Words to Lift Us Up

While this Christmas season may not be ideal or feel normal, I find myself full of gratitude for my very life after the challenging year we have all endured. Like so many others I faced loss, disappointment, heartache, and hardships during this pandemic. Yet there was also new life, weddings, successes and survival.

I pray the New Year brings more happiness than sadness but whatever the future holds may we all face it with hope, determination, kindness, and love. May we fight the good fight especially for those who cannot fight for themselves.

May we find solutions, compromise, and a return to civility in our homes, community, and around the world. May God be more present for us than a cry in our darkest hours and may all our dreams come true.

My beautiful friend and fellow poet asked me to share some of my favorite quotes. May these words fill your heart too.

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

Stay safe,

Valerie😷 🌲 

“El amor es un canto de ternura, sacrificio  y llanto.” ~  Frances Noelia. (Love is a song of tenderness, sacrifice and tears)

“Who wants to be beat up in their heart like that?” ~ Frances Noelia

“A cheerful life is what the Muses love, a soaring spirit is their prime delight.” ~ William Wadsworth

“Where there is love there is life.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.”~ Jimi Hendrix

“I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all year.” ~ Charles Dickens

“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” ~ Dr. Seuss

“In every day there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make an impact.” ~ Les Brown

“Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” ~ Alice Morse Earl

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. To give you a future and a hope.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11