Whatever the goal is, and no matter how hard it feels some days taking that step to get there, you made the goal because it meant something to you.
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Whatever the goal is…
Tag Archives: Inspirational
Chasing Your Dreams
Chasing your dreams is never crazy.
Take it from someone who has been doing it for a while now…
~ Stay Inspired ~
A Message Of Peace Upon The Shore
I have the good fortune to live just a few blocks from the beautiful shoreline along Lake Michigan. There are beaches for people, and beaches for dogs. You can rent a boat or picnic in the grass, and even take in the view of Chicago…
I quite enjoy a summer’s day at the beach, and I go prepared with fizzy water and snacks, a comfortable chair and an oversized sun hat. It is my time to catch up on reading, and the soothing sounds of the lake’s waves sound every bit as powerful as ocean waves…
And just down the block is Northwestern University, where many a youth is filling their head with intelligent notions. I love school. If I could make a career of taking classes, I would…
But along this wonderful shore, upon land owned by the university, there is a curious sight. Hundreds of enormous rocks, decorated with colorful messages…
Out on those rocks, people lounge in the sun, eat their lunches, and even fish…
And if you get close enough to read what is written, you will find interesting quotes, marriage proposals, individual memories and tributes. They are entertaining to explore (though somewhat precarious to walk upon)…
There are many rocks that make me smile and warm my heart…
And I find it a complete wonder to consider how many folks have trudged down to the lakeshore with paint buckets in hand over the years!
Some were decorated so long ago, that the messages are fading away under the elements…
There is much love to be found upon the rocks, which a community can never have too much of…
And writings that are very wise indeed…
We of course cannot leave out messages that instigate a giggle or two, for what is life without laughter?
Here’s wishing you a place of nature and beauty to enjoy, wherever you may live. Here’s wishing that you’ll visit it often and be filled with peace and happiness!
Go Put Your Lipstick On!
This morning when I opened my eyes, the grey sky did anything but inspire. It was very dismal in fact. I frowned and pulled the covers up. I knew right then that this was going to be a lipstick day…
What is a lipstick day? Many years ago, on a day when I was in a spectacular frump, a dear friend told me to go put my lipstick on. I guess I must have, because I’ve never forgotten her instruction. It was her special way of saying “You’ve got to keep on moving, sister”…
Just the other day, another friend of mine was exhausted, yet had a long day to get through. I told her the story of the lipstick, and she went and put some on. After a few hours she claimed the lipstick wasn’t helping. But then we immediately had a good laugh, so maybe it helped after all…
Why would lipstick be helpful? The obvious reason I suppose is that it brightens one’s face and makes them look put together, pretty. But I think when my friend told me to go put my lipstick on, she might have said a dozen other things. She could have told me to go order a decadent coffee drink, or turn on my favorite song and do the chicken dance, or take a quick lap around the block and birdwatch…
Really it isn’t about the lipstick at all, it’s about keeping your chin up! But today, I think I’ll go apply some all the same, the brighter the better, and defy those ominous dark clouds…
Here’s wishing you good cheer, even when your skies are grey!
Inspired By Venice 