I am 53 and counting!

 It’s my 53 birthday

As part of celebrating my birthday and receiving my new year of life

 I need to be grateful for what this past year has brought me… 

I am grateful for what I have lived and not lived this year,

for getting my health back after being sick twice,

for beautiful moments spent with loved ones,

for new memories,

for the ones that take care of me,

for the friends that are part of my life, 

for the love I give,

For my sons being healthy and good men,

for my parents being alive, 

for the experiences lived and the lessons learned,

for sharing my life with my guy and my extended family,

                                                           for being able to start a new year of life...

I am grateful!

                                             -Tere Rodriguez-Nora

As the world turns…

As the world turns a new life is born

As the world turns a simple act of kindness is changing someone’s life
As the world turns someone is trying for the first time
As the world turns parents are proud of their child

As the world turns people are sharing their different views of life
As the world turns two souls are getting together in an act of love
As the world turns minds are thinking brilliant ideas
As the world turns a team is winning a championship
As the world turns there are joy and satisfaction from a job well done
As the world turns someone is crying to clean their soul 

As the world turns there are words of encouragement someone needs to hear
As the world turns an artist is creating a magnificent piece
As the world turns memories are remembered and cherished
As the world turns a walk nature brings peace to someone
As the world turns there are eyes crying tears of happiness
As the world turns people are fighting for human rights
As the world turns an elderly is treated with respect

As the world turns someone is declaring their love

As the world turns two souls are sharing intimacy

As the world turns someone is getting married

As the world turns there is no color in the name of love

As the world turns there is someone believing in love again

As the world turns there are echoes 

of laughter heard

As the world turns someone is dancing to a beautiful song 

As the world turns music is uniting people

As the world turns there is hope in 

someone's life

As the world turns a parent is taking care

of their child

As the world turns there is the hope of

a better world

As the world turns a hug is given

As the world turns someone is paying attention to other's needs 

As the world turns there is no color in the name of love

As the world turns there is hope in someone’s life

As the world turns...

- Tere Rodriguez-Nora

                                          

I am thankful and grateful...

                    

for the smile, a stranger gave me unexpectedly

for the rain that wet my feet on my way to work yesterday

for the ray of sunshine that blinded my eyes when I was walking

for the singing of the bird that woke me up this morning when I wanted to sleep more 

for that difference in opinion, I had with my friend that made me appreciate her more

for the times my parents didn’t let me do what I wanted because it wasn’t good for me

for all those people that aren’t part of my life anymore because, from them, I have learned a lesson

for that bad experience I had because it helped me be a better person

for the day that isn’t going well because make me appreciate the good ones

for those moments I felt a failure because it helped me grow as a person

for the days I doubt myself a little because it made me believe in myself more

for the good news, I saw on TV because it gave me hope in humanity 

for those words my teacher told me when I thought I couldn’t make it 

for that moment I didn’t like myself because it made me appreciate myself more 

for that tear turned into a smile because made me believe in better days to come

for just opening my eyes this morning because I have one more day to live

                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                        -Tere Rodriguez-Nora,2017

Are you a believer?

Do you believe tomorrow might be a better day

Do you believe in humanity

Do you believe there’re more good people than bad ones

Do you believe a smile 

from a stranger can make your day better

Do you believe in love even when you had a bad experience 

Do you believe in the human spirit 

Do you believe in the kid that struggles today academically 

Do you believe that spending time in nature is a wonderful thing

Do you believe in lazy Sundays at home with your loved one
Do you believe that laughter can be contagious

Do you believe in the awesomeness of a sunset 

Do you believe in the immensity of the black sky full of stars

Do you believe in love at first sight 

       Do you believe that life struggles won't last forever

Do you believe in hope 

         Do you believe hugs are powerful 

      Do you believe a kiss can turn your life upside down             

    Do you believe you are unique

     Do you believe in yourself 

Do you BELIEVE 

                                             Tere Rodriguez-Nora

                     

30 reasons I’m thankful for...

1. being alive. 
2. breathing every day. 
3. the chance to see the sun every morning. 
4. my two sons and all the experiences I have lived with them. 
5. my parents and their love and teachings
6. all the experiences I have lived (good and bad ones). 
7. those people that love me no matter what. 
8. being able to make some kind of difference in people through my work. 
9. listening to a beautiful song. 
10. admiring the immensity of the night sky. 
11. smelling the scent of the rain when it’s approaching. 
12. feeling my dog’s fur while I caressed her. 
13. having a new chance to live after having a nearly death experience. 
14. my friends who chose me to be part of their lives. 
15. my writing because it lets me express myself and share my feelings with the world. 
16. my life before my divorce because it taught me how to be strong. 
17. the special needs child I tutor because he taught me how simple is to love. 
18. special moments lived with special people
19. the music which I dance to. 
20. laughing every day, even in my sorrow. 
21. the tears I have shed. 
22. the strangers I see every day that share with me their smile. 
23. all those people that aren’t part of my life anymore because, from them, I have learned a lesson. 
24. getting safe back home every day
25. the day that isn’t going well because makes me appreciate the good ones. 
26. those moments I have failed because helped me grow as a person. 
27. the days I doubt myself a little because it made me believe in myself more. 
28. being loved, understood, and respected. 
29. loving with all my heart. 
30. just opening my eyes every morning because I have one more day to live. 

Take care and be thankful, Tere

Did you know...

A little more of my quotes...

Hello! 

Here are some of the quotes I have written lately. I’m sure you’ll feel connected to more than one.

Take care, Tere

 

I have learned...

I have learned to be humble when success cover me

I have learned to keep my feet on the ground even though I have my head on the moon.

I have learned to be grateful even in the worst of times

I have learned to love myself when others harmed me

I have learned to smile when tears are inside my soul

I have learned to say thank you even to the smallest gesture

I have learned to wipe my tears 

while struggling through difficult times

I have learned to be strong when all I want is to collapse

I have learned to keep going because tomorrow is a brand new day 

                                                                                                                                                           

Take care, Tere

Make your life a beautiful journey... every day

Every day is a brand new day full of opportunities and new experiences. Don’t forget to try to live your life to the fullest and to incorporate into your life those tiny things that will make your life a beautiful journey...

Laugh out loud

Hug tight

Admire the beauty

Kiss slowly

Listen carefully

Treat others with kindness

Touch lightly
Hum to a melody

Speak wisely

Caress a face
Dance anytime


Flirt a little
Sing lustily
Walk sexy
Feel the emotions
Smile gracefully
Cry for happiness
Dream the impossible
Love profoundly
                                                                 Tere Rodriguez-Nora

                                     

                                                             

Sometimes the life ride is bumpy

Life pulls you, pushes you, twists you many times without warning. You continue your way regardless of the obstacles. You fall, peel your knees but you keep walking until the fatigue overcomes you.



You recover and take the road again. Sweat and fatigue are your allies. Perseverance joins them when you least expect it. It is then that you realize that on this rocky path that you had to walk and extenuated at times from it; the most important thing is to believe in yourself, trust that every time your life is twisted you will find a way to straighten it and that your knees will be all well again.

Take care, Tere

Be grateful every day...

   

      Be grateful for a sunny or a rainy day,

       for the singing of the birds,

       because someone opened a door for you,

         for the bad and the good days

      for a day at the beach,

         for a tasty piece of cake,

         because things are not going as you expected,  

      for reading a good book or writing a great story,  

      for a tight, warm hug 

for tears of sadness,

    for times with friends and family,

     time with your love,

 for the laughter of your kids, 

for a sensual kiss,

           because someone holds your hand...

       Be grateful every day because you are alive! 

                                                                Tere Rodriguez-Nora