Today I will choose to be kind –
most especially and intentionally to those who are not.
I will remember how precious and fragile life is –
and seek to cherish the moments.
We may not remember days or weeks or months,
but we remember moments.
And life is made up of moments –
ones that bring joy…
And others that bring grief
and sadness and loss.
I will cherish those moments too
and allow myself to feel them.
For a heart that cannot grieve or feel sadness or loss
cannot also feel the fullness of joy and love and hope.
Today, and every day, I will seek to choose to be kind,
and I will also embrace the kindness of others.
For every moment
is what makes up a life.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
A good reflection to begin the week! (K)
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Thanks kerfe
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That could easily become a prayer to start one’s day with. Well done Jodi. I liked it! 🙂
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What a nice thing to say. Thank you Colin.
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Prayers Jodi, I am so sorry for your loss…
Jenna
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Thanks so much Jenna
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Thanks for the reminder…..I will choose that for “my word “this year……😘😘 ❤
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I have a feeling you already are. 😉❤
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Beautiful poem! Such a lovely thought for the new year! Beautiful photo too, Jodi! Happy New Year!
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Thank you pj ❤
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I always write it and it is more so today – I appreciate you Jodi. You bring much to my life with your words and reflections – my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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As you do to me and my life too dear Terry! I appreciate you more than you can know. Sending Love!
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Sending love and prayers to my blog friend I cherish! ❤
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Received and appreciated and reciprocated. ❤
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It is not always easy to feel the pain of losing someone you love. One of my words for this year for myself (I have many…) is kind. Remembering to be kind to myself. Thank you for inspiring me daily with your kindness. Hugs! ❤ xo
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Thank YOU Jill.
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Wonderful Jodi! An inspiring post xx
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Thank you Lynn. Hope you are well. Xo
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Beautifully expressed, Jodi.
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Thank you George. I’ve been feeling a bit deep and thoughtful these past few days.
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Your beautiful words written to help you through your loss, are helping hundreds more. You’re a gem my dear and my heart is with you now and always. Much love to you and if this comment could hug… it would be hugging you tightly right now. ❤️
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Thank you Charlie O! YOU are the GEM! Thanks for the hug! It is felt. 🙂 ❤
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You are an amazing writer, everything you write is so heartfelt and just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent!
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Thank you so much.
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Lovely Jodi and beautiful picture with it as well! Hugs and ❤ my friend!
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Thanks c!
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So true, Jodi! I am in awe of how eloquently you are expressing all the complex emotions that accompany grief. You are a truly gifted writer. And I agree with every word of this beautiful poem.
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Oh Ann – you are so kind and gracious. THANK YOU! I’m sure there will be more sharing of emotions. Thank you for appreciating. It helps me to do it.
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