Daily Reminder # 243

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I was just going to do gratitude today, but think I'll add a Neale Donald Walsh message from God. It's short and sweet and true. I think too often we think we have to climb mountains, build cathedrals, be rich and famous to make a mark in the world, but it really is much simpler than that.

I know this was a mistake, but I kind of like it...

On this day of your life, dear friend, 

I believe God wants you to know...

..that the tiniest gesture --

 a smile, a gentle look, a simple

pat on the arm, a soft word -- 

can change a person's life.

Before this very day is out, 

you are going to have a chance

to live in that possibility. 

Look. Watch. See what this day

brings you. And be ready.  

If you believe I am exaggerating about this, 

please know that I am not. 

Someone is waiting for that smile, that look,

that gesture from you right now.

Why you suppose you just read this? 

Do you think this is a coincidence?

Love, Your Friend....

Some things I'm grateful for today: (items in red are pre-gratitude - an effort to stir enthusiasm in the Universe for fullfilling my hopes and dreams.)

• Angel and Tara Grace
• my camera
• heat
• strawberry banana yogurt smoothies
• French toast
• cinnamon
• my microwave
• cheese
• paper towels
• my TV
• music
• reiki 
• angels
• getting at least one wordzzle done
• water
• electricity
• a Bose sound system
• winning lottery tickets
• zero balance on my credit cards
• a million dollars a year for life from Publisher's Clearinghouse
• winning the HGTV Vermont Dream House
• freshly painted living and bed rooms
• a paid off mortgage
• a clothes dryer
• laughter
• the ability to read and write
• my computer
• the ability to type
• my cane
• my red chair
• legs that still work enough to get me around
• my kitchen
• soap
• shampoo
• my nieces and my nephew & their families
• my friends
• kind neighbors
• ideas
• words
• beauty
• laughter
• life

HAVE A LOVELY DAY FULL OF SMILES!