“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
May 302011
Thanksgiving is a day we pause to give thanks for the things we have.
Memorial Day is a day we pause to give thanks to the people who fought for the things we have.
Our Military heroes gave up all their tomorrows so we could have ours. They are our real “American Idols.” Thank You.
Words taken from a recent email.
“Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy Shit, what a ride.”
-Mavis Leyrer
I’ve had that verse printed on my pig chalkboard for years. Read it dozens of times a day. Quoted it more times than I can remember. But it wasn’t till I fell into the throes of unemployment, traveling rapidly into the abyss, that Ghandi’s words of wisdom rang in my ears, and reversed my direction mid-stream.
What I realized was my fears blocked my forward motion. They clipped my wings, and prevented my adventurous flight. Once cognizant that the only thing standing between me and my dreams was “me”, down came the walls. Saying “YES” to myself… “YES” to creating the life I always dreamed of… “YES” to risk… “YES” to change… “YES” to stepping into my authenticity, I effortlessly slid into my passion, finding my joy. Continue reading »
May 282011
Early morn signals, and promise rings. The sweet sound of birds signal their mates then burst into love songs in thanksgiving for the day.
“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.”
-Oprah Winfrey
“Life isn’t about finding yourself.
Life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw
Dear Mr. Hallmark, Sir:
I am writing to you from heaven,
And though it must appear
A rather strange idea,
I see everything from here.
I just popped in to visit
Your store to find a card-
A card of love for my Mom,
As this day for her is hard. Continue reading »
Spring is in full bloom in Charleston,SC. Intoxicated by the smell of honeysuckle. Hard to stay focused. 8BXSS5MC9FGA