Daily Gratitude: “Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.”

I know I’m still on a Dolly “kick” but frankly I don’t think there’s a much better kick to be on.

She was a motivational speaker, a mediator, a success guru, a spiritual leader and a Mother Teresa clone – all wrapped up into one.

I watched the Grand Ole Opry tribute to Dolly Parton last night and continued to be astounded by the stories and connections every person has. The speaker said she was the most beloved person on earth. And that just hit me as a perfect description.

It’s amazing how much we can learn from this one beautiful (and not just in looks) human being.

So even if you’re not a country music fan, you most likely know who Dolly Parton was. It’s worthwhile though to take time to shine the light deeper and find out who she really was and then to try to be like her in at least one way. 

• Be kind and generous.  
• Give life your all. 
• Don’t let discouragement get you down.  
• Dream big. 
• Work hard. 
• Be true to yourself.  
• Never sell out.  
• Never give up on something you really want and that will serve others.

Be like Dolly.