Celebrating Christmas

Just thinking of all my blessings today.  I have a very good 13 year old son full of love for me and his family.  Going to drop him off at a party later today without absolutely any worries of girls, drugs, or violence.  I have a 10 year old girl that is so kind to me.  She is helpful, creative and talented.  She is so grounded and interested in the hobbies I am.  I have a little blessing named Kate, too.  We call her Kate the Great.  She does alot of great things that make us frown and smile but most of all she is a wonderful.  I'm blessed to celebrate this season in peace. 

Thought for the Day: Cherishing each moment of this calm season in my life.

Pleasantly Plump Diets

Here I am at the 40+ and entering the world of diet in a passionate save me now way. When I look at my parents and siblings health I am concerned but when I hit the scale and realized I am walking around with 35 lbs of fat hanging on my bum and torso I freaked. I've been tottering around and contemplating all natural organic diets and extreme exercise videos.  I've tried to Zumba as well which was fun but embarassing for this lead foot girl.  Yet I know that I have to find that internal personal power to pull me out of what has made me fat. Really are potato chips and dip worth it!

Thought for the day: Get off my fat rump, move and cook!

" If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them." --Dalai Lama

I haven't written in months in this here blog.  But today I was inspired by a very dear dear friend.  A friend that is as close as a sister, one that I hope ONLY THE BEST for and one I can not  imagine being separated from again.  For all of my friends who have loved and for one reason or another have stepped out of a relationship, I hope this modest piece of what I have learned in my life is something that I am remembered for...

Healing starts with kindness.  Treat yourself kindly.  Expect to be treated kindly.  Look deep within in yourself and forgive yourself for your faults, mistakes, shortcomings, promiscuous behavior, thoughts of suicide, depression, compromising your morals, questioning your faith or whatever it is.  Walk away kindly without argument or words and become accepting that yes you did these things but you have moved forward more wise.  Be kind to yourself and love yourself by keeping behind you the remembrance of lessons but letting the wisdom you gained determine how you will love and where you will go.

I offer you kindness and friendship.  I love you and truly wish you all the happiness this world can offer in faith and friendship.  I found this quote years ago and I hope it's one for those of you who need it. 

"What you need to know about the past is that no matter what has happened, it has all worked together to bring you to this very moment. And this is the moment you can choose to make everything new. Right now."--Unknown

Thought for the Day:  Be comforted by those who love you. Love and receive love everyday. Trust that another special person will enter your open heart again. 

Think Happy Speak Happy

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. --Benjamin Franklin

When I think of all the gifts I have purchased and received, nothing compares to the feelings I have when I give and receive grace to and from others. It's so nice to have friends that ignore a faux pas or two and don't mention a hairdo or lapse in judgement that you would rather forget. Lately, I've been chatting with friends and family and it feels wonderful to pass on pleasantries. I feel my soul is lifting and I am smiling more. All because I feel their support and love from miles away.


Thought for the Day: I am interesting and loved. I have people!

Buy the Lemonade

Sometimes we pass up wonderful opportunities to feel proud of who we are...

This past weekend I was sold four hard cookies (no napkin) and two paper cups filled with warm powder lemonade for $4.00 and had to wait in the sun longer than I would have in my car at the Starbucks window. If I was at Starbucks, I would have complained and left unhappy.

This past weekend I enjoyed the biggest smiles on two young girls faces who were setting up a lemonade stand with their mother's help. We live in a country of good will, faith and hope. I'm glad that I made the best choice for all of us today.

Thought for the day: Our happiness and wellness depends on how we look at every circumstance. Don't pass by because you're in a hurry...buy smiles!