Make Life Beautiful

Today is National Make Life Beautiful Day!

So . . .

Be honest.
Be genuine.
Be selfless.
Be hopeful.
Be grateful.
Be kind.
Be compassionate.
Be considerate.
Be helpful.
Be generous.
Be sweet.
Be loving.
Be YOU tiful!

You Matter

Here is a quote from RWE
that I really want you to ponder on today.

You Matter!

You make a difference.
You are important.
You are amazing.

The creation of a thousand forests
is in one acorn.

Own It. Move On.

Whether it is a mistake,
a social faux pas,
bad judgement,
poor behavior -
Own It.
Apologize and move on.

If it is a goal you've achieved,
a dream you've reached,
a comfort zone you've stepped beyond,
an accomplishment realized -
Own It.
Set new objectives and move on.

Own what you say.
Own what you do.
Learn from defeat.
Cherish the victory.
Don't wallow or relax in either.
Move On!

Help!

We often times wonder
why we are dealt with the hand we are given.
Why is this person sick?
Why do I have to go through this?
Why am I struggling so much?
Why am I dealing with so much pain?
Why so much stress?
And the answer is . . .

drumroll please . . .

To Help!

Our 'experiences and lessons'
enable us to offer assistance to others.
We are never given more than we can handle.
We are enabled with the skills to survive.
And then, it is a gift and an honor and a privilege,
to use those skills to aid others
as they traverse their rough times.
You can empathize, sympathize, and realize
that while you're giving back, you're growing.
Not only have you overcome your own obstacles,
you're helping others to hurdle theirs.

Breathe. Work through the issues.
Then put it all to good use.
Help!

There Is Love

The world these days
seems awfully full of
hate
division
anger
meanness
evil
bullies
and violence.

Know what else?

There Is Love.

It is a choice.
As long as you keep making
the right one
you will impact your little corner.
No matter what comes at you.
Choose Love.

Destined

When the world knocks you down;
claw your way back up.
When the brick wall seems insurmountable;
build a door.
When the chasm seems too deep;
create a bridge.
When the storm clouds seem to multiply;
grab a life vest and learn to sail.
When the curve ball's coming fast;
swing for the fence.
There is nothing coming at you
that you cannot re-interpret, rearrange, redistribute, or reimagine.
Make it work in your favor.
You are strong and resilient and tenacious.
You are built for beautiful things.
Chin up.
Knees down.

Even diamonds meet pressure

to become what they are destined to be.

Get Out

June is Great Outdoors Month.
So . . . Get Out!

Get Out on the beach.
Get Out in the woods.
Get Out on the course.
Get Out on a trail.
Get Out for a spin.
Get Out on a stroll.
Get Out and enjoy
all there is to do and see.

The outdoors really are great!