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The Greatest SHOW in the world is not …

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… the retired Ringling Bros. Circus.

The Greatest Show in the World is  witnessing:

the sparkle in an older woman’s eyes when the toddler runs to her with arms wide squeaking, “Grandma!”

the squeals of delight attached to smiling faces of children playing in the park

the pride of a loved one who achieved a great accomplishment

the long awaited reunion of members of a family

… and the list goes on.

But what is the greatest of all, of everything that’s meaningful?

Experiencing these feelings of love and joy.

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When we make an impact but don’t know it

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I’ve been Tempted to share something with you but I didn’t want to come across as egocentric. Maybe the word prompt was a sign to follow through. Besides, each of us during our lifetime will experience a moment (hopefully more than one) that will puff us up and make us feel good about something we did – even if we didn’t know the impact we had at the time.

You may or may not know that I am retired Early Childhood Specialist.

So in awe of what occurred on September 17, 1999, I asked if I could keep her notes. Here they are, framed, with my explanation typed at the bottom: PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN’T READ IT!

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My wish for YOU

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After my sweet mom died, I made this shadow box for my heartbroken father. (These are paper doves, not stuffed!) Together, Mom and Dad had always enjoyed the sweet sound of mourning doves and kept their bird and squirrel feeders full. Now, my parents live together in a softer place.

The poem is Emily Dickinson’s:

Hope is the thing with feathers

that perches on the soul

and sings a tune

without the words

and never stops at all.

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For this coming new year, my wish for all of you is to feel the love, peace, joy and hope in the soft tickles of feathers.

Blessings all,

Carolyn

My gift to you

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I painted this on the first day of the Iraqi war and named it “Peace Bubbles.” (I sold this painting and believe it is hanging on a wall in a yoga studio in NYC)

Whatever traditions you celebrate this season, I hope your life is filled with peace, acceptance, grace, hope, kindness, joy and LOVE.

All the best to you, my blogging buds! – Carolyn

 

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My only worry …

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Last night, we celebrated a late Thanksgiving with our kids and grandkids. The house was perfectly chaotic and I loved every moment.

Today, I sit back and relax (well, and blog). At this moment, my only worry is wondering if the fresh-pressed beet juice is staining my Invisalign’s! 

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Happy Sunday, everyone!

Be Real

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In your kindness, be sincere. We can tell the difference between a real squeeze and a formal hug. We can tell when you offer us a gentle word but walk away with rolling eyes.

We know. We can tell.

You say, “have a good day.” Do you mean it?

You say, “hope you feel better.” Do you care?

Are you are earnest? Genuine? Heartfelt?  Or artificial, phony and hollow?

We feel the difference.

We know.  We can tell.

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