To Be Forever Young.

Today is one of those days -- one of those dreary, grey, cloudy days. There are a list of things I need to do, a list of things I have to do, and all I can do is sit in my warm bed and listen to my favorite laid-back melodies. Look at pictures of people I rarely see. Write in my journal - write on here. Today is one of those days -- one of those sit and reflect days. Relax and simply, be.

The holiday season is fast approaching. Thanksgiving is less than a week away. Time once again for food, family, friends, and fellowship. Taking a break from the world and enjoying the life God has given us - surrounded by the people we love. Separate yourself from everything you have to do, and instead, do something you want to do. Do something for someone else. Laugh because you can. Read a book for fun. Do something crazy. Act like a kid again. The world says you have to grow up, but the heart tells you to stay young forever. Responsibility is overrated. Explore your creativity. Use your imagination.

Tis the season to be jolly. I don't know what it is about the holidays, but something inside of me just wants to sit and simply enjoy life. I'm happy for no reason. I just want to have fun with my favorite people. Curl up on the couch with a warm cup of coffee - read a book, watch a movie, sit and talk with your best friend. Go outside and enjoy the cold. Bundle up and take some pictures. Bake cookies. Sing at the top of your lungs. The world is alive and so are you. All you have to do is make the choice to live it. Take advantage of the holiday and spread a little joy. Be happy for no reason. Love and give without expecting anything in return.

Give someone a hug. I love hugs. I think I've said this before (maybe more than once) but sometimes you underestimate the importance of touch. Everyone needs to feel needed. Everyone needs to feel loved. Everyone needs to feel cared for. And sometimes all it takes is something as simple as hug -- the reassurance that someone is there, that someone notices you, that someone wants you to feel special. Hugs can make a huge difference. Hugs can make your day. At least, I know they can make mine. Sometimes I dream about people I miss just simply giving me a hug. Because that's all it takes. One simple thing to let you know you're not alone.

Today is yours. Have the time of your life.