My fig tree is showing off with new green leaves. I see the promise of a rich harvest of figs later this summer (if the mockingbirds don’t get too greedy). The fig tree teaches me patience. I had to be patient through the winter before the the fig tree began to bud (ah, the cold weather didn’t kill it. It was playing possum). I have to be patient to wait for figs to appear and ripen. I have a job to water and nurture my fig tree if the harvest is to happen. Thanks for lessons fig tree.
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🤗 A Better Life ~ How Will You Respond?
We all get angry. Anger happens. We all have stimuli generates a flash point. Although we can’t help feeling angry, we can choose how we respond to the stimuli that caused our anger. We can lash out and later regret what we said and/or did. Or, we  can choose not to respond until we can clearly understand what happened. At that point, we can choose how to respond or not respond. Not much good comes from lashing out.Â
🤗 A Better Life ~ Disappointed? Don’t Be – Something Better is Waiting
Disappointments are part of life. Any time we fail to get something we really want, disappointment comes knocking at the door. With each disappointment we can either retreat or push ahead. Learn from disappointments – they offer life lessons. Don’t give up, each disappointment may be the key to something better. Push ahead!
🤗 A Better Life ~ Be a Friend
I have a friend who’s headed for disappointment. There’s not much I can do as my friend is all in on going down the road they’ve chosen. Often times, the best we can do is let our friend run down the road and when they hit the disappointment wall, be a friend to them. Friends stand by  each other 24/7.Â
🤗 A Better Life ~ Celebrate Yourself
Toss yourself a party. It can be a party of one or as many as you want to invite. Celebrate yourself. Look at all you’ve done, all the mountains you’ve climbed, and all the wonderful adventures you have waiting for you. I’ll RSVP – You deserve it.
🤗 A Better Life ~ I Like Folks
I like folks who don’t lie.
I like folks who are kind.
I like folks who enjoy a good laugh.
I like folks who are respectful.
I like folks who know when to be serious and know when to relax.
I like folks who’ll stop what they’re doing to help someone who needs an extra hand.
I like folks who don’t criticize me just because I see the world a bit differently.
All in all, I like most folks.Â
🤗 A Better Life ~ Enjoy the Ride
Life’s not always a straight line getting better or worse. It’s more like a roller coaster where there are periods of calm, periods or terror, and periods of sheer relief. We don’t know what’s coming. Whatever is coming, take it on, give it your best, and enjoy the ride. It’s the only ride we’ve got.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Take Time to Stop and Smell the Flowers
The mountain laurel are in bloom in south Texas. If you’re not familiar with it, it is a beautiful cluster of purple flowers hanging much like grapes on a grapevine (see photo). Every time I pass a mountain laurel bush I stop, check for bees, and take in their wonderful fragrance. Take time this spring to stop and smell the flowers.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Keep Hope in Your Heart
Put the cloud behind you, there’s a bright day ahead, it’s waiting for you. Don’t look back, keep moving with your head held high and hope in your heart.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Don’t Miss a Single Minute
It’s springtime. The mountain laurel are in bloom. Wild flowers are making their entrance. Don’t miss a moment. Spring comes but once a year. I love spring. I’m not going to miss a moment of the crazy spring dance. I’ve got spring fever and it’s contagious.
