to live in the light.

notice what is good. 

it is there, i promise.  

once i decidedly began to notice, to look for, see and acknowledge the good, my life changed.  

i smile back.

i say, "thank you" and i really try to show that i mean it, that those two words are not empty, but so very full of deep and heartfelt gratitude.

i tip well.

i show appreciation at any opportunity no matter how seemingly insignificant it may be.

i am patient when it is most difficult.

i do my best to overlook inconvenience and consider the situation fully before i deem it intolerable.

i try not to perpetuate the hate that can be done so benignly. we often unconsciously do so with our thoughts influenced by heavy doses of biased media and the careless words we often let slip out not fully considering their meaning and effect.

but a conscious awareness, an attentiveness to the deep promptings in our soul can alter the paths we take, the words we speak and the thoughts we think.

for every evil i may stand witness to, be the victim of, or become entrenched in, i intentionally vow to retaliate with a kindness of sorts, so as not to condone, but not to lower myself to a life that exists in darkness and negativity that is devoid of love and light.

it is not intended to be conceit; it is simply an attempt to live into the light.