Thoughts at dusk while riding home from a celebration of life service for a young girl whose life was cut short much too soon…
More presence –
Less distraction.
More compassion –
Less indifference.
More generosity –
Less accumulation.
More tolerance –
Less narrow-mindedness.
More kindness –
Less cruelty.
More love –
Less hate.
Cherish the moments!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Thanks Jodi. Beautiful thoughts. (K)
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WE …MORE OR LESS AGREE…THANKS FOR MEETING OUR GRANDDAUGHTER TONI ELISE….HER STRENGTH WAS HER WEAKNESS…SHE THOUGHT SHE COULD LIFT A CAR BACK ON THE ROAD…
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she was so fortunate to have you for a grandpa ❤
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OH Jodi my heart goes out to you and that precious girls family and friends. Beautiful tribute and the picture is perfect. Hugs and Love ❤ ❤
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My deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones and this young girl’s loved ones. That is so sad. Your poem is so true and I agree with everyone of your more and less’s.
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Wise and compassionate words.
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Beautiful words Jodi. My thoughts are with you.
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Thanks Sylvia
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Dear Jodi…words to live by my dear friend. Thank you for sharing your loving thoughts today.
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I hope I can live by them Sharon. Certain experiences make you think of it more – and I want to keep the these thoughts forefront. Life is too short, too fragile, too precious to waste on the other stuff. ❤
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Agreed, your words are a gift to me today!
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Beautiful photo and lovely words to remember and to live by!
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You have a way with words Jodi…lovely!
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Awwwww. ☺️ thank you Frances
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Wonderful words Jodi! Thanks, happy day my friend! 🙂
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Thank you Terry.
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Nice to start my day reading this, thank you
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You are so welcome Arvind. Thank You!
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Thank you, Jodi! Reblogging again! 😀
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Thank YOU Catherine 🙂
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I am gob smacked! Not because I did not think you were able, but because there was so much beneath that smile. I am so glad you are part of my life.
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Wow 🙂 – thank you for making my day ❤
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Hugs Jodi. Beautiful words.
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Thank you KR
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Beautiful photo and such heartfelt words! 💙💕💐 Sending you a bear hug, my friend! 🐻💖
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Got it. 🐻❤️. Thank Jill!
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Not much else to add, Jodi. When folks pass you know it’s going to be sad for someone. When it is someone who passed before their time, though, it becomes devastating. But, her life mattered, and when other people take note—as you did—everyone realizes how lucky they all were to have had the chance to know her.
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Such beautiful words Paul. Thank you. You have such a good heart.
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Seems like the night sky reflects the day you must have had. Beautiful words. Lots of prayers.
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Thank you so much George – your kindness is always appreciated. Hope you and your family are doing well.
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Sending big hugs and prayers out and up, Jodi. 💜🙇🙇🙇
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Thank you so much sweet friend
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Beautiful thoughts and a stunner of a photo!! Love!! ❤️
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What a beautiful sentiment for a heart-breaking occasion. I’m so sorry…
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Thank you ann
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