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We all have a foundation of good, the ever-present ability to be loving and to thereby connect with our fellow human beings for the betterment of all.
Amid the rapid activity of the holidays, thinking beyond the needs of the present moment can be tough. There always seems to be some other task around the corner. But we have something else in common, that’s much more powerful than the anxiety of any given moment: It’s natural for us to give.
They come about when you least expect them, but, so very often, they’re right around the corner: moments of gratitude. Sometimes they’re for major positive changes in life; other times you’re compelled to reflect on the smaller things that, even in a slight way, shed light on the goodness all around us. For either instance, the serene beauty of nature can be a powerful example.
There is a certain strength in the love people express and the good they cherish. That's why, even when times are difficult, there’s always a glimmer of hope just around the corner. There is blue sky waiting to come through, to reassure us that good is here and remains an uplifting force in our world, now.
To see peace in action doesn’t take time — it only takes that genuine, open door of thought, where we allow quiet, calming moments to take root and settle us.
Improving our daily moments with love leads to a ripple effect, helping us see more of the abundance of love in our lives.
This time of year, we have the opportunity to reflect a bit more on the good we know, and what might come from it. Indeed, there is always a great deal of goodness and love being shared – the key is to keep our eyes more open to these qualities, and know we have them to freely give to others.
Even through challenges, the opportunity to be love – to do good, show gratitude to others – reveals life-changing actions we can take right now in our communities.
This festival celebrates not only Vermont’s rich literary culture, but also humanity itself and the rich palate of expression that defines our world, and pushes us to understand it better.
We have to seek peace where it all begins: within us. If we build peace within ourselves, the harmony that seems impossible to attain can shine through us, even if just a little bit at first.