Book of Days #2
January 9
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.
–Melody Beattie
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” – Abraham Lincoln
God, that Abe character knew what he was talking about, didn’t he? I heard this quote recently…and although it is simple, it is powerful. I think it’s something we all want – to be a good one – a good parent, a good spouse, a good friend, a good worker. I know I do. I would like to be great, but I’ll take good.
And it doesn’t matter whether you are a chicken plucker or a Shakespearian scholar (maybe there’s a chicken plucker scholar out there?), all that matters is that we try to do our best – to strive to be a good one. That is where success lives.
Thank you Mr. Lincoln. – BB
(ps I read this picture is the last portrait taken of Lincoln, 4 days before his assassination – made me stop and pause.)
TBIF – here’s something to snack on this Thank Buddha It’s Friday.
“It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.” e.e. cummings
It does take courage doesn’t it? Courage to get up each day and face whatever the world throws your way…courage to be honest and true with oneself…courage to become the person you truly are. Sometimes we feel unsure – and in that case, I think it takes courage to find out. I want that courage.
Be yourself. Feel good in your skin. Know that who you are is good and strong and wise. – bb
(Now, get out of here and have some fun.)