"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have & take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly." Patrick Overton

Tequila and Salt This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true. 1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you. 4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep. 6. You mean the world to someone. 7. You are special and unique. 8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you. 9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it. 10 When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look. 11 Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks. So......... If you are a loving friend, send this to everyone, including the one that sent it to you. If you get it back, then they really do love you. And always remember... when life hands you Lemons, Make Lemonade ask for Tequila and Salt and call me over! Good friends are like stars....... You don't always see them, But you know they are always there. "Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway" I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here than a whole truck load when I'm gone. Forward to all your friends. And don't tell me you're too busy for this.. Don't you know the phrase "stop and smell the flowers"? See how many "bouquets" you end up with! Happiness keeps You Sweet, Trials keep You Strong, Sorrows keep You Human, Failures keeps You Humble, Success keeps You Glowing, But Only God keeps You Going

Meditation

This is a meditation I re-discovered just last night from Thich Nhat Hanh's book (copyright 1990) "Present Moment Wonderful Moment - Mindful Verses for Daily Living."

Words can travel thousands of miles. May my words create mutual understanding & love. May they be as beautiful as gems, as lovely as flowers.

I thought it apropos now that I'm doing a radio show Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. EST on blogtalkradio.com/extremewritingnow with my friend with the smooth as silk voice Alex Crabtree.

Tune in. Call in. Join the chat. See you then.

"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." -- George Herbert

“Failure is never final and success is never ending. Success is a journey, not a destination." -- Ben Sweetland

"You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world. You impoverish yourself if you forget this errand." Woodrow Wilson

I am so proud to be an American! Keith Olbermann is BRILLIANT!!

Do yourself a favor. Watch this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq38Nnf4pOw