S M I L E

Today is National Smile Day!
Every day may not be good,
but there is good in every day.
Find the good.
If you cannot find it . . .
be it.
Be the reason
someone else smiles.

Let it out!

Today is National Creativity Day.
Take a little time -
even if it's just on your lunch break -
and do something creative.

Write.
Sing.
Draw.
Take Pictures.
Plant.
Rhyme.
Dance.
Tell stories.
Play music.
Daydream.

Let it out!

A twist

We all know the serenity prayer:

God, grant me the serenity 
to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Saw this little twist and thought I'd share
(for those that might need it):

God, grant me the strength
to change the changeable,
accept the unchangeable,
and to remove myself
from the unacceptable.

Which one do you like?

Oh Boy!

So, first stop on our little vacation
was a quick overnight at my 'nother mother's' house.
She's known me since before I was me.
She's been a rock for me for a long time.
While at her home, she shared some photo albums
which were just an absolute delight.
We talked about my mom,
her departed husband,
and generally just shared the love.
I saw this quote, and she came to mind.
And, by all accounts, so did a great many other people
who are aching and hurting and lonely and sad
and missing folks.
Also thought that since it was just Memorial Day,
this may prove to be instrumental to my military friends.
I hope it helps.

Be the things
you loved most
about the people
who are gone.

Humble Memorial Day

A staunch young person of just 18
Stands with pride and gun in hand
A healthy heart beats patriotically
Eager to defend its land
Cloaked in red and white and blue
Steeped in honor; duty bound
In the air; upon the sea
Constant boots upon the ground
So much more than just a presence
Each intertwining piece is its own force
Defending life and liberty
The very core of freedom's source
Exposed to the unimaginable
Enduring battles we'll not comprehend
Often giving, literally, everything
Sacrificing til the end
All gave some; and some gave all
A heavy and weighted tag
For you and I and country
And that beautiful starred and striped flag.

Diet

Your brain and body
believe and function
on what you feed it.

Feed it faith.
Feed it truth.
Feed it love.

Every Opportunity

Tomorrow is promised
to no one.
So, take every opportunity
to chat with friends,
laugh,
take adventures,
learn,
explore,
help,
and share the love.
Every Opportunity.