Carpe Diem

My daughter sent me this photo of a sunset in her "backyard" tonight.  I wish I could have been there, water always soothes me.  If it is true that every person is connected to an element, than without a doubt mine is water.

There is a ton of stress in my life right now...a ton!! There are a lot of scary questions being asked, and not a lot of comforting answers.  This photo of the sunset that she sent me, reminded me to let it go, all the worries of the day, and just be quiet and be thankful for what is in my life today.  It isn't as easy as it sounds. But I am trying. It reminds me that each day has treasures, and we need to seize the day and make the most of each day.  We need to push past the worries of the day and live each day to it's fullest.  We need to be open to the joys and blessings of each new day.  So as David McCollough Jr urged the graduating class of 2012, in a speech that I just loved....I will try to carpe the heck out of the diem.

"Carpe Diem. Sieze the day, boys.

Make your lives extraordinary."

~ John Keating