It's Friday

Yes, it's Friday. The day of the week everyone seems to look forward to. Every day I wake up is a good day to me. Things in Utah are good. Dad is slowly progressing. I even saw him smile earlier in the week :0). He talked excitedly about the Christmas lights he saw on Tuesday night and he can't wait to go again this Tuesday. I am going with him! Even in his state, he has somehow triggered the child like enthusiasm in me! So, my wish for you this weekend and the rest of the year is to FEEL the magic that is the Holiday Season and give yourself permission to be child like! It is wonderful.

                                               
                                                         Santa and his little Helper

"In every real man a child is hidden that wants to play". ~ Friedrich Nietzche

Now go out and play this weekend. AND

Go Out and Hug Someone Today




 

Friendship Thursday 2

Friendship Thursday. This week's friend is Jen Canfield. Jen is an everlasting source of inspiration. She is one of the main reasons this blog exist, as she encouraged me to "share my words". So, thanks Jen.

Jen has helped many kids in her life time. She was director of Magic House from 2001 to 2007. This was a non profit  based out of Russia where she helped to run a group home for orphans.

She is the founder of Sacred Sound Series, where she helps artist schedule events and works within the community.

She has been a director of The Call and Response Foundation the past 3 years.

With her "free" time she raises two beautiful children, does yoga, and a plethora of other things. How she does it all is still a mystery to me. I will strive to do so much.

 

St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow Looks like a Magic House eh

 

 

 

"The Language of friendship is not words but meanings." Henry David Thoreau

I truly LOVE what my friends mean to me.

Go Out and Hug Someone Today

One Week til The End

It is one week til the end of the earth, IF  you believe the Ancient Mayans knew something we don't. I jus think the little old man in charge of the calendar got tired, or retired, or died and nobody else wanted his job!

However, I think we all should live our lives like we have one week left on earth. Nobody knows how much time you have here, so why not enjoy THIS time we do have?! It is YOUR life, you can do whatever you want with it. When it is all over you go on to something else or you die and never remember a thing after your death. Either way, enjoying your life now has no effect on what comes after. Have fun, laugh, be kind to others... those will all make your life more enjoyable without a doubt. So what are the cons to doing those things? I can't see any.

                                Kids know how to have fun, why can't adults. Ah, but we can!


“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” ~Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss was not just whimsical, he was wise. Bottom line is BE YOU

And Go Out and Hug Someone Today

 

Holiday Season

We had a nice Christmas party last night at my dad's home, officially kicking off the holiday season. For me it will definitely be like no other holiday I have had. Could be great, could be sad. I am hoping for great. And I am hoping your holiday is great as well. May we all have a holiday season filled with Love, Laughter, and wonderment! We need more wonderment in our lives I think.

                                             "A sense of wonder can wonder the senses"


A goose never voted for an early Christmas. - Irish Saying

But I love Christmas early. I love the feel in the air, the songs we get to sing, the giggling children, and the sense of magic in the air. But don't eat the goose early!

                                         
                                                   "Trying to beat the holiday rush"

Now Go Out and Hug Someone Today
 

Rainy Days and Mondays

Rainy days and Mondays NEVER get me down! Seriously, I love both. I know a lot of people don't like Mondays, but Mondays are like a new beginning! If you had a bad week or weekend, you get to start over on Monday, how cool is that?

Rainy days are not liked very well either, but I love hiking on a rainy day! The smells come alive in the rain. Whether you are in a forest surrounded by the smells of trees and leaves or in a city surrounded by the smells of pavement and buildings or in a meadow surrounded by the smells of flowers... they all stimulate your senses and make you feel alive! Now I don't mean in a down pour, but in a light, comfortable rain. Sometime put on a little raincoat and go out for a walk... get in the middle of nowhere or somewhere and just close your eyes and enjoy the smells. Try it sometime!

                     

"Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain." - Author Unknown

 

Also, if you ever get a chance, check out the song In The Garden by Van Morrison. It is a beautiful song that touches upon the beauty of being wet with rain.

 

Now Go Out and Hug Someone In The Rain While Dancing!

 

 

A Day of Rest

It was said that even God took a day of rest. We are mere humans, so we need 2 days of rest! Or more in some cases. I am given you permission to rest ALL DAY today! You worked hard, you have earned it. The only thing I don't understand is why preachers only have to work ONE day a week? And why is that on Sunday, when God is resting? :0)

                                          
                               "Rest comes easy on a hammock, unless your name is Gilligan"

But, if you are on the 11th floor balcony of a Brazilian Goddess overlooking Lapas near Rio De Janeiro, rest comes very easy! Yes, this is where I slept one night while in Brazil on my soccer journey with buddy Danny Donuts. You can rest there too if you want! Ask me how.

Enjoy your day of rest, but still....

                       Go Out and Hug Someone Today

 

Weekend Worriers

Weekend Warriors are folks who go out on weekends and do the extreme, whether it be sport related or travel or whatever.

Weekend Worriers are folks who relax on Friday night, but then come Saturday they start worrying about Monday and the work they have to do. To me it is just not worth it. We all NEED to relax or go to extremes to enjoy our time off. That helps to reset our minds so we are not so stressed and can actually do a BETTER job come Monday.

My grandmother used to say "Don't worry about the dishes honey, they will be there later. Let's play some yahtzee now". She was right, the dishes were still there a few hours later AND we had more fun washing the dishes because we could talk and laugh about our yahtzee games.

                  
                                              "May the waters of your soul be peaceful"

"Don't worry, be happy" ~Bobby McFerrin

"Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy." ~Leo Buscaglia

We all have some worries in our lives, but let's try to enjoy TODAY for what it is.

                        
                            Now Go Out and Hug Somebody TODAY!!