Life is what you choose to make of it. Sounds trite, but it is true.
We don't get what we want WHEN we want it in life. But often it comes to us if we work hard enough and learn the lessons along the way first.
Whenever you think someone else 'has it together', chances are they are looking at you thinking the same thing and wishing they were in your spot!
People are wonderful. Most people are generous, kind, thoughful human beings just waiting for the opportunity to show and share this with others. We just forget to ask, and ask nicely of others.... because we are all a little nervous and waiting for someone else to ask us!
Becoming a parent changes you in ways you can never imagine. It mellows you in some ways, stresses you in others. Teaches you your weaknesses, forces you to step it up. They are magical and beyond stressful at the same time. And it is true, you cannot believe the depth of emotion you feel for your child.
Important decisions are never easy.
No one else can *make* you happy. Happiness is inside every person and every moment. You have to be willing to let it in. But boy, can certain people sure can open you up to rediscovering happiness.
Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda is a useless thing to discuss. Just try it. If you fail, so what? You tried. The first step is the hardest, and a big person admits their own failures and takes success not as an end; but a step towards something else.
Animals can bring joy in small ways to everyday life. I am truly glad I have pets in my life.
Beauty is everywhere. In the smell of fresh sheets off the line, the bright blue of my sons eyes, the perfection of my daughters smile, the silvery shimmer of silver birch trees to the watermarked sand at the beach... just stop, open your eyes and find it.
Happy Birthday to me....
