If they ask you to dance, to take a walk, to play, to go for coffee or ask you for advice; make the time, make the memory.
It should never be an inconvenience to share time with those we love.
Whether it’s your partner, parent, a sibling, your child or your best friend, the day will come when one of you is gone.
When that day arrives you’ll ache for a day, an hour, or even a glance at the one you lost, or, they will be aching for you. Life will go on for one of you, but it will never be the same.
As you read the words above, who are the people that came to mind, the ones you would ache for if your time together came to an end? Are there wounds to heal or words to say before that day arrives? If so, heal the wounds and say the words. Then make the memories beautiful ones.
We have to step over many thresholds, exploring both rugged and gentle terrain. Traveling unfamiliar roads, meeting stranger after stranger until some become family and others become friends.
We must navigate the messy pathways of human emotions, blazing trails never walked before, having many adventures and narrow escapes.
Then, we’ll know where we came from and where we belong.
You and every soul who shares this journey with you, is beautiful, unique and amazing. You’re all supposed to be different. So be yourself, love yourself, express yourself and let others do the same. It’s okay to wear two different coloured socks (and I know you want to.)
You’ve got a-lot of ground to cover, don’t waste time staying stuck, overthinking your next move, going back to old boyfriends or reliving the past. Move forward.
You’ll learn more when you listen and observe, rather than being busy making noise. My dear, you don’t know it all.
You’re going hurt some people, not on purpose, still, always apologies. Some people will hurt you, not always on purpose, still, always forgive them.
There’s a million right ways to do something. It doesn’t have to be your way.
Your happiness is your job, nobody else’s. (However coffee, chocolate and puppies will help)
No matter what, be kind. Your kind heart and positive attitude are the most beautiful things you’ll ever wear.
When you feel stuck, go to the forest, walk around a lake, look up at the stars or sit quietly next to the ocean and, the answers will come.
You’re going to make some big mistakes. Yup, some really big ones. Be grateful, for ALL of them, even the most painful, ugly, messed up ones. Then forgive yourself, take the lessons and move on.
There’s a little bit of whimsey in you, don’t be afraid or forget, to let her out to play.
Enjoy this adventure, it won’t last long. Be curious, explore, have lots of fun and help others do the same.
When this journey is over, make sure you’ve left all your love, your words, your music, your magic, your wisdom and your gratitude out on the field for others to grow on.🌹❤️
As I get older, the frequency in which I receive news that a friend, acquaintance, colleague, neighbour or family member has passed away, increases.
When we, or someone we know, loses a loved one, the realization that our time here is temporary comes sharply into focus.
Each loss moves us to scour the cracks that separate our days, making sure we didn’t miss an opportunity to say; “I love you”, “I miss you”, “I’m sorry.” “Can I help.”
We look back on that last conversation and our last moments together and replay what we wish we had said or done.
Then, we “what if” ourselves, asking questions like; “What if I had been there?” “What if I hadn’t been so angry during our last conversation?” “What if I had reached out?” “What if we had spent more time together?” …….would things have turned out differently?
We waste so much time and energy, being “busy”, angry, negative, stubborn, dismissive, judgmental, stuck or offended.
“What If” we set our egos aside and let kindness, compassion, gratitude and love be our guides? Then perhaps when it’s time to say goodbye, we will not lament, but celebrate and give thanks for the pleasure of sharing time with the ones we loved and lost.
It’s the impermanence of life that should make every waking breath a cherished event. We should savour every beautiful, simple, pleasure and every ordinary moment shared with those we love. Every child’s laugh and every story retold by our elders for the umpteenth time, should fill us with warmth and delight.
Let’s spend more time holding the ones we love as we marvel at the explosion of colour created as the sun rises and sets. Let our hearts be moved by the power in every stormy sky or the magic in each twinkling star and rainbow above.
Lets hold each other in reverence every day for being the amazing, unique, miracles we all are.
Let’s not wait until we die, to love, appreciate and honour each other. Let’s do it while we’re still here.
Everything ever created, started as a small dream born in the corner of someone’s mind. Every successful business, invention, plan, piece of art, musical composition, endeavour, or thing, at one time, was just a thought someone had.
The magic happened when the dreaming turned into doing.
That thing percolating in the back of your mind, you can make it happen. Stop thinking about it and start doing it.
He asked her; “What’s the secret to your longevity?” She stared at him for along time over the thick rim of her glasses. Then, she picked up her double scotch, shot it back, slowly rose from her chair, shuffled over to her birthday cake, lit a smoke off a candle and blew it into his face.
“Live every day like it’s your 100th birthday.” she said. Put on your crown, know your worth and know you matter. I’m a god damn work of art. We all are. Yes, even you. We should start treating each other that way.”
The Whimsey Angel 