Today

Pulled this and tweaked it just a smidge.

Today ...

Embrace love that is calming.

Grasp hope that is energizing.

Gather hope that carries you forward.

Acknowledge gratitude for your blessings.

Walk faithfully into today

and share your light with everyone.

Truth for Today

Powerful and poignant

All death can do to the believer

is deliver him to Jesus.

~ Charlie Kirk

No White Lie Here

From E.B. White, a beautiful truth ...

You have been my friend.

That in itself

is a tremendous thing.

This goes out to so very many special people.

I'm sure you've got your own recipients.

Life is precious ... embrace it.

My Old Porch Seat

This was born in the Georgia mountains
and unraveled over the past few weeks.

Let me know what you think ...


My Old Porch Seat
by Lyn Marinello – 9/2025

In the mist of a mountain morning
In the stillness of the trees
There’s a clarity of purpose
Whispered on the intermittent breeze
Soft enough to sway tall grass
She speaks a dance of light and sound
A deliberate step, a delicate glide
As sun’s light lovingly kisses ground
Pink and purple ribbons
Unfurl atop the mountain’s crest
Hatchlings squawking hungrily
From the safety of their nest
The gentle chill of evening slumber
Seeps to shadows as the first birds sing
Boughs of oak permit a blooming dawn
As night’s inkiness loosens its taloned cling
There’s a peaceful hush of promise
Of the awakening yet to be
The inundation of swarming life
And its simplistic complexity
The silent deer with flitting tails
Graze on the fresh dew-laden grass
The ravens loom on piney limbs
As squirrels congregate en masse
Geese noisily take to the creek
Floating in haphazard lines
Baby blooms seek the morning sun
On the emerald climbing vines
Nothing is seeking eminence
Nothing claims to be elite
There’s a palpable serenity
Enveloping my old porch seat

Direction

A little direction for your Monday morning ...

Behind you

all your memories.

Before you

all your dreams.

Around you

all who love you.

Within you

all you need.

Much love, friends. 

Enjoy the day before you.

A snippet

Saw this little tidbit
and I'm fairly certain
that it is universal.
It applies to all of us.

No matter your story,

this ...

You have to feel it

to heal it.

We cannot hide from,

sidestep, transfer, swallow,

or ignore our issues.

T H I S

Just three tiny simple words,
but boy howdy ...
what an impact.

Give

Kindness

Wings

Imagine what could happen ...

sounds like the basis for some prose ...

Little Things

On this Thankful Thursday,
this seemed appropriate ...

Be grateful

for the ordinary moments,

the simple pleasures,

and the most basic joys

of life.

They are the necessities

of your peaceful existence.

It is, indeed,

the little things

that make your life

so unique and beautiful.

Life

Appreciate Life!

Find some moment

for yourself

each day

to celebrate life

in silence.

for vs from

This is a tiny little quote
with a great big voice.

Stay close to people

who want

more for you

not from you.

So very powerful!

I hope you have a beautiful day.

What are you waiting on?

From one Rebecca Kushins:

Life is

fragile and short

and worth all

the loving presence

we can bring to it.

What are you

waiting on?

Issues

Have done a smidge of tweaking to this,
but ... oh, how true it is!

How people treat you

is their issue.

How you react,

is yours.

Ctrl Alt Del

Control your own self.

Alter your thinking & reactions.

Delete negativity.

Reboot as often as necessary.

Wish

No matter what you THINK you know about me,
based on whatever ridiculous criteria you've concocted ...

Whatever good things

you wish for,

I wish for you, too.

I am the same me I have been

for what feels, sometimes, like 100 years.

Loyal, loving, slightly loony,

occasionally roaring, punny, poetic,

and completely, beautifully,

imperfectly messy.

Struggling?

If you are struggling today,
remember this:

You have survived

everything you've gone through

up to this point.

The best day of your life

is still yet to come.

There are still people

you have not yet met,

and things you have

not yet experienced.

You can do hard things.

You are amazing.

Difference

Love me some Jane!
Ms. Goodall once stated:

You cannot

get through a single day

without having an impact

on the world around you.

What you do

makes a difference.

You just have to decide

what kind of difference

you want to make.

You can stand up for what you believe

without belittling or demeaning others.

You can fight without fists.

You can lead with love.

What kind of difference

do YOU want to make?

Thankful Saturday!

Had a beautiful birthday yesterday.
Spoiled by an overwhelming amount of love.
I am thankful for all of you who reached out.

On Be an Angel Day ...

Angel's Wings
by Lyn Marinello

Angel's wings, embrace me, from the wicked of this Earth
Sheathe me in your feathery steel, protect my Heavenly worth
A downy soft encasement to fortify my soul
A powerful light to guide me on a path to make me whole
Angel's wings, do comfort me. Soften the trials ahead
Grant me strength in faith to walk where I am led
Ratify my resolve to overcome what may
Offer me your solace to seek another day
Angel's wings, please lift me, to the heights of God's design
His glory rises ten-fold more than any inkling mortally mine
Soaring just below me, I ask for loft bequeathed
To my pinnacle of purpose with a winged net beneath
Angel's wings, provide me, a blissful journey to His throne
A celebratory ending to a beginning of glories unknown
Guide me home sweet Angel whispers when my clay shell's been wrung dry
Lay me down softly on Angel's wings and carry me home on high!

Me

Today,
we're going to have
a vocabulary lesson ...

The word for today is:

MELIORISM

the belief that the world

can be made better

by human effort

Meliorism ...

begins with "ME"

Have an extraordinary day!

matter

With no one to credit for this,
it still needs to be shared ...

... and perhaps ...

even the smallest efforts

matter more than you know.

Go.

Matter.

Social Media

Do you remember ... way back when ...

when Social Media was just that?

A platform on which to be social.

And then ... after the GTL,

after the what you had for breakfast,

after the pictures of your puppy,

someone decided to post an opinion ...

and it all kind of when south from there.

I'd like to get back to checking in with friends,

hearing about trips and babies and critters and jobs.

I'd like to know how you're feeling

without knowing your political affiliations

or your religious denomination.

We've become keyboard bullies ...

I'm trying to stick to my basics and just reach out,

be kind and be human.

I try not to react or respond because I believe

that I do NOT know everything and

I have NOT walked in your shoes.

In life, there are only two things

that we can actually control ...

our efforts and our attitudes.

What are you going to do with yours?

Energy

Found this and Lynified the snot out of it.
Sure hoping it helps your Monday
and your week ...

I do not want

to be around people

who make life harder

or darker or uglier.

I need people

who bring comfort,

and calm and peace;

who bring laughter;

who bring positivity;

who bring kindness

and caring and compassion.

I need people

who feel like home,

like a hug,

like serenity.

THAT is the energy

I am seeking.

The Good Stuff

Not mine, but very much worth sharing ...

You will never regret

the times you stopped to listen to a loved one,

or put down your phone to be present,
or paused to notice something beautiful,

or made an effort to be kind.

This is the good stuff.

Rich

Beautiful simplicity for your Friday ...

If you want to feel rich

just count the things you have

that money cannot buy.

Have yourselves a bright and blessed day.

Cups and Coffee

A little long, but well worth the read ...

At a High School Reunion, a group of successful alumni—now doctors, lawyers, business owners—decided to visit their favorite  teacher. They chatted about their careers and families, but soon the conversation shifted to life’s pressures, stress, and constant chasing after more.

After listening for a while, their teacher smiled and said, “Hold on a minute. I’ll go make us some coffee.”

He came back with a large pot and a tray full of cups—none of them matching. Some were fine porcelain, others were plain ceramic, a few were chipped glass mugs, and one even looked like it came from a diner. As everyone reached for a cup, the professor watched in silence. Once they all had coffee in hand, he said:
 
“Notice what just happened. Most of you instinctively reached for the nicest cups—leaving behind the simpler ones. It’s normal to want the best for ourselves, but that’s often where the stress begins.”

He gestured toward the cups.

“The cup doesn’t make the coffee taste any better. What you really wanted was the coffee. But you still focused on the cup.”

Then he paused.

“Life is the coffee. Your job, your house, your income, your status—those are just cups. They help contain life, but they don’t define it. And the trouble is, the more we focus on the cup, the more we miss out on the coffee.”

What are you focused on?

Grateful

Stole this and done Lynified it ...

Be grateful

for the ordinary moments,

the simple pleasures,

and the most basic things of life;

for these uncomplicated and routine things

are integral and necessary

for your peaceful existence.

It's those tiny elemental things

that make life so very beautiful.

Today

This is not my normal prose,

but it kind of just fell off my fingers today.

I hope you enjoy it.

I'm certain it will resonate with a few ...

Today

by Lyn Marinello

Today,
I visited you in a memory.

Laughter pooled in my eyes.

Hugs tumbled down my cheeks.

Conversations wiped them clean.

Lessons straightened my spine.

Love guided me forward.

I miss you.

Choose

A little Monday simplicity for you ...

Today I choose

Faith

Hope

Love

Joy

Seems like a good plan.

What are you choosing?

Survived

I love this
and I try to keep
my creativity kickin'!

It might occasionally

get sleepy or cranky,

but she's there ...

buried yet bristling ...

the creative adult

is the child who has survived

S&S

Short and Sweet.
That's what today's quip is.

But ... oh so incredibly powerful ...

Love without limits.

Live without expectations.

Conquer those two things

and you've got life by the dangly bits.

(Madison ... that last bit was for you ...

and I smiled. Thanks!)

Thankful

Today is Thankful Thursday!
It is a day I usually ramble on

about how grateful I am for

a great many things in my life.

I feel the same today!

I am mostly healthy, have a job,

have a beautiful family,

have some crazy good friends,

have been gifted with a talent or two,

and have been blessed with

positive eyesight and a loving heart.

I choose to see what's good out there

and I am loyal in protecting it.

I pray that today you are thankful.

You may not have bazillions of dollars,

but wealth comes in many forms.

You may not have a Hollywood frame,

but beauty is far more than just what you see.

You are created to be extraordinary.

I believe in you

and am thankful you are here.

For vs From

Love this
and if more of us
followed this mantra,
the world would be
a better place ...

Stay close to people

who want

more for you

not from you.

Wait

No one to credit,
and this is so so short,
but incredibly powerful ...

Every wait

has a worth.

In a world

forever expecting immediacy,

this is a lesson

worth learning.

Location! Location! Location!

This has been out there forever
but I thought I'd share.

It's very true and needs to be heard ...

A steak can be $7 from the butcher,

$10 at the supermarket, $25 at a diner,

and $50 at a high-end restaurant.

Same steak.

The only thing that changed

was the location.

The next time that you are feeling

a little less than worthy,

consider that you just might be

in the wrong location.

You are necessary and integral.

Have a lovely day, friend.

Trust

Lynified this ... just a smidge ...

Trust

that life

has more in store

than what you're able

to see right now.

Trust

in the unexpected blessings

that await you.

Trust

that there are miracles.

They happen every day.

A Better Me

A little bit of me as we begin this month ...

A Better Me

by Lyn Marinello

 

Expectations run amok

On my appearance and my job

How I should always far exceed

The average John or Joe or Bob

 

Isolated by my mirror

And the frame of societal hope

The box I'm supposed to fit in

Is terribly minute in scope

 

But those boxes now have morphed

Not sure toward positivity

The whole world's like a living part

Of Escher's Relativity

 

Up is down and down is up

Back & forth and forth & back

Good is bad and evil wins

This whole joint is out of whack

 

I may not agree with everything

But here's the good news, friends

The difference in our opinions

Needs exactly no amends

 

When I awake each morning

I greet the sky with gratitude

The chaos that surrounds me

Will not change my attitude

 

I'll do the things my Momma taught me

Be honest, frank and kind

Pushed beyond my limits

I will always speak my mind

 

I'll lend a hand when able

Always give 100 percent

Stand with those that are struggling

Guide them through their discontent

 

I will not be defined

By tomorrow's bourgeoisie

I will simply try with all I am

To be a better me

 

Be

I have written about this prior.
I believe it with all that I am.

Be 

the reason

someone believes

in the simplicity, dignity,

kindness and goodness

of people.

Be the person

you are seeking to find

in the world.

Come Together

Hoping the title might already have you humming,
but I'm grabbing a few things I found
and mashing them all up for you!

Here's hoping it makes your Wednesday better ...

Give me a quiet life.

One where I can hear the trees rustling in the wind,

raindrops on the windows, waves kissing the shoreline,

the pages of a book being turned, coffee being brewed,

the gentle laughter and the heartbeats of the ones I love.

And as for those that have passed ... they do not vanish ...

they live quietly within us.

Their laughter and lessons find a home in our choices,

their gifted guidance lights a path for our steps,

their warmth lingers in the kindness we offer.

Death may take their presence,

but their spirit shapes the person we continue to become.

And as we face each new day remember ...

that mornings are for fresh starts,

evenings are for soft landings,

and in between ...

we simply try to do our best.

Beauty

Found and Lynified ...

Beauty

is not in the face.

It is found

in the words you speak;

in the kindness you share;

in the actions you take;

in the uplifting of souls;

in the guidance of others;

in the joy you spread;

in the hope you give;

in the love you show;

in the light you provide.

Have a beautiful Tuesday.

Oh Yes, This!

A simple bit of
amazing advice ...

May I never forget

on my best day,

that I still need God

as desperately as I did

on my worst day.

Lost

I absolutely adore this.
As I hold on to a piece of it,
I hope that it also finds
whomever else might need it.

You are

never so lost

that your Angels

cannot find you.

Know how loved

you are.

Stitched

We are all
stitched together

by

moments that matter,

laughter that mends,

hugs that heal,

memories that bind,

hope that glues,

faith that fastens,

love that intertwines.

Become the most

extraordinary tapestry

that you were meant to be.

Size

Here is a statement
that far, far, far too many of us
need to hear ... over and over and over.

Your worth

has nothing to do

with the size of your pants.

You are

more than your measurements,

more than your job title,

more than your bank account,

more than your location.

You are extraordinary,

integral and necessary.

Trust

Found this and, of course,
Lynified it ...

Trust

that your deepest,

hardest fall

will elevate you

to your greatest,

blessed heights.

Learn from the lessons.

Hold on to memories.

Humble yourselves.

Grace awaits.

Tuesday Morning TNH

From one Thich Nhat Hanh:

We have a tendence to think

in terms of doing

and not in terms of being.

We think when we are

not doing anything

we are wasting our time.

That is not true.

Our time is first of all

for us to be.

To be what?

To be alive,

to be peaceful,

to be joyful,

to be loving.

And that is what

the world needs most.

In Charge

This ... has been Lynified.

It may begin dark, but ...
there is ALWAYS light!!!

The greatest loss

is what dies inside us

while we live.

The greatest gain

is that you are in charge

of every aspect of that.

Reawaken that innocence,

that passion, that purpose,

that youthful aspiration

that lives at your very core.

It is there.

It always has been.

It always will be.

Dust it off. Get new batteries.

Bring your beautifully unique self back to life.

The world needs you.

Super Power

Happy Thankful Thursday to you kids!
Just a heads up that I will be a tad off grid for the weekend.
Here's hoping you enjoy your days and come on back on Monday
for more good news and positive vibes.

Until then ...

No one is you

and THAT

is your Super Power!

Keep on

being amazing!!!

People Presents

I have, of course, Lynified this.

When you receive

a precious people present ...

open them carefully,

cherish them forever,

realize the gift you are given.

People Presents

are those who

believe in you,

lift you up,

stand beside you,

listen to you,

love you,

are honest with you,

and make you feel like

it's good to be YOU!

So many people this goes out to.

Thank you.

Here's hoping your "shelf" is full and overflowing.

Good Morning

Found this yesterday
and saved it for you kids today!
Hope it helps ... it did for me ...

I recently heard

a statement that says,

"In the morning,

when I awaken,

I ask God

to get in my head

before I do."

And that has been

the best advice.

Hope you have

a blissful day.

Choice

This little beauty is from a portion of a post
in reference to the Texas floods,
but boy howdy ...
can it be inserted into absolutely ANY circumstance ...

including your simple day to day.

"... we are (insert name) strong

not because we looked

for someone to blame,

but because we looked

for someone to help.

That's the choice

in front of you right now.

You can rage,

or you can reach out.

You can look for fault lines,

or you can look

for someone to help."

What is your choice?

And Happy 35th to the hubster! Love you!

Life's Luxuries

Some folks focus on bank accounts
and houses, titles, cars and gadgets.

Here are the real luxuries of life ...

time

health

a quiet mind

slow mornings

travel & wandering

rest without guilt

a good night's sleep

calm, lazy days

meaning conversations

home-cooked meals

people you love

people who love you back

Sunsets and Sunrises

A beautiful bit of wisdom

from AJ Lawless
for your Friday ...

It was sunsets 

that taught me

that beauty

sometimes only lasts

for a couple of moments,

and it was sunrises

that showed me

that all it takes

is patience

to experience it

all over again.

There is good all around you.

Seek it. Absorb it. Reflect it.

Three Rules

These kind of jumped on me today.
I have not Lynified them.
They seem pretty straight forward and clear ...

1. Love needs action.

2. Trust needs proof.

3. Sorry needs change.

Have yourselves a beautiful day.

Roar

This came through my feed.
Now ... you've got to understand
that I am a leo in the zodiac
and have always loved to shake my mane and roar.

And this could be applied in a multitude of facets.

It is no longer our job

to wake the sheep.

It is time

to wake the other lions!

Nice

Found this posted by a dear friend.
I have regularly seen a different version of this.
I think I like this one BEST!

The world is full

of nice people.

If you can't find one,

be one.

Have a nice day, kids.

Excited

Found and Lynified:

A large part of being happy

is being excited.

Be excited for ... EVERYTHING!

... making a cup of tea;

seeing a friend;

the next episode

of your favorite show;

a new book;

weddings;

long walks;

quiet woods;

sandy beaches;

aimless road trips;

splurging;

sunrises & sunsets;

gentle rains;

fresh snow;

making memories;

travelling;

laughter;

falling in love.

Live a life you are excited about.

Being In Love

Not mine, but it's been Lynified ...

Work on

being in love

with the person

in the mirror

who has

been through

so much

and is

still fighting,

still loving,

still listening,

still learning,

still growing,

still wondering,

still wandering,

still standing.

Sparkle

From one Peter Marshall:

May we think of freedom,

not as the right

to do as we please,

but as the opportunity

to do what is right.

Enjoy your day and

every little sparkle in it.

Enjoy This Moment

Enjoy this moment,
even if it's not perfect.

Tomorrow is not promised.

Live with a grateful heart.

Spend time with those who matter.

Take care of your amazing body

that has done so much for you.

Enjoy the beauty of the earth

and those around you.

Speak with love.

Listen with benevolence.

Stay kind,

even when you have

every reason not to.

Enjoy this moment.

You, too

Remember,
to take care of yourself.

Sometimes,

you get so busy helping others

that you forget

that you're important, too.

THIS!

Not sure where he got it,
but I'm stealing this from an old friend.

It just seemed to really hit home right now ...

You can't compete against me.

I want you to win, too!

What a beautiful sentiment.

Have a nice day.

ASAP

A.S.A.P.

We all know what this stands for,
but am loving the new (to me) variation.

Always Say A Prayer

That's some good, simple stuff.

Now ...

when you hear someone say,

"ASAP!"

you'll have an entirely different take on it.

Enjoy your day!

Some sage advice

Not a clear creditable person,

and I tweaked things,
but I will share all the same.

I used to

sacrifice my peace

for things

that never brought

my peace ~

such as

preserving a facade,

catering to bullies,

securing relationships

with people who

never felt the same.

Now ...

I protect my peace

to enjoy my mirror,

to restore my worth,

and to save my relationship

with myself.

How you doin'? Love you, friend.

Scars

A Sheri Reynolds quote
that has been Lynified ...

You can look

at a scar

and see hurt.

Or ...

you can look

at a scar

and see healing.

The pain you suffered

does not define you,

it can either

crush you

or create a new you.

The wound

can be observed

as a brand

or a badge.

You choose.

A treat

A little treat for y'all.

This is one of my favorites.

Sometimes ... magic falls from my fingers ...

Angel's Wings
by Lyn Marinello

Angel's wings, embrace me, from the wicked of this Earth
Sheathe me in your feathery steel, protect my Heavenly worth
A downy soft encasement to fortify my soul
A powerful light to guide me on a path to make me whole
Angel's wings, do comfort me. Soften the trials ahead
Grant me strength in faith to walk where I am led
Ratify my resolve to overcome what may
Offer me your solace to seek another day
Angel's wings, please lift me, to the heights of God's design
His glory rises ten-fold more than any inkling mortally mine
Soaring just below me, I ask for loft bequeathed
To my pinnacle of purpose with a winged net beneath
Angel's wings, provide me, a blissful journey to His throne
A celebratory ending to a beginning of glories unknown
Guide me home sweet Angel whispers when my clay shell's been wrung dry
Lay me down softly on Angel's wings and carry me home on high!

Little Bit

Been a life mantra for as long as I can remember.

Do your little bit of good

where you are

with what you have

the best you can.

It is those

little bits of goodness

that can truly

overwhelm the world.

Never Regret

This has been Lynified ...

You will never regret

the times you stopped

to listen to a loved one;

or put down your phone

to be present;

or paused to notice

something beautiful;

or spoke words

to lift someone's spirits;

or walked by chaos

without adding to it;

or took the time

to hug a little longer;

or made an effort

to be kind.

This

is the good stuff.

Tide

This is quite powerful.
And true.

Even the tide retreats,

not in defeat,

but to

gather its strength.

You are allowed

to pause.

You will return

stronger.

Have a blessed and beautiful day.

You are allowed

Am loving this little quip.
Sometimes, things grab me
with certain people in mind.
Sometimes it's me.

This one, I believe, is universal.

You are allowed

to be both

a Masterpiece

and

a Work in Progress,

simultaneously.

Truth!

Had an old friend share this
and wanted to send it out into the world.

Perhaps it will find its many marks.

Being beautiful

has very little to do

with how you look.

Sometimes,

simple things are very powerful.

Take a Deep Breath

Found this
and it truly resonated with me
and also made me literally laugh out loud.

When you get angry ...

close your eyes,

take a deep breath,

count to 10.

Throw a punch at 8.

No one expects that.

Have a wonderful day.

Hump Day Hmmm

Kinda proud of this one.
Whatchathink?

Idiomadness

by Lyn Marinello

 

Gifted by the grace of God.

Swatted by the hand of fate.

In the midst of anarchy,

silence offers no debate.

Don't bite the hand that feeds you;

but here's some food for thought ...

Why is it that we disregard

the answers we have sought?

Come hell or high water.

On a wing and a prayer.

Hostage to infinite wisdom

yet still sadly unaware.

In the heat of the moment,

as we hang by a thread,

we've forgotten our worth,

each numbered hair on our head.

Is it a blessing in disguise

or are we at the bewitching hour?

We'll sure make ourselves quite ill

with the negativity we devour.

At the drop of a hat

and by the skin of our teeth,

our legacy's created

by the story we bequeath.

Better late than never.

In the blink of an eye.

Labelled many ugly terms

when we dare to just defy.

Instead of walking on eggshells,

let's set the record straight:

We are one in unity.

Division only serves to desecrate.

We've got to try to be better;

to be patient, be gentle, be kind.

The ball is in our very own court

as to what lives in the hearts we leave behind.

 

Love this

Here is a
life lesson nugget
for ya:

Every wait

has a worth.

The longer you let that

seeeeeep in,

the more it fills you up.

Balance

Life is a balance
of holding on and letting go.

Learning lessons

from troubles and trauma

and then letting them go.

Allowing the anger

to fuel your momentum

and then letting it go.

To taste the bitter

and let it go

to savor the sweet.

Hold fiercely

to memories and magic;

love songs and adventures;

hands and hearts

and faith.

Four Fathers

Four Fathers
by Lyn Marinello

Scalfronso - my four fathers
All intermingled together
Forever and always connected
Yet nary one single tether
One was a best friend
Cheering at all of my meets
Not so strong a role model
But always praising from front row seats
He instilled a love of nature
Of fishing & hiking & working with hands
He had a terrible habit
But stifled it on our demands
The next one made his mark
With tennis, golf and computers
Seven miles on the railroad track
Made us travelling dispute resolute-ers
You must work for what you want
Earn the things you'd like to own
Another okay role model
Who diminished every way I'd grown
I guess the third time's the charm
The knight to my Princess Mom
No matter familial calamity
He was, in every storm, her calm
As a role model, near the top,
Chivalrous, purposeful, kind
He could have been more accepting
But he & Mom were beautifully aligned
I married into number four
An amazing human treat
Diminutive by social standards
But one of the best you'd ever meet
His love was unconditional
His zest for life - contagious
Giving, caring, selfless,
A role model for the ages
More forefathers were four fathers
Teaching ethics, sports, love and morale
I am me because of them
Cal, Alfred, Alphonso & Sal

A Morning Mantra

Stick this on your mirror
and read it to yourself EVERY day!

Today

is a blessed day.

I expect

great experiences

to find me today.

I choose 

to be present

and to be aware

of all of the miracles

that surround me.

Everything

is working out

for my highest good

because

I am divinely guided,

protected and blessed.

What a wonderful snippet

to be thankful for

on this Thankful Thursday!

For You

Do it For You!

 

Work hard for you.

Do the healing for you.

Work out for you.

Set boundaries for you.

Forgive others for you.

Go on adventures for you.

Make memories for you.

Relax and recharge for you.

Celebrate your achievements for you.

Love yourself for you.

In You

No one to credit,
but so vitally important ...

What

you are

looking for,

is not

out there.

It is in you.

Go Out

From the extraordinary Mother Teresa:

Go out

into the world today

and love

the people you meet.

Let your presence

light new light

in the hearts

of others.

Light it up, people!

It begins with you ...

Lost

This ...

You are 

never so lost

that your Angels

cannot find you.

Yes!

Not some famous person quote here,
just some fabulous words
that need to be shared
with so very, very, very many people.

You are worthy

of the time

it takes

to do the things

that heal you.

You matter.

You are important.

You make a difference.

Do not allow

another's perception

define your value.

You are priceless!!!

Let's dive in

I'm nothing but an admirer of words.
We each read what we want into things.
I'm going to delve a little deeper into 
Ralph Waldo Emerson's

"Live in the sunshine,
swim the sea, drink the wild air."

I see this:

Find the good and positive.

Surround yourself with it.

Speak it, drape yourself in it, be it.

Be unabashedly your own

unique and beautiful self.

Don't shrink for labels.

Don't change how you're made.

Be free of the worldly noise.

What do you see?

A Human Being

An older one, but one of my favorites.
Sometimes, nifty things fall out of my fingers ...

A Human Being

by Lyn Marinello

 

I am not a chess piece

To culminate a win

I'm so much more than simply

Just the color of my skin.

 

I am not the product

Of your whims as I should be

I am blood and sweat and bones and tears

I am trying to be me.

 

I do not exist

As a sum of given parts

I am what I cultivate

With a passionately beating heart.

 

My quality of life

Is not based on generations past

It's formed by my tenacity

To create a legacy that'll last.

 

I am not contained

By the vowels in my name

Nor am I defined

By the place from which my family came.

 

I cannot be packaged

Into a concept nice and neat

I am not a label

That you place before my feet.

 

I am not the past

I am a living, present piece

In a giant worldwide puzzle

Of a fleeting, intangible peace.

 

I am not a race

I am precious to my core

I am worthy and important

I believe we all deserve more.

 

I am not a demographic

There's a purpose to my soul

We are each uniquely qualified

To be better as a whole.

 

I'm afraid of an unknown future

Scared of the indifference I'm seeing

I'm not black or white or he or she

I am first - a human being.

A little Vincent on your Tuesday

Van Gogh said it beautifully ...

Normality

is a paved road:

it's comfortable to walk,

but no flowers grow.

Embrace

the uniqueness

that is you.

Of all the paths

you take in life,

make sure a few

are dirt.

When Thinking ...

This one ...
for so so so many folks ...

When thinking about life,

remember this:

No amount of guilt

can change the past.

No amount of anxiety

can change the future.

We all struggle.

We need one another.

Bloom

No one to credit,
but so many to offer this to.

I hope it reaches

whomever needs to see it ...

May this

be the chapter

where you bloom again ...

softly,

slowly,

in your own time.

The world needs

your beauty.

Journey

This beautiful nugget was shared with me

by my 'nother mother.

Susie Q has been a cheerleader

since I was a teeny, tiny human.

She's one of my most favorite Ch-Angels!

Thank you for sharing this.

Thank you for being you.

Her point was driven home  by someone else very dear to me

who has also known me since we were little

that I chatted with yesterday.

Nancy ... always here for you.

Your journey

is not the same as mine,

and my journey

is not yours,

but ...

if we meet on a certain path,

may we encourage one another.

Thank you, to you both,

for always being such kind, decent humans.

You are gracious, beautiful souls.

Mark

This little tidbit
was just sitting on my screen
saying ... "Share Me!"

Kindness

is the greatest mark

that we can leave

on the world

each day.

What mark

will you leave

today?

Glimmer

I may have posted this previously.
I really try to find the positives.

I try to flip the normal script or

choose to seek out silver linings.

This little tidbit is magnificent!

"Glimmer"

The opposite of a 'trigger'.

Glimmers are moments in your day

that make you feel

joy, happiness, peace, or gratitude.

Once you train your brain

to grasp the glimmers,

those precious bliss bombs

appear more and more.

Get your glimmer on.

Troubled Water

Saw this and
absolutely had to share ...

I asked God,

"Why are you

taking me through

troubled water?"

He replied,

"Because

your enemies

cannot swim."

Thirteen Folds

I was awakened yesterday with these words on my heart.
As I finished up, I did a little research about the folds.
I have added that for you as well.


Thirteen Folds
by Lyn Marinello 5/25/25

An atrocity produced demand.
You felt impelled to take a stand.
You left your family; all you knew,
to defend and honor the red, white and blue.
Some fulfilled a generational creed;
found a purpose and filled a need.
Through the jungles or in the sand,
the uniformed pride is decades spanned.
Slicing through waters of various seas
fighting to end impoverished pleas.
Soaring the skies, adept, resolute ~
Pinpoint precision destroys the dispute.
Tech and tenacity, sheer will, great grit;
in awe and respectful of your choice to commit.
When the world needed heroes, you answered the call.
Some gave a little; you gave it your all.
Defending our freedoms, protecting our voice;
in a moment of silence, we honor your choice.
If we are able, we stand to salute
your patriotic sacrifice, pure, absolute.
Devoted to country, willing to die.
Thank you for your service. You are braver than I.
You chose a purpose, without reason to brag ~
now you persevere with thirteen folds of the flag.


Here's a breakdown of the typical meanings associated with each fold:
First fold: Symbolizes life.
Second fold: Represents belief in eternal life.
Third fold: Honors veterans who have given their lives for the country.
Fourth fold: Reflects citizens' trust in God.
Fifth fold: Acknowledges the nation, often using Stephen Decatur‘s- "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is still our country, right or wrong."
Sixth fold: Represents where people's hearts lie.
Seventh fold: Honors the armed forces for protecting the country and the flag.
Eighth fold: A tribute to those who entered the "valley of the shadow of death" and may also honor mothers.
Ninth fold: Honors womanhood for its influence on the country's character.
Tenth fold: Honors fathers for their sacrifices in raising and defending the country.
Eleventh fold: Represents the seal of King David and Solomon, glorifying the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Twelfth fold: Symbolizes eternity and glorifies God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thirteenth fold: The final fold, with the stars uppermost, reminds us of the national motto, "In God We Trust".

Memorial Day

Probably will not post on Monday.
Gonna focus, just a little, on me.

So ... I'll share some of what 

truly hits the mark for me.

If you've got your own ... please share ...

Home of the free, because of the brave.

The brave die never, though they sleep in dust;

their courage nerves a thousand living men.

The patriot's blood

is the seed of freedom's tree.

No duty is more urgent

than that of returning thanks.

To live in hearts we leave behind

is not to die.

May we never forget ...

freedom is not free.

TTP

This could not be
more difficult

and
more true ...

The waiting,

the delays,

the challenges,

the heartaches,

the humility,

and the detours

all serve a purpose.

Trust The Process!

Growth is never

an easy process.

Love - Lewis style

A brief little masterpiece
from one C.S. Lewis:

Love

is never wasted,

for its value

does not rest

upon reciprocity.

Dang!

That's good stuff.

Treauty!

True Beauty! 

There is true beauty

in people

who have 

known darkness

but still choose

to spread kindness

wherever they go.

Happy YOU Day, Deanna

Written for both, but shared for Deanna's birthday, today!

Life
by Lyn Marinello

It is said that I gave life to you
But I’m not sure that’s true
That I chose to add to what’s on earth
That reasoning’s misconstrued
Your features resemble my own
Your height, I’m sorry, does too
Your dimples are in far better places
Than the ones that I hide from view
I birthed you both with troubles
Issues you’ve both overcome
Excelling beyond expectation
Unhindered by where you’ve come from
Your strength is far greater than any
That I could achieve at a gym
It begins at your very center
And is magnified out from within
Undeterred by any obstacles
Confrontations are met without haste
You embrace life's every second
You've learned time is too precious to waste
It is said that I gave life to you
But I'm not sure that's true
I am absolutely confident
That my life's far greater because of you.