March 31, 2025 - Transgender Day of Visibility

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, so I'm talking about this today. First of all, I am an Ally. I care and I will always stand up for and with those who need an ally. I also have people I dearly love who are trans and queer, so today, and every day, I am for visibility and acceptance for them. I am happy so many people in cities around the world stood up to celebrate and stand up for Transgender People yesterday - absolutely another thing to celebrate today on Transgender Day of Visibility.

March 28, 2025 - The Truth Matters

The truth matters and while I've shared these things before, they are well worth sharing again. I know the past few months have been difficult for many of you, but please know, just because the person who currently lives in the white house "declares" something to be a certain way, it does not make it the truth. I am not a scientist, biologist, or doctor, but I am able to read and learn from people who are. I believe the truth and facts do matter and I will live accordingly.

Science allows us to look at our DNA under a microscope and we now know this shows us the following -

March 27, 2025 - Sad Days

Sad days. They are something all of us experience. Today is a sad day for me, so this will be short, but I want to focus on things which are true. 

March 26, 2025 - "I'm Sorry to Say So . . ."

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is,  "I'm sorry to say so but, sadly it's true - that bang-ups and hang-ups can happen to you!"  This is true. Bang-ups and hang-ups can and will happen to us, but it is essential for us to hold on to the truth of how there is a huge difference between who we really are and the things which happen to us. It is far too easy for us to think negative things about ourselves when "bang-ups and hang-ups" happen to us. We all have "bang-ups and hang-ups" happen to us and we are all still people of incredible worth, dignity, and importance. So, today I want to again share some of the truths about who you really are -

March 25, 2025 - "Step With Care and Great Tact . . ."

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "Step with care and great tact. And remember life's a great balancing act!" Life has it's "stages" and "moments" and we need to walk though it with a mind for "balance" and for showing grace to others - including yourself. Yesterday I heard someone talking about how they never give themselves the benefit of the doubt or notice when they do something well, so when others do this for them, it really got them to thinking about how they should go easier on themselves. Far too often this is true for many of us, so today I want to take a minute to share affirmations I found on the verywellmind.com where they said, Positive self-affirmations are usually short, simple statements you come up with on your own based on your own needs and emotions. But self-affirmations have a more universal application, too. It’s okay to use more generalized, pre-written affirmations if you feel they apply well to you.

Here are some positive mental health affirmations to get you started:

March 24, 2025 - National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day

I'm taking a break today from my Dr. Seuss quote for the day, because today is National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day and I love the idea of a day to focus on and emphasize the value of each of us! Nationaltoday (dot) com says, "the power of recognizing others’ worth and how this recognition impacts the other person is the key focus behind National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day, which is held each year on March 24. This celebration reminds us that not only is self-worth a universal trait, but how we gauge others’ worth also stays the same around the world. This day aims to get people to recognize the worth of everyone around them, and in doing so, appreciate their own." So on this important day, let's look at how to build our own self-esteem from Psychology Today -

March 21, 2025 - "Today I Shall Behave, as if This is the Day I Will Be Remembered!"

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be remembered!"  I really like this one! It is a challenge to all of us as we absolutely should live each day as if it is a day where we will be remembered. I want to live each day so I am remembered as a mom and grandma who dearly loves her children and grandchildren. I want to be remembered as a wife who loves and who is so thankful for her husband. I want to be remembered as a person who loves all others and who will stand up and speak out for those who need someone to do this for them.

March 20, 2025 - "Oh the Things You Can Find if You Don't Stay Behind!"

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "Oh the things you can find if you don't stay behind!" I like this quote because it encourages me to find the things I care about and then to get out there and do what I can to lead and make a difference. I want to encourage you today to not let anything or anyone make you "stay behind" - you matter - this is the absolute truth - and you have so much to offer which will make our world a better place!

March 19, 2025 - "Only You Can Control Your Future!"

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "Only you can control your future!"  Well . . . we do have some "say" over our future, as we can decide if we are going to move forward on something or not, but there are certainly times and situations where we do not have "control" over our futures. What I'm saying today is similar to what I say every day, but I need to say it again. However; first there are people I dearly love who are trans, so as I read and hear the news I am afraid and angry. I'm afraid for what the future - especially over the coming two years, holds for them. 

March 18, 2025 - "Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel . . ."

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind!"  There are things which are true about this saying, such as. . . if someone really loves you, they will love you no matter what you say because of who you are . . . a person who they love! So, when you are loved, those who love you will always love you - no matter what. But you might, on occasion, say things which may upset people who do matter to you. This can be a painful thing to have happen, but it can, and does happen from time to time. People who love one another do at times get upset with each other over things which are said and/or done.

March 17, 2025 - "The More That You Read, the More Things You Will Know . . ."

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!" Since I love books and reading, this is a quote with which I can most certainly agree! It is not only important, it is vital for us to read and learn so we will know the things we need to know, so today I want to share some links to sites where you will find information which will help you know what you need to know . . . 

March 14, 2025 - "You are You. Now, isn't That Pleasant?!"

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "You are you. Now, isn't that pleasant?!" Yes, it is pleasant you are "you", and it is absolutely pleasant, more than pleasant for you to be "you"! You are enough, just as you are. You are valuable, just as you are. You are loved, just as you are. You are worth so much, just as you are. You matter, just as you are. You are a very needed part of our world, your community, and your family just as you are. You are you!

March 14, 2025 - "Sometimes the Questions are Complicated and the Answers are Simple!"

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is -"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple!" In many aspects of life we do often "complicate" things when they could be significantly more simple, so I'd have to agree with this saying from Dr. Seuss! But, sometimes the answers are complicated, so it is important for us to know it is okay if we are not able to answer complicated questions simply. 

March 12, 2025 - "You Can Steer Yourself Any Direction You Choose!"

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today . . . "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose!"  This is true, we do have brains in our head and feet in our shoes and we can steer ourselves any direction we choose - we just have to make our choices. This is often easier to say than do, but it is important for us to understand we need to be the people who make the choices in our lives and then move forward with those choices.

March 11, 2025 - "Unless Someone Like You Cares a Whole Awful Lot . . ."

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today . . . "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not!" First of all, this quote makes me think of a few questions  . . . "What do I care about?" "Who do I care about?" "How much do I care?" "What am I willing to DO in regards to what and who I care about?" Yes, these are questions for each of us to ask ourselves and then to make the choice to care and act so things will be better.

But, I also want to take time to share again links for resources and groups which you are able to access to help you be strong and filled with joy. It matters for you to take care of yourself. You deserve to be strong and experience joy, so please take care of yourself. Here are several places where you are able to find people who, "have your back" -

March 10, 2025 - Today is Your Day . . .

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today . . . "Today is your day! Your mountain is  waiting. So . . . get on your way!" Did you know Dr. Seuss was turned down 27 times by publishers before his first book was published? He could have just stopped submitting manuscripts to publishers, but he didn't give up.The 28th time was when his book was accepted and now 86 Dr. Seuss books are out there for children to enjoy! I'm sure those 27 publishers who didn't publish his books wish they had said "yes"!

March 7, 2025 - "Today Was Good . . . "

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today . . . "Today was good! Today was fun! Tomorrow is another one!" Some of our days are filled with good things, good times, and good experiences . . . it is easy to celebrate and be glad on those kinds of days!  Some of our days are sad, difficult, and trying . . . it can be difficult to celebrate on those kinds of days. I truly hope yesterday was a good day for you and today will be as well. To possibly help today be a good day, here are some thoughts from me to you -

March 6, 2025 - "You Were Born to Stand Out!"

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today . . . "Why fit in when you were born to stand out!" I love this quote - it is certinly for all of us no matter our age! As I say, every day, you are amazing and you make our world a better place, so absolutely, yes! You were born to stand out!

March 5, 2025 - You & How You Feel Matters

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is . . . "Don't cry because it is over - Smile because it happened!"  This is a quote which makes me stop and think as there are things I agree about with it, and things I do not. Certainly as we go through life, there will be times we rejoice and times when we wonder what is happening. But there are going to be many times when we may not "smile" because something happened and when we may cry from relief when things are over. I guess the thing I want to say for today is, as you go through life, how you feel and the things you experience matter. Your feelings are valid. Your feelings matter. If people tell you to "get over things" or to "look on the bright side", you need to feel the freedom to feel whatever you feel because your feelings are legitimate and they do matter.

March 4, 2025 - "You Are You . . . " & an Amazing Person for Sure!

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "You are you. Now, isn't that pleasant?!" Yes, it is pleasant you are "you" and the you you are, is absolutely amazing! It can be all too easy to see ourselves through the eyes of others - particularly if these others are saying negative things about us, but the truth is we are all amazing and unique in our own special ways - and I wouldn't have it any other way! This amazing uniqueness is what makes our world more interesting and wonderful and, as Dr. Seuss says, "pleasant"!

March 3, 2025 - Today You are You - and You are Loved!

March 2nd was Dr. Seuss' birthday, so the month of March is Dr. Seuss Month. Each day this month I will share a quote from Dr. Seuss because they hold a lot of meaning and can be very encouraging for all of us - no matter our age. The quote for today is - "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you."