Mr. Celubrious

“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.”

--Emily Dickinson

It’s easy when you are lying on the beach with a full moon and a clear sky full of stars with the sound of the waves rolling ashore to give yourself over to being grateful. Gratitude is easy when life is good but not necessarily so when the going gets tough. A key to overcoming the rough times is to not obsess on past failures, illnesses, distractions or bad experiences but rather to focus on the present moment. When you are focusing on today, the past and the future will fade away and you can become alive in the moment. Enjoying each new day with each new experience and knowing it is yours to keep forever is what makes life so sweet. That mischievous deed, unique smile, look of awe, surprise, admiration or love that you have seen on your loved ones faces are precious and special moments that will never come again in the same way. It is then; with much appreciation and gratitude you can add those sweet moments of joy to your memory jar. Someone once said, “Gloom is but a shadow and behind it and within your reach is joy; also in the darkness is radiance and you only have to look to see it.”

Random Reflections

· When you run so fast to get somewhere you miss half the fun of getting there.
· When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift---thrown away. Life is not a race. Do take it slower and hear the music before the song is over.

· The best way to keep kids at home is to make the home a pleasant atmosphere and let the air out of their tires.