today was the feast of the 1956 hungarian revolution and war of independence ...
Memorial to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence

I'm slowing down now. Little time to read in bed. When I'm tired, I must sleep. And when I wake, my steps are slower. It takes longer to complete each task. Thoughts don't come as quickly or as sharply as they used to. And yet I believe that this will be a good time of my life. I no longer like to hurry and so I miss less. I find myself pausing now to listen to the birds sing, to enjoy the healing quality of the wind on my cheeks, to appreciate the blue black calm of dusk and the night's silent promise of a new day. Things are much clearer now, youthful pains and passions calming and no longer blurring my vision. Hard feelings have softened, and a deeper acceptance and appreciation lives in me now for people and things, for myself, now I recognize what's truly important and what's merely artificial. Now I'm more patient, finding beauty that I'd missed. I let go of the pain that had stuck in my chest and weighed down my life. Anxiety is fading, and in its place, there's a new mellowness that's not unlike the soft white light that shines on the dawn.
Jelly

What do you do when criticism reaches your ears? What do you do when the sharp words fill you with uncertainty? What do you do when no one understands you and questions your motives and condemnation is all around? You do the only thing you can do. You do what You think is best. You must answer the call in your heart and let your dreams and the soft voice of your soul guide you.
Kitty

Good morning, I hope you find something beautiful when you awake; not riches or diamonds, but something you'll value for its spiritual sake, my sweet Robert. I hope you receive a letter from a dear old friend, or relive fond memories that have much happiness to lend. I hope you receive lots of smiles and touching words of cheer, I hope you find something beautiful that will move you the whole day through, a treasure that can't be measured, to fill your heart and inspire you.
Jelly

We all get caught up in our hopes, dreams, and sorrows. We race around and plan for tomorrow. But in a single day, there's only so much we can do, and for our happiness, we should also be true. Sometimes we need to sit back, relax, and unwind, let the stress go-- free our minds. We need to abandon our cares and forget the grind, pressure, and strife and do something we love and just enjoy life. I'm sending this greeting to you, my dearest Robert ...

Jelly