Service

A little somethin', somethin'
from Marian Edelman:

Service

is the rent we pay

for being.

It is

the very purpose 

of life,

and not

something you do

in your spare time.

Although - please -

to include Theodore Roosevelt:

Do what you can,

with what you have,

where you are.

See how wonderfully

they compliment each other.

We are all connected and are,

in service and everywhere,

better united.

A Loan

Kindness:

A loan
to another person
of your strength
instead of
reminding them
of their
weakness.

Small Things

I have taken something I saw
and, of course,
elaborated ...

Maybe we ought to live

for the small things;

like a brilliant sunrise,

handwritten notes,

neck kisses,

rainy days with 

a book or puzzle -

or just a blanket,

the smell of fresh-cut grass

or Christmas trees,

the first buds of Springtime,

the fog resting in the mountains,

a chorus of morning birds,

the quiet of comfort or

the comfort of quiet,

the safety of a held hand,

the enormity of a good hug,

the simplicity of laughter,

the beauty of a friendship,

the serenity of lapping waves,

the inspiration in a wildflower meadow,

the thrill of a simple hike,

the soft and soothing light of dusk,

and the awe of every day.

For it is the small things

that are not small at all -

but life

in all its splendor.

Connection

I was rummaging through
some boxes and crates yesterday,
reading through old cards,
letters, programs, autograph books
(LOL - remember autograph books?!),

and as I did,

I pondered ... life.

Life,

as I'm constantly reminded,
is all about connections.
We are all connected.
Sometimes for support.
Sometimes for lessons.
Sometimes for truth.
Sometimes for health.

Sometimes for hope.
Sometimes for love.
Sometimes for life.
Pay attention!
Be connected.
Life matters.

Shareworthy

This quote is from R. Tagore
but I thought it should be shared.

I slept and dreamt

that life was joy.

I awoke and saw

that life was service.

I acted and behold,

service was joy.

Forgive Them

Wise words,

for today,

for tomorrow,

for always,

for me,

for you,

for growth,

for humility,

for Him;

for they know not

what they do.

You

On this humbling day,
this is for
whomever might need it.

You are
the only you

that will ever be.

You're kind of

a big deal.

You're needed

and necessary.

You're worthy

and wonderful.

You're inspiring

and incredible.

You're fierce

and formidable.

You are light

and you are love.

You are You!