Making the World a Happier Place One Person at a Time -- Start with Ourselves

Wow!!! What a week it's been on the journey of lifelong learning. Hope we've all managed to know some items of the "to do" list and feel good about the what we've accomplished and super positive about what to do next.

I stumbled on some formidable quotes today to help us get some perspective on what we have to do to transform the world from as good as it already is, the even better place we envision it to be.

But where was I to start? The world is so vast. I shall start with the country I know best, my own. But my country is so very large. I had better start with my town. But my town, too, is large. I had best start with my street. No: my home. No: my family. Never mind, I shall start with myself.-- Elie Wiesel

I always wondered why somebody didn't do something about that, then I realized I was somebody.-- Lily Tomlin

Beautiful! Let's make the world a happier place by first being happier with where we are and what we are doing. We must figure out our purpose and work steadily and continuously toward the vision we conjure in our mind's eye. Let's do it.

Today I had the very good fortune to be graced with the presence of some of the truest friends a person could ever hope for. Beverley, Mariana and Vivian gave me a gentle reminder of how lovely it is to give of your time and efforts to help uplift the spirit's of a friend to encourage perseverence in the pursuit of what is right. May those who give me showered with the abundance they deserve.

I have had the good fortune to learn so much and to gain so much inspiration from the people who surround me. As the realization dawns on me more and more vividly day after day, I am about to burst with gratitude for all the potential we all have to help ourselves by helping others. What a feeling!!

Ardently yours,

Kathleen