ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, November 13th, 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

Sunday, November 13, 2022

For Sunday, November 13th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 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.

Slightly adapted from one of my morning devotionals

41 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

Sunrise: 7:10 am

Sunset: 5:13
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is a Happy Birthday to our Sweet Sugar AB!

Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

Happy Birthday to you♥

Today is also World Kindness Day which encourages individuals to overlook boundaries, race and religion. According to modern psychology, altruistic acts increases our own happiness in a profound way.

The World Kindness Day was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Japan Australia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emates.

Kindness is the act or state of being kind, ie marked by goodness and charitable behavior, mild disposition, pleasantness, tenderness and concern for others. It is known as a virtue and recognized as a value in many cultures and religions.

To celebrate today show a little kindness wherever you go.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

William Arthur Ward

This granddaughter's birthday is one I actually get to celebrate in person. I’m going to a birthday dinner for her today. I don’t get to celebrate many birthday’s in person so today I’m celebrating.

Showing kindness is something we all can do. It doesn’t cost anything at all and can be a simple as a smile. Smiles pick people up when they are down and show someone you care about them.

Today I’m thankful for the animals in my life which are mostly dogs, but also a few cats too. I’ll be seeing 3 dogs and maybe 4 cats today when I go to dinner.

I don’t have any of my own, but do enjoy it when I see my grand dogs and cats. I get to pet them and play with them. It’s loads of fun.

We may see some snow today, it’s cold out and I’m hoping if we do see snow it won’t be much. I’m not able to take on any snow shoveling at this point in my life.

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.

Barbara De Angelis

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

10,785. for a little kindness that makes a big difference

10,786. for a birthday dinner to go to

10,787.for our Sweet Sugar AB, it’s her birthday !

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

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

Aesop

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: It's never too late to do a kindness. It always makes a big difference !; November 13, 2022 at 7:59 AM
jack69 said...: You describe kindness well and you are right, there are times just a smile is WHAT is needed. AB is a cutie. Love the picture of Grandma and the grands. YES it is nice to actually get to make it to the PARTY. We are thinking of you,
From the sunshine
Sherry & jack; November 13, 2022 at 9:24 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Happy Birthday to Your Sweet Sugar AB!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY KINDNESS DAY!; November 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Linda :) said...: Happy :) Birthday!!; November 13, 2022 at 2:25 PM

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