Today I Choose

"Today I choose to live by choice, not by chance; to make changes, not excuses. To be motivated, not manipulated. To be useful, not used. To excel, not compete. I choose self-esteem, not self-pity. I choose to listen to the inner voice, not the random opinion of others." ~Unknown~

Good evening dear ones. These days we have many choices that we can make. From the food we eat, to the car we want, or to the house that best suits our needs we have choices. We can choose to accept where we are in life and that someday change will be available. We can choose to let ourselves be defined by our downfalls, or we can choose to learn from them. We can choose to live our lives as we see fit, or let the opinions of others imprison us with no relief in sight. What choice will you make in the days to come?

I choose to see the beauty in a world gone mad. I choose to see my life as a job well done, and continue on my journey forward. I choose to embrace others and welcome them as friends... even family, for we are all in this together. Whatever race, religion, sexual orientation, or world views you may have, my heart will be open to you. I choose to accept people for who they truly are, instead of who I expect them to be. I choose to try and gain a better understanding of the plight of others and do what I can to help. I choose to remain kind, even as the world turns to cruelty. I choose to send out compassion instead of spewing hate. I choose to see beyond the surface and look to the depths to show me the wonders that lie in the unknown. I choose hope over fear, peace over chaos, and Love over hatred.

My loves, the world is a mess right now and everyone is going through something. Please remember that before you get angry at the employees of the places you go to. Take a moment to give them a smile, a thank you, or a word of encouragement, as it may be the first kind thing they've heard all day. Be good to each other and yourselves. Life is far too short to be anything but happy. Be Kind, Be Peace, and Be Love. Yesterday is past and tomorrow isn't promised. Live and Love for today - The choice is yours. - Live - Laugh - Love - Namaste