Thoughts Along the Way

“Value yourself. The only people who appreciate a doormat are people with dirty shoes.”

—Leo Buscaglia

Think of others,even as they smile.They may hide a troubled heart,trying to walk that final mile.

—Bryan Brouwer

Ponder this: Every relationship ends, either by choice or by death.

—Bryan Brouwer

What day is it, asked Daddy Bear.It's today, laughed Baby Bear.

—Bryan Brouwer

“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”

—Robin Williams as John Keating, Dead Poets Society

“The dollars we earn,” Baby Bear once said,“Buy supper and blankets and somewhere for bed.”“Yes,” answered Mommy Bear, “and all that is true.But money can wait as our days slip from view.”

—Bryan Brouwer

“September mornings are cool,and the birds begin their dance.This reminds us today will be different,and tomorrow will be another chance.”

—Bryan Brouwer

“Sometimes the smallest thingsare the easiest things to miss.A warm cup of coffee.Clean clothes.Someone who loves you,and is very glad that you are you.They may seem like ordinary things.But perhaps ordinary thingsare simply little miracleswe have forgotten to notice.”

—Bryan Brouwer

“In all of the turmoil, the rushing and pushing,set aside a moment for listening.Listening to the cicadas.”

—Bryan Brouwer

“You don’t have to finish today, only begin.”

—Bryan Brouwer