A Great Way To Live!

I got this several years ago from Chicken Soup for the Soul and wanted to share it. There really is a lot of wisdom in these words...

Things We Can Learn From A Dog:

1. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

2. Allow the experience of fresh air and wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

3. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

4. When it's in your best interest, always practice obedience.

5. Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

6. Take naps and always stretch before rising.

7. Run, romp, and play daily.

8. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

9. Be loyal.

10. Never pretend to be something you're not.

11. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

12. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

13. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

14. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

15. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

16. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

17. When you are happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

18. No matter how often you are criticized, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout. Run right back and make friends.

It's snowing here in Georgia as I type this...they're the biggest flakes I've seen in awhile! They say we might get up to 2"! I'm wondering if they'll call off school early today? Guess we'll have to wait and see! Hope each of you has a FANTASTIC Tuesday!

A Mother Listens

I love the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and have quite a few of them. One of my favorites is the one for mothers and daughters. I was thumbing through it the other day and came across this poem I thought I'd share. Hope you like it as much as I do.

A Mother Listens

They are so small and fragile, you are afraid you will

not hear~

you lay awake and...listen.

They are little and just in the next room, suddenly it

is very quiet~

you go to the doorway and...listen.

They are bigger and have much to tell you about

their day~

you are busy and very tired but you make the time

and...listen.

They are a little bigger and so secretive, they do not

say much anymore~

you must find different ways to...listen.

They are teenagers and talk a strange new language~

you try hard to hear without commenting and

just...listen.
They are growing up, all at once they know it all~

it's best to let them think so

and...listen.

They are becoming adults, they want to talk and ask

your advice~

there might be things you do not want to hear, but

you...listen.

They grow up and go away~

you hate the silence, the phone rings, you can't

wait to...listen.

They come to visit with their kids, all demanding

your ears at once~

someone shouts "be quiet!", no it's all right, it's so

wonderful to...listen.

They get older, you get old, they speak loud as if you

are deaf~

it's okay, you nod your head and...listen.

You pass on, and when they pray, they do not ask

for God~

they need to talk to you, God is gracious, and once

again He lets you...listen.

~Carolee Hudgins~

Make it a beautiful day and...listen! ♥Hugs♥