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.

I know I've been saying it is important to hold on tightly to your family and friends who love you and who have your back, and today I am saying it again. Hold tightly to your family and friends who love you and have your back. With all the things happening in our country, you may feel stressed, frightened, worried, and angry on a daily basis - or even many times a day, but it is essential for you to take care of your own mental health and do the things which bring you peace. If you have parents, grandparents, extended family, and friends who love and care for you, absolutely, "be who you are", and then hold tightly to those who love you and love and care for them, too.

You are not alone. Please let me say this again. You are NOT alone. I hope you have family and friends who love you and have your back. I hope you are getting involved in groups which provide support and strength and in which you are able to do the same for the others in your group. If you do not have these people in your life, look for places where you are able to find them. I provide lists of resources from time to time for you - check the links in my blog -encouragementfromgrandma.blogspot.com and connect with people. Commit to build strong relationships with people who love you for being "you" - they will help you and give you the opportunity to help others as well.

I am SO happy to know my grands have parents who love them with all their hearts and who absolutely "have their backs". Their poppa and I absolutely love them and "have their backs" and they have extended family and friends who do the same. I hope you have people in your life who do these things for you. This matters, but do keep in mind, you should say what you mean. Being honest is something which has to be a high priority for each of us. However; this does not mean we can't be thoughtful and considerate about what we say and how we say it. And if something we say or do does upset someone, we can be quick to repair our relationships. You matter and so do the people who love you matter.

So, once again today I want to send you my virtual "hug" - You matter. You deserve to be loved and are loved - I love you! You make our world a better place - we need you in this world. I hope you have people around you who tell you these things, but if not, please let me be someone who does. Yes, I say this every day, but these words are true and will always be so. You will find the video at this link.