Unreserved

Unreserved

It's been my word of the week.

 

What does it mean?

not restricted; without reservation; full; entire.

frank; open; complete; sincere.

 

I love this.

 

I've been thinking about how important it is to "say what you need to say."

When we could shy away from what we want to say, or when we could be too scared to compliment someone or give someone a word of encouragement, say thanks or tell someone how much he/ she means to us, it's better to be unreserved and just do it.

 

 

A little word goes a long way.

 

Just say it.

 

My friend, Tamara, who inspires me and many others wrote this poem and the theme goes along these lines. I hope she doesn't mind that I share her poem.

 

People are good.

People are beautiful!

Embrace the people in your life,

Reach out

Speak up. Speak out.

Say what you are thinking

Share what you have always thought

Express what is in your heart

Be bold. Be brave.

Sometimes words are not enough, but sometimes, words,

when used, intertwined with love

Have the ability to transform lives,

to shed light, hope and inspiration.

Let people know how you feel...

how wonderful you think they are

Say "thank you"

You just never know, the impact you might have,

Risk. Open up.

Dare to be a difference

Take a chance to impact a life

Do it now.

People need you.

The abiity we, as humans have, to help those around us,

to care for those around us, to love those around us

gives life meaning, gives life purpose

for without eachother

family, friend, or stranger,

we are lost.

We all have the ability

to impact one another...

To connect,

and for that,

Life

is

Beautiful!

 

* shout out today to Lydia, a special roommate. My first and best roommate.

Shouts to Luella, a wise woman whose presence is so refreshing.

Shouts to Curtis, encouraging me and and challenging me to choose the gateway to Life.

Shouts to Judy for being like an older sister to talk with.

Shouts to Louis, a constant friend.

Props to those who have recently decided to do something "RISKY" or "Unreserved"-

Alanna and Kevin, Breanne, Mike W., Denise, Tamara.

I'm proud of you.