ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

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

Thursday, September 22, 2022

For Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2022

The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades. May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.

WELCOME FALL

Sunrise: 7:16 am

Sunset: 7:25
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is the Fall Equinox which is the first full day of the fall season, so get ready for changing leaves, cooler weather, and all things autumn. Meteorically speaking fall began September 1, but the fall equinox marks the astronomical start of the season.

The term equinox refers to the time or date at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, making day and night of equal length There are two equinoxes each year, Setember 22 and March 20.

Once the fall equinox begins, daylight in the Northern Hemisphere continues to gradually diminish until the winter solstice. The opposite occurs in the Southern Hemisphere where daylight continues to grow longer

Celebrate today with some of your favorite fall activities. Take a drive to view fall foliage , get out and into nature, or simply take a neighborhood walk to enjoy the crisp air.

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

Albert Camus

It’s definitely colder here today. I’m celebrating the change of seasons by putting my flannel sheets on the bed. They are very comfy and cozy. I’m still working on getting my fall clothing out of the storage bins, but have enough on hand to put a sweater on today. It’s time to layer up.

I’ve heard that yesterday might have been our last 80 degree day this year. We seem to have nothing but cooler days coming our way. I’m not looking forward to winter but looking ahead to Spring. The only good things I’ve found about winter is the holidays we will celebrate and other than those I’m ready for Spring !

If air traffic improves, I’m hoping to get to visit either of my two out of state boys, who both live in the southern states. We can only wait to see what happens. I don’t want to get stranded somewhere because of cancelled flights but going south for the winter sounds good to me.

I hope you all have a GREAT day. Happy Thursday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Autumn…the year’s last loviest smile.

John Howard Bryant

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

10,636 for Fall, a season of change

10,637. for plenty of warm clothes

10,638. for a warm and cozy home

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.

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters and EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Fall reminds us how beautiful change can be.

Heather A. Stillufsen

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

2 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Enjoy the beauty of fall !; September 22, 2022 at 8:59 AM
Mevely317 said...: Despite our weatherman predicting a 96* day, I'm beyond thrilled that Autum has arrived! Your pumpkin plate's adorable; if I saw that in a store, it would definitely go in my basket.

Crossing fingers you'll be able to book that trip South! If my long-postponed road trip to Florida should materialize, perhaps we could meet up for a cup of coffee.; September 22, 2022 at 9:15 AM

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