Who’s Kelly? I am.

Well… You’re here, and so am I. So we might as well get acquainted. I’m Kelly. I consider myself a basic woman. Not furry boots, leggings and iced coffee basic, but a woman from a regular place, in an extraordinary world, carving out a normal life. I have ALWAYS been a talker, and for some reason, people listen to me. In today’s age of handheld communication devices, with the added need for privacy and sometimes silence, folks are going back to reading. (I know… I never thought I’d see it happen either.)

I have the time and I am rarely speechless, so here we are! I don’t have any intention on blogging about anything inflammatory, but I’m sure there will be ruffled feathers from time to time.  As long as we keep it clean and at least appear to handle it as adults, we can keep going forward.

I matter to someone somewhere (other than this lovely man of mine and these little variable ranged duplications we house, clothe and feed sometimes). My mom definitely loves me.  That’s a given.  My dad loves me.  That’s a given.  Outside of that, there are loads of people that think I’m an ok person, so I think I’m doing ok out here.  The world isn’t so small, but if you live your life in a glass house trying to avoid seeing AND being seen, your space is significatly reduced.

The amount of negative energy in today’s electronic space (which you may see me reference as “da innanets”) is overwhelming, and it’s my goal and my intention to have at least this space for growth, love, peace and a little salacious gossip every now and then. I miss the days of old when people took note of the natural beauty around them and made marked moves to share that beauty with someone else to brighten their day. Let’s remember those days, cherish them, and get back into the practice of doing it so our future generations have access to those types of memories.

Ask yourself a few questions:

– When was the last time I paid a stranger a meaningful compliment? Not just a, “Your hair is cute…” Has it been a while? How about this, the next time you see a smile that makes you smile, tell them how contagious it is and how happy it made you feel. Thank them for sharing it with you, and offer salutations of an enjoyable remaining day or night.

– When was the last time you paid it forward? Not just paying for someone’s coffee or offering change on someone’s grocery or gas station total, but a meaningful gesture of human compassion. Try this… The next time you see a person having an unpleasant day, offer an encouraging salutation, or a little sticky of encouragement and sign it. (*Let’s steer clear of inflammatory or sensitive situations. If you’ve been stalking or being creepy, let’s not. LBVS.*)

– When was the last time you told someone you appreciate them for something they do autonomously? If your big/little human meets you at the door everyday you come home, let them know how much it makes your day to feel like someone wants you there and how it wouldn’t be the same without them. If your barista knows your name and your drink, don’t just throw them a tip, tell them by name that you appreciate them paying attention to you everyday and helping you get started.

Simple acts of kindness and caring can implant seeds that will bear the fruits of love and kindness we love and miss from our childhood. There’s a way to get them back in rotation again. Plant a seed. Encourage growth in random acquaintances and daily interactive situations and help it flourish by nurturing it with your own growth toward self improvement. Lets make this world a better place for our babies and generations to come, one small gesture (non-middle finger please) at a time.

WHEW!!! Now that we’ve done some deep reflection in life, I’m going to go over here and hug my husband and kids as I prepare to take a much needed mom-cation. Being deep is TIRING! This adulting thing is tough! Anyhoo… Remember how much easier it is to love and be loved. Someone loves each of us and we are all worthy of it.

Thank you for hanging with me tonight. If you like what you read, tell a friend (after you subscribe)!

– Kelly