By Vernalee
If you were like me yesterday, you undoubtedly watched in amazement as young 22 year old Amanda Gorman read her poem, "The Hill we climb." Poised, her words penetrated deep.
She is - the youngest inaugural poet ever and the first person to be named national youth poet laureate. Her statement … “to envision a way in which our country can still come together and can still heal” is the ingredient that is needed to glue our broken nation back together.
By Vernalee
Let it glow! You have built in characteristics that you carry around everyday, They make you - YOU! Your contagious smile, your bubbly personality, and your unique ability to make others feel loved, trusted, and important …are a few characteristics. You think nothing of them, but what you have lighten the path for so many, particularly when they give others hope and the fortitude to continue their journey. Today, we need hope … and the more we give, the better the world will be. Smile. Light up the world. Show love. Make someone life's better and by doing so, you will enjoy the rewards by just being your everyday self.
By Vernalee
Grateful. Thankful. Blessed.
Every day that we wake and breathe the fresh morning air is a blessing. Each day gives us another opportunity to enjoy life; to realize dreams; to perfect our skills; to do what we want to do - and enjoy doing; to love and be loved; to be a better person; to help someone along the way...to live life to the fullest! Every day has its own unique beauty. You can either wallow in misery or enjoy the pleasures. The latter is the best alternative. Nothing is promised. Count your blessings! Live, love, laugh, enjoy!