Is it Friday already? Maybe you’re running a little bit late. Maybe you’re in a stalemate with a stale mate. Maybe you’re happy and cuddling with someone you love. Or someone you hate! Although that would be an odd kind of cuddling, wouldn’t it. Maybe you’re taking a trip to an old-fashioned lemonade stand this morning! And an old hamburger joint with those flashy over-sized neon signs from the 1950s! And now they’re serving a Beyond Meat burger! Wow, times have changed! And the best parts stay the same. The parts with love in ‘em! You’re feeling carefree and happy. Someone has another belief. And you say, “I can see how you’d feel that way. But I feel differently.” Beliefs are thoughts we make into rocks in our head. But they’re not real. Not *really*, that is. That’s what makes it so frustrating when we can’t get others to believe them! So I make a conscious effort. I’ll be a little less in my head and come more from my heart. If I catch myself complaining, then I’ll have to do some ‘splaining! I’m so glad I didn’t react. It seemed so right in the moment! My thoughts were correct, and the other’s were directly opposed. Oh, what a perfect setup! I’m glad I didn’t say a word. Funny how when time’s passed, and I was feeling more centered, I thought, “I can see how that person would think that way. We’re just two people caught up in our heads. But it doesn’t change what’s real, what’s deeper.” I’m glad I didn’t say a word. And add injury to someone’s day. Not like I’ve done before, and probably will do again when I’m overthinking. Who am I to say, anyway? We’re all the same. Caught up in our heads, or coming from our hearts. We all have those two spaces, those two choices. And we all move between them. Lucky me, I got to think of you this morning! And that makes me smile. You always do. We’re all coming and going. When we think we’re being clever, we’re often being cruel. A hollow victory. What did I win? Congratulations! You won the jerk award. But nobody likes you more. Oh, I’ve been there before. It’s nice to be humbled. If I’m going to get it, just give it to me now. The bad news I’ve been waiting for. I can handle it. I can move on with aplomb. Surely there’s something wonderful around the corner! Oh, there’s simply *got* to be! You’re not attached to things. It’s a conscious choice. What goes around comes around. There’s such beauty in *right now*. Right where you’re standing. Right where you ought to be. Nobody likes to be alone. Well, not *really*, I’m guessing. What’s the sense in having things if you can’t share them with someone. Just as a friend, that would be so nice. As long as it’s somebody you love. It’s hard to love everybody. You like those ones where it just comes naturally. No effort involved! And you’re shining. Those are tough to find. Or you find it, and it’s not meant to be. Oh, well. People have bigger problems! Let’s make today something beautiful actually! *That* you can do! Because self-pity is a drag. Especially when it’s a personal choice. I can choose to see things any way at all! Grateful feels so much better. You pull yourself up. You shake out your head. And you smile! It helps the others around you also suffering in their heads. Doing the same thing you’re doing. Different thoughts, different situations. Always the same idea, though. The haves and the have-nots. If only I had this! That would make everything better. It’s all perspective. Why should I have more if I can’t be thankful for what I’ve got? If I were, I wouldn’t be sad at all. Because there’s a lot! Don’t let today slip away while dreaming of tomorrow. And you know what? You’re so strong on your own! You are! So many others can’t even deal with the idea. So they’ll stay in almost any situation due to that very fear. But, you? Oh, silence is your old friend. You’ve walked a solitary road. Like David Banner in that old “Incredible Hulk” series! The one with Bill Bixby, and that awesome piano theme at the end! Where his weekly adventure has ended, and he’s hitchhiking down a lonely path to his next destination (you could hitchhike back then – probably never a good idea, though!). There’s a beauty in it if you see the beauty. The whole world is your open road! Oh, what adventures you’ll have today. It’s as simple as a choice, isn’t it. It’s so nice to be loved. For who you are, and not how you look. The relief that comes in not worrying about any of that. It’s that place that feels like home. Loved despite your shortcomings. I guess they call it love unconditional. I’ll try to be more of that. There are a lot of lonely people in the world. And here I am acting like it will go on forever! It could end today, couldn’t it! It could end tomorrow. It feels some get more luck than others, but nobody gets any promises. Just read the daily news, and there’s always some tragedy of someone going too soon. Turn it off, but let it serve as a reminder. What if today is the only day there is at all? Do I want to spend it arguing? Over who’s wrong and who’s right? Did I love you enough in this life? Oh, that seems so much more important. I can’t control who comes in and who goes out. But did I love those around me? Or was I thinking of myself, as I tend to do. Oh, well this changes everything! Sometimes a forced change is necessary. In the way I’ve been thinking. It’s hard to do because I’ve set such a groove. The needle is buried in this record. It’s good to look around. If somebody loves you, they’ll let you know about it, sooner or later. Or maybe they won’t. I don’t know! I don’t know anything. But when I’ve cleared my head, I see it’s a nice day! Look at how beautiful it is where I wasn’t looking. Me, with all my plans! And my lists! Like the one they found on Gatsby. What good did it do him? Maybe lay off the lists today. And let my heart lead the way. As if today is the only day at all. And then see what feels important. It sure is centering! If you’ve been stuck in one spot, maybe take a drive or a walk. If there’s a being around you who loves you, maybe bring her or him along! Maybe you’ll find some old-fashioned lemonade stand, next a burger joint right out of the 1950s, selling Beyond Meat burgers like I did. Maybe you’ll find deep woods and trails! Oh, that’s exciting. To be so close to nature you’re a part of it again. Who knows! And that’s the fun. If it’s the only day, make it count. And, who knows, there might be another one after!! You never can tell with these things! But know you’re loved. Oh, it’s the thing I most adore to get through to you if I’m able. You, with your quiet magic. You’re somebody so special. What a wonderful adventure it has been. Let everyone be right! Let everyone feel good! Let me remember to smile. Let it be understood. There’s so much beauty all around us here. It’s good to get away from it all! It starts in your head. And you shake it all up! Off on an adventure! A big one or small! You deserve a new journey, a new hero’s welcome! It’s as simple as unchaining the thought. It begins in your heart. There’s something new about you! Here it is again! Off on an adventure of the heart. Make it a beautiful day. ❤️  

A Friday morning ramble! Off on adventures. Thank you for being so kind. I’ve completely fallen off comments, I’m sorry. These things are just here if it lifts even one person’s day. I know it’s a little weird. My brain works that way. I love you!! Happy weekend!! Yay!!!!  ☀️  

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