A Wish of Hope

Posted on by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

Saturday, October 25, 2025

There isn’t anything I really want to say today.  However, I do want to send each of you a wish.

Be uplifted by sparkling hope

Older redhead blue domed city butterflies by Teagan via Night Cafe
by Teagan via Night Cafe

We rise by lifting others, said Robert Ingersol. That is what I mean to do with this post.

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Well… I do have one thing to say… Naturally, the obligatory shameless self-promotion must be included.

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43 thoughts on “A Wish of Hope”

    1. It has been my favorite quote for many years, Rebecca. Despite all the years of working in a place where executives said among themselves (one of them told me) that I was “stupid to be kind.” And being left behind while those I helped to advance succeeded, the quote still rings true.

      Sending you hugs on the wings of sparkling gold and blue butterflies, and the vibrations of magic on a breeze. 🙂

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      1. Thank you, Teagan — your words touched me deeply. Kindness is never a weakness, and it is certainly never stupid to be kind. It is, I believe, the most important act we can offer humanity.

        I’ve been reading lately about the many corporate executives now facing layoffs in this ever-evolving world of technology. I can’t help but think how much better the world might fare if kindness had been valued as much as ambition. Your strength of heart reminds me that goodness endures long after titles and positions fade.

        Sending hugs on speedy wings to you and the Scoobies.

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        1. Rebecca, the goodness of your heart inspires as much as your words. I truly appreciate you.

          So many scarring things happened while I worked there. And now look what’s happening. Although I don’t feel any sort of revenge in watching it. Just sadness… and fear, actually terror is a better word. 🙂

          Imagination is what we have left when societies crumble. The four winds that scatter their dust can’t take away imagination. There are many who believe that if something is imagined vividly enough that it can be brought into reality. “Thoughts become things.” ….. ….. All the more reason for me to keep working on positive thoughts. LOL.

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