Wherever we are, whatever we are doing in each moment, our focus can shift quickly when we see others in need.
We stop our play and what we are doing on that day to reach out, with hand and heart …
… as we are all part of one family.
love flows
between these cornerstones
kindness blossoms
© Xenia Tran
This post is dedicated to the victims, families and friends of the fire at Grenfell Tower in London and all those kind souls from the fire brigade, emergency services, volunteers and community members who have come together to help.
With love and blessings from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, settings: Action, 1/800 s, iA, 1/400 s and Macro, 1/200 s.
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Every morning we wake up to another tragic event in the world… I do pray, dear Xenia, Thanks and Love, nia
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Thank you dear Nia, I have never know a time like this and we continue to pray for everybody. Much love to you from all of us here xxx
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I agree with you dear Xenia, I have never known too a time like this. Love, nia
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xxx
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Yet another terrible tragedy 😦 Lovely words and photos ❤ Much love to you, Pearl and Eivor xxx
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Thank you for your kind words Cathy, much love to you and Finn too xxx
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💖 xxx
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Excellent one today Xenia. Even “seeing is believing” isn’t believable in this tragic case. Poor, poor souls. I weep for them.
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Thank you for your kind words Herb, it is so tragic and could have been avoided if the council had listened to the many many warnings. My heart goes out to the people and the firemen who have worked around the clock to try and save as many lives as they could. Sending blessings and prayers too.
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Sometimes ya gotta wonder about people. We get similar official attitudes over here, and usually, they have some sort of “explanation” as to why…Just this week, an old fleabag of an old, old hotel got depopulated after years and years of neglect and pleas. Ya just gotta wonder.
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Thank you Herb. Sadly, councils do not always walk the way of the angels these days and they need to be more accountable.
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For sure. Glad there is an uproar about that.
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Yes, a lot of answers are needed.
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Kind thoughts and words…
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Thank you for your kind words Amy xxx
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Sorry about the tragedy, we watched that on the news. Nice words and photos, Xenia!
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Thank you so much for your kind words Miriam and much love to you all xxx
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My pleasure. xoxo
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💕💜💕 xxx
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🙂 🙂 xoxo
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So very terrible! It was so hard to watch the footage and see the people trapped inside. My daughter lives in New York City. Fortunately, on the third floor with a solid fire escape. Lovely photos!
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Thank you Laurie, it is so very sad that health and safety concerns were being ignored by those in power. These people did not have a fire escape and only one stairwell where gaspipes were exploding. It is tragic beyond words. It sounds like your daughter lives in a much safer building. Sending love and blessings to you all 💜 xxx
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Oh, I know! Again so terrible. And very thankful my daughter lives in a safer building.
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💜💕 xxx
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Thank you my FRiEnD Fred, sending Love and Light across the miles 💖 xxx
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Thank you my FRiEnD Fred, sending you SMiles oF LoVe ThAT DancE too ☺💖💃
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:)!!!!..See..Ya..!!..:)
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🙋💖 xxx
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A haiku and images full of optimism Xenia
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Thank you for your kind words Denis ☺
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Well said. We are indeed one family. If only more people thought that way. Especially love the photo of Elvor and Pearl standing together. Blessings all of you xxx
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Thank you for your kind words Judith and much love to you from all of us here xxx
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Such a tragedy! Thoughts and prayers go out to all. Your tribute is beautiful.
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Thank you for your kind words. It is so so sad as it seems it could have been easily avoided had proper fire and safety regulations been applied by those responsible. Thank you for stopping by and much love to you and Tippy xxx
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A lovely tribute and remembrance.
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Thank you Anne xxx
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So very sad. Thank you for this beautiful tribute, Xenia.
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Thank you for your kind words Helen, much love to you all xxx
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Your words are beautiful. Thank you so much for writing and sharing. I really look forward to reading more… Love,
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Thank you so much for your kind words 💜
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Beautiful photos, words and thoughts. 💕xxx
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Thank you Samantha, much love to you all xxx
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This is a wonderful and sweet blessing… so much needed.
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Thank you for your kind words Björn :o)
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Thanks for linking up tonight and for sending these beautiful thoughts to those who suffered. This was an avoidable tragedy and I can only hope some lessons were learned.
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Thank you for your kind words Paul and yes, this was so avoidable and I too hope that lessons have been learned xxx
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We are all one family. Nice photos and haiku.
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Thank you Frank ☺
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Wisdom from the mouths of dogs (if only we could be more like them!)
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Thank you, I love the way they are present in each moment 💜
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I love that kindness is blossoming ~ Helping each other in need, is a good reminder.
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Thank you for your kind words Grace ☺💖 xxx
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Your furry children look like a tremendous blessing in your life. Just look at those happy faces
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Thank you Walter, they certainly are ☺🐾🐾
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🐹 my cat thanks you too
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Thank you! :o)
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very nice.
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Thank you Sascha 💜 xxx
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I love that kindness blossoms. Your dogs are so precious. Their spirit really shines in the photos.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Lynn 💜 It is such a blessing to share our life with these two and they have come such a long way since their days in the shelter ☺🐾🐾
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You’re very welcome. The love shows on their faces. They’re lucky pups.
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☺💖 xxx
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I fear that we will become inured to all this tragedy. Keep reminding us, you two wise little pups.
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Thank you dear Victoria, our hearts will always be open 💜🐾🐾
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I love this sweet and heartfelt tribute to those who needlessly lost their lives in yet another tragedy, Xenia. And seeing photos of your dear canine family members never fail to lift my heart. Thanks for sharing them with us all. xo
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Thank you for your kind words Gayle 💜 xxx
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A very touching poem.
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Thank you Jane 💜 xxx
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We are all in this together. I so love the world that its beauty fills me, and I revel in all its joys.
I so love the world that its pain is my pain, as well, and I share in its tears.
Seek peace always,
Paz
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Thank you for sharing this Paz, peace to you too xxx
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