Value

Be the person
who knows

the grass is greener

wherever they stand,

because 

they bring value

to every space

they enter.

You are needed.

You are vital.

You are enough.

Count

Love this!

In a society

that has you counting

money, pounds,

calories and steps ...

be a rebel

and

count your blessings!

Make Monday Magical!

A Saturday Ponderance

Since I just hit a rather large birthday number,
this one hits different ...

You are not

getting older,

you are increasing

in value.

Have a super Saturday!

Enjoy it all.

What are you feeding?

Whatever you feed
will grow.
Faith or fear.

Worry or confidence.

Doubt or belief.

What you invite

to your table,

will linger.

It's your choice

what you feed

and what you grow.

Kindness Matters

Whenever you have the chance
to be the light
in someone's life,
be it.

Smile.

Huge.

Greet.

Compliment.

Listen.

Love.

Sometimes, 

you save someone's day.

Sometimes,

you save someone's life.

You rarely know

the good you do

with simple niceties.

Your kindness matters.

YOU

Found a little gem yesterday.
Sharing today.

The only person

who has

to believe in you

is you.

But if it matters ...

I believe in you, too!

Have a beautiful day.

Light

If you know me,
not only am I a full glass person,
I am a light person.

This just made me smile ...

I hope you always

notice the light.

The way it slips

through the trees.

The way it rests

on a kitchen table.

The way it beams

from the heavens.

The way it finds it way

into the dark places.

Light has

a quiet persistence

that encourages me.

Live in the light.

Rooted

A wonderful way to start your week ...

Life becomes much lighter

when you understand

that your job

isn't to control

how others think

or act or feel.

Your job

is to stay rooted

in who you are,

act with integrity,

stay devoted

to your growth,

and to let go

of what isn't yours

to carry.

Sunday Edition

Rather Rockwell-esque, eh?
As is the following.
Not my norm, but am enjoying
following my fingers.

I do hope you enjoy ...


Kind Words
by Lyn Marinello ~ 9/2026

Kind words
are like wild flowers ~
random seeds
strewn about …

and through the lushest soil,
or the grittiest sand;
atop the rockiest crag,
or through the slimmest pavement crack …
what you have watered
will sprout blossoms
of light and love
the likes of which
you may never witness

but … oh
the garden you have grown.

All The Things

Today there are many national celebrations.
Instead of taking each one separately,

I'm gonna mash 'em all together -

as they are of one ilk.

Are ya ready? 

...

It is 

National Hug and High 5,

Encouragement 

as we are

Just One Human Family

Day!!!

See what I mean?

Get out there.

Look to help one another,

be kind to one another,

and remember

that we are allllll connected.

9.11

The best way
we can honor

those lost on 9.11

is

to be the people

we were

on 9.12.

Thankful Thursday

This is not mine - but I'm sharing!!!

The more grateful

you become,

the more beauty

you begin to notice.

Abundance often starts

with appreciation.

Grateful for you.

Grateful for the day.

A Quiet Moment

Today ...
I am wishing you

A Quiet Moment

to embrace

that you are worthy,

to acknowledge

that you are precious,

to remember

that you are loved.

Have You Ever

Was cleaning over the weekend and came across this gem ~
tucked within a very old writing pad,
probably nearly 20 years old.
Not quite sure what was going on,
but it's fairly powerful ~ IMHO.
What do YOU think?


Have You Ever
by Lyn Marinello (unknown date)

Have you ever felt alone; on an island in a busy street
Standing almost weightless in the midst of many feet
Helpless in the dark on a bright, sun-shiny day
Not a soul to speak to as crowds shove you on your way
Have you ever felt abused without a mark to bare
Spent your energy on others and no one seems to care
Scream and shout frustrations and not a sound is heard
Try to make a difference; feel like all your effort is absurd
Have you ever tried to fit in – a peg without a hole
Given every corner of your heart and received a shattered soul
Put on airs of deepened ego in the shallow pool in which you swim
Restrained yourself reservedly while others danced at whim
Are you at all important? Is there purpose in your being?
Do your parents understand you and the evil from which you’re fleeing?
Do you matter? Do you count? Is there meaning to your life?
Do your children ever listen? Does your husband love his wife?
Are you integral at all? Is there intention to your days?
Can your kids or does your wife appreciate your ways?
We’re all deserted on that island, lost in the masses of mankind
Blind to what’s around us and deaf to cries that bind
Have you ever stopped to think as you wander through this dread
That you are actually a miracle with each hair numbered on your head

Beautiful Things

Saw this. Saved this.
Sharing ...

The amount

of beautiful things

in your life

depends

on your ability

to notice them.

I notice you!

Have a marvelous Monday.

Today's Note

Looooooooooooove this!

Let Joy In

Don't wait 

for the perfect time

to feel good.

Make room

for small, present moments

of happiness.

You Deserve Joy

Have a beautiful, joyous weekend.

A Story

Was just talking to a friend about this
and poooof!

Here this comes ...

We All Have A Story

We all have a story.

Some chapters we whisper.

Some we wish 

we could simply rewrite.

But the power

was never in what happened ~

it is in how you choose

to move beyond it.

*mildly Lynified.

Have a beautiful day!

And a glorious story!

Lighthouse Theory

I was today years old when I first saw this.
How could I not have ever seen this???

Having read it, though, I understand why

I have always been drawn to these beacons

and maybe why some folks collect them.

The Lighthouse Theory

You don't need to chase people

to be seen.

Just stand where you are

and shine.

The right ones will find you.

Drawn not by noise or effort,

but by the quiet strength

of your light.

Swoooooooooooon.

UR

Just a little reminder
to help you through your hump day ...

I hope you feel

beautiful

lovely

strong

gorgeous

needed

amazing

capable

talented

vital

and loved

because You Are!

In the meantime

Sometimes I post things more than once.
Occasionally, it's because I forgot.
More often, it's because it's important.

This may be a repeat,

but it's soooooooooooooo worth it ....

I lived the meantime

like it was the main event -

and that

changed everything!

Use the fancy dishes,

order the decadent dessert,

buy the shoes,

take the trip ...

do the things.