I am grateful for:
Warm, sunny days;
Soft, gentle breezes;
Long, warm embraces;
Quiet, peaceful moments;
New, winding trails;
Fresh, clean laundry;
Bright, vibrant colors;
And… The sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies.
susan omilian
Things to Do
Love myself
Accept my flaws
Forgive my enemies
Forget the past
Chart a new course
Set sail!
To Be a Woman
To Be a Woman
How great it is to celebrate being a woman!
Strong, courageous, and powerful
No creature is more mysterious,
No man more capable.
She is resourceful and determined,
A steadfast, caring friend
And loyal confidant.
A nurturer, teacher, and enforcer,
She balances many hats,
And transitions between them with grace and ease.
Is there really any nobler thing to be?
I Cried
I cried
At the thought of all the women
Who know what I’ve been through
And those who continue to live it.
I cried
At the notion that so many men
Could commit such heinous acts
Toward women they were supposed to love
And promised to protect.
I cried
At the idea of women
Being stripped of their identities
And made to feel worthless
Beaten, bruised, and worse…
I wept
Because their pain is mine.
I know the ache in the depths of their souls.
Why Me?
Some people ask “Why me?”
I say “Why not me?”
Why shouldn’t I achieve my dreams?
What is holding me back, really?
If other people can achieve success and happiness,
Why not me?
I am capable of creating opportunities.
I am resourceful and committed.
I am no less deserving or able bodied.
Why not me?
What do I have to lose other than fear?
The Running Thriver 