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.