Strength

 I have been exploring the word strength thanks to prompts from. AYWM.
This week she gave the coarse module away as a free. valentine gift. Thank you, C. A. Kobu

I took a few online tests and found Kindness to be my top strength. along with many others listed here in this virtual closet. In reality I had so many things filling up the rack I had no clue on my own. What my true strengths were. Like many others my closet is full of baggage. And it needs to be cleaned out. Like a hoarder. Things get tucked away. Crammed together, not really forgotten. But camouflaged by time.

     Most of my life I thought of myself as weak. I allowed negative thoughts and events to rule my life. It was not till I cleared the clutter. Made a choice. And let go of all the baggage. That I was even capable of seeing that the word strength. In its self is my top strength. Till you sit back and think about it. It took strength and courage for you to make every choice in your life. It took the same to get you through  every issue you have dealt with. And you survived and became a stronger person, thanks to that event.
 I also recall a friend of my daughters telling me. "You are the strongest person I have ever met." I was shocked to hear that. He said "for you to go through all that you have. And still be here.. It takes allot of strength."
The more I think about it, the more I believe he is right. And the more I believe it. the more empowered I get.

The ability to believe or change your beliefs is also a strength.  You have heard the quote think "positive and be positive". I believe this to be true.

This weeks lesson is to identify strengths that empower you. Things that recharge your battery's when you do them. So I am putting the words below at the top of my list..Because, I am very grateful for my ability to Learn., to feel Joy, to be creative, to love,  And will work on adding Hope, to the top of my strengths.

 What are your top strengths ?

New addition

 Introducing Leo, this little guy showed  up at my door a few weeks ago, when Amy came over. She said you know you have a cat at the door. So I said let him in. He was underfed "skinny" and a lovable beggar. For weeks he has hung around. When you go out side he comes running with the joy of a young child. He is very insistent that you pet him.
 It is so funny to see him try to get hubby to pet him. But he helped him self to hubby's hand one night. As he rubbed his head on hubby's hand.Leo said." it's OK, I will pet you." I know some humans don't know how to show love.Leo is a charmer. He will make you like him.

I was not sure we would keep him. I miss Crash.  But this cat has chosen us. He will just sit there with no response,  While Reba hiss's at him. She has become the queen of the castle. And he will not engage in a challenge. So he is very smart. But now I know he will be staying. He has been in the house for a prolonged time. The last couple of days.

This morning I let him out. and with in a few minutes he was back in by his self. He has found Reba's secret passage way. He was all wet with snow. And a big kitty smile on his faces. As he jumped on me saying. Honey I'm home. :)

Have a wonderful day and remember to laugh and play.