A goal I had in life was to enjoy each day to the best of my ability.  I know that’s not always easy, believe me.  I mean, we all have hardships and pains, but then it came to me one day that if I enjoyed me, I would enjoy life.  It was that simple!

Once I figured this out it was like everything else fell into place.  My work, my relationships, even my health.  Start becoming the most enjoyable person you know to be with, because you are the company you keep.  Enjoy!

Cyril
09/19/10

A good reason to give back to others is because it’s good for you.  I never fully believed that until I was widowed and alone, slowly finding myself complaining to anyone who would listen.  One day (thank you, God!) I couldn’t stand it a moment longer.  Hearing myself was making me sick, not to mention others exhausted.  That’s when I decided it was time to get over myself. 

Several days and phone calls later I was out and about helping to organize a food bank along with others who were a lot like me: alone and wanting to feel needed.

After months of working hard and meeting new friends, I found that I needed them more than they needed me.  Imagine, giving really helps everyone to receive.  I hope I’ve given you something to think about!

Hazel
09/12/10

When I was in my early 20s a sneaker wave scooped me up while chasing my hat down the beach.  Just a few yards from shore I could see friends and strangers making efforts to save me, but the current was too strong.

What matters to me now is to get young people to learn to keep their eyes open. For instance, I can’t tell you how many young people are over here that shouldn’t be.  For the sake of a text message, a make-up adjustment, or a quick kiss behind the wheel, they put their lives in peril and their family’s lives in sorrow.

While they KNOW better, they have to be encouraged to DO better.  Remind them over and over.  It will make a difference.

Catherine R. 
09/05/10