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Each day we create our own, unique episode of a production called, well, in honor of a famous soap opera we all have most likely at least heard of, we’ll call it, “As Our World Turns”. We are the Director, the Actor, and the Writer of each and every one of our episodes. Our episodes (days) can be happy and full of compassion and joy and represent peace of mind and a feeling of pure bliss. We can choose.

So, what thoughts will your episode for today reflect? Will it start with gratitude and thankfulness or anger and fear? Will you mostly smile or will you carry a frown? And what kind of energy will you exude? Will it be positive or negative energy. Which will yours be? Have you ever even thought about what kind of energy you are expressing? You can have a desire to engage the world with loving-kindness or hatefulness. You can blame things and circumstances on others or will you accept the responsibility for your perception of those things and circumstances? What exactly will make you happy today? Will you allow someone else’s perception of life make you angry by the words they choose or by their deeds? Or, will you recognize that you hold all of the power…it is, after all, your episode. It isn’t what other people say or do that is important…it is your perception of what they say and do that really matters. Others don’t control what thoughts you are holding, or do they? Are you in full control of what you are thinking or have you ever even thought about the things that you think? Do you know what thoughts you are thinking today or any other day for that matter? About how many random thoughts do you think you have in any given day?

Can you just “Be” or are you one that reaches out in an attempt to control and create “what ifs” that don’t exist or will you dwell in subtle negativity of yesterday? We become what we think. Our daily episodes become manifest through our thoughts. So, pay attention to what you are thinking, be grateful for your blessings, and become aware and understand your thinking process. In our minds we can create wonderful episodes of happiness or episodes of discontent. Which are you doing?

About the Author:
Savannah Blue is a Freelance Writer, a Spiritual Comforter, Motivator and Life Coach. I live at the beach with the love of my life (my husband) and work from home doing what I love most..Helping others live their Dreams!

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Many of us find ourselves so very busy these days and complaining that there just isn’t enough time…for whatever. There are a few who would actually consider the possibility that this might be the last day. For most of us, that thought is just too scary so we don’t go there, yet there are several people, loved ones of everyone or maybe even us, who may not wake up today or will not wake up tomorrow. I found the following poem by an unknown author so perhaps the words will help someone “slow down” long enough to experience and express "the now."

If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you or talk with you on the phone
The time would be shared together as neither of us would be separate or alone
If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video each action and word, so I could play them day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute or two
To stop and say "I love you," instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance to make everything right.
There will always be another day to say our "I love you's,"
And certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do's?"
But just in case I might be wrong and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget,
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day,
That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
And you were too busy to grant someone what turned out to be their last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today, whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear,
Take time to say "I'm sorry," "please forgive me," "thank you" or "its okay".
And if tomorrow never comes you'll have no regrets about today.

About the Author:
Savannah Blue is a Freelance Writer, a Spiritual Comforter, Motivator and Life Coach. I live at the beach with the love of my life (my husband) and work from home doing what I love most..Helping others live their Dreams!