Yes, words travel in ways we can't begin to imagine. Thanks for another great read. Merry Christmas to you and your loved one's, and as always, cheers ❤️
Thank you, Kier. I really appreciate your steady engagement and the care you bring to this space — I’ve discovered so many good reads through what you share as well. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, peaceful Christmas ❤️
Beautiful conversations on this, Leni’s Substack. They always give me hope and a vision of the world as it should be: calm, compassionate, and generous.Thanks!
Thank you Donna ….you are one of the special people who inspire me and help keep hope and positivity alive. Wishing you peace and contentment as the year comes to a close and a new begins, with many small moments of satisfaction and joy for you and yours.
It is exhausting and draining. My own relief comes from actively looking for proof of positives. Not always easy, but always worthwhile if only for personal sanity. In my own journey, it is people like you who help keep me grounded in hope and positivity. You've made my journey lighter and better....and I sincerely thank you for that. I wish you and yours all the best this holiday season and for 2026. Happy Holidays.
Leni: à shout out and thanks for your commitment, engagement in crafting a better Canada, and your steady stream of thoughtful posts. Seasonal best wishes to you and your family and hopes for a new year with Canadians working together to redirect our future.
Thank you, Peter — I really appreciate that. Your engagement and thoughtful perspective add a great deal to these conversations, and I’m grateful for it. Wishing you and yours a peaceful holiday season, and a new year grounded in exactly the kind of care and cooperation you describe.
Your take on those quiet acts of care rings true, especially with systems under strain. StatsCan's 2024 survey found 36% of Canadians waited three months or more for a specialist, fueling anxiety and pain for many. But as you say, it's the unpaid persistence - checking in, explaining patiently - that holds the real infrastructure together.
We face many challenges in Canada. Most often with quiet fortitude in all seasons. Thank you for the important reminder of the pressures people are carrying, often quietly. What I wanted to hold space for here was exactly what you name at the end: the unpaid persistence, the checking in, the patience that keeps things from fraying further, even when systems are strained. Especially at this time of year.
My best wishes to you and yours as well Kathleen. Your support for my writing and your kindness have brightened my year. May this your Christmas this year be filled with bright contentment, and may 2026 gift us all with the strength of positive supportive community.
Yes, words travel in ways we can't begin to imagine. Thanks for another great read. Merry Christmas to you and your loved one's, and as always, cheers ❤️
Thank you, Kier. I really appreciate your steady engagement and the care you bring to this space — I’ve discovered so many good reads through what you share as well. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, peaceful Christmas ❤️
Beautiful conversations on this, Leni’s Substack. They always give me hope and a vision of the world as it should be: calm, compassionate, and generous.Thanks!
Thank you Donna ….you are one of the special people who inspire me and help keep hope and positivity alive. Wishing you peace and contentment as the year comes to a close and a new begins, with many small moments of satisfaction and joy for you and yours.
I'll just say it ... I'm exhausted by the unceasing rush of the enshittified news stream. But you help, a lot. Thanks Leni. Happy Holidays.
It is exhausting and draining. My own relief comes from actively looking for proof of positives. Not always easy, but always worthwhile if only for personal sanity. In my own journey, it is people like you who help keep me grounded in hope and positivity. You've made my journey lighter and better....and I sincerely thank you for that. I wish you and yours all the best this holiday season and for 2026. Happy Holidays.
Well said Leni…I hope you have a wonderful Christmas filled with joy and laughter
Thank you Sandra! Wishing you the same with all my heart.
Leni: à shout out and thanks for your commitment, engagement in crafting a better Canada, and your steady stream of thoughtful posts. Seasonal best wishes to you and your family and hopes for a new year with Canadians working together to redirect our future.
Thank you, Peter — I really appreciate that. Your engagement and thoughtful perspective add a great deal to these conversations, and I’m grateful for it. Wishing you and yours a peaceful holiday season, and a new year grounded in exactly the kind of care and cooperation you describe.
Especially loved the poem in the end. Happy holidays to you and yours 🙂
Your take on those quiet acts of care rings true, especially with systems under strain. StatsCan's 2024 survey found 36% of Canadians waited three months or more for a specialist, fueling anxiety and pain for many. But as you say, it's the unpaid persistence - checking in, explaining patiently - that holds the real infrastructure together.
We face many challenges in Canada. Most often with quiet fortitude in all seasons. Thank you for the important reminder of the pressures people are carrying, often quietly. What I wanted to hold space for here was exactly what you name at the end: the unpaid persistence, the checking in, the patience that keeps things from fraying further, even when systems are strained. Especially at this time of year.
Thank you Priyanka. The poem is one of my all time favourites. Has been since I was a child. All my best wishes sent your way as well.
The best of the season to you and yours. Your thoughtful writing adds a lot to my days, much appreciated.
May 2026 bring hope and peace.
My best wishes to you and yours as well Kathleen. Your support for my writing and your kindness have brightened my year. May this your Christmas this year be filled with bright contentment, and may 2026 gift us all with the strength of positive supportive community.