Ring Your Inner Bell - All Year Long

I know that out across our great planet there is hatred, starvation, depression, loneliness, hardship, homelessness, violence towards others and even death. If there was a way that we could all change everything bad with one big wave of that magic wand, you know we would. I know there are people out there who are going through their own life challenges and struggles and I am sure it gets frustrating when you hear friends and family say, "it will get better you just have to let it get better in your mind." That is so much easier said than done - in most cases. I know for myself I was so excited for the changes once I saw that I could accomplish them.

Here it is, the last Friday of 2011. Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and as much as the beginning of this year was an emotional and stressful mess, it transformed into a year filled with peace, love and understanding that I wish would never end. Not only did I reconnect with my husband and boys again, I also found the bond with my mother and my husband’s mother and father. To me, It feels like everything is right, and I wanted something to symbolize our life successes if/when bad times come upon my family in the future.

Low and behold, while traveling with my family, I came across and item that for me was the perfect reminder of all that is good. A Sterling Silver Sleigh Bell. I won't know when or where, in the New Year, that we will remove this sterling silver beauty from its green velvet pouch. But what I do know is when I find myself feeling down, angry, sad, or any negative emotion for any reason, I will seek immediate solace in the beauty and glorious sound of the Silver Bell. I will let its mystical tone bring me to a place in my mind of peace, love, happiness, and joy and I will remember what is important to me and my family.

I wish I had the ability to put one of these Silver Bells into anyone’s hand that wanted one. However, I realize the Silver Bell is just a material item and we can't carry it around wherever we go, but we can all carry our own Silver Bell in our hearts and when life is getting us down - stop and take a moment for yourself to listen to the glorious sound of happiness in your hearts all year long.

So as you face the year 2012 or any years after that, always remember to ring your inner bell and smile - We'll know what it means and it will make people wonder what we are up too. Happy New Year