What if we accept what is?  What if we cease to fight everything and everyone?  What if we make a case for what we believe in instead of attacking what others believe?  What if we mind our own business and stop meddling in the business of others?  What if we only offered our opinion when asked?  What if we respect the rights of others and allow them the consequences and rewards of their actions, especially our loved ones?  What if we focused more on loving others than being loved?  What if we focused on our blessings rather than our troubles? What if we listen for understanding rather than rebuttal?  What if fear and shame were replaced with acceptance, responsibility, and accountability?

These questions have been asked through the ages, contemplated, conceptualized and taught by the great teachers. 

Debbie Hackett

“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.”  Father Joseph Martin