Kindness

 "A little more kindness. A little less judgement"

Maybe it's because we are used to our old teachers 'critising' our schoolwork that we are used to being 'judged' on all levels. How does it make your feel though?

We need to show ourselves and others more kindness today inorder to see that smile and hear that laugh.

Say "Well Done You" more than "You can do better".

And don't just say but DO!

Help the old neighbour next door who can't walk too well, make that cup of coffee for your work colleague who's just done a 12 hour shift, or just simply cuddle your son and daughter and say: "well done for getting through school today".

Don't forget yourself though. Be Kind to yourself too, even if it is just sitting down for 10 minutes with a drink and reading your favourite book, because this is also healing.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

"Stay Strong!"

 "When life gives you a hundred reasons to break down and cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile and laugh. Stay Strong!"

To be Positive is the reality today.

We live in a world which is going through a very difficult time at the moment. The news is constantly telling us what is happening, not just in our own country, but worldwide also, and the news is not always very good to listen to.

But --- we need to know what is going on around us.

So just when we are feeling sad because another war has started or another pandemic is coming towards us or we're all caught up in the cost of living crisis --- Stand Your Ground!

Don't let the 'world' around you destroy the peace within you, draining you of any hope.

There Is Hope! It is in OUR Hands!

There is 'only' a hundred reasons to break down and cry --- but There Is a thousand reasons to smile, laugh and be happy.

One of them is this beautiful planet we live on --- The Earth. It's Natural Beauty gives us Strength every single day and it is up to us to stand still and look at that Strength, drawing it into us and building ourselves up both mentally and physically.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Don't Miss Out

"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take" 

"Oh I wish I'd done that and I had the opportunity too!"

How many times have we said this in our lives?

Either through circumstances or what other people expect of us, we do miss out on opportunities which come our way, sometimes, every single day.

I ask the question: "What do I want / what do you want?"

Instead of 'bowing' to pressure from others, do something that YOU want to do, and, today, most things are possible.

Did you want to study? Do It!

Did you want to become a vet? lawyer? doctor? Do It!

Did you just want to improve your education (because when you were younger you didn't have the opportunity)? Do It!

Education today allows most people, of most ages, to study most subjects and at reasonable prices (sometimes even free).

Of course, this can apply to anything in life but Education is a good start.

What do YOU Want to do?

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Teacher

I Am Thankful

 "I woke up. I have clothes to wear. I have running water. I have food to eat. I am thankful".

Being thankful for what we have in life is a good way of bringing Positivity into our lives.

When we are thankful for what we have today, we are grateful towards Life Itself.

Living in this world, where we are 'denied' nothing (as it were), it is easy to forget what we 'should' be grateful for. We can go to any supermarket for our food. Go to bed at night and sleep on a nice, (hopefully) comfortable bed. We can turn on the t.v. and watch the news or a program we enjoy. We can wake up every morning without the fear of our homes being destroyed (in most countries).

Are we thankful for these things?

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Respect

 "Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love".

This is a 'quality' that every generation needs to learn.

Respect for others who share our planet with us, whether human or animal, even Respect for this very earth we live on.

Today, we live in a world of diversity, with so many different people living different ways. As long as we are all happy and not hurting anyone --- let's show that Respect.

After all, Respect shows how much we Love.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

DO IT!

 "Be the reason someone believes in good people".

We've said this ourselves: "There are some good people in this world!" Especially when someone has gone beyond to help us out with something that is important to us personally.

A Smile, a Nod, a "Hello" can make all the difference in a person's life.

An older person may not have anyone at home to talk to, but when you 'chat' with them at the hospital (because you're both waiting to see the doctor), that older person feels good, better and happier.

When you're waiting at the train station for your train and you see that person, drinking coffee, but oh they do look sad, haven't you ever wanted to go up to him/her and just say: "It's ok, things will get better"? A gentle smile can sometimes get that person talking, and we'd do anything we can to help him/her.

Be that Reason ! ! !

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Well Done

 "If you fail, congratulations because most people don't even try".

It's true isn't it: "Oh you did that, I didn't bother because I knew I'd fail".

What a negative way of looking at life!

When we try to do something, especially if it is difficult for us personally, even if we 'fail', we should still be Proud that we at least 'tried'.

And to be honest, there are very few things in life that we will fail at, but if we don't even try --- we'll never know --- and then we miss out on (possibly) something special in our lives.

At least TRY, at least YOU had a go, and when you do succeed, it'll be a lovely surprise and you'll be ever so glad you did try.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!