words of wisdom....

are you feeling melloncholie? That's not like you frenchie.

That's my angel~ always caring, forever loving.

The world can be cruel and bitter, unpredictably dangerous at times.  Yet there are alot of nice people who do make a difference and lift the human spirit in others.  There are many documentaries about human kindness, check them out.

Watch Pay It Forward, it relates to your "10 people to tell 10 people" comment.

I tend to be a giver and always will do what I can to help someone in need.
However, as you stated it is pretty screwed up out there and things are not always what they seem. I takes a strong person to maintain being positive. There are people out there who try to deceive the system in order to prey on a giving heart. And then there are those you try to help who do not accept your help as you watch their lives fall apart. For everyone giving is a deeply personal and soul searching decision. Some choose to be disconnected and make the blind donation to a charity or flip a quarter to the guy on the street. Others choose to get personally involved. For the giver the rewards are in the fruits of the labor. No one want to be taken advantage of. So if you find yourself on the receiving side, a smile, a thankyou, or some acknowlegement will keep the movement going.

To this day I still remember an experience I had in my early 20's. I was in a small isolated town deep in the south. A poor black man was in charge of maintaining a boiler for a school. Now I did not think I did anything special, I simply shook his hand, looked him in the eye, called him sir and treated him with respect. The warm smile and look in his eyes i got in return stays with me to this day.

What I am saying is if you want to change the world you have to start with yourself and remember character counts.

words to live by

Great post, frenchie!
Your message is something I speak of often.  Everyday acts of kindness . Compassion and empathy for others.
One person can't change the world , but all of us together absolutely can.

I love this post!
You are a breath of Fresh Air Miss Frenchie Rose!
I often feel the same way. I think some of us providers are so Blessed or Lucky to be able to Live the Life we live.I often volunteer for Mamas Kitchen or St.Vincents downtown.  A couple local providers and I pass out sandwiches downtown. You might not be able to change the world over night, but YOU CAN PUT A SMILE ON Someones FACE who is less fortunate than you.

great post!!!
P.S.  a great way to achieve Zen/Karma/luck is to give to others often WITHOUT EXPECTING ANYTHING IN RETURN.

My Dear Friend you are so sweet

Way To spread Some Positive Energy and Good Kharma

XOXO Eva