Inauguration Day—

“O” for Obama Necklace

What a day was yesterday!  Millions of people, not just in Washington, but the world over—people from all walks of life filled with joy, inspired and touched by the days’ events and by our new president.   Everyone I talked to including a number of (perhaps former?) conservative Republicans was sooo happy!!   Change is a big word. 

What does it mean that now we’re smiling so much—no kidding, scientists study this stuff.   They say that just sending a smile and maybe a good morning or a hello, to someone you see on the street, in a parking lot, at a shop—wherever—not only makes them feel good but sends a rush of warmth into your heart as well.

Send a small donation to a favorite charity.  Even just $5 or $10 can help — ($12 can feed a Buddhist monk at a monastery in Nepal for an entire month—see fpmt.org) and while I do hope you find some DOLjewels to make your own, sending a little bit to those in need is rewarding—again, not just for them but for you too!

If you love animals, adopt a doggy or a kitty.  Or donate some old blankets and towels to the local shelter, or to an adoption service.  They are in great need of these things.  During the holidays we gave our old doggy’s (he just turned 20!) LLBean bed that he can’t get in and out of anymore, and a few extra blankets to a wonderful group that was doing dog adoptions on Beverly Blvd.  They were so grateful and it made the lives of the dogs so much better while they waited for homes.

Just feeling good.  The whole world is watching, and now while living in the present we can feel hopeful about the future —

We’re all very busy, and many of us stressed at this point—but just doing even one—little, itty-bitty, tiny thing can make a difference, and possibly set us off in some new and exciting direction—I have a friend who donated her doggy toys to a shelter and met her future husband!

Posted: January 22nd, 2009 under Necklaces, Uncategorized.