Yes!

Yes!
It is a teeny, tiny word
that wields unimaginable power.
Spoken to others,
you give them freedom
and opportunity
and drive.
Spoken to yourself,
you are given freedom
and opportunity
and drive.
Know your boundaries.
Know your worth.
But realize your potential.
Let's do a whole lot more
YES
this year!

Who's Your Momma

When my life
seems to be in shambles,
or even mild disarray,
I take a deep breath,
and close my eyes,
and seek the wisdom
of my Momma.
She served me well for many years.
She taught me morals and ethics.
She taught me faith and ferocity.
She taught me tenacity and determination.
She taught me bravery and boldness.
She taught me positivity and perseverance.
When you are in a rut;
when things seem askew;
when life seems raw;
to whom do you turn?
Faith?
Family?
Friends?
I pray that each of you
finds a 'Momma' like mine.
A safe haven and harbor
for shelter, hope, and love.

You

You
are extraordinary.
You
have definite purpose.
You
are beautiful.
You
are gifted.
Don't ever let anyone's
impaired vision of you
lessen how you feel about yourself!

Grow

We grow
by opening ourselves up
~ to new experiences
~ to new places
~ to new thoughts
~ to new perspectives
~ to new ideas
~ to new people.
Your comfort zone
is a great retreat,
to refresh and recuperate,
but nothing grows there.

Expectations

As the new year begins,
we set resolutions for ourselves.
Most are attainable
if we accomplish little goals
on the path to higher expectations.
The issue I have always had,
since I was a less-than-twenty something,
was my expectation that everyone else
would be as nice,
work as hard,
be as honest,
as I am.
Now . . . don't get me wrong.
I have made some serious mistakes.
I fall short every day of where I need to be.
But I give every thing I do my all.
My work and word are appendages.
I hold both in the highest esteem.
To find less than that in others
in bothersome, exhausting, and irritating.
I need to let it go. Perhaps you do, too.
We are in charge of ourselves.
I will continue to be the best me I can be.
Your actions and behavior will not lessen that.
I pray that I inspire you to improve yourself.

Breathe

Breathe life
into tired days.
Breathe laughter
into rainy afternoons.
Breathe hope
into painful situations.
Breathe faith
into every struggle.
Breathe love
into everyone you meet.

Just Breathe!

New

Hello 2019!

It's a new year,
a new day,
a new you.
New outlooks,
new goals,
new adventures.
Positive mornings,
joyful days,
blessed nights.

Make it yours!