Lead the Way

If you'd like the see something change,
don't complain . . . Lead the Way.
If you'd like the find another way,
don't wait . . . Lead the Way.
If you'd like the live a little better,
don't anticipate . .  Lead the Way.
If you'd like a more peaceful world,
don't hesitate . . . Lead the Way.

You are THAT special.
You are THAT inspiring.

Lead the Way . . .

Share

We learn, perhaps unwillingly, as youngsters to share.
We share our toys, our food, our table, our time.
Not quite sure when that becomes such taboo, but
we've got to continue to do so.

We share our good times.
Folks like to know you're happy.
We share our triumphs.
Folks like to know you've succeeded.
We share our good fortune.
Folks sometimes need a little help.
We share our love.
Folks adore knowing they are cared about.
We need to share our failures.
It holds us accountable and resets the opportunity.
We need to share our frustrations.
For when we do, we essentially are asking for help.
We need to share our weaknesses.
In humbling ourselves, we allow growth and strength.
We need to share our pain.
In sharing this, you never know who you will connect with.

Sharing doesn't end at adulthood.
It is a lifetime attribute that is nothing short of beautiful.

Go . . . share!

Magic!

There are several magic words and phrases
that one needs to be a successfully product human being:

Please
I need help
Can I help you?
Thank you
I love you

Not much more.
Practice often.

Blessons

It has been often stated that
everyone you meet
or every situation you encounter
is EITHER a blessing or a lesson.

Let's start something refreshing!

To keep things on a positive tract -
to stop dividing things -
how about whatever it is you are dealing with
is a Blesson!?!

Since we can always find a silver lining
in any thing or any one we are dealing with,
there can really be no negatives.
We might learn a great deal from either;
therefore . . . it makes every day a . . .

Blesson

Enjoy your day.
Enjoy your blesson.

Precious Little Gifts

Oh life is so good.

Believe me,
parts hurt,
things ache,
stuff doesn't work right,
my feet are cold,
I'm sniffly and coughing,
but life is good.

God gives us Precious Little Gifts.
Every. Single. Day.

Whether it's deer feeding in your front yard;
a snarly, wiggly dog that runs to greet you;
a message from a dear friend;
the laughter of your children;
a package at the door;
a beautiful sunrise . . . or sunset;
an unexpected compliment from a stranger.

Those are precious.
They might be little,
but they are glorious gifts
given to pick us up, to lift our spirits,
to make us smile.

Be that Precious Little Gift
for others!

Simpler Times

Ah!
The sweet joys of childhood.
Literally running around town,
sometimes barefoot,
daringly crossing tressels,
hiking into the woods
without hesitation or concern;
knowing that even though Mom supported the family,
she was always home.
Ah . . . it was glorious.

What I wouldn't do to Bewitch-ingly wiggle my nose,
or cross my arms and blink
to fix so many things about today.

I can only speak positively.
Hug those who might need it.
Lift those who seem down.
Share my trials and triumphs with others.
Be a light.

But, boy howdy,
what I wouldn't do for a night of
The Dictionary Game at Poppa's house
or a Saturday morning wrestling match.

*Sigh*

Glass Houses

I was taught:
If you don't have anything nice to say, shut your pie hole.
Treat other people the way you would like to be treated.
Behave in a manner that no one can speak ill of you.
Leave nothing but smiles and warm hearts behind you.
Live so that no one would believe any ugly words regarding you.

If you want love,
offer love.
If you want compassion,
offer compassion.
If you want decency,
offer decency.
If you want discussion,
offer discussion.
If you want peace,
offer peace.

Be, in this world, what you'd like to see in this world.