A Rainy Monday
It’s hard to believe the season of holidays is back in my heart and ready to be explored with a thoughtful mind. It’s during this period when I think about age and time, and how quickly it passes before my eyes. This is good reason to pause, reflect and be present in the moment, enjoying each little nuisance, allowing me to create additional memories to last a lifetime.
There are so many challenges before all of us this season, with a troubled economy, a divided nation and people of power not lifting us up, as they should. There are too many with a divide and conquer mentality, sadly forgetting about the beautiful diversity that is us.
However, I won’t let that get me down or cloud my judgment, and I certainly hope you are of the same mindset, dear friend. This is an opportunity for happiness not sadness, giving not taking and, more importantly, loving not hating. This is a time for making peace with our enemies, for war should never be an option.
I’m hopeful we’ll be a bit kinder to each other, truly sharing, caring and giving from a genuine open heart. I pray we’ll be cognizant of our spending habits, not buying what we don’t have. There’s no denying we are a 'give and get' society, but responsibility must be at the forefront of this endeavor.
Don’t forget there is more to giving than a store-bought gift. You can bestow the gift of words spoken from the heart… time without feeling the need to be quick… arms that can hug or be used to build or protect, and just being there in the moment is one of the best gifts anyone can give.
One of my favorite things to do this holiday season (besides the parties) is going to concerts and events that are community based. I love being with a crowd of people, laughing, smiling and being gay (pun intended). This is a wonderful way to celebrate with old friends and meet new ones, while keeping it real on all levels.
My wish this season is that we all learn to better coexist – respecting and appreciating our planet more and, more importantly, each other. I hope leaders will truly lead, and followers will follow with responsibility and not out of fear. May this truly be a period of reflection, looking back to see what didn’t work and moving forward into something that will, but only if we open our hearts to see that we won’t get anywhere if we don’t see the value in all. As always, thrive! – paerki (Additional Photos: A Rainy Monday, Tuscany-Canterbury & Stony Run Trail)
There are so many challenges before all of us this season, with a troubled economy, a divided nation and people of power not lifting us up, as they should. There are too many with a divide and conquer mentality, sadly forgetting about the beautiful diversity that is us.
However, I won’t let that get me down or cloud my judgment, and I certainly hope you are of the same mindset, dear friend. This is an opportunity for happiness not sadness, giving not taking and, more importantly, loving not hating. This is a time for making peace with our enemies, for war should never be an option.
I’m hopeful we’ll be a bit kinder to each other, truly sharing, caring and giving from a genuine open heart. I pray we’ll be cognizant of our spending habits, not buying what we don’t have. There’s no denying we are a 'give and get' society, but responsibility must be at the forefront of this endeavor.
Don’t forget there is more to giving than a store-bought gift. You can bestow the gift of words spoken from the heart… time without feeling the need to be quick… arms that can hug or be used to build or protect, and just being there in the moment is one of the best gifts anyone can give.
One of my favorite things to do this holiday season (besides the parties) is going to concerts and events that are community based. I love being with a crowd of people, laughing, smiling and being gay (pun intended). This is a wonderful way to celebrate with old friends and meet new ones, while keeping it real on all levels.
My wish this season is that we all learn to better coexist – respecting and appreciating our planet more and, more importantly, each other. I hope leaders will truly lead, and followers will follow with responsibility and not out of fear. May this truly be a period of reflection, looking back to see what didn’t work and moving forward into something that will, but only if we open our hearts to see that we won’t get anywhere if we don’t see the value in all. As always, thrive! – paerki (Additional Photos: A Rainy Monday, Tuscany-Canterbury & Stony Run Trail)
