A Rainy Day

 A Rainy Day

I assume you think this blog is about saving money for a rainy day. Well, you're wrong. When I was young, I loved a rainy day (I also loved a snowy day). On a rainy day, I would sit on my porch, swing on my swing, and watch the rain. That was a fun day for me.

I've been living in Los Angeles and now Las Vegas for over 40 years (half my life), so the rain is a rare event. However, when it does rain, it's special. In Vegas I have an overhang outside my front door. So, when it rains, I open the door and watch it. A downpour with thunder and lighting is extra special. Hearing the splashing of rain caused by cars going by, reminds me of my young days on my porch.

I guess the reason A Rainy Day is so special to me is because I feel relaxed. The rhythm of the swing swinging me and the rain coming down made me relaxed. As a hyperactive person, being relaxed was unique to me. As a hyperactive older person, A Rainy Day gets me to sit back and relax.

Do you have A Relaxed Rainy Day. It may not be just when it rains, it could be anything that gets you to relax. In this hyper crazy world, getting all the shit that's going on, out of your head, and relax is important to your health and happiness.

In the stressful environment of work, having a relaxing day will pull you up from the stress of your job. Social stress is real. Many friends and family don't realize or accept that you can be under Social stress. That lack of understanding, can make your Social stress worse. 

Sooo, when the stress of your life get's bad, have;

A Rainy Day

Unconditional Love

 Unconditional Love

Before she died seven years ago, my dog Zita gave me and my wife Unconditional Love. I didn't have to ask for it nor did I have to love her back, she gave it because that's the way she was. By doing so, we loved her so much that when she died, we were sad for a long time.

My mother gave me Unconditional Love. She hugged and kissed me all the time. She always said that she loved me. I loved her back and I paid it forward when she became old. My father didn't have the tools to hug me or say he loved me, but I knew he did. At forty, I went from LA to Philly to hug him and tell him I loved him. We both cried and hugged. Then he said, "I love you son." I never felt that good before.

Growing up, my friend Joey loved me unconditionally. We had an unbreakable bond. However, my first wife did not. My second wife also didn't give me Unconditional Love. My third wife, Ellen, loved me, but like my father, she didn't have the tools to show her love. We rarely hugged and she never said "I love you Kenny." However, we both trusted and respected each other and knew we would be there for each other. It was a good marriage.

Then came Joyce. She hugs me all the time and we never go a day without saying " I love you." She gives me Unconditional Love and I give it right back. It feels so good to be loved Unconditionally. At 80 my days are getting shorter. To have Joyce in my life now, makes me want to live until 200. Every night we say how lucky we are to enjoy the rest of our life together.

Sooo, what about YOU? Do you have someone that gives you Unconditional Love? Do you give someone Unconditional Love? If you do, doesn't it feel really good? Unconditional Love is important for your happiness and health. If you don't have that Unconditional Love in your life, it's not to late. However, If it isn't in the cards for you;

Get A Dog