PRIORITIES

Oh... to have family and friends with whom we can sup, sing, share and draw support from is sheer joy; a privilege not to be taken for granted.  In a blink of an eye, anything and everything can change  All that we hold dear can be snatched from us without warning or apology.  Prolong the happy times for as long as we can.
Make the most of each day.  If tomorrow never comes, at least we have today ...

REJOICE

Life is too precious and too short to be wasted on being angry; staying angry or pretending to be angry. Use the energy elsewhere.
Exercise faith!  We're never going to walk on water if we don't step out of the boat.  Faith, like muscles, is strengthened when stretched.
Instead of  wallowing in self-pity, count our blessings in a praise party!  Rejoice and be happy...

MOMENT BY MOMENT

Give yourself permission to be happy, healthy, fulfilled and fabulous.  Living the life you've always wanted starts from you.
All we have is the present. No other time is guaranteed!  The past is gone. The future is not yet.
Relish the moment and create memories ...

GREAT

A thankful heart is a joyful heart!
A gentle spirit overflows with generosity and kindness.  Be quick to bless others just as you have been blessed.
Some times all it takes is a kind word to change a person's mood, his mindset and set him on the path to greatness.

4Ps

Picture in your mind what you want to see happen in your life.
Have a clear vision; be as specific as you can. Then Pray - Plan- Proceed.
Go back to the drawing board often to improve and fine tune your strategies. 
When we take things (or people) for granted, we end up being indifferent. Don't leave your future to chance. Be thankful, gravitate towards being joyful. Work hard at achieving your goals; be persistent.
Be the best version of YOU.  
My 4Ps to realize my dreams: PICTURE - PRAY - PLAN - PROCEED.

EMOTIONS

When we allow our emotions to have the better of us, be prepared for the consequences.
It's a strange and confused world we live in. Here you wish you're THAT popular someone and THAT popular someone wishes she is someone else! 
When we try to be someone we're not, our emotions can become chaotic and confused.  That corrupts our mind. And when controlled and dictated by a corrupted mind fueled by confused emotions, we're bound to have adverse consequences.  Be wary, lest we stumble ...

BUTTER CAKE

She bakes!
1st May holiday activity with grandchild.
First attempt - rich butter cake with raisins - after a long, long time. It's looking good. Oven finally put to good use. Kitchen smells delightfully homey.
Tea-time happy.

DECLARATION

I receive and declare this to be true:
I am not adjusting my life to the culture around me; but instead, I'm fixing my attention on You, God, so You are developing and bringing out the best in me. You have changed me from the inside out. (Romans 13:2)
Thank you, God!

BRIGHT FUTURE

 "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to Prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you Hope and a Future."
(Jeremiah 29:11)
God never lies and He will deliver.
This particular promise always encourages, strengthens and excites me; a solid anchor in times of physical struggles, mental suffocation and emotional strangulation. 
I'm completing six decades...well almost ...and am healthier, happier and hungrier for life; more hopeful than ever for the future that God will eventually unveil...