In several parts of the world, today is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving.  Whether or not this is a day of celebration where you live, I invite you to celebrate your blessings.

As children we used to sing a grace that said,

“For health and strength and daily food we praise thy name oh Lord.”

For those of us who are older these blessings remain as important as they did when we were young.  Looking at our blessings helps us to focus on what we have, rather than what we might be missing.

Yes, I am thankful for my health, my strength and my nourishment.  I am also thankful for my wonderful relationships and for age-esteemers like you who visit my blog.

Have a happy day of thanksgiving.

• Focus on what you have to be thankful for.
• Smile and state out loud what these blessings are.
• Let the people in your life for whom you are thankful know that you are thankful for them.

You are a blessing in my life,

Bonnie Fatio

Thanksgiving

Come, Dear Friends, let’s feast together;

Thanksgiving Day is almost here.

Don your coats, we’ll face “fowl” weather

At this special time of year.

There’s no end to our Thanksgiving;

Thanks for friendships which remain;

Thanks for seasons, all things living

Thanks for when you’ll come again.

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

Using Age Esteem

Florida is the sunshine state,

Even when it rains!

We should shine and be as great,

Even with our pains.

Cheerfulness is so contagious,

Even through our woes.

Why not sometimes be outrageous

Then ALL trouble goes!

Clouds don’t always hide the sun,

It’s there and can be seen.

Your brighter days have just begun

While using Age Esteem.

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

Sun, Sun, Wonderful Sun

Sun, sun, wonderful sun,

It makes you want to dance and run;

Even if your muscles wane,

You can do the same in rain!

Why pretend you’re much “too older”?

Take your spirits by the shoulder

They don’t just know any age,

Proof is look at Bonnie’s page!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

By The Sea

This poem is written by the sea,

The sky is blue, oh lucky me!

The ocean waves at those on shore,

The beaches shine, my spirits soar.

The “sea ne’s the same for young or old,

Its loveliness is manifold.

And so can you at best be “sea n”

When practicing your AgeEsteem!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

World Refugee Day – A Day Of Thanks

World Refugee Day is a day to recognize the refugees of the world and to draw attention to their plight.  Today there are more than 10 million refugees, whole families and communities who have had to flee their countries in order to survive.  Many are older persons and children.

This is also a day to give thanks and express our appreciation

• to the multiple agencies working to provide food and shelter, often with great risk to their own well being;
• to those of us who are not refugees, to recognize the privilege that we have to be able to live at home and to have access to food, water, lodging, healthcare and education in safe environments; and
• to the multitude of refugees who have helped to shape our world by sharing their expertise, experience and talents in their new countries.  They represent a great gift to their new homelands.

So while we reach out to help refugees, let’s also remember the contributions they have made and will continue to make as they settle in new lands.

Bonnie Fatio

Happy Mother’s Day to All the Women of the World!

Whether you are a mother, grandmother, aunt, godmother, fairy godmother or friend, this is YOUR day.

Thank you for all that you do to assure that our children and grandchildren grow to be happy, educated, concerned citizens of our planet.  Thank you for your guidance and unconditional love. All of us at AgeEsteem are grateful to you.

Happy Mother’s day!

Bonnie Fatio

May you love yourself at every age and stage of life, knowing that you are lovable and worthy of love.

May your love for others overflow into all areas of your life.

May you embrace all that comes your way with confidence and love.  

May love fill your heart today and every day of the year.

I love you!

Bonnie Fatio

Celebrate Love!

What an ideal time to celebrate love! – Valentine’s Day.

Love is at the basis of all that is good.  It is the foundation of peace and understanding.  It is the fuel of making this world a better place for each of us.

Love is the force that gives Age Esteem its pizzazz.

We all strive to love and be loved at every age.  The need for love is a continuum through life.  Love may take on different dimensions as we experience different stages of life, but it remains a constant.

As we look towards this day of love, Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate love. – Love of self, love of family, love of friends, love of those who we do not yet know and yes, even love for our enemies.

• Allow your heart to overflow with thoughts of love.
• Look for indications of love around you.
• Remember the precious moments in your life when you have had so much love in your heart that it bubbled over.

Celebrate love!

Bonnie Fatio

Be My Valentine

There is no better way

Than Saint Valentine’s Day

To remember that Love’s not a Dream.

If you’re young or you’re old

It’s so nice to be told

You are special and highly esteemed!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®