Alphabet for Life

This post is taken from Aligning With Grace.

I came across a plaque recently entitled "Alphabet for Life," with each letter of the alphabet consisting of both a kernel of wisdom and a dictum for living life fully. As we stand on the threshold of ending one year, and beginning another, there is much to ponder and which we can embrace in these simple maxims...

Accept differences
Be kind
Count your blessings
Dream
Express thanks
Forgive
Give freely
Harm no one
Imagine more
Jettison anger
Keep confidence
Love truly
Master something
Nurture hope
Open your mind
Pack lightly
Quell rumors
Reciprocate
Seek wisdom
Touch hearts
Understand
Value truth
Win graciously
Xeriscape
Yearn for peace
Zealously support a worthy cause

12 Days of Christmas

Wishing you and your family, 

a very Merry Christmas.

The Big Black Dog

  This gives me hope.

Toot Toot!

Nov. 29 - Toot that Horn! 
Want to hear a secret? You’re awesome. (It’s actually not even really a secret). This is going to be hard for you, O Modest One, but you gotta give yourself props today! Write three things you love about yourself – things you’re great at – or just want to share. Don’t you dare signpost or undercut those self-compliments!

Why yes, I am awesome!  I do my best to be a good listener and think outside the box.  I try not to judge and work hard to be proactive.  :) 

This one is the hardest one for me... I'm not very good at tooting my own horn.

Giving Thanks

Nov. 28.  A Time to Give Thanks

What’s the one thing you’re most thankful for? Write a list of three things that you’re thankful for, excited about, or inspired by.

I am thankful that I have a family who loves me no matter my condition.  

1.  I love that my niece, Missy, can spell my name independently and knows my phone number by heart!  She inspires me to find new reasons to smile each day and just embrace the silliness of it all.

2.  I am excited that I am getting one of those cool gel pillows for Christmas this year!  I freaking love my sister's and cannot wait to get it!!  I really think it will help with my night sweats and help me rest better.  

3.  I am in awe of my sister and how creative she is.  She has the ability to pick up new skills, create stunning crafts out of gaudy trashy looking items...  She has no idea how amazing she is.  I love you Jennifer!!