ONE

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One

One tree can give life to a forest,

One smile can start a friendship,

One hand can uplift a soul,

One idea can shape the future,

One candle can wipe out darkness,

One laugh can conquer gloom,

One ray of hope can lift spirits,

One touch can show that you care,

One prayer can reach into the abyss,

One life can make a difference,

be that 'one' today.

Habits

This is a terrific Monday mantra ...

Make it a habit

to talk about blessings

more than burdens.

Where focus goes,

energy flows.

What are you focused on?

Have a beautiful day.

Healing

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Hope it finds its mark.

Healing is a Choice

At some point, you realize that

your past explains your pain ~

it doesn't get to 

decide your future.

You get to decide

what stays,

what you release,

and who you become

from here.

Every day

is another chance

to begin again.

Heal well, friends, from whatever ails you.

Ch-Angel Time

When I started writing these blogs, in honor of my Mom,

they were to honor folks who walk around

just being amazing without trying or expectation.

She would be the picture in the dictionary beside Ch-Angel.

She was always my biggest cheerleader, my constant source of support,

my rock.

It did not matter my direction ...

I want to write poetry.

Fantastic!

I want to sky dive.

Ooooh! How fun!

I want to move to Timbuktu.

That sounds like a lovely place.

There are days when I so sorely miss that unconditional, unwavering support.

There is a hole where you once stood.

I'm trying to bridge the chasm with the all the good you taught me.

Some days are really hard. I miss you.

If you've still got your rock - tell her what she means to you.

Ch-Angels are hard to come by.

Release

A little long, but worth the words ...

Just like the trees in Autumn, we must learn to let things go.

Leaves drift down without struggle, graceful in their slow descent.

They do not cling to branches nor fight against the wind.

They release what has had its season, trusting what comes next.

So too in life, we must loosen our hold on what has passed ~

Making space for new beginnings, for growth, for love, for light.

Letting go is not losing, but preparing for the new.

It is nature's quiet lesson; there is beauty in release.

~ Mona Nyman

Have a wonderful Thankful Thursday!

Never Stop

THIS!
Oh I so believe this!
Because I have those persons.

There's a

stranger out there

that still

remembers you

because you were kind

when no one else was.

Never stop

being that person.

Go ~

be kind.

Powerful Points

This was originally written as parental notes,
but ... I think it's safe to say ...
it works wonderfully on larger folks as well.

1. You can be mad, but you can't be mean.

2. We don't need to agree, but we need to be respectful.

3. I'm proud of the effort you're putting in.

4. Mistakes are a good thing. They help us grow.

5. Do you want help? Or do you just want someone to listen?

6. It's ok if you don't like someone. It is not ok to be rude.

7. No means no. Stop means stop.

8. Who you are when no one is watching is who you truly are.

9. The most powerful decision you can make is to be happy.

10. A peaceful person is a powerful person.

Take these with you today ... and always!