I hope you dance

A good read… Don't be afraid of getting old..💕

Written A  Just A Thought…Motivation & Inspiration 

Learn to keep yourself company when you feel sad or lonely. Grab your favourite book, make a cuppa , and head outside into the sunshine. Never lose your sense of humour, or sense of wonder. 

Dance! if you can’t do it physically, dance in your mind. Allow your heart to feel joy. Sing at the top of your lungs. Sing and dance like no one is watching. 

Don’t be afraid of getting old. Every day wake up to a beautiful sunrise of hope. Another beautiful day to live with plenty of special moments. Be determined to create the day you want. Even though the body will wrinkle and slow down, the heart, mind and soul will remain young. Use your imagination. 

Don’t be afraid of getting old. Spend time with people who love you. Become a collector of moments, your special moments. Laugh, really laugh! It costs you nothing to smile. You will feel happy, and your loved ones will feel happy too. 

Don’t be afraid of getting old. Even if your heart feels tired, learn to rest. When your legs feel tired, learn to run in your mind. When you feel bored, unleash your imagination. Make the most of what you have. It’s quality over quantity. Getting old is a privilege denied to many. 

Written By Just A Thought… Motivation & Inspiration 💕

Surround yourself with talented women

"Surround yourself with strong women, women more beautiful than you, smarter than you, and don't envy them, admire them.

Surround yourself with good women who know how to listen, who know how to care, from whom you learn to relate to the world, women who teach you their power.

Surround yourself with women to weave an invisible web, a web for other women, so you don't let them fall, so they feel the collective hug, so they don't feel alone or crazy.

Surround yourself with women who embrace their shadow, who don't apologize for being light, who are aware of their beauty and that they are alive.

Surround yourself with irreverent and brave women, women fighters who open the way and tear down walls, women of reference, women who do not ask for permission, who build their homes with the same hands, with which they cradle and caress.

Surround yourself with women who help you live as you are, who give you confidence and affection, who remind you that they are all one."

Source: Roy Galán

It's later than you think.

"It's 6:00 in the morning. I have a cup of coffee in my hand and, lost in thought, I find myself talking to myself.

But now I'll tell you this:

Time has a way of surprising us, of catching us off guard as the years go by.

It seems like only yesterday I was young... And yet, somehow, it hasn't. Where have those years gone?

I know I lived them: I remember the hopes, the dreams, the adventures. But now, here they are: the autumn of my life has arrived. And I almost didn't notice.

How did I get to 50, 60, 70, 80 or more so quickly?

Where did my youth go?

I remember thinking that the autumn of life was very far away, something almost unattainable. And instead it's here.

I see my gray-haired friends, retired. They walk more slowly, like me. Some are better, others worse, but we all carry the signs of the times with us.

We were once young, vibrant, full of energy... now we are the old people we never imagined we would become.

The desire for sleep is no longer a pleasure: it is a necessity. If I don't do it, I will find myself asleep where I am.

And so I realize that I have entered a new phase of life. I was not prepared for all this: the pain, the loss of energy, the slowness in doing things that were once so easy.

But I know that this fall will also pass quickly. And with it comes a new adventure.

Maybe I will regret a choice, something I didn't make. But there are so many things for which I am grateful and happy...

If you haven't reached the fall yet, let me tell you something: it will come sooner than you think.

So whatever you want to do, do it now. Don't put it off.

Life is short.

Live today, live now. Don't wait.

Tell the people you love today what you want them to remember.

Life is a precious gift. Make it special, for yourself and those around you.

LIVE WELL!

Enjoy each day. Find pleasure in the little things. Be happy.

Always remember:

True wealth is the health and spiritual gifts you have accumulated, not money, material things, or your bank account.

When you leave this world, these things will have no value to you. And ironically, they will often end up with the person who appreciated you the least.

So love yourself.

Take care of yourself. Do what you can. And for everything else, trust in God, who can do everything.

Remember: going out on the street is nice, but coming home safely is even better.

If you forget the name, it doesn't matter. Maybe they forgot they ever knew you.

Hold on to what really matters: old songs, classic movies, and, above all... soulmates.

My greetings are to them, hoping they are well.

And to you, dear friend, I dedicate this message.

Share it with anyone you want: it will make them smile and think.

Reading these words, I remembered many beautiful moments from the past. And from each of you I learned something valuable.

It is not what you have accumulated that counts, but what you have given with generosity and love.

This is what defines the life you have lived."                 

who are you?

We think we're made of numbers. Percentages on tests,

pounds on a scale,

"likes" on a photo,

price tags on clothes.

But we're not.

We are made of love and happiness and the way we laugh.

We're made of good memories and late

nights and past-curfews.

We have more substance than numbers.

You're not what you look like.

You're the music you listen to,

the shows you watch,

the art you make,

the flowers in your hair,

your favorite blanket.

You're not the pimple on your nose

or the pudge on your stomach.

You're not your thighs or your teeth.

You're your favorite band,

you're the mismatch socks you wear.

You're what you love,

you're not what you look like or the body you are in.

Written by Michaela Tripp

Photo: Paola Merrill, The Cottage Fairy

What I've learned

I’ve learned….

That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I’ve learned….

That when you’re in love, it shows.

I’ve learned ….

That just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my day!’ makes my day.

I’ve learned….

That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I’ve learned….

That being kind is more important than being right.

I’ve learned….

That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I’ve learned….

That I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in any other way.

I’ve learned….

That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I’ve learned….

That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I’ve learned….

That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I’ve learned….

That life is like a roll of toilet paper.

The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I’ve learned….

That money doesn’t buy class.

I’ve learned….

That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I’ve learned…

That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I’ve learned….

That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I’ve learned….

That when you plan to get even with someone,

you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I’ve learned….

That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I’ve learned….

That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I’ve learned….

That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I’ve learned….

That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I’ve learned….

That life is tough, but I’m tougher.

I’ve learned….

That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

I’ve learned….

That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I’ve learned….

That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I’ve learned….

That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I’ve learned….

That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I’ve learned….

That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, you’re hooked for life.

I’ve learned….

That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.

I’ve learned….

That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

~ Andy Rooney

~ Art by Nino Chakvetadze

to my women friends

I’m a big fan of women who snort when they laugh.

Women who overshare awkward truths when the conversation stalls.

I’m a big believer in singing loudly in the car whenever possible and I love pulling alongside a fellow diva doing the same. 

I’m a big fan of women who love women, 

who spot loo roll on the shoes and help each other out, 

when Mother Nature calls.

I’m a huge believer in comparison being the thief of joy, 

that dimming someone else’s light, won’t ever make yours shine brighter.

I just can’t get enough of those women who are unashamedly themselves, in technicolour glory.

I’m a lover of laughter and those moments when the tears start to flow,  give me life.

I think the best therapy, is quality time with a friend who listens without judgement.

I’m a big fan of women who break, who share, 

who rebuild each other and cheer them along the way.

I’m grateful for this world half-full of fabulous females, 

I see you all.

Donna Ashworth

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