Manic Monday

"Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." Colossians 3:14
This verse sits on my desk. It's part of a piece of graphic design art by Kirsten Malcolm Berry, whose art I collect. The pieces I have so far have all been based on verses of scripture that have been meaningful to me. But this one if my favorite so far. For me, it's a much holier version of one of my favorite quotes of all time "If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else. Can I get an amen?" ~ RuPaul

Because when it comes down to it, even on the craziest and worst days...the ones filled with bad news, the ones filled with frustration, the ones where you cannot find anything to wear in your closet full of clothes and your hair just won't sit right...it's love, love for yourself and love for others, that makes the day worth living. That's what operation fabulous is about...taking the time to love and appreciate yourself for who you are and living with one rule - be the best you that God made you to be. It's a rule that's easy to break sometimes, but it puts down a foundation for not only loving yourself, but loving others and the world around you and appreciating all that God has made.

Quick thoughts for today...