As I sit at my computer, I notice that I hear the air conditioner blowing its cool air.  I hear the vacuum running.  I hear music on the television.  I hear the fountain trickling the water through its pump and over rock.  I see the palms dancing in the wind.  There is a light and cooler breeze outside.  The sky is both blue and has scattered fluffy white clouds.

I feel the chair and floor underneath me supporting me.  I recognize if my shoulders are relaxed.  Little Bear and Tiffany (my two little dogs) lay near me, relaxed.

I breathe.  I realize gratitude for comfort and for help.  I love the blue sky and white fluffy clouds.  I love the palm fronds dancing.  I’m grateful for my breath.  I am grateful for my dogs.

I am having lunch with a friend.  It feels like it is long overdue.  I’m grateful for friends.  I’m grateful for food.  Ha!

We are nearing the end of October and the holidays are beginning their descent on us.  We can choose how we want to experience them.

May you meet the holidays where you are this year and let love guide you; self love and love for others.  

The door to our heart works best when it swings both ways.  Love is empowering, uplifting, beautiful and a great guide.

May you let love be empowering, uplifting, beautiful and one of your best guides.

“Today is a good day, I have never seen it before.”  Maya Angelou

May you open up to a fresh new day.  May you open up to gratitude.  May you be aware of everything that you can give thanks for.  

May each day be a reason to bring your best of self with you wherever you are.

We are not what happens to us.  We are how we react to what happens.

Best of Self Reacting!