A cold front came through south Texas announced by thunderstorms bringing much needed rain. When it rains in south Texas, the rain is often torrential and heavy, pouring water on the ground in a brief time. One has to be careful of flash flooding from dry creek beds that quickly overflow and flood roadways. Life’s a lot like the Texas rains. We’re riding along on a high, then boom, torrential rains. We’re not alone when this happens. It happens to everyone. What do we do when the rains hit? Walk on through the rain. The storms will end. A rainbow will appear.
Month: October 2022
Power Thought ~ It’s the Present that Counts
Your past doesn’t matter. It’s the present that counts. You were born good, you were born to contribute meaningful to society in a special way that only you can contribute. It’s your destiny. Rise to the occasion.
Today’s Poem ~ I Thought of You
I Thought Of You
Sara Teasdale
I thought of you and how you love this beauty,
And walking up the long beach all alone
I heard the waves breaking in measured thunder
As you and I once heard their monotone.
And walking up the long beach all alone
I heard the waves breaking in measured thunder
As you and I once heard their monotone.
Around me were the echoing dunes, beyond me
The cold and sparkling silver of the sea —
We two will pass through death and ages lengthen
Before you hear that sound again with me.
Today’s Smile
Joe: “I waved at my boss as I left work.”
Pete: “How did your boss react?”
Joe: “My boss wasn’t impressed. Next time I’ll use all my fingers.”
A Better Life ~ Shine On!
Good morning, Sunshine. C’mon, show me your smile. That’s it, make your smile grow from ear to ear. Put some upbeat music on, the kind that makes you want to dance and sign along. Go ahead and spread your arms out wide and give a hearty, heart-felt thank you for this day. You are going to light it and nothing, no nothing can stop you.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Keep Climbing
Seem like you’re climbing uphill? You’ve got plenty of company. It’s that way for most us. Each step of the climb makes you stronger. Each step of the climb builds more confidence. Each step of the climb brings you one step closer to the summit. Keep climbing. Never quit.
Something to Think About
Whether life tosses us a great day or one that knocks us down. We’v no choice but to keep on going. We can be grateful for the good days and grateful we had the strength to make it through the tough days. Keep on moving, you’re doing fine.
What If . . .
What if today I chose to do something totally different that what I normally do, what would it be like? I might not watch TV tonight. Yikes, what will I do with all that time? Would I slide into staring at my handheld phone, watching videos on my iPad, or going on social media? Can’t do that, it’s just substituting one drug for the another drug. I could go for a walk. I could read a book. I could handwrite a journal entry. I could bake healthy muffins and even eat one as soon as they come out of the oven. I might even sketch a design for landscaping my yard. There are plenty of alternatives.
Today’s Smile
Joe: “Pete, here’s some relationship advice for you. A woman who wants to make love you everyday. A woman who already has lots of money.”
Pete: “Thanks, Joe. Anything else?”
Joe: “Make sure they never meet.”
