I’m not one for vacations.
Honestly, I can’t remember the last one I took.
But my kindness for this week is for myself. I’m going to take a break from the blog for a couple of days.
No drama. No problems. Just a break.
I’ve missed so much of your lives in the last year. I need to get caught up with you. That’s what I’ll do for the next few days.
I can’t think of a kinder thing to do.
“We cannot all do great things,
but we can do small things with great love.”
–Mother Theresa of Calcutta
The coming years are going to require greatness from each of us. I plan to focus on all the tiny acts I can do with great love. How about you!?
Happy Monday!
Our holiday was quiet, warm and fun. Truly perfect. How was your holiday? I hope you had a delicious time.
What are you wishing for this new year?
One of my wishes is the continuation of our on-going community activity – Unconscious Mutterings (created by Luna Nina). Please do play by leaving your answers to these word prompts in the comments. I will link to your site! 
My responses:
Happy Sunday! Happy New Year! Thanks for playing!
Who played? Well, I’ll tell you:
“I’m sorry,” Jacob said. “I’m not sure what you’re saying.”
“Mr. Ashforth states that you attacked him in his office. He states…,” the Denver Police Detective read from a piece of paper. “He states that you threatened his children and wife. He claims that you were out of control, wild eyed, and so violent that he felt he must stop you before you reached your car.”
“Or what?” Jacob asked.
Jacob looked over to at his lawyer, Samantha Hargreaves. She shook her head slightly as if this was to be expected.
“It’s our understanding that you have a black belt in a martial art and certainly we know that you are wealthy. He states that he felt you were a danger to his family and the community.”
“In the first place,” Samantha said, “a black belt doesn’t mean anything. I have a couple myself. Unless you can prove that my client was an immediate danger to specific persons, you have to let this drop. Jacob Marlowe was attacked by Mr. Ashforth, from behind I might add, after he terminated his contract with Ashforth Pipe Supply. You should be prosecuting Mr. Ashforth, not vice versa.”
“This has become a major departmental situation, Ms. Hargreaves. Mr. Ashforth was wounded by two Denver Police Officers,” the police detective said. “These officers are currently suspended from duty while we investigate. It’s important that we pursue every line of inquiry.”
“He was shot?”
“Yes, Mr. Marlowe,” the detective said.
“I don’t remember any of that,” Jacob said.
Today, more than any day of the year, it’s worth taking a look happiness.
Decades of happiness research are clear. Happiness is created when we:
1. Know what we want
2. Believe we can achieve it
3. And are able to do the work to make it happen.
So why aren’t people happier??
I’ve posted videos from Dr. Dan Gilbert before. (link) This is a brand new video where Dan Gilbert discusses the struggle to accurately evaluate value. Thus, we tend to make choices that don’t make us happy.
Dr. Gilbert speaks for 24 minutes, then there is a good question and answer after that. This entire video is 33 minutes long. But hey, it’s Friday. And a holiday in the United States.
Whether you celebrate Chanuka, Kwanza, Christmas, Ramadan, the Solstice or the simply joy of the day,
may you and yours be showered with blessings in the year ahead.
I had to share this with you. We’ve all heard of the Taliban’s acid attacks on girls going to school in Afghanistan. Check out these girls. They’ve already been attacked AND they continue to go to school.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
“We’re all afraid, but we don’t care.”
If you have a moment this holiday season, and can spare a prayer, send one up to these brave girls.
Some times, telling the truth is the kindest thing you can do. It’s hard when the truth is unpleasant. However, it’s possible that a person needs the kindness of that truth.
And some times, it’s best to keep your mouth shut. Smile, nod, and go about your business.
The ‘say or not to say’ dilemma comes to a head this time of year.
At this point in my life, I decide based on the relationship. If it’s a close friend, I might find a way to tell her she’s being controlling. A neighbor? I won’t bother.
How do you decide when to speak or when not to speak?
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“And above all things, never think that you’re not good enough yourself.
A man should never think that.
My belief is that in life people will take you at your own reckoning”
–Isaac Asimov
Happy Monday!
I have two Rose bushes sitting under the light on my desk. Outside the weather is frigid, but under the light? The miniature rose, called Cupcake, has new leaves and the larger mystery rose bush is showing a few new leaf buds. Rescued from the trash can at a local nursery, they continue to revive and grow.
How about you? How have you grown this week? What’s on your mind?
I can’t think of a better way to find out than our favorite word prompt game, Unconscious Mutterings (created by Luna Nina). You can play by writing your answers to the word prompts. Leave your answers in the comments and I’ll create a link to your site.
My answers:
Happy Sunday!
Who played this week?
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