"Promise me you’ll always remember: 
You’re braver than you believe, 
and stronger than you seem, 
and smarter than you think." 
A. A. Milne

 From early childhood to our elder wisdom years, we sometimes forget that we are strong, that we are beautiful inside, and that we have courage. For a time, hope may wane, our wonderment dulls. 

But the gifts of life are within us as long as life is within us. Let's renew them now, as we begin a new month. And let's nurture our gifts - and our spiritual vitality - every day. 

Here's one way:

When we see our friends and family members being strong, acting kindly, showing compassion, using courage to be honest and authentic, spreading joy, being good and gracious in any way, let's tell them what we see and how much we admire and appreciate the goodness in them. 

With love,
Charlene

THE FIRST GIFT IS STRENGTH. 
  May you remember to call upon it 
whenever you need it.    
- from The Twelve Gifts of Birth