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**Because**

by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

So I can't save the world -

can't save even myself,

can't wrap my arms around

every frightened child, can't foster peace among nations,

can't bring love to all who

feel unlovable.

So I practice opening my heart

right here in this room and being gentle with my insufficiency. I practice

walking down the street heart first.

And if it is insufficient to share love,

I will practice loving anyway.

I want to converse about the truth,

about trust. I want to invite compassion

into every interaction.

One willing heart can't stop a war.

One willing heart can't feed all the hungry.

And sometimes, daunted by a task too big,

I tell myself what's the use of trying? But today, the invitation is clear:

to be ridiculously courageous in love. To open the heart like a lilac in May,

knowing freeze is possible and opening anyway. To take love seriously, To give love wildly.

To race up to the world as if I were a puppy

adoring and unjaded, stumbling on my own exuberance.

To feel the shock of indifference,

of anger, of cruelty, of fear,

and stay open. To love as if it matters,

as if the world depends on it.

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In the poignant and reflective words of Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer's "Because," we find a message that resonates deeply with those who aspire to make a difference, however small it may be. If these words move you, if they capture the essence of your own thoughts and struggles, you are warmly invited to our gathering: "I Can't Save the World By Myself."

We're hosting a 2-hour session that will be an unstructured space, allowing for genuine connection and mutual support. Here, every voice matters, every story is honoured, and every heart is welcomed.

In our gathering, we embrace the essence of the poem—opening our hearts, being gentle with our insufficiencies, and practising love in the face of life's vastness. This group is convened by individuals who are passionate about creating open, inclusive spaces. We are not just organisers; we are participants, eager to connect, share, and grow alongside you.

Join us in this journey of love, courage, and open-heartedness. Let's create a ripple of compassion and understanding, one conversation at a time. This is more than just a meeting; it's an opportunity to be ridiculously courageous in love, to stay open despite the challenges, and to embrace the power of connection. Let's come together, heart first, and make a difference in our own unique way.

We are planning to convene the group regularly. if you cannot make the date on this registration page, please click on the link below for future dates <[www.eventbrite.com/cc/i-cant-save-the-world-by-myself-2898189](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/i-cant-save-the-world-by-myself-2898189)>

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