Usually on most days
Life’s journey moves along
Solving another maze
Each answer never wrong
Hourly reality check
Simple truths always guide
Avoiding any wrecks
Every step filled with pride
Tomorrow will bring change
Certain as each sunrise
Stirring thoughts to exchange
Nothing waits in disguise
Goodness set to deploy
Positive always leads
Going forward brings joy
Lasting happiness freed
Facing life’s challenges
Decisions needing to be made
Stepping with confidence
No longer feeling afraid
Listening to own heart
Negative thoughts fading away
Taking positive steps
No longer leading astray
Flexing new attitude
Tomorrow inviting fresh start
Letting yesterday go
No longer filling sad heart
Leaving darkness behind
Choices finding healthy outlets
Loving new direction
No longer bringing regrets
Often it isn’t the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the little pebble in your shoe.
What you’re thinking is what you’re becoming.
No darkness lasts forever. And even there, there are stars.
If you evade suffering, you also evade the chance of joy.
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was an American author who achieved success in the realm of science fiction as well as fantasy.
A book is a wonderful present. Though it may grow worn, it will never grow old.
Touch magic. Pass it on.
Jane Yolen (born 1939) is an American author of fantasy, science fiction, and children’s books. During her prolific career, she has written or edited over 400 books. She enjoys sharing her own writing journey. Here is her website: janeyolen.
Day’s outlook, full of delight
Never empty, always half full
Another day, taking flight
Tasting life with every spoonful
Journey receives cherished gifts
Each experience overflows
Another sunrise uplifts
Witnessing one more tender rose
Unsung people, work each day
Vivacious, energized with life
Another hour’s sweet ballet
Cooperating, without strife
Marked with every sunset’s wink
Never empty, always half full
Precious life remains in sync
Filling another cup, brimful
You’ve got to get up every morning with a smile on your face.
I’m like a plant, I reach for the sun.
Carole King (born 1942) is an American singer and songwriter. She has received numerous awards, including a Grammy for Song of Year (“You’ve Got a Friend”) and Kennedy Center Honors.
Each day means a anew twenty-four hours. Each day means everything’s possible again.
Without emotion, what’s the point of being human.
Marie Lu (born 1984) is a Chinese-born author. Many of her novels appeal to young adult readers. She has lived in the United States since 1989 when her family left China during the Tiananmen Square Protest.
From the words of American-born philosopher, Pema Chadron: “Be kinder to yourself, then let your kindness flood the world.”
Waiting in life’s shadows, another year
Thinking conscious thoughts, ready to embrace
Setting aside more time for daydreaming
Leading to tomorrow’s energized space
Allowing positivity to shine
Sowing today’s seeds, filled with future hope
Reaping lasting harvest of inner peace
Looking ahead through New Year’s vivid scope
Finding humor’s lessons in life’s darkness
Focusing on single tasks, without more
Filling each day with heartfelt gifts of joy
Witnessing blessed year, coming ashore
Creating reservoirs of lasting light
Passing each on to others taking flight
Life’s mirror reflects
Past sorrows filled with heartache—
Today writes new page
Positivity
Lights candle in one more soul—
Love and kindness glow
Hopeful and ready
Discovering more than one—
Life’s next open door
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