Going with the Flow

When you feel dog tired at night,

 it may be because you've growled all day long.  

~Author Unknown

Going with the Flow
Sometimes you just need to release and go with the flow of life.  When you try to hard to control it, you can get frustrated and overwhelmed.  On the other hand, if you just relax into the situation you just might find that it's not as bad as you thought.  You may even enjoy the change of events.  Remember that the only thing that stands in your way of having a great time in life is your attitude!

Bravery

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, 

but he is braver five minutes longer.  

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Bravery
What makes us brave?  What makes us strong?  What makes us keep going?  The answer is quite simple.  We all have hope.  Hope that things will get better.  Hope that there is more good in people than bad.  Hope that our possibilities are endless. Hope that the world can change for the better in an instant.  We are much braver and more courageous than we can ever truly imagine.  Bravery comes from deep within.  It's the little nudge that keeps us going.  Face life challenges with your chin up, your eyes focused on the goal and don't ever doubt for a moment that you will succeed.

Original

(Jester Jim at SCCC's Annual Halloween Fest)

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, 

instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.  

~Judy Garland

Original

Why would you ever want to be like anyone else?  You are an original, not a copy. The bravest you could ever be was deciding to be true to who you are without excuses or apologies.  There is nobody on this planet that is talks like you, thinks like you or loves like you.  Give yourself some credit for your talents, skills and what you contribute to this world.  Always be true to yourself.  That's how you live your best life.