When silence speaks, embrace
the qualities; love, kindness,
caring, integrity, honesty and
trust and thank those around
you for their love, patience
and forgiveness.

Be loving, patient and forgiving
with others and be a true friend
to someone today- someone
who is in trouble, lonely or
frightened and extend an
uplifting hand to someone today
who needs it.

Distinguish between what is
important and the glitter
knowing it is easy to forget
and the temptations for glitter
seem always to be there and
realize that we all have the
strength to endure the
misfortunes of others and
when you are hurting and
confused, have the courage to
share that hurt with your loved
ones so that they may be
supportive.

Bury all bitter and unkind
thoughts and free yourself from
self-pity knowing that the love
within you is replenished as you
give love to others and when
your words and deeds contradict
each other, be aware of it and
don't be so quick to see faults in
others and have the courage to
shed those faults knowing that
time is all we have-savor it not
save it.
                                      Jon York   2018