am a bit depressed right now—I cannot believe that the carnage has expanded into Lebanon, and that our wicked rulers are still supporting it. I have appreciated your voice.
I appreciate yours too, Mary.
It's hard to believe it's expanded into Lebanon, and that it continues in Gaza and now the West Bank too.
For me, the bigger problem is that it's not hard to believe.
The fact that this kind of barbarism is normal in a way is so wrong. But I get your point, Mike.
All orchestrated in the name of Oil and Diamond Profits, curated by the insane......
You are a treasure and you don't need to "hope" that your words are benefiting others for I can assure you that they are doing so.
If anyone disagrees with me, please don't bother commenting for when I want your opinion, I'll give it to you.
Take care. Stay safe. & Thank you.
"When I want your opinion, I'll give to you." I love it!
Thanks, Roger.
You take care, and stay safe too.
Thanks so much for your kind comments.
So good to see that little spark of humour illuminating the sad picture we are forced to contemplate. In spite of the horror, it's right for us all who can to uphold life and hope.
I agree, Pauline. To uphold life and hope, and to do what we can to stop this senseless genocide. And to change the world for the better in the process.
The Horror, Pauline is that the God of money and hatred is pulling the strings. Then they tell us that Jahveh says it's OK....
Don't care about Them.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Pauline,to build our caring community….
You are doing the same for me! I’m so stressed out and sad but the only saving grace is that we’re not alone.
That sure helps, doesn't it, Eleanor? Being alone with this stuff must be so hard for those in that position.
You are doing the same for me, for sure! I am finding the news at home and abroad most depressing and try to shake off anxiety continuously. I am always glad to hear from you!
So glad to hear it, Emma. Take good care. It's hard not to be consumed by anxiety these days.
Yes. We have to do our best to find joy somewhere!
I appreciate your thoughtful en pointe essays and comments during these incredibly surreal and painful times . experiencing solidarity with writers and artists like yourself has been a godsend . Thanks for being here Diana
Thank you too, Heather.
Solidarity is necessary, and healing for all of us and for the world. I hope our voices and actions will put an end to this horror soon.
Solidarity is essential to survival, how do we inculcate a greater global morality ?
I concur: Substack has become a safe haven of sorts. A reassurance that I'm not alone in my grief, horror and frustration. I am at a loss to comprehend the creep towards world war, even anhillation, with so little truth, deliberation or fanfare. Just belligerence and propaganda. Your writing brings my world view, pbphilosophy and hopes into alignment. So thank you for your persistent pleading and dark hope. There must surely be a silver linlining here somewhere.
It's my contribution, and making it helps to keep me sane. And I hope it helps to stop this genocide, and to change things for the better. This inhumanity is unthinkable, and has to be stopped.
I'm glad my writing is helping. And I think all of our voices help.
The silver lining is the voice of the ordinary people, Miss Anne, to stop the new Hollow Caustics...... Peace, Maurice
Getting sober + Substack are the best things to happen to me in the last seven months.
Good for you, Christopher. I know it's not easy.
Thank YOU, Diana. I connected with you here early on after joining Substack in November '23. You share a lot of my sentiments on Substack, writing here and finding like-minded people (some of whom I already met in person) has been therapeutic. A glimmer of hope and sanity in a dark and insane world. I always look forward to seeing your newsletter in my inbox, and I have to say I love your artwork that's accompanying your writing.
Onwards and forwards, my friend. We're all here for each other. Community building is both local and virtual ❤️
I agree, Ramona. Community building happens online, offline and in all kinds of place.
Our solidarity is what will save us, Palestine, Lebanon and other countries that are being destroyed, if anything will.
Hi Ramona, seems to me that Substack breeds caring communities, Rock on....
oooooooh dearest Diana I am so so grateful for you, for your writing, for your attitude, your resilience, your powerful voice for peace in Gaza and to free our souls from insanity, injustice.... This world is a better place thanks to you. Sometimes I feel sad I don't have enough bandwidth to express how much I like and love your posts and all you do, but I follow you, I admire you, I wish I could show better how much I support you.
So... regarding your last question about who you are... you are the wisest, most courageous and beautiful one
Keep being awesomely yourself 🙏🕊️✨🌈
Wow! Thanks, Forrest.
I had no idea that my writing had that much impact, and I so appreciate your encouragement.
Let's keep on keeping on until we stop the genocide and all the other senseless wars, and then carry on afterwards as we do our best to restore our humanity, our planet and all the life it supports.
Take good care.
🙏
Um, are you the one on the top right?
Just kidding, I know you're top left.
Love your artwork!
One small correction:
"And it’s unbelievable that it’s still going on, and the LED AROUND leaders in the western world are supporting it."
Right! Puppets like my friends. At least they're honest about it.
Thanks, Mark.
Thank you for your wriing Diana -- and the art :) x
And thank you, Jan, for being here, and for your voice.
You are doing the same for me, Diana. Thank you. Lovely piece, and adorable photo.
Thanks so much, Val.
It's great that we are supporting each other through these incredibly fraught times.
Take good care.
There is no question that writing can be therapeutic. It helps me to write and it also helps me get my message out. Your writings help me quite a bit. As a matter of fact, according to the summer reading summary email I received, your publication was my third most read,
Therapeutic, yes. gets the head dross out of the way, Taking a look at Diana's valuable work next Friday on https://thiscreativeadventure.com with an interview next month, support where it's due....
I'm really glad it helps you, Michael. Thanks for letting me know.
I get a lot out of your writing too.
Take care.
I learn from you how to avoid writer's block in a global crisis
I'm so happy to hear that, Andy. Take good care.
Sanity is a rare thing in a world where our Western politici have revealed that they're lacking sound moral values.
11 letter word starting with R ending with N
Rue-in-Nation ?
All politici are public servants who are under oath - Since they're simply not even trying to adhere to their oath they've sworn to uphold and protect then it's time to hold them accountable for breaking that oath.
Reparation?
Western leadership is showing no moral values. It's hard to imagine how genocide is being trivialized by those in power.
Thanks, Finn, and take good care.
Retribution.
Talk about the abysmal lack of moral values as displayed by Western politici - I wonder how you like this short video >>The corruption is real and sickening<<.
https://drsambailey.substack.com/p/the-corruption-is-real-and-sickening
Diana, what helps me is your continuing demonstratration of a moral quality that has become much rarer in the world, that is, steadfastness in a just stance, extended over time. When it is so agonisingly long. Blessings.
Blessings to you too, Pauline.
I really like the word 'steadfastness' and how grounding it is. And I hope we can all remain steadfast in our opposition to genocide and the attitudes that allow and support it.