daily reminder

It's been forever since I had the chance to blog. I'm in the thick of school and grading and well you know, life.  I looked around my house today when I got home at 5... And said who leaves here?!?! There is paper piles and laundry and empty toilet paper rolls. Does anyone see them but me????

I went back to my journals and found one I never published and it is funny how it  fits today... Maybe I shouldn't worry about changing and just accept that I am who I am. It is what it is. And love my life. All of it.  That's scary.  

Earlier this week I talked about "fizzing" out with a friend and I made up a plan to get through the week with out going flat. In the process of this I read a lot. There is something about reading one's words on a page and the sanctity of writing. It is like the writer has given you your own personal invite to share a piece of themselves with you. A pretty brave thing. It is what has encouraged me to write again.

On the other hand there is something special about when someone reads something and sends it to you and says...this made me think of you. and I thought you may like it, you need to hear it, you will laugh at it,  you will challenge it,  you can relate to this; add something to it, believe it or simply enjoy it! It's like a little love note. Who doesn't like love notes?

I received an article from a friend a while back that you can read here about Zelda Williams unveiling her tattoo in honor of her dad, Robin Williams. It is a hummingbird...and my heart skipped a beat. They truly are one of the most beautiful creatures. They remind to me to keep flying...to keep looking for the good even when I know I am fizzing out. They remind me to laugh...and when I see one I always smile. 

I guess what I want you to know today is that...things may be flat and dark and scary but when you are ready to - someone will be there to help you fly again. And it is hard work to fly. But

It is totally worth it. Think of all things you would be missing if you never left the ground?

So - here is my reminder:
Smile.
Don't give up- for too long!
Things may or may not get better.
You are enough!
It is what it is.
Embrace both the ugly and sweet.
You are beautiful!