ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, May 31st, 2026

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, May 31, 2026

For Sunday, May 31st, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY,MAY 31ST, 2026

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: 6:32 am

Sunset: 8:27
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Say Something Nice Day which is dedicated to lifting spirits and spreading positive throughts compliments and nice words. the simple powerful act can strengthen relationships and create a harmonious environment.

Mayor Keith Summy of North Charleston officially proclaimed this holiday in 2005 to honor Dr. Mitch Carnell, the founder of the day and a proponent of kind communication.

This initiative was to combat bullying and promote a culture of kindness and civil language in all interactions,

Recipeints of kind words performed significantly better than they did without. Simple words of encouragement can enhance the consolidate of physical skills, not just moods.

Celebrate and give lots of compliments today!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest of act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.

Leo Buscaglia

I have been the recipient of kindness and have a been a giver of kindnesses too! Remember whatever you share will come back to you ! Whether it be kindness or hate, it will always come back to you! Kindness is something that is free to give and cause such a ripple effect on others around us. If you make someone happy, you’ll be happy too!

Life is to short to for things like hate, angry words or negative emotions, don’t waste your precious time on these. Life is so much better when you let go of resentment and reclaim your own peace of mind and make room for joy !

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A gentle word, a kind look, a good natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

William Hazlitt

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

14,353. for kindnesses received and given

14,354. for the many kind people in my life

14,355. for the joy of a life well lived

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

Kind words do not cost much, Yet they accomplish much.

Blaise Pascal

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate and give lots of compliments today!; May 31, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Mevely317 said...: Terrific message, Ma!
Thank you for reminding us what matters most! 🤗; May 31, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Chatty Crone said...: What you say is true - one kind word can change everything. You are always very positive for us.; May 31, 2026 at 9:02 PM

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