Mantle of Change

I  was watching a program where Winston Churchill was quoted when he was 24 years old

Take up the mantle of change,  for this is your time 

Just 9 short months ago I left the comfort of retirement and returned to full time work. So many things went into that decision and I am happier for it. That phrase from Churchill seems so appropriate as we/I start a new year and decade.

Have YOU 'Taken up your mantle"?

Choose for the Better

After being single a couple of years and honestly getting into dating I'm being wise in asking whom  i date.

And working in a recovery/respit  center I see those who made unpleasant choices in people they kept up with.   Its a reminder for me to choose wisely in any/all relationships

I do an inventory of people I allow into my  circle of care (read: friends).  Do you? You can   

Feellings

My husband passed nearly three years ago. I was reminded how hard he tried and succeed in knowing all my  relatives names and relationships. 

Christmas is a time to remember where Christiantiy sprouted: from the birth of God as human

Share peace

Share peace, not discord, wherever you go.
I'm not saying this in a Christmas season since it's good practice always.

Please share in a comment how you share peace

That Simple: Say Thanks

Two words way underused are "Thank you."    They are a way to express appreciation and a way to build up someone for doing or being something good. 

When I say say 'thank you" to someone my endorphins rise as theirs does


Thank you  for reading my simple affirmations

gracias, danke dir, Je vous remercie, Спасибо, شكرا, آپ کا شکریہ

Toxic People

The day I learned how to be happy was when I stopped engaging with toxic people

A  local person does his/her best to cause consternation.   Those around this person often engage in the shenanigans.  I remind them to ignore this person and not engage conversation.  Those who have done this feel at ease.  

Yes it can be hard to implement but once done; freedom blossoms

Expanding Thinking

I work at a recovery center.  Not because i'm in recovery but because the overall company is good and it's programs are well run.   In my 23+ years of sobriety I have learned more than expected.

I am grateful for the new, fresh stories I hear.  I am honestly inspired here by the people.

Are there stories of situations that inspire you to Expand Thinking?