Gratitude: My Daily Practice

Someone I loved once gave me
a box full of darkness.

It took me years to understand
that this, too, was a gift.

~Mary Oliver (Thirst)

The Road Ahead

“It's simple: When you haven't forgiven those who've hurt you, you turn your back against your future. When you do forgive, you start walking forward.”

~Tyler Perry 

 

 

TGIF!

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

~Maya Angelou 

 

 

Your Day

You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today's the day. Say it; This is going to be my day.

~Brendon Burchard

Happy Hump Day

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

-Tom Krause

Understanding the Lesson

Happy Monday and most importantly Happy Birthday to dear Megan!!!!  Here's to a wonderful year of Megan--can't wait to celebrate!

Thank you for all the notes...no post today because I lost it last evening...it, as in today's blog post.  I was making the final touches--updating all fonts--before watching the interview with Jaycee Dugard and it was gone.  I tried everything.  This was a big blog post for me and I lost it.  There's a huge lesson here.  I'm listening, staying calm and practicing patience. 

Much more soon...use your voice, make it a great week!

Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you,

they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.

~ Bernice Johnson Reagon

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.’’

I'm overflowing with joy and gratitude after reading the story, Saying what she is feeling. 

I hope everyone is taking good care of themselves this week.

Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, 

they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.

~Bernice Johnson Reagon