Summertime

When you get up in the morning, how do you organize your day? Or do your responsibilities, i.e., your job, your kids, your laundry, do it for you? Sometimes it seems like our days create themselves and fly by own their own. But there is another perspective -- we can create our days by being mindful of what we need to do, what we have to do and what we want to do. And, we can always do something! It is the very process of taking action that enables our innate creativity. Sometimes, when things seem overwhelming, it is just doing one thing. And sometimes that one thing leads to the next, and the next. But there are some things that can move us spiritually towards where we want to be: One of them is to be with friends! People are social beings! We need the stimulation, energy, laughter and love that friendship provides. People who have friends have been found to be happier, healthier and to live longer! If your friends are busy with their own lives, guess what? There are always new friends to be made! Visit a nursing home! Join a meet-up group! Take a class! Talk to a neighbor! There is no amount of money, no diamond so big, no piece of gold as valuable as a good friend. And the way to have a friend -- be one! We all need friends. Not new information, just a happy reminder! Now go email, text or call a friend and make plans to see each other in person! And have a great day!