ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

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, February 22, 2024

For Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2024

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

26 Days Until Spring

In Ohio

Sun1rise: 7:14 am

Sunset : 6:10 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Chili Day which is often served with a side of cornbread. It’s a fabulous comfort food for the winter season.

Despite popular belief, chili does not come from Mexico. The recipe has been influenced by the Mexican culture, but it incorporates elements from Native American and Spanish culinary traditions. Many historians believe it originated in Texas where all 3 of these cultures intersected.

According to legend, Spanish priests called the first chili, the soup; of the Devil, because they believed the chili peppers were an aphrodisiac.

Celebrate today and indulge in a delicious bowl of this historical spicy stew!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili.

Henry James

Chili is one of my favorite things to eat, but I like mine mild and not too hot! It always hits the spot for me. I have had other chili that is too hot to enjoy so I try to stay away from that. The mild chili I love is call Chili Con Carne. I don’t use hot peppers in mine but do use some green bell peppers in it.

I’m meeting up with a friend for a late breakfast, early lunch at Bob Evans. She is going to take some of my bags of canned goods to a friend in need. I could have given them to our food pantry, but when I heard that someone we both know was in need, I decided to give away my surplus to someone I know.

I love Bob Evans breakfasts so will not be eating a bowl of hot chili but a delicious warm breakfast meal. But perhaps I’ll have some for dinner tonight. I have all the makings on hand and love it so. I can save the leftovers so I can enjoy a chili dog later on in the week. Mmmmm! delicious !!!

It’s so nice to see the empty cupboards in my house. One step closer to moving out!

My daughter had the closing yesterday for her new home in Texas, so she’ll be very busy now moving into her new home. I’m so grateful and excited for her

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Chili is one of the great peasant foods. It is one the few contributions American has made to world cuisine. Eaten with corn bread, sweet onion, sour cream, it contains all five of the elements deemed essential by the sages of the Orient: sweet, sour, salty, pungent and bitter.

Rex Stout

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

12,092. for a bowl of chili on a cold day

12,093. for a friend to share my surplus with

12,094. for breakfast with a friend today

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

Chili is like a warm hug for your taste buds.

Author Unknown

a smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Chili will warm you up on a cold day! Enjoy some today !; February 22, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Mevely317 said...: What a generous thing, passing on your canned goods to a friend. Food insecurity is a real thing!
We're going to have white chicken chile tonight -- no beans, the way I was taught in Texas.; February 22, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Chatty Crone said...: You are a sweet person.
I have only liked my mom's chili - she made the best in the world. And guess what - I never got her recipe. So sad.; February 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM

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