May 07

Today Is That Day

Questions of our unpredictable surroundings
have become ever more apparent in our
day to day lives. When tragedy topples down
upon us, uncertainty grows like a disorderly,
sticky weed. A catastrophe dampens faith,
pollutes stability, stamps an unwithering
watermark upon our security, all the while
leaving a sick stillness to linger.

Amazing how much all the negative can swallow
up, and yet out of tragedy blooms
an organic sense of connection. Heros emerge
with an unshakable spirit and generosity is
renewed. Faith once again soars and kindness is
inspired by kindness.

The simple moments such as sitting
knee to knee, drippy ice cream and sand
between your toes gives great light. The
effortless, simplistic words such as, "I'll
look after you, I love you" speaks to us in a
new volume.

Do not waste time here. Carry those who you
think may not need carrying. Express yourself
now. Deserve only good now. Apologize now.
Forgive now. Celebrate now. Dance now.
Sing........now. Don't wait. Today is that day.

(My thoughts and prayers continue to be with
the victims and their families of the
Virginia Tech tragedy.)

April 07

A New Day

Ah YES.....Spring. Makes your insides giggle, know what I mean?
Jump starting your senses, the smell of the green earth as it does it's
flip flop reminds us we are alive.

The first warm day makes you want to drive off in your car far away
from what has been holding you back. Makes you wanna throw your
arm out the window and feel the wind between your
fingers. Blast your music and feel the sunlight dance between the trees.

This is your time, your day, your "feel good," "I am on top and not about to fall"
moment. Dishes are done, laundry is controlable, the world is aligned
and the kids are at peace. Well, even if all those things are not exactly true - it is
warm out and the smiles of pure contentment are contagious!

Know this month that you are worthy of a day drenched in magic.
Release your self doubt and allow ambition to reveal itself. Ground
yourself in courage and believe in the most miraculous of possibilities.
Surround yourself with good friends who make you laugh.
Push yourself to try something you never thought you would.
Get up and go, feel good, be better! Run or walk for a cause, get up early, get
things crossed off you "to do" list ..... it is a new start, a new day.