there's so much to be thankful for.

I love this song by Josh Groban. I haven't listened to him much but I heard this song on the radio the other day and I love each and every word. It has such a wonderful meaning. And who can deny that he has an amazing voice. Anyway... just thought I'd share this beautiful song. It has reminded me of all the good things I should be remembering during this holiday season. (listen to the link as well.. its so much more powerful to hear him sing it.)

"Thankful"

Somedays we forget

To look around us

Somedays we can't see

The joy that surrounds us

So caught up inside ourselves

We take when we should give.

So for tonight we pray for

What we know can be.

And on this day we hope for

What we still can't see.

It's up to us to be the change

And even though we all can still do more

There's so much to be thankful for.

Look beyond ourselves

There's so much sorrow

It's way too late to say

I'll cry tomorrow

Each of us must find our truth

It's so long overdue

So for tonight we pray for 

What we know can be

And every day we hope for

What we still can't see

It's up to us to be the change

And even though we all can still do more

There's so much to be thankful for.

Even with our differences 

There is a place we're all connected

Each of us can find each other's light

So for tonight we pray for

What we know can be

And on this day we hope for 

What we still can't see

It's up to us to be the change

And even though this world needs so much more

There's so much to be thankful for 


merry christmas eve!

sunday inspiration.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,

talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.

There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other

people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of

God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine,

we unconsciously give other people

permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear,

Our presence automatically liberates others.

—Marianne Williamson

twenty-five simple things..

that make a big difference.
this is what i'm working on right now. because kristi inspired me to do so.

here is a list of things i came up with:
1. smile more- even at strangers.
2. send someone a card in the mail.
3. call someone out of the blue to see how they are doing.
4. let someone into your lane instead of speeding up & cutting them off.
5. leave goodies at someone's door step anonymously.
6. donate the things you don't need/use anymore.
7. give up your seat in a crowded place.
8. leave extra money in a parking meter or vending machine.
9. give someone a book you've read that they might enjoy as well.
10. leave little sticky notes of "love" for your family or friends.
11. say please&thank you (of course).
12. make something for someone.
13. give more compliments.
14. if you see trash, pick it up instead of walking past it.
15. use one of your talents to help someone.
16. help an elderly person load their groceries.
17. drop a dollar (or more) somewhere random for another person to find.
18. wave to your neighbors.
19. volunteer for a local cause.
20. just listen to someone who needs to talk.
21. let someone in a hurry cut you in line.
22. return your shopping cart instead of leaving it in the parking spot.
23. get off your phone when associating with other people.
24. find a way to serve someone every day.
25. say "i love you" more often to those you do!

i know these "simple acts of kindness" are pretty common & we've all probably made lists like this several times. but lets be honest, life is busy & demanding and things like this are forgotten. kristi & i challenged each other to work on our lists and so far i'm loving it. its been a wonderful reminder for me. you are welcome to join in... it's amazing what a little bit of kindness can do to lift your spirits!