Thoughts to Live By...

A friend of mine recently wrote this, and it had such an impact on me that I wanted to share it:


I am abound with inner strength



I believe in myself


I am a kind and caring person


I am working every day at improving myself


I am hopeful about my future


I am in control of the present


I am at peace with that I cannot control


I am at peace with the past


I am proud of my actions


I am not afraid of my thoughts


I am not afraid of my actions


I am not afraid of speaking my thoughts


I am not afraid of acting


I speak the truth


I speak openly when needed


I listen when needed


I listen because what is said to me is important


I listen because I enjoy what you say to me


I listen because I wish to learn


I will have a full and happy life


I have grace


I have strength of character


I smile with my eyes


I have self worth


I believe in myself


I have endurance


I have persistence


I have a purpose


I have strength


I have determination


I have courage


I have clarity

These words speak for themselves.  They resonated with me, and I hope to live my life from a perspective like this.

Pistols and Parachutes - When I Fall

Our talented son and nephew! :-)

Believing in Impossible Things...

" 'There is no use trying', said Alice; 'one can't believe impossible things'.

 'I dare say you haven't had much practice', said the Queen. 'When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.' "


Lewis Carroll in Alice in Wonderland

Jim Cuddy - Pull Me Through

We've always been big Blue Rodeo fans, so when Jim Cuddy did a solo album this became a favorite. This song is one that I could listen to over and over and over....