"It is wonderful to realize that we do not have to imitate, we do not have to compete... All we have to do is be ourselves."   - Ernest Holmes  

Using courage to be ourselves is a frequent touchstone theme because even after we've learned that we need not imitate or compete, sometimes we forget. And sometimes we think who we are is not good enough. 

With reverence, let's aim to see ourselves and one another as worthy, gifted and talented, precious human beings.

With courage, let's aim to be authentic.

With compassion, let's aim to be kind. 

All this and more with love,
Charlene

PS - Featured in today's photo is the amazingly colorful bark of the rainbow eucalyptus tree. It's so unlike all other bark.