FeelGoodThoughts

The famous Italian diver Enzo Maiorca dove into the sea of Syracuse and was talking to his daughter Rossana who was aboard the boat. Ready to go in, he felt something slightly hit his back. He turned and saw a dolphin. Then he realized that the dolphin did not want to play but to express something.

The animal dove and Enzo followed. At a depth of about 12 meters, trapped in an abandoned net, there was another dolphin. Enzo quickly asked his daughter to grab the diving knives. Soon, the two of them managed to free the dolphin, which, at the end of the ordeal, emerged, issued an “almost human cry” (describes Enzo). A dolphin can stay under water for up to 10 minutes, then it drowns.

The released dolphin was helped to the surface by Enzo, Rosana and the other dolphin. That’s when the surprise came: she was pregnant! The male circled them, and then stopped in front of Enzo, touched his cheek (like a kiss), in a gesture of gratitude and then they both swam off.

Enzo Maiorca ended his speech by saying: “Until man learns to respect and communicate with the animal world, he will never be able to know his true role on this Earth.”~

Don Rickles told this story many times. I heard him tell it to Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show:
Rickles was an up-and-coming comedian working a pre-dawn gig in Vegas, at one of the late night “downstairs” lounges reserved for relative newcomers. Rickles was quickly gaining a solid reputation as a very unusual act, thanks to his reliance on insult humor.
One morning around 2 am, Rickles was well into his schtick when in walks someone who’d been hearing about the comedian and wanted to see the act for himself. This late arrival came with one or more pals, including a bodyguard. The guy was himself a famous performer notorious for his fiery temper.
It was Frank Sinatra.
Rickles knew he was about to risk life and limb. But he stopped in mid-sentence anyway, threw aside his genuine fear and called out to Sinatra from the stage, “Hey Frank, make yourself at home. Hit somebody.”
To Rickles’ great relief, Frank laughed his ass off.

Thus, a long and warm friendship was born. (BTW,, the photo is of Frank, not Don. Sorry.)

Today she is 94 years old. ❤
When I told my grandmother this morning ... that I would proudly post her and my picture on the internet today ... because it was her birthday ... and that many would congratulate her ... my grandmother had an unusual and modest answer .- ", who will. ..to the old grave..to congratulate the old and ugly grandmother..no one .. "HOW MUCH CONGRATULATIONS DESERVE ,, MY GRANDMA ,, FOR HER BIRTHDAY ...🎂🎊🏆🎄❤🙏🎁🎀👑🔴…”

Credit: Ishu Fernando

Today I lost my car keys while running far in the forest.

At the end of my run—breathless and filled with anxiety—I retraced my steps, preparing for the worst...
But then, among the trees, I found something unexpected:
a small circle made of branches, like a handmade compass.

And in the middle, perfectly placed, is my key.

Someone-a kind stranger-had found them.

And leave a simple, intelligent, and beautiful mark.

A silent movement, but full of humanity.
In a world that moves fast and often forgets to care about others,
such a gesture speaks louder than a thousand words.

To whoever you are: thank you. Today, you are my little miracle in the forest

Over the last 646 days, not once
Have my kids had to see their mama passed out drunk.
Has my husband had to deal with irrational anger.
Have I blacked out or woke up completely hung over.
Have I woke up filled with regret & wondering what happened the night before.
There’s been plenty of times I have craved a drink or wished I could be “normal” and not go overboard while drinking - but I know that’s not my reality & by truly learning + recognizing that, it’s helped me to stay on track👏🏼
Even tho it hasn’t always been easy, it’s been 1000% worth it! I’m so thankful that I overcame - my life has been a million times more peaceful, beautiful, & happy since I made the choice to make a change🙌🏼🖤