this ...

Wise Men
Still
Seek Him

Have a beautiful day.

Joy

Short and sweet today ...

The joy

of brightening

other lives

becomes,

for some,

the magic

of Christmas.

Get your joy on, folks ...

Christmas Magic

Christmas is ONE WEEK away.
Let us think on this ... 

Christmas magic ...

You hear it

in the laughter

and in the Hallelujah.

You feel it

in the hugs

and in the hopes.

You see it

in the beauty

and in the kindnesses.

You believe it

with the innocence

of a child.

You know it

in the promise

of a babe.

Stay Close

THIS!
In so many ways and for so many people!

Stay close

to people that

inspire you to be better,

listen to your voice

    and your actions,

hold you accountable,

believe in your dreams,

and lift you up.

Those

are your people.

Rainbow

Sometimes,
there's nothing else

that you can do

but let it rain

and wait

for the rainbow.

I wish good things for you

today and always.

Longevity

This was, I believe prompted, with many people in mind.
There will be only initials, but IYKYK. Hope it helps.
For D, M, K, N, L, S, H, D ... and a multitude of others ...


Longevity
by Lyn Marinello 12/14/25

We have all been victims of the detrimental takers
The gluttons of the spotlight, the plastic and the fakers
Those who should be additions but would rather divide; subtract
Who won’t or can’t apologize; who would rather divert; distract
The folks that rise above on the backs of those below
Those stagnant in development who refuse to change or grow
The people that believe they are better than the next
Superior; impervious; unwilling to genuflect
Those that only reach out when there’s something they can gain
Those that tease the angry dog just beyond his outstretched chain
The ones whose self-importance is composed of shattered souls
The ridiculers, critics – venomous vehicles of vitriol
The arrogant; the self-obsessed, who cannot claim their flaws
Whose daily condescension is an insatiable beast that gnaws
The ones who think their presence commands a reverent hush
Whose over self-indulgence would make the entitled blush
We’ve been angered, hurt, betrayed, belittled, demeaned, distressed
Chiseled, hammered, beaten, reprimanded and repressed
Those who’ve lost your trust and have pushed you to the brink
Who unravel your very fabric but have made you stop and think …
There’s a secret you are missing, I swear to you this oath …
Your tenacity is admirable. Your endurance equals growth
These experiences have changed you, but this version’s much improved
It’s taught you their negativity needs to immediately be removed
They exposed things to steer clear of … undesirable debris
They are lessons in longevity of things you never want to be.

Strength

There are certain things
that provide strength in your life.

Very little of it

has to do with exercise.

One day,

you will look back

at the things you thought

would break you

and realize

that you survived each one.

It doesn't always feel

like a grand victory.

Sometimes, it feels quiet;

and frantic; but steady.

You will take note that the storms

that should have decimated you,

were walked through.

Sometimes you stumbled.

Sometimes you fell.

Sometimes you wept.

Sometimes you paused.

And then ...

you braved one more step ...

and then another.

That is the strength

that no one claps for.

There is no trophy or ribbon or title,

but it is the strength that carries you

and that the rest of your life

is built upon.

With a nod to my 'nother mother who shared the above,

(of course it has been Lynified),

with the hope that she realizes that she is part of that strength

for me.

Enjoy your weekend.

Butterfly

Such a powerful bit of truth for your Friday ...

The butterfly is beautiful

only because

the caterpillar was brave enough

to accept the painful change.

Love this.

Absorb the process ...

become a more beautiful you.

Happy Trails

One of my favorites ...

Don't go

where the path

may lead ...

go instead

where there

is no path ...

and leave a trail.

Do not be consumed

by the right or the left;

the 'good' or the 'bad';

one side or the other.

Rather ...

use your brain,

filter with faith,

consider and contemplate,

and instead of 

being a lemming - 

be a leader.

Patience

Be patient ...

sometimes,

the wait is longer

because the blessing

is bigger.

Hold On

A little Audrey Hepburn for your Tuesday morning ...

The best thing

to hold on to in life

is each other.

Worldly static aside ...

remember who has always been

by your side;

who loves you,

lifts you up,

cheers you on,

is a positive constant ...

hold on to that.

Help Wanted

At 3:30-ish am, I dutifully woke up and began writing.
This is what happened …

Help Wanted
by Lyn Marinello     12/8/25

I have a global entity
In need of many hands
The work is most rewarding
With very few demands;
Take only what is yours
Not the goods of those nearby
Speak of only me and honestly
Don’t bend the truth or lie.
Stay true to whom you’re rooted
And to whom you share your days
Always keep me at the center
Of all your toiling ways.
Leave only loving footprints
In all you say and do
Do no harm to others
Love them as I love you
Provide for those you’re able
Share your profits and your woes
Humility and kindness …
Tended seeds that plentifully grow
To those that do you harm
Wish them well and soon depart
Pray that they can rectify
The aching hole within their heart
Keep an open mind and door
Share my work and joy and hope
Do not let your own beliefs
Diminish my breadth or scope
The application’s simple
Renounce, repent, receive
Practice what’s been written
And faithfully believe
The retirement package’s expansive
For each employed, exactly the same
A well-appointed room at my father’s house
He will welcome you each by name.

Two Things

Wow ... this is my 4300th blog entry.
That's kind of crazy!

Hoping you enjoy the content and the day ...

I am a lover of these two things:

simple things and quiet places.

Have a wonderfully blessed day.

Be The One

A sweet treat that I have Lynified ...

Be The One

Be the one

who nurtures and builds.

Be the one

who is understanding

and has a forgiving heart.

Be the one

who sees beyond the flaws

and finds the best in people.

Be the one

who listens to hear.

Be the one

who supports and sustains.

Be the one

who hugs and holds.

Be the one

that makes a difference.

Be the one

that leaves people and places

better than you found them.

Blooms

Not sure who to credit,
but this made my whole self smile ...

In the hush

of the morning light,

kindness blooms

like wildflowers.

Have a beautiful day!

Today

Not mine ... but loving this:

Today ...

lean into the good.

Find the sparkle

in the normal.

Speak with kindness,

freely.

Let go of labels.

See the beauty

behind the busy.

Dare, greatly.

Love others

without condition.

Get caught up

in the gift of life.

Enjoy the day before you.

It's Okay

This is nice ...
and necessary ...

It's Okay.

It's okay for me

to be kind to myself.

It's okay to be wrong.

It's okay to get angry.

It's okay to be flawed.

It's okay to cry.

It's okay to be happy.

It's okay to move on.

It's okay 

to be your own self.

The Stars

Today ...
this just stood out.

I hope you know

how very special you are ...

He counts the stars

and calls them

all by name.

Have a marvelous Monday!