Today or rather yesterday was my birthday. I spent it in the dentist chair (my choice) and by myself (my choice) until my family came home. I opted out of the usual dinner and requested the money that would have been spent on a meal for four at a very nice restaurant to be given to me so I could coupon grocery shop at my favorite grocery stores. This was all my choice. I did today what I wanted. I didn't expect birthday wishes, lunch/dinner out. My expectations were nil and you know what? I had a great day!!! I spent too much (160 bucks) but heck it was enough groceries and even things for my mom and my family to live on for quite a while. Remember me mentioning that around my birthday is when I do a lot of that looking into my soul and who I am..... With that said - one of my inspirational websites with one of its inspirational poems - follow the link to hear the music and see the beautiful photography.

 Inspiring Thoughts

You are…

You are strong when you take your grief and teach it to smile

You are brave when you overcome your fear and help others to do the same.

You are happy when you see a flower and are thankful for the blessing.

You  are loving when your own pain does not blind you of the pain of others.

You are wise when you know the limits of your wisdom

You are true when you admit there are times you fool yourself

You are alive when tomorrow’s hope means more to you than yesterday’s mistake.

You are growing when you know what you are but not what you will become

You are free when you are in control of yourself and do not wish to control others

You are honorable when you find your honor is to honor others

You are generous when you can take as sweetly as you can give

You are humble when you do not know how humble you are

You are thoughtful when you see me just as I am and treat me just as you are

You are merciful when you forgive in others the faults you condemn in others.

You are beautiful when you don’t need a mirror to tell you

You are rich when you never need more than what you have.

You are you when you are at peace with who you are not.