"Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers and are
famous preservers of youthful looks."
-- Charles Dickens
famous preservers of youthful looks."
-- Charles Dickens
Isn't this the truth. I love life and I still feel like I am 19 years old. My body does not always agree with me . . . but my mind makes the most of it. That is one of the great things about having a child when you are older . . . I love to play with Bella - we dance, read books, and just have fun together. Like today - she would put her head between my legs and we would walk around like that. Or she was walking backwards while I was holding her hands - simple, heart warming fun. I think she is so beautiful - I would take pictures of her all day long if I could - speaking of which I need a new camera.
So I forgot to mention this fantastic speaker that spoke to the kids yesterday. He was SO motivational. His message was about remember that every minute of every day someone is watching you, judging you, forming opinions of you . . .so always walk taller, with your back straight, do good, always remembering that people are watching you - show them your best always - be the superstar that you are . . . I think that is a fantastic concept. If you always act as if you are being watched - wouldn't you act the best you could - I guess you would have to care about who was watching you . . . so make it - if you always act like your hero or someone you admire or strive to resemble - always act like that person is watching you - make him/her proud . . . stand straighter, be kinder, give more of yourself, be confident . . . you will become that superstar you want to be. The problem that may come is - is when people lack self esteem - they talk themselves into liking the fact that they are obnoxious, mean, rude, ignorant - but deep down inside - that is a defense mechanism to me. One that helps them excuse their own lack of strength or confidence in some area. So here is where we can bring out the best in people if we just believe in them - let them be who they are - but find their good, promote it, and bring out there best. For instance, one of my favorite girls (heck I had a lot) but one of the ones in my group which touched me even before I met her was Jessica. When I met her, she was not how I imagined - altho I did not really imagine anything in particular. She wore black, was self conscious, intimidated slightly - one that could either love or hate this whole experience. She was shy - didn't want to have to fit in and wouldn't be forced. So I never even tried to make her be friends with anyone - I became her friend - and she always gravitated toward me. I listened and asked questions. I told her what I thought was beautiful about her - and in one week - she blossomed - she is awesome. She became stronger and more self assured - and happier - I love her.
Ok so that being said . . . what is the pink firetrucks - well the firefighter who gave the inspirational talk that I absolutely loved - he started and does what is called "pink firetrucks" which supports women with breast cancer. HOW AWESOME - so I told him I so wanted to be involved - they go all over the country supporting the cause . . . I love it. I will even wash the firetrucks - I just want to be involved - so hopefully I can do something soon . . .
How cool people are . . . how many awesome people there are in the world. And I want to bring out the best in everyone I can - "if I could ease one's pain, or lift the robin to it's nest again . . . my life would not be in vain." I loved working with these kids - I loved motivating them - I loved the effect Sreyah and I had in just one week. I need to do this - it is my calling . . .
So I forgot to mention this fantastic speaker that spoke to the kids yesterday. He was SO motivational. His message was about remember that every minute of every day someone is watching you, judging you, forming opinions of you . . .so always walk taller, with your back straight, do good, always remembering that people are watching you - show them your best always - be the superstar that you are . . . I think that is a fantastic concept. If you always act as if you are being watched - wouldn't you act the best you could - I guess you would have to care about who was watching you . . . so make it - if you always act like your hero or someone you admire or strive to resemble - always act like that person is watching you - make him/her proud . . . stand straighter, be kinder, give more of yourself, be confident . . . you will become that superstar you want to be. The problem that may come is - is when people lack self esteem - they talk themselves into liking the fact that they are obnoxious, mean, rude, ignorant - but deep down inside - that is a defense mechanism to me. One that helps them excuse their own lack of strength or confidence in some area. So here is where we can bring out the best in people if we just believe in them - let them be who they are - but find their good, promote it, and bring out there best. For instance, one of my favorite girls (heck I had a lot) but one of the ones in my group which touched me even before I met her was Jessica. When I met her, she was not how I imagined - altho I did not really imagine anything in particular. She wore black, was self conscious, intimidated slightly - one that could either love or hate this whole experience. She was shy - didn't want to have to fit in and wouldn't be forced. So I never even tried to make her be friends with anyone - I became her friend - and she always gravitated toward me. I listened and asked questions. I told her what I thought was beautiful about her - and in one week - she blossomed - she is awesome. She became stronger and more self assured - and happier - I love her.
Ok so that being said . . . what is the pink firetrucks - well the firefighter who gave the inspirational talk that I absolutely loved - he started and does what is called "pink firetrucks" which supports women with breast cancer. HOW AWESOME - so I told him I so wanted to be involved - they go all over the country supporting the cause . . . I love it. I will even wash the firetrucks - I just want to be involved - so hopefully I can do something soon . . .
How cool people are . . . how many awesome people there are in the world. And I want to bring out the best in everyone I can - "if I could ease one's pain, or lift the robin to it's nest again . . . my life would not be in vain." I loved working with these kids - I loved motivating them - I loved the effect Sreyah and I had in just one week. I need to do this - it is my calling . . .
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