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.