"A lot of us go through phases where we think we have to be, act and look like everyone else in order to fit in. I tried it, and it didn't work....so I let go of the status quo and decided to just be me."
Suzy Toronto

I have a cute little calendar that was inspired by the work of Suzy Toronto. It is whimsical and fun, given to me by my husband after he returned from a trucking trip back in the fall. I look forward to the pages turning for many reasons. There are new interesting things to look at, the bright colors are appealing and different each month, and the inspirational part usually comes at a really good time in my life.

Today I opened June and the following was the thought for the month:

"Life is full of endless possibilities. With my brain in high gear, I can think up all kinds of fun places to visit and things to do. I can close my eyes and envision myself sitting on a balmy beach, toes curled in the sand. Or in the blink of an eye, I can see myself skiing down a mountain of soft, powdery snow, living my own version of 'Rocky Mountain High'. The best thing is this: not only can I think about all these things in my head...if I want, I can make them a reality. The potential is within me to be and do anything I set my mind to...and so can you. Give it a try...wish, hope and dream...then, with all the power you have within you, make it happen. "

I thought about this when I turned that page. My 50th birthday was last week, and in a way I had considered this truth before I even saw the calendar page for the day. Life is short...so cliche', I know...but it really is. Too short not to do all you want to do, and too short to be spending your time doing what others think you should, or expect you to do, or spending time on things that are wasting you and your own life. It's too short to live enslaved to a sad past, or afraid to look at a bright future, too. Status quo is not all it's cracked up to be. Status quo can be stifling, I know this from experience.

So today, I turn a calendar page too...wish, hope, dream...then step out and make my life happen for me. Sometimes it takes an inexpensive calendar to remind me how valuable life really is. And sometimes it takes a calendar to remind me that it's time for a change, and that I am my own master of that change.