ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Monday, June 15, 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

Monday, June 15, 2026

For Monday, June 15, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, JUNE 15TH, 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: 6:31 am

Sunset: 8:34
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Smile Power Day which encourages smiles that make another person smile!

When you smile at someone you are telling them that they are valued. Smiles are moral boosters and confidence builders. Starting your day with a smile first thing is easier than trying to get there later in the day.

Smiling increases our beauty and likability amoung others. A simple act smiling creates trust and can help someone to relax and feel at ease. Smiling will lift your mood and make you a happier person.

Celebrate today and share a smile with everyone you meet. It will make for a much nicer day!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

You will find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile.

Charlie Chaplin

Smiles really do make us feel better. If you don’t believe me, just try it for yourself. No matter how bad a situation gets, if you can share a smile, it will make it better. My family is full some wonderful people that always have a smile to share which makes me smile and we all feel happier. Today’s pictures are some of my family sharing their smiles. They make me a happy grandma.

Whenever I start to feel bad, I simply start counting my blessings and before you know it, I’m smiling and feeling much happier.

Remember to smile today!

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week! Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Peace begins with a smile.

Mother Teresa

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

14,398. for shared smiles

14,399. for my family

14,400. for lots of rain on Sunday and more coming our way this week!

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

Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someones feels loved and believes in the goodness of people.

Roy T. Bennett

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and share a smile with everyone you meet!; June 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Chatty Crone said...: They say that a smile is something you can never give away because you get one right back.; June 15, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Mevely317 said...: There was a time someone ("Mr. Wrong") advised me not to smile b/c he thought my teeth were too poor. I'm so glad fate sent us in separate directions, and now I LOVE to smile.; June 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM

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