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Out of Kilter
It's not worth quibbling over
what they propagate and assert holds water;
it's tantamount to a nation out of kilter,
leaving us flummoxed,
helter-skelter.

The law against them
merely dawdles and ambles
toward dismissal—
no need to clamber.

Their desires dart and hurtle,
slinking and vaulting over;
swift as lightning without thunder.

That is how they lunge,
scuttle, and sashay—
as we plod despondently—
solely in a mosey.

-Abbevangel 17Oct2026

“Virtue is nothing else than right reason.” — Seneca 🌺🌿

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Dear Reader,
Have you tried this five-minute daily habit inspired by Ma’at, the ancient Egyptian principle of balance? Look around, find three things that need clearing, and put each one back where it belongs.
It’s a small ritual, but taking care of a few little tasks can make the day feel calmer and more balanced.
Happy weekend!
#FiveMinuteHabit #MindfulLiving #EverydayBalance
Image: 🗼𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀™ 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. A Five-Minute Practice of Balance. Concept and digital art by © 2026 Ruth Montalban aka river_writer | 2026-10-16

“Patience and time do more than strength or passion.” — Jean de La Fontaine

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Patience helps while one waits. Look at all the chores I've done! Breakfast bananas: finished. Dishes: done. Advanced lunch order: paid. Mandarin-cracker desserts: made. Amber’s orders: delivered.
Three hours later - past one o' clock, lunch finally arrived - and the mystery was solved: the kitchen had run out of cooking gas! Mum still insisted on waiting. Fish paired with bitter gourd is worth the wait. Thanks to the chef for coming through in the end!
#TowerTales #LunchAdventures #MysterySolved
Image: 🗼 Tower Tales™ Adventures: The Great Lunch Delay. Concept and digital art by © 2026 Ruth Montalban aka river_writer | 2026-10-16.