… splash in the puddles…

​Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Be Silly. Be Honest. Be Kind.” These three short sentences form the foundation for a happy and meaningful life. Be Silly tells us to relax and let our fun side take over occasionally. We need to give ourselves permission to do things like walk in the rain, splash in the puddles and ride with the windows down while singing along with the car radio. Be Honest tells us to be comfortable with whom we are and not live our lives trying to impress others. Be Kind tells us to be friendly and generous toward and thoughtful of those around us and to take the time to be someone’s rainbow when they’re having a cloudy day. Choosing to live in this manner guarantees that we’ll have a happy and fulfilling life with few regrets.