Gotta Love Benny

A fabulous quote from Benjamin Franklin ~

Life's tragedy
is that we get old too soon
and wise too late.

Differences

There will always be differences among folks.
Some will believe Point A.
Some will believe Point B.
There are even some Point C and D folks, too.
And that's ok.
What we need to come to realize
is that beneath the race, the color, the religion,
the points . . .
we are all of the same bones.
We all believe we should take care of each other.
We just believe in different paths.
We all believe we should be healthy.
We just believe in different paths.
We all believe in the pursuit of happiness.
We just believe in different paths.
And that's ok.
It's nothing to fight over.
It's nothing to get ugly over.
If we could come together for the common belief,
instead of reaching 'yours' or 'mine',
we'd all be better off.

Strength

STRENGTH

     ~ by Lyn Marinello

The strength it takes to say goodbye is strength beyond compare

The abyss you face in solitude is deep and dark and bare

Nothing to hold on to, vacancy below

An emptiness without escape, affection with no place to go

A pain that aches beyond mere words, a void that can never be filled

A longing that cannot be found, countless tears forever spilled

A yet, the second hand continues. Time just marches on

This big blue ball keeps spinning. It doesn't stop because they're gone

The hurt begins to ebb, the flow always returns

A song, a phrase, a moment, rekindles misery that burns

Grab a hold of memories, minutes etched upon your soul

Precious bits of things you shared, frayed threads that keep you whole

Keep those close at heart, they are yours and yours alone

Harvest every ounce of good from the seeds that you have sown

Do not mistake your grief as a sign that you are frail

Let the desolation cleanse you, a release in every wail

Remember during dismal times, not to wallow in deep despair

Dwell, instead, in the blessing of the time you were allowed to share.

for Holly, and Tonya, and Susan, and Nancy, and Mary, 

and so many others . . .

and for me.

Fall in Love

Fall in Love
with waking up
with exercise
with relaxation
with reading
with art
with pictures
with listening
with hugging
with hope
with learning
with exploring
with compassion
with inclusion
with thinking
with kindness
with civility
with laughter
with love
with each other.

Choice

Every single day
you have a choice.

How do you approach a brand new 24 hours?
How do you deal with less than common sense?
How do you deal with blessings?
How do you deal with hatred?
How do you deal with love?
How do you deal with ignorance?
How do you deal with knowledge?

Each question set is separate and yet, inclusive.
How you choose to perceive things
makes a massive difference.
If it benefits you, are you grateful?
If it diminishes you, are you mournful?
I will always choose to try to see the good.
I will always choose to find the positive.

Things may make me angry, or sad, or befuddled,
but I will always take the course toward happy
whether it is bumpy, full of pot holes,
or strewn with detours.
The final destination
is a much better place to be.

Every! Day!

There are miracles.
There are blessings.
There is hope.
There is beauty.
There is kindness.
There is love.
Every. Day!

If you're having trouble
seeing those things;
then BE those things.

Be That Person

It is November - National Inspirational Role Model Month.
I want to remind you,
as we greet this beautiful month,
that any person can be a role model.
You don't need money or fancy things.
You just have to care and live in that moment - always.
None of us are perfect.
We all fall short, and that's ok.
Doesn't matter your upbringing.

Be the person you needed
when you were younger.

Such a beautiful and simple concept.