Who can not smile when they see these happy flowers? Who can not be entranced by the song of the meadowlark at daybreak and nightfall? And who in the world is not cheered beyond measure by the cheep-cheeping of those notorious songsters of the leaves and meadows, the ever-favorite spring peeper?
Now at this season when late winter gives way to glorious spring we need to focus on what is important. I live on a hill. There is not a day that goes by that I don't find something to please my eye and awaken my senses. Yes, sometimes it is a chore to put on my boots and heavier sweatshirt and brave that mighty March wind. But I try to do it everyday. Cloudy, sunny, foggy or clear. It is an antidote for bad news, worse news, and horrendous news. You know what I mean.
So many things are right in our world. Look around. Children are laughing. There is a helping hand when I need a pick-me up. Good news. Sweet babies being born. Loving couples getting married in a few short weeks. Life goes on. And I am here to tell you this.
Seize the day. Carpe diem as my Latin teacher taught me. That is the one and only way we are going to prevail. The antidote. Try it. It just might work for you.
