Moderation…
is the key, they say. (There we go again with the proverbial ‘they’) And while that rings true for many things in life; wine, food, speed, I present the case that it is not true with good works, happiness and gratitude. As I woke from a sleepy lullaby of rain on the window, I could hear myDarlin’ Robert Kenui Pope saying “This is going to be a great day!” and this song began to play in my head…
Rise up this mornin', smile to the risin' sun,
Three little birds by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', "This is my message to you"
Three little birds by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', "This is my message to you"
Singin' "Don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh!
Every little thing gonna be alright.”
Every little thing gonna be alright.”
Today, I challenge you – yes you – and me to:
- do good works, making a conscious effort to exceed mediocrity
- choose happiness, it’s contagious!
- be grateful for the simple things, not taking anything or anyone for granted
- do good works, making a conscious effort to exceed mediocrity
- choose happiness, it’s contagious!
- be grateful for the simple things, not taking anything or anyone for granted
And while some things are better with moderation, don’t forget that giving 110%, being excessive, going above and beyond can fill your glass to half full when you thought it was empty.
Today, I look to the heavens and am filled with gratitude for the life that I have been blessed with, the journey I walked with myDarlin’, my Ohana and the possibilities that tomorrow brings.
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