Thirty Days of Mr. Rogers ... Day Fourteen

Mr. Rogers said, "It's not the honors and the prizes and the fancy outsides of life that ultimately nourish our souls.  It's the knowing that we can be trusted, that we never have to fear the truth, that the bedrock of our very being is firm."

This is the extent of my fall decorating ... a pumpkin on a silver plate ... with Alice to add the exact right amount of sparkle.

Me:  I feel sorry for people who always seem to be seeking the approval of others.  It's great to be acknowledged and to know that what we do is appreciated, and it's not healthy to base our feeling of self worth on how others perceive us.  We must be proud of ourselves and our accomplishments, no matter now large or small ... any approval outside ourselves is an extra added bonus.

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During the month of November, I plan to share wisdom from Mr. Rogers with you each day (from the book "The World According to Mr. Rogers") ... Mr. Rogers's words accompanied by everyday images from life here at Hartwood Manor ... this place that I am blessed to call HOME.