Life

January 23, 2022

Life. Life is what you make it. Everything is there in your world for you to use in order for your life to be all you want it to be. Pick and choose among your options and make your life, your Heaven here on Earth. Life is not about settling; life is about living. Everything is out there waiting for you to use it as you see fit. There is plenty to go around, so there is no need to push or shove. When something runs out it will be replenished. So, cool out and enjoy your day. Cool out and enjoy the moment. I remember when I was a little girl, maybe seven, and I had been moping around for few days. I am not sure what I was moping about, but my mother decided enough was enough. Usually, my mother did not bother to hang out with me, because I was her daughter not her friend. She would live her life. I was to observe how she did it, and then follow in her footsteps. Mothers were always right, and there was no need for conversation. Just do it. Well, I don’t remember the conversation, but I remember her words of wisdom to me. She said, “Look at all you have. Why aren’t you happy?” I don’t think I had an epiphany then, but I guess I got over myself. To this day I remember her words…”Look at all you have. Why aren’t you happy?”. I have known for a long time that she had not been talking about toys, a bicycle or my favorite doll when she had mentioned all that I had. She was talking about all I had to be grateful for. Things that were a gift to me. Things that would never go out of style, never break and would be mine for the rest of my life. We didn’t discuss it at the time, but throughout the years I got a better understanding of what all you have meant. Life. Life is an incredible gift. It is wrapped up in love. It is so big and so wonderful that you cannot even count the reasons why you should be grateful for your life. Right at this very moment, I almost stopped breathing for a minute because I was so overwhelmed by the magic. The magic of life. It is beyond my understanding. Here it comes. Get ready. WOW. Wow is my favorite word, but this is the first time I have ever written it in capital letters. WOW. I did it again. I just cannot get over it… I just cannot get over it. I am so grateful for everything from the time I get up until the time I again put my head on my pillow. Oh, by the way did I ever mention that the pillow that nestles my head into it is a feather pillow? Anyway, I find I do not have trouble sleeping. I put my head down, and before I can even start counting sheep, I am fast asleep. I find love, appreciation, gratitude and happiness are the best medicine for a peaceful night of sleep. I will always remember my mother’s words,” Look at all you have. Why aren’t you happy?” I guess mothers were always right most of the time. Thank you, Mother, for everything you ever did for me. I did not deserve you. You were a gift. A gift from God to me. Life. WOW.

Granny-o