In the past year, people have learned to adjust to a new normal. Many have experienced immeasurable grief due to the loss of loved ones. As we witness the death of so many around us, we have learned to be more appreciative and grateful for life. Every day is special and a reminder of how blessed we are.
My heart goes out to the people of Afghanistan, especially the women and children. I just don’t understand how this happened. The US was in the country for 20 years. Biden claimed they trained over 300 thousand Afghan soldiers and gave them state of the art millitary equipment, yet the moment they begin moving out the country collapsed. Is it that the Afghan soldiers are so afraid of the Talibans that they gave up without any form of resistance? Aren’t they all now at the mercy of the Talibans?
How many of you thought we would have put COVID-19 behind us by now or at least have things under control. Instead of things getting back to normal, we seem to be taking a step in the wrong direction. This is a disease that is spread from person to person. If each person do his or her part in trying to stop the spread, it will. Get vaccinated, wear a mask. Let’s all do our part.
Acknowledge the good things you have in your life, your family, friends, your job, a roof over your head and having food on your table. Be grateful for all these things. Everyday across the world there are many without. Reinforce that gratitude in the things you do and say and in the way you treat others. Never forget the highest appreciation for what you have is to show gratitude.
A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset. When you wake up take a second to think about what a previlege it is to simply be alive and healthy. The moment you start acting like it is a blessing, I assure you that it will start to feel like one. (unknown)
One doesn’t know how much time is left
as the sands of life trickle through;
So, pack with care your case of life
And preserve the good and the true.
Place your laughter near the top
And bury sorrow down deep.
Put your worries and cares to one side
and good memories forever keep.
Place the wisdom and love above all,
Over everything else in the case.
They are the trophies won in the end
Over life’s battles you’ve faced.
Now gently close the lid with care
And wait for your Creator’s call.
Hold strong and steadfast to your case of life
and pray that you never falter or fall.
(Shirley Powell)
This poem is so meaningful, at a time when people across the world are still battling COVID. Like me many of you perhaps thought it would have been over by now. But the fight goes on. Stay safe my friends and hold on strong.
Today I want to share this short inspirational story with you. How rich it is in today’s world to be protected not by walls, but rather by friends who care.
It’s okay to be afraid of the unknown. There is not shame in that. However you cannot allow fear to hold you prisoner. You have to push past that fear and step into the unknown. To do this you must be prepared to get out of your comfort zone. It is the only way. Do the things necessary to achieve your goals in life. Even if it makes you uncomfortable, if it is necessary, you must do it. One step at a time, bit by bit you will come closer at attaining that goal.
A lot of people believe in order to fit in they have to follow the crowd, do what everyone else is doing even if it makes them uncomfortable. It doesn’t have to be that way though. It’s okay to be you. Do the things you believe in even if it is not the popular trend. Acceptance means people accept you for who you are and not who they want you to be.
Author Marva Seaton 
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