ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Wednesday, June 24th, 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

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

For Wednesday, June 24th, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24TH, 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: 6:33 am

Sunset: 8:36
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is the National Day of Joy which invites us to discover happiness beyond material possessions. Cultivate a joyful outlook by appreciating small moments an spreading positivity.

Dedicate time to an activity that sparks joy for you. Headspace, founded in 2010 by Andy Puddicombe and Rich Pierson. Headspace is a global leader in mindfulness and meditation. Their app offers guided meditations, sleep aids and mindful movement excercises designed to improve mental well being and foster a sense of calm and Joy!

Hallmark, established in 1910 by Joyce Hall, is a privately held American company known for greeting cards , gifts, and television films. For over a century Hallmark has helped people celebrate life special moments and express affection, contributing to feelings of joy and connection.

The Walt Disney Company, founded in 1923 is an American mass media and entertainment conglomerate that has a long standing reputation for creating magical experiences and fostering joy and wonder in people of all ages.

This holiday was started in 2019 by caregivers for seniors, Comfort Keepers. The day sprouted from their observation of the joyful moments effects on the clients. They decided to search out a box of things that make them happy. Comfort Keepers recognize the value of stopping to smell the roses and enjoying surroundings in the moment.

The definition of joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. Religious all espouse pathways to joy. Often joy can be found even in hard times. It you are inclined to see the good in a day, it will find you. Smiling and a joyful attitude create more joy. Laughing out loud spreads it further. Music and singing are a great source of joy for the spirit.

Celebrate and choose Joy today!

Joy Does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.

Henri Nouwen

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

There is so much joy in the world, waiting to be found.

Noah Kahan

I consider myself a joyful person. I have a positive attitude and always look on the bright side of life. Joy is everywhere when you take the time to look for it. Joy comes with the morning sunshine and in the faces of our family. Nature does bring me a lot of joy too. Birds singing and beautiful blue skies. Animals bring us a lot joy too. My families dog is always very happy to see us come home and loves to be petted. Dogs are very loyal creatures and as long as you take care of them they will love you forever.

My family is probably the most joyful thing in my life. Next comes my friends. My faith always gives me a lot of joy, knowing I’m under God’s loving care. Family, friends and faith are the most important parts of my life.

Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses today!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Joy in looking and comprehending is nature’s most beautiful gift.

Albert Einstein

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

14,422. for lots of joy in my life

14,423. for family and friends

14,424. for my faith

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

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.

Leo Buscaglia

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

2 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate and choose Joy today!; June 24, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Mevely317 said...: I love this, Ma! Even saying the word, "Joy" aloud makes my mouth smile involuntarily. Like you, my family and friends fill my heart with joy.
I'm not familiar with that organization (Comfort Keepers) but want to learn more about them.; June 24, 2026 at 10:47 AM

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