Thankful Thursday Twain

A little Mark Twain for your Thankful Thursday!

Give every day

the chance to become

the most beautiful day

of your life.

I am grateful for you all.

I am grateful for the opportunity

to inspire, to uplift, to spread happy.

Enjoy the day before you.

No Idea

This is just a simple observation,
broad in its scope,

absolutely spot on.

You have no idea

how many lives

you have impacted

simply by existing.

Be certain

that you are the kind of human

that you'd want to be friends with.

All Is Ours

Today is National All Is Ours Day.
A most wonderful concept ... it consists of three parts:

 

1. The first is to look at the day as a time to reflect

on all of the beauty of nature and the wonderful things in life.

2. The second is to appreciate everything we have.

Even when we don't have much,, what we do have is a blessing.

3. The third is by sharing all that we have.

Regardless of the amount, sharing it seems to make 

tough times easier when we all work together.

The greatest times and the greatest things in life

are those that are shared.

What you choose to acknowledge in your day to day

is up to you. Please, make good choices!

Sending and sharing all the love ...

Monday Mother

From Mother Teresa:

Go out

into the world today

and love

the people you meet.

Let your presence

light new light

in the hearts

of others.

Be

what you want

to see

in the world.

Surround Yourself

Not sure this has anyone to credit specifically,
but I sure do like this ...

Surround yourself with people

who will help you

when you don't know how

to ask for help.

These are the gifts we are blessed with.

On the Watch

Human beings
must always be
on the watch
for the coming

of wonders.

~ EB White

Beauty and miracles

abound around you.

You need only 

open your eyes

and open your heart

to them.

Every Leader's Mantra

Or at least it should be ...

To inspire people,

don't show them

your super powers.

Show them theirs.

We rise by lifting others.

It takes nothing away 

from your own achievements.

Roots and Branches

From one Mary Davis,
this beautiful little gem ...

Keep your soul

rooted in gratitude

and

your branches

open to blessings.

Bloom loudly

and often.

Mosaic

An original in honor of Momma,
who left us this day ~ far too early ~
forever ago, as raw as yesterday!
Enjoy ...

Mosaic

by Lyn Marinello – 3/29/25

 

I am all the pieces

of memories and places;

of triumphs and of trials;

of hearts and all the faces.

Covered wooden bridges,

railroad tracks and trestles.

The valley in the mountains

where the setting sun sleepily nestles.

Winding wooded paths

with scattered pine needle floors.

Sad and stonewalled dreams

by loudly, angrily slammed doors.

Crystal clear azure waters

near powdery soft white sands.

Beaten, battered self-esteem

by ridiculous reprimands.

Mossy covered hideaways;

freshly polished maple pews.

A million stars on inky skies;

kaleidoscopic morning hues.

Wandering on fairways;

red spotlights on a gymnastics mat.

Echoes too deafening to ignore

of ‘you’ll never be good at that’.

Duets on a piano.

Plays on a high school stage.

Trapped and sometimes tortured;

my haven was my cage.

A sweet date down at Deep Hole;

hours sweating at the gym.

Nomads in the Smokies.

Adventures on a whim.

Music is a constant,

accompanied by the Word;

Crutches used quite frequently

to hobble through the absurd.

Queen Mackerel, Marinara,

Easy Rider, Muffinhead.

You cannot run, you cannot hide.

You must face the things you dread.

There’s a constant ebb and flow;

occasional shattering and breaking;

rearranging of the shards;

a transformational re-making.

For I am a mosaic;

a compilation of each broken part;

the good, the bad, the in-between …

a truly unique work of art.

Sunshine

In an attempt to chase away the clouds
and bring out a little light ...

She didn't need sunshine.

She was sunshine herself.

(Insert "He" as well.)

Each day,

you have a decision to make,

to be clouds or sunshine.

Make good choices!

Oh my goodness, this!!!

This one, right here,
I adore and will share
intermittently and always!

For those that need to see it,

please believe it.

There will always

be someone

who cannot see

your worth.

Don't let it

be you.

with credit, perhaps,

to Mel Robbins.

What If ...

What if ...

everything

you are going through

is preparing you

for what you asked for?!

Take the next step,

however small,

in faith and hope.

The Cage

Found this quote, without credit,
and it seemed incredibly powerful.

Hope it finds its mark ...

You

will be free

once

you realize

the cage

is made of thoughts.

Wowzers!

Enjoy your day.

Some Good for All

A message from Jane:

You cannot

get through a single day

without having an impact

on the world around you.

What you do

makes a difference.

You just have to decide

what kind of difference

you want to make.

If you are given ...

If you are given
the opportunity to listen

to an older person tell you tales

... pay attention.

If you are given

the chance of listening

to a friend spew frustrations and grief

... pay attention.

If you are given

the gift of a babbling conversation

with a two year old

... pay attention.

It is in these moments

that we can learn a great deal

about life, love and levity.

A good Twain of Thought

From our friend, Mark, here is some fantasticness for ya:

Give every day

the chance to become

the most beautiful day

of your life.

You have absolutely nothing to lose

and everything to gain.

Go Out

From dear Mother Teresa:

Go out

into the world today

and love the people

that you meet.

Let your presence

light new light

in the hearts of others.

Angry posts and hurtful words

are not what this world needs.

Go Out ... Light it up!

Hard Truth

I found this out there floating about.
Or shall I say ... it found me.
Hope it gets seen by whomever needs to absorb it.

Hard Truth

If you wait until you "feel better" to start living,

you might be waiting forever.

Go live your life.

Do it sad.

Do it anxious.

Do it uncertain.

Because healing doesn't always come

before the experience.

Sometimes, the experience is what heals you.

For Springtime ....

I really need to date my poems as I write them,
but if they're good, they should be timeless, right?

Enjoy my nod to Springtime ...

The lion & the lamb

by Lyn Marinello

The roar of the lion

accompanies March.

Blustery and showy;

a mane without starch.

Boastful and bragging,

baring its teeth,

defending the chill

from what lies underneath.

But wait, there's a bleating,

a meek, tiny ring

that shares with the world

that we're nearing Spring.

And tired from the prowling

the lion rests from his sham,

gives way to gentle newness,

lays, at peace, with the lamb.

For You ...

This is specifically written for a very special friend,
but is true enough to share with the masses ...

You are incredible.

You have overcome so much.

You are a fighter AND a survivor.

Do not put your worth

in the hands of people that

cannot see past their own needs.

They do not see ALL of your efforts.

They do not know ALL of your tasks.

They do not understand ALL of you.

They see what they need.

They ask for what they want.

You are the opposite of those people.

You are a giver; a listener; a healer;

an educator; a kind and beautiful soul.

Your value is not defined

by the narcissistic shortcomings

of the leeches that attempt to drain you.

You have boundless creativity, limitless loyalty

and a depth of beauty as rare as

a unicorn in a pasture of four-leaf clovers.

Do not minimize your importance

because some folks just can't understand it.

You are loved and admired and needed.

Brighter

I adore this.
I draw close to many
whose light is a beautiful beacon ...

There are those

whose light

is so brilliant

that they invite us

to become brighter

simply by

being close to them.

These folks are blessings.

Some Irish Wisdom For Ya

We all see the most common ones,
but I thought I'd go find a few less known ...

A good word never broke a tooth. (kindness costs nothing)

The older the fiddle, the sweeter the tune. (things improve with age)

Two shorten the road. (companions matter)

God's help is nearer than the door. (don't run from your troubles)

If you've got your own lesser known ...

let's get them weller known.

Share away .....

I hope

I don't need to be
better than any man.

I don't need to compete

with the woman next to me.

I don't need to shout

about my accomplishments.

I don't need to flaunt

my achievements.

I know who I am

and what I've done.

I know what I've conquered

and overcome.

And I want that man and that woman

to succeed and be the best version

of themselves that they can be.

No one's getting out of here alive.

If we learned to support each other,

the world would be an extraordinary place.

Sincerely

I search for a bit this morning,
for another quote or snippet or tidbit to share

and then was moved to this ...

 

Of all the grand wisdom

that has come before me;

the poetry, the stories, the saged fables,

one powerful message remains true ...

to be kind.

Not to just those who think like you,

believe like you, pray like you,

look like you, vote like you,

read like you, talk like you,

live like you ...

but to each and every person that you see.

It would seem we've lost sight of that.

Enjoy your day and every one in it.

Hope

As this is the month of hope ...
I thought I'd share this little gem:

Hope

is the voice

that meets you

in the storm

and says,

"There is more

than what

you can see

right now."

Hope and Faith.

Faith and Hope.

Two things to never lose ...

A nod to need

From one Laura Ding-Edwards:

If the mountain seems too big today

then climb a hill instead;

if the morning brings you sadness

it's okay to stay in bed.

If the day ahead feels heavy

and your plans feel like a curse,

there's no shame in rearranging,

don't make yourself feel worse.

If a shower stings like needles,

and a bath feels like you'll drown;

if you haven't washed your hair in days,

don't throw away your crown.

A day is not a lifetime.

A rest is not defeat.

Don't think of it as failure,

just a quiet, kind retreat.

It's okay to take a moment

from an anxious, fractured mind.

The world will not stop turning

while you get realigned.

The mountain will still be there

when you want to try again.

You can climb it in your own time;

just love yourself till then.

Feels like it could be one of mine,

but am grateful to have found this

and to share it.

Leaders

Love this
and it could not be more true!

The sign

of a good leader

is not how many

followers you have,

but how many

leaders you create.

Thanks MG

More Than You Know

This is not mine ... but sharing because it needs to be.

You may not always see it,

but your presence in the world

has left ripples far beyond what you know.

Someone still smiles at a memory

you created together,

still feels comforted by the kindness

you once showed,

and still finds courage

in the words that you spoke.

Someone hums a song

that reminds them of you,

see beauty in the world

because you pointed it out,

and carries your wisdom in their heart.

Someone stands a little taller

because you believed in them,

walks a little lighter

because you shared the load,

and dreams bigger

because you told them they could.

You matter more than you know ...

Roar!

Today is International Women's Day!
It is a day to acknowledge our strrengths,
our uniqueness, our powerful purpose, our tenacity,

our beauty and brains and brawn,

our abilities and capabilities.

We need not knock one another down

to improve our own value.

We need to understand that we are NOT

equal to men but are, always have been and

always will be far superior in a multitude of ways.

We are masters of multitasking, bearers and raisers

of the next generation(s), business builders AND 

home makers, and even when exhausted ...

we just take the next step and keep on moving.

It's who we are and how we are gloriously made.

Accept your beautiful unique self as you are.

Stop fighting so hard to be this way or that.

You are extraordinary as you are.

You are worthy. You matter. You are enough.

You are woman ... roar, baby, roar!

Set the Tone

If you begin and end your days
with thoughts of gratitude,

you'll find yourself living

from a place of abundance

rather than lack.

Those first and final moments

set the tone

for the many minutes

that fall in between.

Mish Mash

A mish mash of good stuff.

You can't lead the people,

if you don't love the people.

You can't save the people,

if you don't serve the people.

and

Don't let idiots ruin your day.

Stars

Not quite sure
who to credit, but ...

this ...

Look

to the stars

and never forget

that you are made

of magic and
sparkly light, too.

Love you.

Enjoy your day.

Storms

Thank you Louisa May Alcott ...

I am not afraid

of storms,

for I am learning

how to sail

my ship.

Adjust your sails, my friends.

Sail on.

Happy

Today is National I Want You To Be Happy Day.

Stop for a second. 

Think about that.

Turn the TV off.

Put down your phone.

Stop doom scrolling.

Lay down the anger

and the vehement need

to have your opinion validated.

Listen to the birds.

Listen to the waves.

Listen to the quiet woods.

Listen to your favorite song.

Listen to your favorite person.

Pet your favorite critter.

Indulge in your own amazing self

and the things that bring joy

to the very core of who you are.

I Want You To Be Happy.

HOPE

Happy March Kids!

March is the month of HOPE.

Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences

Hang On Pain Ends

Handing Out Patience and Envelopment

Having Optimistically Positive Expectations

Heading Onward Purposefully and Eagerly

Healing Overcoming Providing Elevating

Feed me a few of YOUR favorites ...

You Can

For so so so so so so many people
that I know and love ...

While you cannot control

someone's negative behavior,

you can control

how long you participate in it.

You don't have to act up

to act out.

You are better than

the bad behavior.

What if ...

Found this and absolutely Lynified it ...

What if ...

we stopped celebrating being busy

as a measurement of importance?

What if ...

instead, we celebrate how much time

we spend listening, learning, sharing,

understanding, helping, hoping,

laughing, exploring, memory-making,

singing, dancing, speaking kindness,

praying, playing, caring, loving,

and enjoying time

with the most important people

in our lives?

What if ...

we focused on positivity,

we focused on politeness,

we focused on purpose?

Your Heart

Just felt like some simple,
good, old-fashioned uplifting ...

nothing too deep or ponder-worthy ...

Let your heart

glow with love,

let it shine

with kindness,

let is sparkle

with hope.

That, really,

is all we ever need.

Wow!

There was no one to credit,
but good gravy, I'd sure like to thank whoever did.

The wound

was not your fault,

but the healing

is your responsibility.

So so so so so profound!

Light and Water

In a search this morning
for something positive to share ...

these two were found

one right after the other.

It truly caught my attention.

Hoping the right person

gets to see this ....

We are all broken ...

that's how the light gets in.

... and like water,

I always find my way.

~ Hemingway and Tolnoe, respectively.

Good stuff.

Good morning.

Shhhh!

Be silent.

Breathe and relax.

Feel the calm.

Heal and recover.

You need this moment.

Stories

Fill your life
with adventures,

not things.

Have stories to tell,

not stuff to show.

It is in the daily doings

that we live.

Have small adventures

every day ...

even if that means

simply taking a walk

at lunchtime.

Three Gates

A Rumi quote that's been Lynified:

Before you speak,

let your words

pass through three gates:

Is it true?

Is it necessary?

Is it kind?

Same goes for your actions:

Are they purposeful?

Are they positive?

Are they productive?

Choose wisely.

Proud of You

For whomever might need to read this today ...

I'm proud of you

for showing up for yourself every single day,

for the tough decisions you have to make,

and for your unwavering commitment

to your own well-being.

Your resilience inspires me,

and your grace in the face of adversity

is truly admirable.

I see your pain,

but more importantly,

I see your strength in overcoming it.

Your courage and determination

do not go unnoticed.

I believe in you.

I believe in the incredible person

that is emerging from the shambles

that you've trudged through.

You are incredible.

I'm proud of you.

Celebrate

Today,
we celebrate a birthday!

The hubmeister!!!

It's so much more

than just the day of his birth.

It is the opportunity

to realize how many people

he has impacted;

how often he has

rallied to save a day;

how, despite the need,

for machismo ...

he's an enormous teddy bear;

how gifted we are

with his presence;

how lucky I am 

to be married to him;

how grateful I am

to have been gifted his children;

how blessed we are

to see our little family grow;

how it truly is a day

to celebrate so very much!

Happy YOU Day, Victor!

Let's Celebrate You!!!

RAKtivism

Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day!
What a glorious day, indeed!!!

With everything out there in the world right now,

the anger, the angst, the ugly, the insults ...

let's take a moment.

Let us find a way,

however small ...

however seemingly insignificant ...

however minute,

to improve the day,

the surroundings,

the life of someone else.

Let us not look for accolades

or attention or thanks.

Let us simply do some

Random Act of Kindness

with joy and eagerness

in every inch of who we are

for someone else.

Go be a RAKtivist!

Light

Your light
reminds others

of their light.

Your kindness

inspires others

to be kind.

Your patience

paves the way

for others' patience.

Your faith

instills hope

within others.

Your love

seeps into the souls

of all those around you.

Love

Although today has been
ridiculously overcommercialized,
let's get to its root ... LOVE!

You have a choice today

about what you want to put out there.

Turn off the news.

Get off the internet.

Stop the doom scrolling

or whatever they are calling it now.

Focus on yourself.

Focus on what is good in your life.

You woke up? Win!

If you have another person to

share the day with ... Win!

If you've got a furry friend

that gives unconditional love ... Win!

Listen to the birds, a good song,

whispering pines, lapping waves,

your own breathing.

There is so much to be in love with.

Find it. Share it. Be it!

Matter

I saw this
and it kinda struck me sideways.
I needed to Lynify it for sure.

It has been a topic in several 

recent conversations.

Let me know your thoughts ...

You are important.

Your feelings matter.

Your voice matters.

Your story matters.

Your life matters.

You matter.

Always.

But not more

than anyone else

matters.

Wherever

Woke up with this rolling around
in me wee noggin'.

Wherever your travels take you,

please go with

hope in your heart;

kindness on your tongue;

generosity in your hands;

a smile on your soul;

grace in your decisions;

and love in your actions.

No matter the journey,

it will always be positive ...

maybe not because

of where and how it takes you,

but because of

what you've added to that locale.

Words

This applies to absolutely
every
single
one of us!

And if you are the person

who believes that it doesn't ...

you're precisely the person

that needs to read this.

The words

you speak

become

the house

you live in.

Speak guiding, positive,

comforting, honest,

beautiful, thoughtful

things.

Teach

This statement, without creditable source,
is about as true as they come.

Everyone you meet

has something

to teach you.

Sometimes it is 

how to be a better person.

Sometimes it is

how NOT to be as a person.

We can observe and filter

and learn and grow

and absorb and discard

as needed.

We are all connected,

and worthy,

and necessary.

Tiny Miracles

From one Roald Dahl:

Life

is a series

of thousands

of tiny miracles.

Notice them.

From one me:

Those tiny miracles ...

may be words;

may be smiles;

may be kindness;

may be hugs;

may be grace;

may be patience;

may be vistas;

may be rest;

may be love.

They are

every freaking where.

Let It

This was one on a list of "note to self" items.
This one struck me as particularly purposeful.
I hope it finds who it needs to

Let it end.

Let it hurt.

Let it heal.

Let it go.

Do not carry what was

never meant to be your baggage.

That Person

Today's blog is in honor of the birthday boy: Miles Marinello!

This is him in a nutshell.

(It's actually both of my kids ... but it's his birthday.)

There's a stranger out there

who still thinks of you
because you were kind to them
when they really neeeded it.
Never stop being that person.

When you have the opportunity to help ...

help.

You ALWAYS have the opportunity.

Better Place

This did not have anyone to credit,
and ... of course ...
I have Lynified it ...
Enjoy!

We spend a lot of time looking for happiness

when the world right around us

is full of wonder.

Sunrises, blooming flowers,

towering trees, mountain trails,

untouched meadows, sandy shores,

pristine waters, forever skies,

creatures great and small,

childrens laughter, sunsets,

interlaced fingers and

intertwined hearts.

Aromas and sights and flavors.

To be alive and walk the earth

is a miracle,

and yet ...

most of us are running around

as if there were some better place to get to.

Enjoy Everything Around You!

Tears

From one Charlotte Bronte:

Crying

does not indicate

that you are weak.

Since birth,

it has always been

a sign that 

you are alive.

Do not fear your tears.

They cleanse;

they clear the way;

they strengthen;

they release.

Open the waterway

when in need.

Whispers of Hope

Here's to
the bridge-builders,
the hand-holders,

the light-bringers,

those extraordinary souls

wrapped in ordinary lives

who quietly weave

threads of humanity

into an inhumane world.

They are the unsung heroes

in a world at war with itself.

They are the whispers of hope

that peace is possible.

~ LR Knost

Found this over the weekend

and saved it for you kids.

This is something

EVERY 

SINGLE

ONE OF US

needs to hear

and see

and be.

Only One

In all of the universe
there is only one
you.

You are unique.

You are beautiful.

You are strong.

You are brave.

You are gifted.

You are deserving.

You are enough.

You are worthy.

You are loved.

I am thankful

for only one

you.

Tip Toe

Not mine ... but ...

Sometimes

the smallest step

in the right direction

ends up being

the biggest step of your life ...

tip toe if you must,

but take the step.

Strength

Our greatest strength
lies in the gentleness
and tenderness
of our hearts.

~Rumi

We cannot fathom the path of another

for we've not worn their shoes.

We have the unique opportunity

to do several different things

or all of them ...

1. Clear the path

2. Cheer them on

3. Walk beside them

A Story

This has been around forever.
Don't know where it came from
or who said it.

Behind every strong person

is a story

that gave them no choice.

We each have a story.

Each unfathomable

to the person who's within it;

and yet ...

we find a way,

to claw, to dig, to fight,

to cling to a passion

that provides a sliver of hope.

And the story continues ...

A Thoreauly Good Morning

From Mr. Henry David ...

Aim

above morality.

Be not

simply good;

be good

for something.

Enjoy your day

and every little thing in it.

YOU

A very worthy repeat ...

You,

my friend,

are worthy.

You are enough.

You are capable.

You are strong.

You are radiant.

You are brave.

You are bold.

You are beautiful.

Not because

you are perfect;

but because

you are you.

Shine.

You are not responsible

for other people's opinions.

You are not in control

of other people's reactions.

Be your own

very unique and amazing self.

No Space

I borrowed this from someone's Facebook page.
It is as true as it comes.

If more folks followed suit, 

it sure would be a more beautiful world.

I have no energy

to hate anyone.

I honestly have no space

in my heart to carry

that mess around.

I either love you,

wish you well,

or I hope you heal.

Tiny

There is no one to credit for this.

I have, however, always felt this way ...
whether in the woods, in the mountains,
or while seaside.

I love the places

that make you realize

how very small

you and your problems

really are.

Today,

I hope you find yourself

in one of those places.

Lost

With no one to credit ... there is this:

Getting lost

is part

of the journey.

Enjoy it all .....

Impact

From one Nikki Banas ...

You never really know

the true impact you have

on those around you.

You never know how much

someone needed that smile

that you gave them.

You never know how much

your kindness turned

someone's entire life around.

You never know how much

someone needed 

that long hug or deep talk.

Don't wait to be kind.

Don't wait

for someone else to be kind first.

Don't wait for better circumstances

or for someone to change.

Just be kind ...

because you never know

how very much it's needed.

I changed it just a teensy tiny bit.

Have a warm and wonderful day!

Hug

Today is
National Hugging Day!

Wishing I was amongst more folks

so I could partake,

but I will hug you all from afar,

with a virtual squeeze,

an enveloping greeting,

and all kinds of love.

If you're near actual people ...

share a hug!

RAK 'em up

Coretta Scott King requested:

The greatest birthday gift my husband could receive 

is if people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds

celebrated the holiday by performing

individual acts of kindness through service to others.

Lay down your weapons ~

be they tangible, or of the tongue ~

and be the kindness

that you'd like to see in the world.

Saturday Og

A little Mandino for you
on this Saturday ...

I will 

love the light

for it

shows me the way,

yet

I will

endure the darkness

because it

shows me the stars.

Perspective is a powerful thing.

Be the person

No one to credit for this,
but ... THIS!!!

Be the person

that no matter

where you go

or who you're with,

you add value

to the lives

of those around you.

Be THAT person!

Heroes and Angels

Missing two larger-than-life teddybears today.

This gem is for youse guys.

Heroes and Angels

by Lyn Marinello

Sometimes, when the halo slips,
It feels more like a noose
Regardless of how fast we move
We can't shake the negative loose.
And often, in the chaos,
The cape becomes a weight
The struggle for the least relief
Is incredibly innate
Those feathers in our wings
May seem as though they're clipped
And our core of self-esteem
Feels absolutely stripped
Occasionally the super powers
Are actually atrocious
And the roar of our inner lion
Is anything but ferocious

Yet ...

We, each of us, are Heroes
And Angels unaware
Imperfectly perfect, favorably flawed,
Beautifully blessed and rare.

A thought ...

Changing today up a bit ...

If you have a spare moment today, 

I'd like for you to sit down and ponder something.

When you speak to other people,

is it positive?

If it's not entirely positive,

is it productive?

If it's not truly productive,

is it purposeful?

If the answer to ANY of those is no,

we've got some work to do.

How we treat ANY other human,

whether they are in agreement with us

religiously, politically, ecologically,

mentally, physically, or emotionally,

speaks volumes about our character.

We need not be cohesive

to be coherent. 

What are your thoughts???

Heavy

This quote, without a named source,
has always proven powerful to me.

Just because

someone carries it well,

doesn't mean

it isn't heavy.

It's always been a perfect point

to speak kindness

and show care and compassion.

We are all 

in this together.

What kind of person will you be?

One who makes it heavier?

Or one who lightens the load?

Make good choices.

To The Stars

LOVE this.
Love you.

Look

to the stars ~

never forget

that you are made

of magic

and sparkly light, 

too.

Noise

Noise ...

Found this to be to-the-point

and powerful.

For whomever needs to read this ...

In a world

full of noise and fear,

listen hard

for the good voices,

and don't forget

that YOU

can be one of them.

You really can be

the difference

you want to see in the world.

The Power of Words

With the gifts I have been blessed with,
I am so very careful and cautious with this.

I wish more people were ...

Our words are powerful.

Let's be remembered

for the love we share,

not the negativity we emit.

Have a fantabulous Friday!

One Thing

Have seen this many times.

Thinking there are some folks
who might need the reminder ...

If you carry one thing

with you today,

let it be this:

You are brave,

you are beautiful,

you are strong,

you are smart,

you are loved.

True Happiness

Found this and Lynified it ...

True Happiness

is not found

in money, prestige or status;

not in power or titles;

not in accolades or notariety.

It is found

in the simple gestures that you do;

the kindnesses you share;

the assistance you selflessly give;

the anonymous endeavours.

It is found

in the difference you make

in the lives of others.

Today, I hope you find

true happiness.

Today, I hope you are

true happiness.

That Thread

There was no one to credit for this,

(so of course I Lynified it)

but I advocate for this fiercely ...

So many people

are hanging on

by the tiniest of threads.

Be kind, always,

for you may very well be

that thread.

Some Monday Albert

THIS!

Do NOT grow old.

No matter

how long you live

never cease to stand

like curious children

before the great mystery

into which we were born.

It is a beautiful gift to unwrap

each time you awaken.

Enjoy your day.

#2

Wondering what some of you are thinking
with a title like that.

Makes me chuckle.

I had a friend post a list of the five fabulous things

to shift one's perspecctive.

Although I agree with them all,

#2 truly caught my eye.

So ... I will share #1 then #3-#5

and end with #2.

Everyone enjoys a good #2.

1. What you give power to, has power over you

3. Choice is the most powerful tool you have

4. Let today be today and tomorrow be tomorrow

5. You can't change what's going on around you,

     until you change what's going on within you

and ... drum roll please ..

2. It's not hard, you've just never done it before

Perspective is an amazing thing.

What you choose to see is what shapes your day

and ultimately your life.

It's a great list.

What's YOUR favorite???

I hope you know

Saw a very short and
absolutely perfect
little tidbit.

Thought I'd share,

because ... 

it's true!!!!

I hope you know

the world is better

because you

are in it.

Enjoy the day before you ~

it is a gift.

2025

Happy New Year, kids!

Here's hoping that this year offers you

whatever you are willing to chase;

be it passions

be it dreams

be it travel

be it achievements

be it self care

be it self improvement

be it quietude

be it stepping outside of your comfort zone

be it setting boundaries

be it starting over

be it starting up

be it settling down

be it learning

be it teaching

be it listening

be it loving.

Do more

of what makes your heart happy.