Be True

This world is a tad bit whacky sometimes.
Everything is immediate.
Everything seems automatic.
Everything seems disingenuous.
We are trying to please every body,
appease every body,
soothe every body,
smooth every body,
fight every body,
make it right for every body.
Life holds challenges.
Life holds defeat.
Life holds sorrow.
It is at these low points
when you must Be True to you.
Life holds acceptance.
Life holds victory.
Life holds joy.
It is at these high points
when you must Be True to you.
And in all the peaks and valleys in between,
is when you must Be True to you.
You are your unique self for a reason.
We don't need an imitation or duplication of someone else.
You are here because you're YOU!
Be True to YOU!
The world is waiting and in desperate need
of YOU!
Be True to all the wonders that you are!

And the Angels Smiled

I have a little Florida friend
that I have known for probably nearly 20 years.
We didn't pal around,
but we were always pals.
She's a great mom, a great friend,
and an extraordinary person.
She is selfless and giving.

Yesterday I got my mail.
Grocery flyer, bill and an envelope addressed to me.
Threw out the flyer, wanted to throw out the bill,
and wondered what this letter could be from this friend.
I stood at the counter, after a sweatfest at the gym,
grocery shopping, popping in to work for my schedule,
walking the dog, and putting up the food.
I slid my fingers across the envelope, opened the flap,
and pulled out a card with a photo of a lighthouse.
When I opened the card, my heart was happy.
"Hey Lyn" and a whole bunch of smiley face stickers.
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Just a happy note; a simple communication,
a little effort to make someone's day better . . .
and it did!

Thank you Ch-Angel Donna.
You make a difference! You are precious and wonderful.
I appreciate your time, your support and your smiley's!

Imagine if every mailbox had one of those in it . . .

You've Got This

Each morning,
I start my day with a tall glass of water
while wading through emails and Facebook
and then coming here
to try to be encouraging and uplifting.
Sometimes, I am inspired by happy things I read.
Sometimes, I am inspired by amazing folks I know or met.
Sometimes, I am inspired by negativity.
Yup ~ you heard me right!

Negativity can defeat you or embolden you.
When someone behaves poorly,
I think to myself . . . there's a good way NOT to act.
When someone dwells on their troubles,
I think to myself . . . how blessed am I for what I have?!
When someone thinks their life is torturous,
I think to myself . . . my life is really grand!

I may not be a phoenix, but I have risen from the ashes.
I have picked myself up more times than I can count.
I've dusted myself off and started over.
I have struggled and I have also overcome.
You can either whine and wallow,
or strengthen and survive.
The choice is yours.

Freedom and your future are in your own hands.
Plan, pursue, participate, prosper and be positive.
Nothing good ever came from sitting in your own filth.
Change is up to you!

I am betting

It is when we reach our limit
that we find our strength;
our resilience;
our stamina;
our fortitude;
our blessings;
our gifts;
our strengths;
our true self.

I am betting
that your are quite extraordinary!

Knock Knock

I saw this post and
whammo
like a sack o' hammers!
This is something far too many folks
have an issue with.
We have a plan for ourselves
and life doesn't always cooperate.
Doesn't mean you're not getting where you're going.


If it doesn't open;
it's not your door.


Doesn't mean the opportunity is lost.
That's just not the way you're supposed to get there.

NEXT!

S.M.I.L.E.

SMILE

Simply
Make
Indelible
Life
Everyday

Be that Ch-Angel that someone needs.
Be Kind.
Be Generous.
Be Helpful.
Be Positive.
Be Supportive.
Be Selfless.

SMILE!

Be the Inspiration

November is a month which, of course,
celebrates gratitude and the giving of thanks.
It is also National Inspirational Role Models Month.

It is a choice each day to be positive.
It is a choice each day to be supportive.
It is a choice each day to be selfless.
It is a choice each day to be helpful.
It is a choice each day to be kind.
It is a choice each day to be faithful and faith filled.
These, in my opinion, are traits of an
Inspirational Role Model.

It isn't difficult.
Sometimes challenging, but not difficult.

We can all be inspiring to others.
No need for fancy clothes or cars or talents.
It takes a listening ear, a kind heart, strong shoulders,
prayerful knees, and open arms.

You've got all the right parts.
What are you going to do with them.

Be the Inspiration you are intended to be.