ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Tuesday, January 21st, 2925

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 21, 2025

For Tuesday, January 21st, 2925

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2025

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

In TEXAS

Sunrise: 7;27 am

Sunset: 6:00
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Hugging Day which is a day to hug. Whether you prefer Bear Hugs, Heart to Heart Hugs, Cheek Hugs, or Side Hugs, embrace your loved ones today and show your love and affection.

Scientific studies have dsemonstrated that hugs are incredibly good for us. A hug can lower your blood pressure, trigger the release of healthy hormones like oxycontin., and relieve stress. Doctors recommend a minimum of 4-6 hugs a day for our emotional and physiological well being, but more is always better.

The record for the most hugs given in one hour by an individual is 1,749. Nick Vujicic achieved this feat at an expo center in Oregon in 2010.

You can celebrate today by creating a hug chain, host a hug a thon, initiate a group hug, or substitute hugging for handshakes in honor of the occasion.

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away.

Bil Keane

A hug is something I can celebrate with today. My Texas family is generous with their hugs. It’s so much better than living by myself.

Everyone needs hugs every day and so many do not get any. Be aware of the people around you and give a hug just because. No doubt you’ll get one back if you do.

Today we’ re still in the low 40’s and we had some snow overnight, but tomorrow we start to warm up again in the 50’s and by the weekend we’ll be in the 60’s. Thank goodness our below freezing temps were short lived.

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The best gift you can give is a hug: one size fits all and no one ever minds if you return it.

Marge Piercy

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

13.065. for hugs which are good for us 13,066. for warmer days coming our way

13,067. for my family. They all give good hugs

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

When you hug someone, never be the first to let go.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: CELEABRATE TODAY AND SHARE SOME HUGS WITH THOSE YOU LOVE !; January 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Chatty Crone said...: I just gave my husband a hug! There was a song when Andy was little called Four Calls A Day that's the minimum not the maximum. Loved it.; January 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Mevely317 said...: I didn't grow up in a hugging family, but have done my best to make up for it since! Love the expression on your little granddaughter's face!; January 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM

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