Lovely, rainy days...

While rainy, fall days aren't my favorite, today reminded me of the gift of each moment.  A precious family member's message made my day with her kind and thoughtful heart.  She not only touches my life...but lives of others who are so very dear to me.  A conversation this afternoon reminded me how the love of a genuine, faithful friend can reach into our hearts and make a cool, leaf-dropping, rainy day absolutely beautiful.  

It is through hearts of kindness, compassion, joy, love and authenticity that lives are deeply touched...perhaps even transformed.  As a new month begins, I am challenging myself to count my blessings more mindfully each day.  But I also want to be a blessing to someone else daily.  We don't need to wait until holidays to be grateful and kind.  May we cherish each moment....every day...and celebrate this journey...by being thankful and helpful...to someone else.  There are countless opportunities to care.  Be a blessing!<3~thl