Thursday, August 31, 2023

Fly

As I've said before, when there are words
that I am gifted with, I wake up and write.
There is someone, somewhere,
that needs to see this.
I hope it finds its target
I am thankful for and humbled by the opportunity.

Fly
by Lyn Marinello

there may not be bruises
but you've been beaten and battered
isolated and lonely
you've simply forgotten what mattered
your battle scars are internal
they are ragged, rough and deep
and waves of sheer inequity
over you woefully sweep
a once fierce and fiery spirit
reduced to a mere random spark
a radiant and glowing soul
growing angry in the dark
you've been tied up without ropes
and stuffed within a box
set adrift upon a lonely sea
void of any visible docks
you've been told your dreams don't count
that you're not all you could be
there aren't any tethers
but you certainly are not free
you're walking on a tightrope
unaware you are your own net
unsure of each decision
filled with gnawing, raw regret
you stare into an unforgiving mirror
lost sight of the beauty that once was there
distraught and dismayed with so many things
wondering why life is so unfair
grounded by guilt and by fear
met with disapproval each time you try
spread your wings, my beautiful bird
for you were always meant to fly.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Ahh, yes ... this

As I'm trying to catch up on sleep,
worrying about kids,
being concerned about family,
and trying to keep work patrons happy ...
I saw this and it sure struck home.

Perhaps someone else
needs to see this, too.

My goal 
is no longer
to get more done,
but rather
to have
less to do.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Obstacles

Found. Loved.
Expounded.

Obstacles
do not block
the path;
they are the path.
It is in the overcoming
of these obstacles
that lessons are learned,
strength is gained,
tenacity is forged,
and life is lived.
Don't be afraid
of your obstacles.
Embrace them.
Use them.
Enjoy the view
from atop them.

Monday, August 28, 2023

NTD

Today is National Thoughtful Day!

It is a celebration meant to bring goodwill, 
in whatever ways are available to you,
with a spirit of generosity toward others;
and an awareness of fulfilling another's needs,
to acknowledge an achievement,
to offer a pick-me-up,
to be available
to inspire and assure
another's worth and purpose.

Go be thoughtful
and watch the ripples
make a difference
in places you never imagined.

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Either

Found one. Made the other.
Either one would be fine by me.

Meet me
where the sun
touches the mountains
or
greets the sea.

Enjoy wherever
you find yourself today.

Friday, August 25, 2023

In my dreams

As I was drifting off to sleep last night,
desperately needing rest
yet mind racing through the day,
these words filled my head.
I was a bad listener
and did not write them down.
They must be important,
because they came again this morning.
I either need to share
or continue on to finish this one.
I hope you enjoy its beginnings ...

His Hands
by Lyn Marinello

With His hands he will guide me,
protect me and hold me,
uplift me, restrain me,
and joyfully mold me ...

Whatcha think?

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Share a Kindness

And so I find these things along my day
that light a spark or catch my eye
or steal my heart.
I take them and hold them, assess their weight,
make them my own,
and share them with you kids.

If we cannot share a kindness,
why are we here?

We are braver with that first step,
kinder when we care,
stronger when we listen,
and smarter when we share.
There are two things
you are in complete control of
in your life:
your attitude and your effort.
Reactions don't create
what responses may provide.

Have a beautiful day.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Light

Quite short
and sweet
and simple ...
(and a Lyn-tweak as well)

It's your light
that lights
the world.

Shine on.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

BAAD

Today is National Be An Angel Day!
What a glorious day to have a birthday!

Get out there
and be a blessing
to someone.
Share a smile.
Give a compliment.
Help with a task.
Be kind.
Fluff up those wings.
Shine up that halo.
Go ...
Be An Angel!

Thanks for being you!

Monday, August 21, 2023

Hello Monday!

Good morning, kids!

Here's a couple of nuggets
on your Monday morning
to get your week started
in the right and positive direction ...

Life
is a series
of thousands
of tiny miracles.
Notice them.
~
To remember
who you are,
you need to forget
who they told you
to be.

Make this a marvelous Monday!

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Two-fer Saturday

Happy to offer up
a special two-fer this Saturday.
(with a little Lyn-tweak, of course)

Here's hoping your weekend
is just as special as you are.

If it's out of your hands,
it deserves
freedom from your mind as well.

and ...
while moving forward ...

Your task is not
to foresee a beautiful future,
but to enable it.

Friday, August 18, 2023

Thank You

As I prepare to celebrate
another trip around the sun,
I just want to take a moment
to say "Thank You!"

for your listening,
for your lessons,
for your lifting up,
for your laughter,
for your loyalty,
for your leadership,
for your logic,
for your likeability,
for your love.

Thank You!
Yes ...
I'm talking to you.

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Thursday Mish Mash

A couple of fantabulous quips
that just are packed with truth.

My goal is no longer
to get more done,
but rather
to have less to do.
~
There is
a nobility in compassion;
a beauty in empathy;
and
a grace in forgiveness.
~
They tried
to bury me.
They didn't know
I am a seed.
Nothing 
can bring you peace
but yourself.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Key Words

Not mine, but love this!

Words
are like keys,
if you
choose them right.
They can 
open any heart
and
shut any mouth.

Fantastic!

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Energy

Gotta love a little Buddha Tuesday:

Be the
energy
you want to
attract.

Go ...
be positive!

Monday, August 14, 2023

Celebrate You

I was listening to a meditation
after a workout this morning
and this line,
as some often do, 
kinda screamed at me and said,
"you need to share me"
and so I am.

Celebrate YOU!
Tiny little things.
Waking up to a new day.
Working out - putting the effort in.
Feeding and dressing all the children.
Having a good meeting at work.
Being productive.
Sharing a smile and a kind word.
Being present.
Giving out hugs.
Listening.
Making dinner.
Dinner without phones.
Dancing in the kitchen.
Cleaning up before bed.
Being thankful.
Realizing you're beautiful
and amazing
and important.
The world is better
because you're in it.
Celebrate YOU!

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Choose

Found and finagled ...
as I do.

I choose
to live by choice,
not chance;
to be motivated,
not manipulated;
to be useful,
not used;
to make changes,
not excuses;
to excel,
not compete;
to encourage,
not sabotage;
to listen and learn,
not respond and react;
to care and comfort,
not degrade and demean.
I choose
self-esteem,
not self pity.
I choose to listen
to my inner voice,
not the random opinions
of others.
I choose to be happy,
not crappy.
I choose positives 
and silver linings
and the innate goodness
that sits deep within each of us.
What do you choose?

Friday, August 11, 2023

Rise and Shine!

Good Friday Morning, Kids!
Here's a wonderful start 
to the end of your week
and the beginning
of your weekend ...

Just like the sun,
you are here
to bring light
into this world.
Rise and Shine!

Thank you
for shining on me.

Thursday, August 10, 2023

The View

So this is not mine.
I saw it on a friend's post.
But, good gravy, does it need to be shared.


The way people view you.

Sometimes I think about
the different characters I play in everybody’s story.⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’m a terrible person in some people's narratives
and a Godsend in others.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And none of it has anything to do
with the person I truly am.
The lens that others view you through
is colored by their upbringing, beliefs, and individual experiences.
Some people see your bright personality as endearing
and others see it as annoying.
Some people think you’re weak and emotional
and others feel safe to be themselves around you.
Some people think you’re rude and selfish
and others respect the way you stand up for yourself.
Some people admire the way you take pride in the way you look
and others think you’re conceited.
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And none of it has to do with who you truly are as a person.
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What you have to understand
is that you have no authority over how people view you
so never try to control the way others see you
because the only thing that truly matters
when the dust settles down at the end of the day
is what you genuinely see in yourself.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

A New Chapter

Today is
National Book Lovers Day!
Life is like a book.
Don't judge it by its cover.
You are the author of your own story.
There may be some dark pages,
but you are more than capable
of starting a new chapter.
You touch hearts,
bring joy,
invoke tears,
and are worthy of
every
single
page.
Write on, friend.
Make yourself a masterpiece.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Today ...

Today ...
in addition to asking you
to let your Happy out
on National Happiness Happens Day ...
I want you to ponder something.

It's a truly spectacular item.
It is rare and unique and stunning.
It is bold and beautiful and brave.
It is strong and sturdy and steadfast.
It is creative and clever and charismatic.
It is an integral piece
of the beautiful tapestry
that is this current place and time.

It is YOU!

Don't question yourself.
Don't doubt your abilities.
Don't dismiss your purpose.
You are loved and needed.
Have a terrific Tuesday.

Monday, August 7, 2023

Let It Be

I did not write this, but it is fantastic!
Enjoy ...

Let today be
what today needs to be.
Whether you travel through
quickly or slowly,
breathe deep,
no matter your pace.
Take action
where you need to take action
and,
if a moment calls for stillness,
then embrace stillness.
You are allowed
to welcome the ebb and flow.
You are allowed
to pace yourself through every unknown.
One day at a time.
One hour at a time.
One minute at a time.
Perhaps you will find
there is grace to make it through this
just fine.

Let it be ...

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Some Saturday Sagan

This here ...
is some good stuff ...
that a LOT of people
could stand to read,
and implement ...

Let us 
temper our criticism
with kindness.
None of us
comes fully equipped.

Thanks, Carl.

Friday, August 4, 2023

Plenty

This here is a gem!

There's a few folks,
perhaps myself included,
that need to see this.

You don't always
have to be
doing something.
You can just be,
and that is plenty.

~ Alice Walker

Good ...
and plenty.

Thursday, August 3, 2023

A Thursday Reminder

I didn't write this,
but it is cute
and simple
and perfect
and true:

From
morning's first light
til
evening's last star,
never forget
how very special
you are!

In the grand tapestry of life,
we each are a unique thread,
integral to the beauty
and complexity
of the final masterpiece.

(Ok, the last part
I did write!)

:-)
Have a great day.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Fire

From one of our favorites ... MT!

Go out
into the world today
and love the people
you meet.
Let your presence
spark new light
in the hearts
of others.

Get out there, folks, 
and set the joint
on fire!

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Here's to us ...

Here's to all of us
beautiful confused imperfections
who wake up and keep trying
every day.
Remember ...
to never be a prisoner
of your past.
It was a lesson,
not a life sentence.
You just keep
shining your most
brilliant, stunning light.