“Today”
By Tabasom Eblaghie
Today is the oldest I have ever been
And the youngest I will ever be
I will move ahead with these words of promise
An agreement to move towards the best version of me
I promise to be gentle with my younger self
And to leave the past in the past
Decisions made and paths taken are forgiven
I did the best I could with what I knew back then
I promise to be kind to my older self
To make small choices today, tiny little steps
To lead to a healthier, wiser version of me
I am each choice I make, and I will choose well
I promise my soul to live an authentic life
Not one filled with apologies, excuses and anxieties
Nor one led by seeking the approval of Perfectionism and others
But rather one led by pursuing the approval of my Creator
I promise my heart to move towards Love
Towards the crossroads where Justice meets Kindness
Where logic of a wise mind can agree with the radiance of a loving heart
Not just for others, but to protect my most noble self
I will gaze upwards with my feet firmly grounded
In the knowledge of who I am and what I stand for
Today is the oldest I have ever been
And the youngest I will ever be.
If not today, then when?
Rotary Meeting October 7, 2020 - Thank you to Bill for taking notes....
Meeting chaired this week by Michael Berrisford
Quote: “A good head and a good heart are a formidable combination but when you add to that a literate tongue and pen then you have something very special”
Westhill Park Rehab discussed.
Glen gave an update on International containers for Belize and Kenya
Anthony is following up on gaming grant application.
Aziz reminded us that October is POLIO Month and Cleone, who was just driving home, advised she will have a fundraiser plan for our next meeting.
Our guest speaker Lois advised Meghan she would not be able to make our meeting so has been re-scheduled to November 4th.
As “guest conductor” Michael filled in with his “what makes Michael tick” talk.
Born in 1957 in South Africa. Loved hiking from early on and showed pictures of his first hiking boots with screw on cleats. In those days in S.A. young me had to serve for 2 years in either the military or police--he chose to serve with Police and stayed on as a career for 22 years..
Married, had 2 sons, built his own house, went hot air ballooning. Milk was delivered by a milkman with a horse drawn cart. Spent the next 22 years discovering himself enjoying wine, classic cars and nature. Instrumental in 2 hiking clubs. He “worked to hike”.
Working for the police overlapped with the introduction of computers to policing plus constant upgrading. He loved the computer side of things and turned it into his ongoing career.
His son Kyle died in August 2015. Kyle was involved with brewing and selling mead at a number of breweries and he was pleased to advise us it is still being sold in pubs.
Good news came into his life when he met Coreen and they married in 2018. Thanks, Michael, for a great talk. We all learned a lot more about you.
Membership Renewal Earlybird Draws are happening.
- Oct. renewal Draw $75
- Nov. renewal Draw $50
- Dec. renewal Draw $25
It is true that Club 119 is open to the Public now - and anyone can use the facilities.
BUT did you know that........
- Members get 10% discount off regular Menu food items
- Members get discounts and perks at several local and online businesses (for travel, insurance, eye care, and many more..)
- Members find fulfillment in knowing that all Legion Gaming, Meat Draw and Poppy net funds are directed BACK into this community in the form of assistance to Vets and their families, to Senior programs, Student Bursaries, Hospital Foundations, and other worthwhile charities. These programs - run by Member volunteers - result in positive benefits for all.