The Right View

There are times
when we can get down on ourselves;
we feel less than adequate;
we crumble under the weight of hardships;
we question almost everything.

Perhaps . . .
just perhaps . . .
this will change your outlook.

I have not failed.
I have found
ten thousand ways
that WON'T work.

Becoming

Saw this and thought . . . wow!
Far too many of us
chase something that dwells within.

In the past,
I thought love was about
finding the right person.
In reality,
love is about 
becoming the right person.
Don't look for the person
you want to spend the rest of your life with.
Become the person
you want to spend your life with.

Different Keyboards

You tickle the ivories
I play with qwerty
You are 'the maestro'
I am 'the wordie'
You strike a chord
I forge prose
You soothe the savage beast
I alleviate the woes
You sing a story
I write emotion
You play from your very soul
I rhyme with deep devotion
Maybe I'm your major 7th
As you compose life's melody
You paint with tonal images
For blinded hearts to see
You're my constant inspiration
To use the gifts you've given me
A verbal protégé in art
Your loquacious harmony
We may use different keyboards
As I sit in retrospect
But both, in tune, we seek the same
A blissfully peaceful effect

Even Me

Sometimes, these blogs are directed
toward a specific person.
Sometimes, someone very unexpected
responds to these blogs.
The purpose of any and all of them
is to simply start your day off
on a positive and uplifting note.
Sometimes these blogs are written
for me
and help some other folks along the way.
It's a win-win!

Yesterday,
I was attacked by the
ignorance,
arrogance,
stupidity,
laziness,
bitterness monster.
There were beautiful moments,
but that beast was always lurking.
I, however, will always persevere.
I hope you will, too.

If you have a question; ask it.
If you have doubts; clarify things.
If you are angry; confront your problem.
If you are belittled; stand up to your bully.
If you are hurt; dust yourself off and move along.
Your perception of you is of greater import than anyone else's.
If other folks cannot grasp how amazing you are,
they really just don't deserve all that fabulousness.
Go and share it where it's appreciated!

Have an incredible day!

Step Forward

This is one of those life lessons
that  is terribly difficult
to learn and to do.
It is, however,
critically important to your survival ~
physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Sometimes . . . 
walking away
is a step forward.

Have a beautiful day ~
wherever you are stepping.

An interesting spin

So I came across this little tidbit yesterday.
My sarcastic self just loved it.
My positive self kind of questioned it.
But . . . in the end . . .
if you spin it right (that silver lining thing)
it's all good!

No person is useless.
He/She can serve to be
a bad example.

Be the best you you can be.
Enjoy the day.

Touch

Sing it with me:

Reach out and touch
somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
if you can

Hold a hand.
Touch a heart.
Share a hug.
Touch a soul.

It only takes a moment
to make a moment.

Be the Reason

OK - so I am a thief.
Saw this on someone's post and
simply thought more people needed to see it.
I did, however, elaborate on it just a smidge . . .
So . . . enjoy and please forgive me.

Be the reason
someone believes
in the goodness of people.
Be the reason
someone believes
in hope.
Be the reason
someone believes
in kindness.
Be the reason
someone believes
in generosity.
Be the reason 
someone believes
in love.

Be Somebody

Today is National Be Somebody Day.

This, to me, is silly.
You are ALWAYS somebody.
You are ALWAYS special.
You are ALWAYS important.
You are ALWAYS vital.
You are ALWAYS gifted.
You are ALWAYS amazing.
You are ALWAYS loved.

So . . . go ahead . . .
Go be somebody . . .

Be Your Own Incredible SELF!

Strength

I am an enormous advocate of working out.
I love how I feel after a good sweaty bit at the gym.
Zumba and aerobics can have me dancing for days.
Lifting weights gives me focus to attain goals.

But . . .

There is a tenacity
that can not be found in a studio or a gym.
There is a fortitude
unattainable by bench-pressing or squatting.
There is a power
you cannot find in dancing yourself half to death.

This strength comes
from humility;
from embracing your flaws;
from accepting yourself;
from asking for help;
from realizing you're ok;
from helping others;
from faith;
from within your own
very amazing and incredible
self.

Find Your Happy You

People will always tell you:
"Find your happy place."
A happy place is of no use
if you are miserable.

If you can do what makes your heart happy,
chase a passion,
follow a dream,
laugh and be at ease,
breathe deeply,
sleep soundly,
ooze gratefulness,
smile contently,
rejoice in dance,
quietly reflect,
and exist in peace . . .
it really doesn't matter where you are.

Find Your Happy You!

Ch-Angels

A little reaffirmation.

What is a Ch-Angel?
It is an Angel of Change.

Someone who
regularly
selflessly
humbly
eagerly
happily
joyfully
makes the world a better place
with their thoughts
their actions
their efforts
their heart
their soul
their self.

I am so incredibly blessed
to be surrounded and supported
by such a beautiful plethora of Ch-Angels!

Go and earn your wings today.

Love You!

Yes. You!

You don't have to find the cure for cancer.
You don't have to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
You don't have to build a kid's rec center.
You don't have to perform some super-human feat.
You simply have to be You!

You are special.
You are bold.
You are brave.
You are beautiful.
You are worthy.
You are gifted.
You are strong.
You are amazing.

And . . .

You are Loved!

Yes!

Yes - two blogs in one morning.

Yes.
The last one was a bit too dark
and sad and unhappy for me.
So . . .
I'm turning my frown upside down.
Sometimes, one just needs
to let the ugly out and get right again.
Well . . . there ya go!

I will spread joy.
I will share happiness.
I will open my arms
and my heart
and my life.
I will lift others up.
I will show kindness
and generosity.
I will give of my time
and my talents and my self.
I will not allow the negative in.
My light will shine
unimpacted by darkness.
What will you choose to do?
Will I choose happy?

Yes!

There is so much anger.
So much division.
So much hate.
So much disdain.
So much hurt.
And people just keep adding to it.
They think they are
'speaking their mind',
'educating others',
'sharing opinions',
'being funny'.
They are doing NONE of those things.
They are only furthering the pain.
I will NOT be joining you
on this train of distrust,
this journey of injustice,
this barbarous branding.
No

Side by Side

For my older friends - enjoy!
For my younger friends - enjoy!

Oh we ain't got a barrel of money,
Maybe we're ragged and funny
But we'll travel along
Singing a song
Side by side
I don't know what's coming tomorrow
Maybe it's trouble and sorrow
But we'll travel the road
Sharing the load
Side by side
Through all kinds of weather
What if the sky should fall
Just as long as we're together
It really doesn't matter at all
When they've had quarrels and parted
We'll be the same as we started
Just traveling along
Singing our song
Side by side

Do Good-er

If someone is rude to you,
be pleasant.
If someone is mean to you,
be nice.
If someone is cold to you,
be warm.
If someone is selfish,
be generous.
If someone is disrespectful,
be uplifting.
If someone is hateful,
be loving.
If someone is a liar,
be honest.
If someone is a threat,
be a haven.

Your behavior is a reflection of your character.
Their behavior is a reflection of theirs.

Do Good-er.

Worth It!

Came across this little tidbit
and just loved it.
Hope it will help you
in whatever battles
you might currently be facing.

Being brave means knowing something is
scary, difficult, and dangerous,
and doing it anyway
because
the possibility of winning the fight
is worth the chance of losing it.

And to add . . .

Being brave doesn't mean
you have to leap off buildings,
sometimes,
it is simply taking one more step.

and . . .

Losing anything is not defeat,
but instead a lesson,
a tool,
fuel to push you further.

What An Opportunity

Today is
National Cheer Up The Lonely Day.

What An Opportunity!

It is so simple to smile.
So easy to help.
So humbling to give.
So educational to listen.
So gratifying to assist.
So uplifting to hug.
Try one.
Try them all!
You have an opportunity today
to begin a daily journey
of something truly beautiful!

My Heart

What a wonderful and fragile item;
My Heart.

It walks around
in the shape of a young woman
and in the shape of a young man.
It beats with every step
of my best friend and husband.
It envelopes friends and family.
It breaks with betrayal.
It rages at injustices.
It races with anticipation.
It aches with loss.

It skips with joy.

It is dirtied on my sleeve.
It is cleansed by faith.

Truth

A river cuts through rock
not because of its power
but
because of its persistence!

Use It

Maybe it was the way Momma taught me.
Maybe it was just watching her.
Maybe it was a matter of simple survival.
Maybe it is just a matter of choice.

Do you ever get angry?
Do you ever feel neglected?
Do you ever feel overlooked?
Do you ever feel under appreciated?
Do you ever feel betrayed?
Do you ever feel abused?
Do you ever feel unloved?
Do you ever feel unworthy?
Do you ever feel uncertain?

Well - stop it!
Whatever is causing all of that toxicity
is coming from outside.
YOU are in charge of YOU!
Take all that energy ~
the good, the bad, the balled up,
the coiled, the compressed . . .
and let it loose!
Redefine yourself.
Improve yourself.
Teach yourself.
Educate yourself.
Compliment yourself.
Treat yourself.

Use the negative energy of others
to improve your already amazing self.
Use It!

Do You See What I See?

This sounds familiar to me.
Could just be that I like the song.
But even if I've written about it prior,
it still rings true today.

Do you see what I see?
I see your beautiful smile.
I see your gracious ways.
I see your kind heart.
Do you hear what I hear?
I hear your infectious giggles.
I hear your engrossing tales.
I hear your enveloping tones.
Do you know what I know?
I know your genuine soul.
I know your unique wit.
I know your steady ways.

You are extraordinary.
Do not be swayed by passing fads and fancies.
Do not be altered by shiny things.
Stay your course.
Share your special self.
The world is better
because you're in it.

Oh My ~ YES!

Happened upon a favorite TV show
and heard this line.
It obviously made an impact
because I grabbed a pen and wrote it down
and now I'm blogging about it.
Of course, there will be those . . .
but I'm just willing to err on the side of 'what if'.

Care less about
who you might offend,
and much more about
who you might inspire!

Be a Sunflower

If you've ever had the pleasure
of growing or seeing planted sunflowers
you know that they face the sun.
They will adjust themselves
throughout the day,
to always face the sun.
Now . . .
if a silly little plant can do it,
why can't you?

Enjoy your day!

Make Good Choices!

You have a choice.
You always have a choice.

Happy or Crappy.
Kind or Cruel.
Generous or Selfish.
Loving or Hateful.
Helpful or Hurtful.
Correct or Easy.
Honest or Fibbing.

Which will you do?

Make good choices!

I am not boxable

Don't misunderstand that title.
I could destroy you with a wicked right cross.
What this means is you cannot label me.
I am not someone you can package up
and stick on a shelf.
I have beliefs and ethics and morals.
I stick to them.
They do not match any one agenda ~
except my own!
I will never be a victim.
I will never be a bully.
I will speak up when it is necessary.
I will pass you by when it is best.
I will not engage in stupidity.
(Unless it's the fun kind with my kids/hubby.)
I will be silly.
I will be generous.
I will be kind.
I will be thoughtful.
I will not be walked on.
I will sometimes walk away.
I will argue.
I will also be silent - as that is sometimes
the most appropriate and effective form of arguing.
Be who YOU are.
Be true to you and your beliefs and ethics and morals.
Do not force them on others.
Do not succumb to the force of others.
Be your intelligent, amazing, beautiful YOU.
Have the right cross ready . . .
Do NOT be boxable.