Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving day, I'm thinking of all the different ways that people describe this day.

Some call it turkey day while others call it Thanksgiving day. I prefer the more traditional Thanksgiving day. The reason is because if today is really all about the food, then what a shame. We can cook a meal any day. But there's one day that's designated as the day of Thanksgiving.

Today is the day let's take the time to stop and look and listen and see what we're really thankful for and then celebrate that with our meal, after the meal and before the meal. Its really all about loved ones, isn't it?

Have a great day!

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Friends & Family

I believe that family members, especially as we grow older, should be viewed as people that we want to spend time with because we would be friends with them even if they weren't family. And those that don't fit that category we don't give up on, but we don't waste our time with them either. Life is too short for that kind of stress.

There are so many who struggle with the guilt of trying to be close to a family member that they don't really like because of disrespect, either mental or physical. It is the family members who create so much drama that it makes our lives miserable.

Take a good look at your family. Choose family members that you know you would be friends with even if they weren't family and choose to spend your time with them. Don't ignore the others, unless they are bringing harm to you. If they are bringing harm to you drop them like a rock. If they change later on, okay. But if they don't, let them go. You will be much happier in the long run. Have a great day!

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Special People

We had an early Thanksgiving yesterday with our extended family. It was such a great feeling to be included in this great family, not as an outsider but as a member of the Family. These are special people and they warm my heart.

Who warms your heart? Let me encourage you to let them know today. We never know what tomorrow might bring.

Have a good day!

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Smell the Roses

It's a little after 5 AM on Saturday. I'm sitting here in my living room with the lights off and the fireplace on. It's storming outside but it's nice and warm and beautiful inside. This is what I call stopping to smell the roses.

Certainly I didn't coin the phrase. But I do stop to smell the roses more often these days. It's a great idea, don't you think?

There's enough stress in life out there every day. If we don't take the time to stop and look and listen, will miss so much. Have a great day and stop to smell the roses.

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Pride

It's Friday morning November 19 just before 3 AM. I'm wide awake, as has been the case now for several months. I don't know why, but I also find it very relaxing. This morning. I'm wondering why so many siblings are at odds with one another. I know that life can take some strange and mysterious turns, and that people do have a tendency to react emotionally to them, but I think it really boils down to pride.

Pride is such an ugly thing. Of course, we all struggle with it. But pride in what really? Are we really all that good? The only thing that we should be proud of are the good things that we do. That's all. So you know what? Let's do more good things. Perhaps we can start by making amends with our siblings. Now that is something to be proud of.

Have a great day!

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Monday Morning

As we face another week, let's encourage one another. Think of the last time someone either gave you words of encouragement or even a compliment. It most likely made your day. Why not set out to make someones day? You'll feel great too. I can't think of a better way to start my week.