Tough Skin

I met this fearless little lizard outside my door the other day.  She was sun-bathing on a rock in the radiating afternoon heat. As I approached her, she moved off the rock but stayed close by. She was brave yet, cautious.  I snapped a few photos and then left her to her warm rock.
I began thinking about the poses that people strike when in defense. The common position that most people take in areas of uncertainty is that they postulate many different scenarios about the future. Oftentimes, people dramatize the situations into absolutely unrealistic possibilities.  If we learn to stay more level-headed and think before reacting, we may find that using caution in the place of fear, allows for our tough exterior to take the brunt of the blow and not harm our insides.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"Smile. It is never as rough as you think it will be." tc

Wishing Well

Have you ever noticed that when you are angry or feeling down that you tend to gravitate towards other people who associate with those same negative aspects?  You know, the ones who will let you complain and cry on their shoulders, while they share their same misery with you?
Additionally, when you are happy, you tend to be attracted to people who reflect that similar type of joy? We all have friends that we turn to for a 'pick me up' moment, right?
Well, what we focus upon, we tend to find in our lives.  If we look to reinforce our negative characteristics, we will find all sorts of Internet information, friends and even television shows that support that.  If we look for positive, inspiring, educational and loving things......we will see them in everything, even in the most unusual places.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"That which you seek, you will be sure to find." tc