Friday, March 8, 2024

To Us

Today is International Women's Day!
Some days I feel like a very strong woman.
Other days I weep
at Publix commercials or a favorite song.
What I'm learning is that the weeping is not weakness.
It is heart. It is compassion.
It is the overwhelming presence of who and what I am.
I am also learning
to surround myself with strong women.
None of us are perfect.
We all have our positives ...
but what makes us extraordinary
is that we can buoy one another through the negatives.
That's what we're made for.
We are much stronger, more resilient,
and more persuasive as
a united, collective, connected unit.
An army of uniqueness
is a brave and beautiful thing.
Ladies ... I stand in awe
of your amazing abilities, strength
and fortitude.
I am grateful for your shared energy,
your unwavering support, your kindness,
your friendship, and your love.
Have yourselves whatever kind of day
you're searching for.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Silence

Without anyone to credit for this,
I am sharing ~
for those that are fighting
a never-ending battle.
For those that must accept
an apology that will never be given,
and confidently move on any way.

Silence
is the best answer
to someone
who doesn't value
your words.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Be The One

From one Marcia Ashton,
I am completely stealing and sharing this.

Be the one
who nurtures and builds.
Be the one
who has an understanding
and forgiving heart.
Be the one
who looks for the best
in people.
Most of all ...
be the one
who leaves people better
than you found them.

This is my goal
each and every day.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Yin and Yang

Written inspired and with compassion
for a few very special people ...

(would love to hear whatcha think?)


The Yin and Yang
by Lyn Marinello

Resilient; but exhausted
Fierce, and yet indifferent
Remarkably intelligent
Occasionally incoherent
Positive; yet circumspect
Vivacious though nearly broken
Incredibly loquacious
Although rarely outspoken
Faithful; yet fearful
Reckless, but prudent
Seeking validation
Acceptingly adjuvant
Peaceful; though irate
Energized and yet serene
Slow and steady footsteps
Intermittently careen
Patterns are disrupted
Straight lines intersected
Careful preparation
Does not include the unexpected
Solitary amid the masses
Confined although free-range
Concerned with the correctness
Of the most mundane exchange
Hopeful; yet mired in doubt
Bitter; but trying to smile
Pushing positively forward
Constantly in denial
Searching ~ for what's within
In the quiet; a clamorous harangue
The good and bad; the black and white
The dance of the Yin and Yang.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Flow

Without anyone to credit,
I'll simply share.
Short and sweet and spectacular!

The secret
to happiness
is flowing,
not forcing.

Happy Monday, y'all!
Have a magnificent week.

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Good Stuff

Thought this might be appropriate
for some folks I know
who are fighting
a few internal demons
right now.
Maybe there's others, too,
that need to read it also.

It's not
who you are
that
holds you back.
It's who
you think
you're not.

Now, go give that another read.
That's good stuff.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Today

Today
only happens
once.
Get out there
and carpe the heck
out of this diem.

You can either be
your biggest critic
or 
your biggest cheerleader.

The world
has enough critics.

Go get those pompoms!