A journey with helpful tools to accomplish some Peace of Mind. Life experiences,quotes,quick thoughts and beautiful photos to inspire. An additional page of photos of people from around the world to connect us all. And another page of a "reader forum" to share thoughts in a safe environment. Changing things up to keep it Fresh and New. Come join me, hold my hand, and we can walk together....Forward... Peace :)
Without HOPE there is nothing.
There is NOTHING without hope.
Keep it always, even when it tries to leave.
Revive it when it tries to fade.
Replenish it when it starts to dry up.
Share it when it is lacking in others.
Believe it when you are at your lowest.
Know it when you are blessed.
The dents, dings, and lopsidedness of it all is what really gives me great joy! This goes for all living things as well as objects. For example, the used chest that has the veneer peeling off a bit is more appealing to me with it’s old patina than a brand new one. The old house, even though it needs a lot of work, gives me goosebumps as opposed to the ones in the newest development. The quirky old friend that I just cannot figure out and older women that carry themselves with class and grace are way more pleasing to me than the opposites of the aforementioned. All theses examples have one common thread running throughout: character.
You see, perfection really does not rate high on the character scale with me. I believe that in imperfection, you find the real beauty within yourself and the world around you. The seasoned individual, the well developed soul, the wisdom accumulated through a lifetime of trial and error, and the untuneable old piano.
Our ‘furry friends’, our little bundles of love and affection, or our family pets. These awesome “relatives” are the most uncomplicated and vulnerable members of our family. They require only food, water, shelter, and a safe place to sleep. In return, they give to us all the unconditional love and affection they have to offer, as though it was their purpose to make us happy and to feel needed. They seem to be in constant “show of appreciation” mode.
Pictured above are me and our dog Skippy, aka Skippy Doodles, taken last summer. He is my shadow, my little buddy. Yes, he can be tiresome sometimes with his in and out and in and out needs and an “accident” here or there; but really, that’s about it. I never have to look far to find someone around to make me feel like I am the most important person alive. It is as though how I feel matters to him. To some, this may sound a bit odd, I know, but this is the vibe he presents to me all the time.Of course, he is treasured by everyone in our household. We are blessed to have him as part of our family.
If you have a pet already, I’m sure you can relate to these feelings of affection toward your furry family member also. If not, and you are open to the idea, I would suggest adopting one of these loving creatures for yourself. To know the love of a pet is quite different from any other love relationship you may have had. This unconditional love enriches your life in many ways, some of which include: a friendship/companionship more loyal than most, a complete desire for your happiness, and the gift of approval on a daily basis. Also, there is a stress relieving factor that pets seem to exude over humans as well as a healing component for the ill.
I suggest this special relationship to you in order to enrich and diversify the love around you. The gift of a family to a pet, especially to one who is in great need of a home, is a most beautiful act of kindness on your part; and in return, you will be repaid tenfold by your new family member for years to come.
