ALWAYS

There is ALWAYS something
to be thankful for.
I am convinced that it has nothing to do
with your situation,
and much, much more to do with your heart.
You might have money issues,
but you wake up each morning.
You might have health issues.
but you wake up each morning.
You might be fighting battles,
but you wake up each morning.
Each new day is another opportunity.
Each new day is another blessing.
Each new day is another chance.
Be thankful for the day.
Be thankful for the good that may come.
Be thankful for the wonders that you see.
Be thankful for your senses.
Be thankful for your friends and family.
Be thankful for the air you breathe.
There is ALWAYS something
to be thankful for.
ALWAYS.

Success

To have touched another heart;
to have made a difference;
to leave a positive impact;
THAT is success.

Wooooooosah!

Negativity is an ugly cloak
made heavier by self pity and doubt.
Positivity feels like a bath of warm sunshine;
the rustle of wind on a wooded walk;
the freedom of butterfly wings.
Grasp what makes you happy.
Life might present chasms ~
practice your leaping.
Life might present mountains ~
practice your hiking.
Life might present chaos ~
practice your wooooooosah!

You can do this.

Thankful!

So, I came across this quote
while visiting with my daughter this weekend.
It struck me as incredibly simple
and yet terribly important.
What you do DOES make a difference.
What you do IS important.
It is not always instant gratification that comes,
but faith in knowing the ripple has been started.

Someone is sitting in the shade today
because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

We may not know or realize who or what we impact,
but your presence is important and vital and beautiful
and I am thankful for it.

I Thank You!

A great big Thank You
to those that have served our country
to protect our freedoms.
Your sacrifices are immeasurable.
Your efforts are inspiring.
Your strength is encouraging.
Your determination is extraordinary.
To give your time, your years, your life
so that others may enjoy their independence
is an endeavor that should be met with
reverence and respect.
I salute you.
I admire you.
I respect you.
I Thank You!

Drama

Drama should really be left
on the stage or in front of the camera.
Life is too short for nonsense.
If you feel like you failed, do better.
Apologize, begin again, change something.
If you feel like your life's in shambles, fix it.
Find employment, a purpose, a plan.
If you feel like you're unimportant,
remember that you, your own self, are a miracle.
If you feel jealous of someone else,
realize that with a little elbow grease and determination
you can attain some pretty lofty goals on your own.
You can whine and cry and ask for pity,
or you can rise and shine and demand improvement.
Much like that little boy who cried wolf,
folks will quickly tire of your antics and woe-is-me attitude.

Take a look in the mirror.
See what I see.
Beauty. Intelligence. Bravery. Strength. Tenacity. Grit.
Possibility!

Rise

Before you grumble,
before you complain,
before you whine,
before you cry,
before you stomp your feet,
before you huff . . .
think!

How bad is this?
Can I fix it?
Will it last?
Will it define me?
Can I endure it?
Does it really, really matter?

Rise.
Above the situation.
Above the nonsense.
Above the reaction.
Above the ordeal.
Above the limitations.
Above the hate.

This too shall pass.
You will survive.
You, my friend, are amazing!