Everyone has mountains and valleys in his/her life. When we’re on the mountaintop life is good, it’s everything it is supposed to be. The valleys are another story. In the valleys we often walk in a deep darkness and wonder if we’ll ever find our way through. Mountaintops are meant for celebration, valleys are designed to teach. Neither one is permanent. Dance on mountaintops, stay strong and never quit in the valleys.
Month: May 2022
👍 Today’s Good Word ~ Mindful
Mindful ~ Def: (1) aware (of); paying attention (to). (2) deliberately aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment, in order to create a feeling of calm.
When we are not mindful we drift through the day without grasping what is occurring around us. For example, a parent comes home from work not mindful of what is happening. The parent doesn’t connect with the sullen expression on his/her child’s face. The parent is not aware of the desperate look on his/her partner’s face. If the parent is mindful, conversations begin where listening without judging is often more therapeutic than a prescription. When we are mindful, we are aware of what is happening around us. We know when other people need us, and when other’s want their distance. I think being mindful is more about love and connection, love for the other and connection to all aspects of our environment.
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “Yesterday, there were a lot of car break-ins at the parking garage.”
Pete: “Is that so?”
Joe: “It was wrong on so many levels.”
💡 Something to Think About
Storms don’t last forever, they come to an end. When we endure life’s storms, we may wonder if they’ll ever end. Have you had that experience? I’ve had it. When it happens there are times when we wonder if we’ll have the strength to make it to tomorrow. If we endure the storm, it’s winds slowly decrease, breaks in the clouds appear, and one day a rainbow appears in the sky. Hang in there. Never quit. Take the next step. The storms will end and blue skies will appear again.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Are You a Settler or Adventurer?
I was born with a restless gene. My dad constantly gave me the business about my continually moving on and never really settling in one place. I know many people, who, unlike me, find their place and know they’ve arrived. One type brings security, the other adventure. We need both in society. Neither way is the right way. It’s more important to accept who we are, enjoy the journey, and make a difference wherever we find ourselves.
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🌾 Today’s Poem ~ The White Rose
The White Rose
John Boyle O’Reilly
The red rose whispers of passion,
And the white rose breathes of love;
O, the red rose is a falcon,
And the white rose is a dove.But I send you a cream-white rosebud
With a flush on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ The Answer is in Facing the Wind
“Kites rise highest against the wind – not with it.” ~ Winston Churchill
💡 Something to Think About
Society places a premium on physical beauty. Many people go to great lengths to meet society’s standard. The most beautiful people I’ve met have an inner glow that shines and warms everyone who passes their way. Their hearts beat out a song of love. Their eyes sparkle and shout, “how are you, I hope you’re doing well.” Their entire being radiates a warmth that heats a mid winter’s day. These are my beautiful people.
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ You’re Going to Shine
It’s never too late to try again. Don’t let setbacks or failure tie you down. Wave to the setbacks and failures and thank them for their lessons. Then, turn and face toward tomorrow. That’s where you’re going. And, you are going to shine.
🤗 A Better Life ~ What am I going to be When I Grow Up?
“I don’t know what I’m going to be when I grow up.” How many times have you said or heard someone speak these words? I still say them. I view life as a continuous learning and changing process. When we continue to learn and change we engage with life. Don’t stop living. Embrace life, the experiences it offers. And, embrace the opportunities it offers to change. Maybe I’ll learn the tango, travel to a country I haven’t visited, or become a top chef. What are YOU going to be when you grow up?
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