Choice and Light

As much as you can (and you do have some choice in the matter, though not complete choice) choose happiness. Spend time with things and people you love, that make you smile. If you notice yourself getting serious and frowny, check yourself. Life is too short. I have a friend who've been through Vietnam, on the ground, and they are one of the funniest people I know. Bad things happening are no excuse. It is a courageous, warrior-of-light act, to find ways to laugh, in the face of darkness.

We can't always do what we want, but we can practice liking what we have to do. One of the things that helps me with that is not taking things too seriously, if they're not really important, in the grand scheme of things. And I decide that based on what I will look back on, on my death bed, as really important. Mainly the love I've shared and the way I've lived.

There is a time for sadness and mourning. Perhaps even an occasional time for repentance. But there is no good time for despair or shame. Fight them!

Fight the darkness with light, not more darkness. Fight it with love, laughter, and the dear people around you who care about you. Your circle of light. If you are reading this, if you've gotten to here, it is almost certain that you have at least a few of those. Call on them for support, when you need it, and let them know you're there to support them, when they need it. Your friends care about you. Sometimes it is a brave act, just to admit you could use some help, and reach out for it.

Here's a dose of smiles for the day. Live strong, live love ;)