Remember

Everyday we need to get reminded
In this journey of our lives
That life is short
What can we do in our time on earth?
Should we be carrying an anger within?
We can choose to be forgiving
Or should we just have to chill out and enjoy the ride
You are given the gift- called life
Are we giving thanks to our creator that we have another day to live?
Our attitude inside and outside
Is exhibited outwardly as we interact with others
Having good feelings within or oneself
Or less judgmental of ourselves
Or not judging at all
If we first kind to ourselves
Most likely, we are kind to others
It begins within
Never underestimate the power of our thoughts
Our thoughts can come out as words or actions
Feeding our minds of words of wisdom, help us enjoy life
Finding happiness in all we do
Encouraging and inspiring others
Our journey will be less disdaining
But worth taking and triumphant.

Always Moving Forward

During these hard times sometimes it becomes hard knowing what to do. We feel overwhelmed with all the information coming at us, coming from the left or coming from the right.


Do we find a corner to hide and cry? No, this is the time to gather our courage, to move forward and not to give up. We must find the inner strength and push forward, overcome any negative thoughts that gather around us. Thinking positive is as important as being positive. You cannot have one if you do not have the other one.


It is ok to remember that we do not have to do everything alone. If we need help, we have reach for our friends and family, the people who are important to us and who can give us the push that we need to be able to move forward.


Always remember that whenever there is a storm there would always come peace afterwards. Always look for the light at the end of the tunnel, always strive to move forward, never stop and look back, never let the past control your future.


Be sure to find the positive even in adversity. It is not easy to do, but by acquiring this skill we will be able to navigate through anything. We will be able to always move forwards.


Never stop moving, always keep moving forward and eventually you will reach your destination. Enjoy your life and become someone who can give happiness to others with your presence

Wednesday

Yearning for you all the time
Looking for you all the time
Hope you bring to my life

When I see you a smile appears
A light to me you are
My wonderful friend, here you come

Shining into the darkness
Giving hope when you come
A sign of great things to come

Welcome my good friend
Bringing of hope and light
My wonderful friend, here you are

Copyright 2020 Ricardo and JoJo
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Angels

On the first Friday of October 2020. I went to church and this day was designated as the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels.
The church was a Catholic Community and School. I was glad to arrive early. The students had their Friday mass. Being on 50 % capacity limitation of seating, it was more exclusive for the students and staffs. When I checked inside the church all the seats were occupied with social distancing observed. I stepped out and stayed in the narthex. There were benches that I could sit on. I sat on one of the benches located by the big post and behind it was another bench. Before the mass began, there was a lady sitting on the bench behind me. She was leaning and stooping. She had her mask hanging on one ear as if she was trying to get more air. When I saw her, I asked her if she was okay? She replied that she was alright. There were colleagues that came to check on her.
On the other hand, while the mass was ongoing, I heard the front door tried to be opened by 2 gentlemen. So, I asked the one of the staffs which were helping the lady if I should open the door for the 2 men wanted to get in the church. But they advised no due to capacity was met already.
The lady was taken to the school office and one of the staffs asked me that when she came back to open the front door for her as she just needed to go to the school office.
While the mass was in progress the priest had homily about the “Holy Angles”. He admonished that we never be alone. Angles were all around us. Then I saw a teacher and a student that went to the narthex area. I thought that the student was accompanied by teacher to go to the restroom. But then I realized that she was sitting on a bench. On the second time, the staff asked me to open the front door for her as she needed to get a cold pack for the student.
At this point, it was already communion time. I checked on the student if she was okay, but she stated that she was not feeling good. She was young and about 7 or 8 grade. She was so pale. I was thinking of taking communion first, but I changed my mind instead, I went back to her and took another bench put together to another bench. I let the student lie down on the bench so that blood flow will flow into her head. Advised her to take some deep breaths. Her legs were massaged especially the calves muscle. After a while she looked better. She had better color in her face. The staff came back and helped her wheeled to the school. Student’s mom was notified and was on her way to get her.
Then, I pondered about the homily of the priest that angles were everywhere. You can be the angel to others. God sends angel to be on our side at any time.

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Friday

Always looking forward to you
Smiling every time I see you
Welcome in my life you are
Filling me with happiness you are

Every day is important
Every day is unique
But a special place you have
In my heart you appear

Happy Friday I hear
Happy Friday I say
Today finally has come
Friday, welcome you are

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My Unique Stories.com

Morning

Birds singing in the wind
Sun greeting me with peace
Daily you smile at me
Daily with you I meet

My friend you have always been
A cup of coffee we always share
Smiles and tears you have seen
Together we will always be

To move forward you tell me
Never give up you say
No matter what hardships come
Always with me you will be

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My Unique Stories.com

Mind

Our mind is like a battlefield

You constantly guarding it

You never let your guard down

Our minds sometimes trick us

Or it let us wonder and think of negative thoughts

But never let it prevail

Nip it right away

Instead, feeds it with beautiful thinking

The words of God are the best

Let this be the wisdom in your mind

He wants us to think of what is good

Think of what is true and awesome

Our thoughts will eventually come out as words

Then it becomes our actions

Therefore, be vigilant, like a sentinel

You do not want to live in strife

Because of our negative thinking

Fill the minds with happy, thankful or grateful thoughts

The goodness of everyone

Let our mind soar with purity and truthfulness

Do not judge, leave that to God.

And you will find peace.

Copyright 2020 Ricardo and JoJo My Unique Stories.com

Wild Flower

Wild flower, beautiful you are
The wilderness your home is
A blanket the sky becomes
Wild flower,  beautiful you are
 
You never give up
You never stop trying
Your best you always give
Your beauty you always share
 
Once I met you before
And never my mind you left
Beautiful flower you are
Wild flower, happiness to me you are
 
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Beautiful Smile, Courageous Smile

Beautiful smile that brings hope
Courageous smile that lights the way
You fill me with happiness
You give my mind peace

I see you and see a friend
A friend that is always there
Whenever I’m down you come
With happiness my heart if filled

Beautiful smile, courageous smile
You never give up, never leave
A helping hand you always give
A smile with love always there

Copyright 2020 Ricardo and JoJo 
My Unique Stories.com