I think the world could be a more peaceful and more beautiful place if we all didn't have some rigid expectations that everyone else needs to hone the same characteristics or abilities, whether innately born with or environmentally grown, that allowed us the ability to overcome the challenges we have endured. We are all on a journey, each with mountains to climb and depths to plummet, course corrections to make. Not everyone will have the same strengths. Please show kindness and compassion.

Positive thoughts create positive energy, which in turn produce positive results. Anytime you start to question your own abilities, shut that shit down. The negative energy we each carry within us can be controlled by knowing which thoughts in our head do more harm than good. If a voice in your head is telling you to stay within your comfort zone because you are not good enough.. tell it to fuck off! Replace it with some good vibes that make you smile, preen, strut, and love yourself. ~ Chippy

In these times of constant negative news stories and nail-biting stress, I just want to say: You each bring gifts of intelligence, wisdom, bravery, hope, witticisms, friendship, encouragement, strength, guidance, shared interests, and contemplation.

If ever there is a day, or night, when you question your worthiness, your value, your contribution to society, your sense of self, remember this - you matter to me. You do. Thank you for being a part of my daily life. (◕‿◕✿) https://counter.social/media/kLxd9N7-aTeeUpl2UIQ

Sometimes you have to look at your life from a different perspective to fully appreciate all you have. Blessings are everywhere. Notice them, embrace them, and feel the love.
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Hello CoSo.. Do you even realize the collective bright spot you all bring to so many gloomy days? I suspect there are some here who would find it incredibly difficult to get through the hard days, the lonely days, the sad days, the long days without the support, kindness, and joy shared within this space. Know that each one of you are special and worthy, just because you are. And each one of you contribute, just by being, to the immense contentment found here. 💜

If you think Bob Dylan can't sing, think again..

If I was a poet
And could write a fine hand
I'd write my love a letter
That she'd understand
And write it by the river
Where the waters overflow
But I dream of pretty Saro
Wherever I go

#CoSoMusic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSdVOEKW5YA

Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future. Jobs, family, employers, and friends can exist one day without any one of us, and if our egos permit us to confess, they could exist eternally in our absence. Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. ~Maya Angelou

#Quotes

#CoSoLove

OMG!!!! With just a few short keystrokes I can receive my ATM parcel worth 30.5 million dollars!

Whoo-Hoo!

Ain't that the way..

Surely I am not the only one..

I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.
~ Audrey Hepburn

#Quotes

These are all real dog names taken from medieval sources (according to Kathleen Walker-Meikle for her book "Medieval Pets").

#DogsofCoSo
#CoSoDogs

My own little video.. of course it was cloudy. It's Central NY, duh!

But it was mesmerizing watching how dark the sky actually got after. I did not catch that on video, I just wanted to experience it.

Truth.

See you at the eclipse..

I wish I could be there
To share the moon

Indigo Girls
#CoSoMusic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV8lIlEing4

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People talk about the inner voice(s) heard in their heads but sometimes it can be difficult to explain to others who don’t experience it.

Trying to end this latest short bout of insomnia, I said a few prayers just now. At the end I added, “I’m happy to know you, God.”

Inner voice: You don’t really know him.

I added a sassy wink in my head.

Different inner voice: Wink, wink

Me: You guys are not funny.

Needless to say, the insomnia has not ended yet.

Yes, this is a non-stop adventure.🥸

If only you had gotten the drop of the latest DJT scam you could have purchased the Trump endorsed Lee Greenwood USA bible with "'readable' founding USA documents" for a steal!

Unfortunately, since the item page was removed once Trump's announcement was made, you'll now have to pay the over-bloated price of $59.99 and hope it actually ships to you.

Yes, I am laughing. I no longer feel pity for the fools who part with their money for this grifter.

#politics
#trump

Going my way?
Beep. Beep.

I wish humanities and liberal arts would get the positive attention they deserve. For nothing enriches our life to such an emotional magnitude.

No, organic chemistry does not count in this example as something that magnifies emotions.

Rise and shine CoSo..

Seriously..

#Trump

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