ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

For Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 24TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's TUESDAY!

COMPLIMENT DAY

Yes, its Compliment Day. Today is a great opportunity to say something positive about the people you come into contact with. Everyone has good attributes. ...that's right.... everyone.

Its a cinch to find compliments for family and loved ones, even for your Mother-in-Law. Compliment Day is celebrated by offering sincere compliments to people you know. It is important that you are sincere. People will see right through insincerity, and you will do more harm than good.

Remember: Mama said, If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything. After a long search for something good, if you just can't find a compliment for them, then silence is golden.

Everyone, every thing, matters

NEWS FROM HOME

NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS...

That is one of my favorite sayings for sure. I use it often when I'm wondering just how someone is doing. I think that surely if I'm not hearing from them, everything must be ok. But maybe that isn't always the case?

The news here today is pretty good and I'm happy this morning.

We made it through Monday so the week ahead should be a cinch!

There is a priceless gift in every compliment you give someone and it only costs the time it takes to observe and care. For me, the fastest way to make myself happy is to make others happy.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Here is a Daily Survival Kit, with special contents for the New Year

Toothpick..to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself

Rubber band...to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.

Band-Aid...to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's

Eraser...to remind you that everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our errors.

Candy Kiss...to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment every day.

Mint...to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family

Bubble Gum...to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.

Pencil...to remind you to list your blessings every day

Tea Bag...to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of God's blessings

This is what makes life worth living every minute, every day

Wishing you 365 days of love, gratitude, friends to cherish, caring, sharing, laughter, music,

warm feelings in your heart and soaring with the angels.

Author Unknown

COUNTING THE DAYS

God was just showing off when he created you.

: )

From the movie Keeping the Faith

56 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

88 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

3 comments:

Kath said...: I have already given out a few compliments today Ma.I try my best to be nice to people at all times.I am a big believer inthe quote "No news is good news" too.Heres your comlpiment now.You are such a pretty lady, inspirational,and so kind,a wonderful Mum,and a great blogger,who has taught me much through reading your wonderful words.Have a Terrific Tuesday Ma.Take Care God Bless Kath xx; January 24, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Barb said...: Hi Pam, I love to give compliments.

Thanks for your kind comment. I am taking a few days off....really need to rest and rethink some things. I have to enjoy this gorgeous weather before the heat sets in and it will in a couple of months.

Have a wonderful day!

Barb ♥; January 24, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Marie Rayner said...: Ma, that is a favourite saying of mine, "No news is good news." I remember my mother often saying it too. Have a great Wednesday! xxoo; January 25, 2012 at 3:45 AM

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