from Tahlia Hunter...

"And if on the path, you encounter an obstacle and feel discouraged,

you do not say, "This is it, the journey is over, it is not possible

for me to go any further."

Instead, you keep your eyes fixed on the destination,

and stare the obstacle directly in the face and ask it,

"What are you here to show me or to teach me?"

and then thank it for its lessons and wisdom,

for in the obstacle lies the way forward.

For an obstacle is not an ending:

it merely indicates that what you are trying to accomplish

will not come about in the exact timing, in the exact place,

or in the exact way that you previously envisioned,

and so it may be treated not as a hindrance,

but an inevitable part of your path

that you were destined to navigate and overcome.

And so if you encounter an obstacle, do not despair,

for the dream is not lost: it is never lost, so long as you are living,

for there is always a way forward

and you are merely being redirected.

Remember, my dear, that every hero of their own story

must face obstacles and challenges,

for this is how they find their inner strength,

and though the path may be difficult,

you are destined to reach the end."

Being considerate will NEVER go out of style, so...

Return the shopping cart.

Let someone merge on the highway.

Thank the delivery driver.

Forgive a small grievance.

Say something kind to a stranger.

Let the annoyance go.

Acknowledge that there is more to the story that you don’t know, and more to the picture that you can’t see.

We can give so much this season, without paying a cent.

It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture.

It can be gentle and quiet and unnoticed to anyone but you.

It still means so much.

Because consideration for others IS a gift.

Remember this when A'po and I are gone...