Rare

As we acknowledge Rare Disease Awareness Day
here's a little something
that I, of course, made my own ...

There is nothing more rare,

nor more stunning,

than a person who is

unapologetically his or her self;

comfortable in

their perfect imperfection,

beautiful in

their rare uniqueness.

Whispers

A very wise Rodney Eiland said:

The words we say

to our children today

will be the whispers

they hear

when we are gone.

Whisper wisely.

Happiness

At the end of a rather lengthy story
that I recently received
was this summarization.

It is superb!

I hope you absorb its depth

and exude its purpose.

Happiness

is not a destination.

It is a journey.

Happiness

is not tomorrow.

It is now.

Happiness

is not a dependency.

It is a decision.

Happiness

is not an achievement.

It is a choice.

This whole statement

is just me.

What about you?

Drop

Now HERE is something
to ponder on.

You are NOT

a drop in the ocean.

YOU

are the entire ocean

in a drop.

You are worthy

and amazing

and vital

and loved.

(that is a Rumi quote, btw)

Happy

I do not know
if this should garner
acknowledgement
to anyone in particular,
but ... this is how
I choose to live.

I have chosen

to be happy

because it's good

for my health.

Does not mean

that I don't see the ugly,

am not harmed by the hate,

am not angered by injustice,

or saddened by the division.

It means that

I have chosen 

to be happy

because it's good

for my health.

Beautiful Things

For whomever
might need to read/see this.

The next time

you are thinking

of beautiful things,

don't forget

to include your most

amazing self.

Imagine

A little truth from
Marie Kondo.

Imagine yourself

living in a space

that contains only things

that spark joy.

You are in control,

the master of your domain,

the keyholder,

the 'thing' collector.