Product

Loooooooooooooooove this
and really, truly how I try to exist ...

I am NOT

a product

of my circumstances.

I truly AM

a product

of my decisions.

~ Stephen Covey

Maturity

This quote by Rachel Wolchin
just seemed WAY too appropriate 

in the current arena ...

Maturity

is realizing

how many things

don't require

your comment.

Good gravy. Yes!

WEOH

To my faux brothers, sister and mom ...
who were sometimes better than the real thing ...
my heart aches for you.
Love you much.
Prayers for y'all today and always.


Walking Each Other Home
by Lyn Marinello

We are born into an unknown world, placed in outstretched arms
Showered in love and attention; protected from all and any harms
Taught to speak in kindness; to walk tall in faith and pride
In God's commandments and the Golden Rule eternally abide
In teenage years we might rebel and push the envelope we're in
Dye and pierce and smoke and drink; to parental-fatigued chagrin
We seem certain to known everything, til one day we find we don't
Those 'friends' we thought would have our back, simply can't or simply won't
And we once again find comfort in that envelope we left
We are unconditionally welcomed back, defeated and a bit bereft
College and adulthood open avenues unknown
One foot based, one set to bolt; we are stepping out on our own
Yet there's safety in the holidays, surrounded by familiarity
Re-grounding, reconnecting in sweet comfortability
As we age we find our way; unique to every single soul
Surround ourselves with good support; those folks who truly make us whole
Our blanket of security is tattered through the years
Patched by those around us as they comfort us through our tears
There are jobs and opportunities; sights to see, trails unexplored
Losses to be overcome and faith to be restored
Sometimes the road gets bumpy, life's potholes take a toll
We retreat to those we know and trust as they step up in their role
We wander through our highlights; stroll down memory lane
Realizing those connections are sometimes all that kept us sane
Take care of those around you; compliment, uplift
Your days on earth - unnumbered; every second is a gift
As the dinner bell rings on life; feast with loved ones at your table
Serve hope and faith to all who dine whenever you are able
And afterwards, enjoy dessert; and the company of those at hand
Savor the richness of both those things and try to understand
That the sun will set for each of us, no matter where we roam
We are our brother's keepers and we're just walking each other home.

Golden to the nth

Saw this on a friend's page
and knew it needed to be shared.

Don't forget to love

the way you want to be loved.

Listen the way

you want to be heard,

speak the way

you want to be spoken to.

Give the way

you hope others will give.

Care the way

you want others to care.

Because change

doesn't start with them.

It begins with you.

When we point a finger,

there are three pointing back at us.

When we spew hate,

we spread hate.

When we raise a fist,

the fight's already started.

Choose wisely.

Rumi-fication

A mish mash of a few very similar quotes
that really seemed to speak to me this morning.
Perhaps someone out there needs to read them, too.

The soul

has been given

its own ears

to hear things

the mind

does not understand.

I closed my mouth

and spoke to you

in a hundred silent ways.

There is a voice

that doesn't use words.

Listen.

Been pondering the thought, lately,

of becoming a little more grounded.

I scroll through post after post

of people who push opinions

and hatred

in any and every manner they are able.

Oh my, what time they are wasting.

Focus on the incredible things around you.

They are plentiful.

Fix what you can, when you can,

with what you have.

Pray for and love whatever is left.

Cheer

I cheer for people.
I might not be passionate

about your purpose,

but I see

that you are.

I might not understand

your fight,

but I feel

your pain.

I cheer for people.

There is enough sun

for each of us

and none of us

is getting out of here alive.

Every now and again ...

Saw this and,
of course,
embellished just a smidge.

It is not only important ...

it

is

essential!

Let it go.

Leave it be.

Minimize.

Do not respond.

Do not react.

Change the channel.

Turn it off.

Unplug.

Unsubscribe.

Unfollow.

Turn around.

Mute.

Block.

Walk away.

Pray.

Breathe.