Under Construction

Whether you are one day old or a hundred years old,
we are all Under Construction.
If you aren't learning and education yourself daily,
you're already dead.

Sometimes, it's not about learning facts and figures,
but instead learning to navigate a situation;
where to step and where NOT to step;
what to say and what NOT to say;
what to do and what NOT to do;
when to stand up and when to walk away;
when to join the circus and when to get out of the ticket line;
when to speak and when to listen;
when to hug and when to just exist beside someone.

Skills that aren't taught, only learned
in this rugged adventure called Life.

I wish for you today, construction that is always positive,
no matter how painful or how far the detour takes you.

Ch-Angels

I am a lucky girl.
I have two incredible children.
I have an amazing husband.
I am, mostly, healthy.
I am, mostly, intelligent and articulate.
I am blessed to be surrounded by Ch-Angels!

Those friends and family members who, without hesitation,
lift me up;
give me wings;
talk sense to me;
hug me tight;
understand me;
push me;
pull me;
laugh with me;
sit with me;
pray with me;
pray for me;
support me;
steady me;
love me.

It is an honor.
Thank you.

I hope you have your Ch-Angels too.

So Very True

A quote I came across that stopped me dead in my tracks.
This is my life motto.
There will always be curveballs, hurdles and inconceivable obstacles.
But . . . by Charlotte Whitton . . .

When one must, one can.

POP

POP - Power Of Prayer

It is extraordinary.
It is soothing.
It is exciting.
It is fulfilling.
It is uplifting.
It is joyous.
It is enveloping.
It is overwhelming.
It is vital.
It is needed.
It is necessary.

POP on your own.
POP with someone else.
POP for someone else.

Just be sure you POP!

Worth Repeating

From ye old RWE:

To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children . . .
to leave the world a better place . . .
to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived;
This is to have succeeded.

I wish you all much success today.

From Within

There are plenty of us who are hurting;
either physically, mentally or emotionally.

We've lost some one or some thing
that we've held dear;
we've been cut off from something
we care about;
we've been betrayed or hurt
or feel disrespected in some way;
we've witnessed something terrible;
we're facing a seemingly
insurmountable obstacle.

Let me assure you . . .
you got this!

There is something
so phenomenal,
so extraordinary,
so miraculous
that lies deep at the core of each of us
that just waits to obliterate that hurt.

It is stamina.
It is tenacity.
It is strength.
It is faith.
It is fortitude.
It is hope.
It is beautiful.
It is

From Within.

You Got This!

Be The Reason

I have a morning ritual,
as I'm sure most everyone does.
One step is to bow my head
at the beautiful crucifix I received from my mom and Alfonso
and ask for guidance for the day,
for the chance to do the right thing,
for an opportunity to help someone,
for an open door that I can do some good,
to be the reason
that someone's day is better.

Today, and every day, go . . .

Be The Reason