A Little Lawlessness

Loving me a little Lawless-ness this morning.

It was sunsets that taught me

that beauty only sometimes lasts

for a couple of moments,

and it was sunrises that showed me

that all it takes is patience

to experience it all over again.

    ~ a.j. lawless

Be the Un

When you feel like your fighting the world,
when you feel smothered and suffocated,
when you feel miniscule and minimal,

Be the Un.

Undaunted

Undeterred

Unconquered

Unfettered

Untamable

Uncompromising

Unstoppable

Uncomplicated

Unmistakable

Unparalleled

Unencumbered

Unapologetic

Unwavering

Be the Un.

See the Beauty

See the Beauty
by Lyn Marinello


Carry your hopes
Instead of your sorrows
The weight will be lighter
Throughout your tomorrows
Pick up your chin
Put down your flaws
See stunning in the mirror
Reflect as you pause
Raise up your eyes
Give up your fears
Embrace grays and wrinkles
Scars of the years
Lift high your hopes
Seek with unceasing prayer
Walk blindly in faith
Soul and heart bare
Give what you can
Do what you're able
Be colorblind and
Allergic to labels
Think of it an opportunity
Rather than a duty
To be a positive impact
And only see the beauty

Have a Nice Day

We are, quite literally,

half way through the year already.

Wow!

Enjoy each

and every second.

Sorrows will come.

Pains will knock on your door.

Anger will loiter on your porch.

Greet them.

Accept them.

And then show them the way out.

They are

merely passing through

while you travel

toward a better place.

Have a nice day. :-)

National Flag Day!

On June 14th, National Flag Day honors Old Glory and commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.

The holiday is a day that Americans show respect for the U.S. Flag and what it represents. Representing independence and unity, the Star-Spangled Banner has become a powerful symbol of Americanism and the flag is flown proudly.

Since 1777, the design of the flag has been officially modified 26 times. For 47 years, the 48-star flag was in effect. In 1959, the 49-star version became official on July 4. President Eisenhower ordered the 50-star flag on August 21, 1959.

Seventeen-year-old Robert G. Heft of Ohio designed the 50-star American flag. His was one of the more than 1,500 designs that were submitted to President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

On May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation deeming June 14th as Flag Day. President Wilson stated, “It is the anniversary of the day upon which the flag of the United States was adopted by the Congress as the emblem of the Union.” He also wrote, “On that day rededicate ourselves to the nation, ‘one and inseparable’ from which every thought that is not worthy of our fathers’ first vows in independence, liberty, and right shall be excluded and in which we shall stand with united hearts.”

Hugs

Hugs.

Those fiercely gentle,

sometimes awkward

yet necessary,
physical connections
that heal hearts,
stop tears,
convey hope,
bring joy,

expose vulnerabilities,

express love,

give peace,

share strength,

offer support.

It's National Loving Day.

Let's share the hugs

and all the good they do.

Shhhhh

Whether the earth ...
or God ...
shhhhh,

listen!


Be still,
and the earth
will speak
to you.