Some Minor Observations

There's a lot of change in the air. It's out of my control and with this change I need to just sit back and take a deep breath. I'll cross my fingers and legs, plant my feet firmly on the floor and...observe:

1) You can’t really plan past today. Someone once said, “In life dessert should always come first, so enjoy.” A close friend shared that with me several years ago, and wow, it did hit home. Why wait to do what needs to be done? Take action. Carpe de um. Worry about the trivia when there’s nothing left to do (and you’ll never have to worry about the trivia). If you’ve got something to say, say it. If there’s something on your “Do Before I Die” list of activities, by all means, get moving. We all know what happens when we procrastinate. Sometimes the window closes shut before we have a chance to get out. Is it insane to live in the moment? Not at all. Either live for today and enjoy each moment to its fullest, or wish you had it to do over tomorrow. You decide.

2) Be resilient. No one knows more than me that life isn't all roses. I've been through the worst and some of those days were truly dark. But, with each new day, I've learned that the worst for me is over. I keep certain people as close as possible to me and they keep me motivated to be my best, do my best and love life. It's not in our nature to give up. Are we dumb to let our optimistic outlook rise to the surface? No. That’s how we take control and turn bad situations into positives. If we all walk around looking down at the ground we run into walls and doors and each other – and nothing gets done. So heads up. Move forward. It’s a new day.

3) Say thank you. Thank You. Natalie Merchant’s lyrics from the song Kind and Generous, while somewhat annoying, are more than just repetitive words. In life, we always have the option to eat dessert first.

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