Eat the shrimp tempura

 Eat the shrimp tempura

eat the shrimp tempura

dive into your life

dive into the emotions on the horizon and deep within your heart

learn to navigate your own road and ride the waves that come

be fearless in your care for yourself

take time to figure out what works for you, makes you happy, and meets your needs

open up like the flower you are and feel your petals warming in the sun

listen and dance dance dance to the rhythym only you have within you

and share that delightful dance or song or story or idea with the world

be ready for failures and learn most from them

celebrate who you are and your success as you celebrate the identities and successes of others 

be patient with everyone, including you

delight in your own passions and interests

watch the bees as they dance amongst the flowers

rock this world with your energy and maybe even rock the boat, too

help others through their difficult times and widen your circle of compassion

a friend once described me as courageous, honest and filled with integrity, self-aware and wholehearted. Be ready and gracious in receiving the compliments and care of others. They may not always know best for you but they want to let you know they care for you and sometimes they do know you best

take a breathe. take a walk. take the love in your life and rejoice in it

you are a lover; love generously

marvel at your world

Darlene Brewer

October 23, 2020