A Peony for Your Thoughts…
My thought for the day:
Sometimes saying nothing
says so much more.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
wisdom
Lessons from a Squirrel
Early Morning Squirrel on the Back Deck Feeder, Mars, PA – January, 2019
Lessons from a Squirrel.
It pays to be nimble.
You can get what you want if you just stretch
your body and mind a little more than you think you can.
The early bird may get the worm,
but the early squirrel gets the birdseed.
Cheers & Warm Winter Hugs,
Jodi
Life Lessons from the Old Porch Swing
Front Porch Swing – January, 2019
Life Lessons from the Old Porch Swing.
It’s not about what you look like on the outside…
even if you are rusty, weathered, and worn.
It is about what you are made of…
and what you do with it.
It is about how you connect.
It is about the purpose you serve.
It is about the joy you create.
It is the comfort you provide.
It is about the support you give.
It is the sacred secrets you protect.
It is about feeling the breeze.
It is embracing the squeaks.
It is about the experiences you create.
It is in the memories you cherish.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
But…
But…
Give
but don’t allow yourself to be used.
Love
but don’t allow your heart to be abused.
Trust
but don’t be naive.
Listen
but don’t lose your own voice.
-Author Unknown
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Broken Road
Cranberry Township, PA – March 2018
Broken Road.
It can be easy
to breeze through life
when you are cruising along
on the wide open, straight path of the highway.
But often times
it is the bumps and dips and obstacles
on the broken roads
that lead to the best and most beautiful things in life.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Look Inside
February Morning – Mars, PA 2018
Look Inside.
The tiniest drop of water
hanging on the edge of the limb
that might not last
longer than a few moments
holds a glimpse of life.
It tells a story.
Look inside.
Ignore the blurred surroundings.
Squint hard.
Look closely.
Search deep
into this beautiful thing.
Search deep…
inside of You.
Like the tiny drop of water
that reflects the trees trunk and limbs.
Look inside your heart
to see what branches inside of you.
What is growing and stretching
and feeding your soul.
What is reaching
to grasp your happiness.
Look inside
at the beauty of you.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
The Misty Morning Fog
The Misty Morning Fog.
Arising to the misty morning fog
that beautifully softened what could have been a bleak view
caused me pause and made me think.
It made me think how a bit of fog
might help the way we critically look
at different people and different situations.
Ones we think are clear,
and we think are bitter,
but we really don’t understand.
Maybe a little spritz of magic mist
is what we need
to spray on our hearts
to prevent us from
so harshly judging
the things we believe.
A magic mist
of understanding
to soften our views,
to soothe our souls,
to unlock the love
that lives
in the
misty
morning
fog.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
May your day be filled with peace and love.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Wisdom from a Snowman
Wisdom from a Snowman.
It’s okay to be a little bottom heavy.
Don’t get too much sun.
Everyone nose carrots are good for you.
Be a jolly happy soul.
It takes a few extra rolls to make a good midsection.
It’s fun to hang out in the front yard.
Remember, we are all a little bit flaky.
White is always appropriate.
Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize!
(author unknown)
The Christmas decorations are down, but my snowies stay out until Spring. It has been so cold here lately, I thought it would be fun to share this wisdom from a snowman/person (aka snowies).
If you are somewhere cold, may you find warmth.
Wishing you comfort and contentment.
Happy Sunday!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
I want to ask you …
I want to ask you …
What makes your heart skip a beat?
What memories cause goosebumps on every inch of your skin?
I want to ask you …
Who has hurt you so deeply that you have lost all confidence in who you really are?
What loss has caused bitterness in your soul?
I want to ask you …
If you could be anywhere right now, doing anything you wanted to..
where would you be, and what would you be doing?
I want to ask you …
When you take a deep breath and close your eyes, what is the first thing you think about?
Does it make you happy, or does it make you sad?
I want to ask you …
What makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning?
What makes you smile when you go to sleep at night?
I want to ask you …
What do you think life is really about?
What is our purpose?
I want to ask you …
but is it okay?
Maybe I should just ask you …
How was your day?
Isn’t that
the polite thing to say?
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Always be Yourself… Unless you can be a Flamingo
Flamingo Pond at the National Aviary, Pittsburgh, PA
Advice from a Flamingo.
Wade into life.
Stand tall.
Stand out in a crowd.
Hang out with your flock.
Find the right balance.
Keep your beak clean.
Show off your true colors.
Even the pinkest of flamingos starts out gray.
Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet.
Always be yourself!
Unless you can be a flamingo….
then be a flamingo!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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