New Experiences

In order to grow, we must all try something new. Parties, new friends, new love. It makes us feel alive, growth and strength. When these new found experiences go awry, we may feel depressed or feel like "why???". But without those specific chances and to actually take them, we may have never moved anywhere--forward, backward, up down, nothing. If things have not gone exactly like you want them to, rejoice anyway. If things have gone, like you want them to, well be happy (but don't rub it in anyone's face!). Take the lessons you've learned, remember them and pass them on to others.

Every second, every minute holds a lesson (or more than one). Be blessed by them: some never their lessons. They ignore them, pretend those lessons do not exists and repeat the same lessons at different times. Before the year is out, take some time to close your eyes, take a deep breath, smile and remember all of the lessons, blessings, and heartfelt things learned and received this year. A dollar says you'll laugh all the way to the bank!!

Father, while you're birthday is near, I'd like to give you one gift early: appreciation. Yes, I show it and my body pulses with all You are, but I'd like to take the time now to say. Thank You, I worship You, I honor You and I am grateful for the lessons I've learned just by living and those I've learned by being observant.