ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, February 17th, 2013

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

Sunday, February 17, 2013

For Sunday, February 17th, 2013

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FEBRUARY 17th, 2013

31 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

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

It's SUNDAY

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day. And, you know what to do...perform a few random acts of kindness. Almost any kind deed will do.

This is a favorite day of many people and groups. People like the idea of showing a little kindness to others. Its a fun and good thing to do. And, they like being on the receiving end of this day as well. It makes both the giver and the receiver feel good.

Remember that what comes around, goes around. Random Acts of Kindness is highly contagious.

So go on, pass it on!

How beautiful a day can be
When kindness touches it!

George Elliston

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.

William James

A little kindness goes a long way. I've found that there really are a lot of kind people in the world. Many do a random act of kindness like the one my oldest son and his family received last week, and others show their kindness by their words and and gentle smiles. DS#1 and family received a free dinner from some kind people.

When someone unexpectedly pays us a compliment or does us a good turn it makes us feel good, and if we do those things we can make others feel good too. Sharing kindness doesn't have to cost anything, it's a gift everyone can afford.

What a difference we can all make by sharing a little kindness. Not just today, but everyday.

Kind: caring, thoughtful, helpful, generous. PASS IT ON!

Sow seeds of kindness wherever you go, care and thanks will surely grow. PASS IT ON!

A kind look, a kind deed, may be the help someone needs. PASS IT ON!

The pictures today are from last summer here at my house. I like to look at them on cold winter days.

I hope you all have a restful and relaxing Sunday!

It's nice to be important but it is important to be nice!

PRIORITY FOR TODAY:

Thankfulness

Almighty God and heavenly Father, thank you for making us special to You. Amen.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.

Cynthia Ozick

I am trying to count at least 3 things I'm thankful for each day and then in 1 year's time I'll have counted 1000 gifts.

I’ll be sharing them and giving thanks to God for these gifts each day,

282. for spending a delightful morning with my youngest granddaughter this past week, can hardly believe she is 3 months old already

283. for the kindness of a son who is over 6 feet tall and can change light bulbs without a ladder

284. for a special Valentine evening spent with our little XFactor

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

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 ALL !

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.

Oscar Wilde

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

2 comments:

betty said...: I like doing random acts of kindess; I think the ones I do the most that always surprise people are when I tell them they can go ahead of me in the check out line at the store, especially if they have a few items and I have a cart full of things. It catches so many people by surprise, but such a simple thing.

Can't believe your littlest grand-daughter is already 3 months old! Time does fly by indeed!

enjoy your restful Sunday Ma!

betty; February 17, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Barbara said...: Church were out yesterday handing out a Love Letter from God and chocolates with roses for anyone diabetic. Prayer too if wanted.; February 17, 2013 at 11:55 AM

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