ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Saturday, August 8, 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

Saturday, August 8, 2026

For Saturday, August 8, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 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 OHIO

Sunrise: 6:36 am

Sunset: 8:43
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Happiness Happens Day which encourages people around the world to recognize, celebrate and share moments of joy, delight, and humor, no matter how small.

This holiday is dedicated to recognizing every flicker of happiness in daily life. It’s a reminder to let happiness happen naturally and share it with others. Shift focus on positive experiences, keeping in mind that anger takes away valuable moments of joy.

When you experience joy and laughter, your body releases feel good neurotransmitters endorphins an dopamine, naturally reducing stress and anxiety levels.

Celebrate today and express your joy an share what made you smile today . Your happiness will triggers others happiness.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Nothing is as contagious as laughter and good humor.

Charles Dickens

Happiness is something we all value and I am thankfully that I am a happy person most of the time. I am happy to have these days to visit with my children and grandchildren. I am happy for all the good meals we have shared together. I’m happy I’m getting to celebrate two birthdays while I’m here, one for my granddaughter and one for DS#5. I am also happy to be able to go to my favorite place to eat, Red Lobster, where I’ll be enjoying some coconut shrimp. They are delicious.

On the down side of things, My granddaughter, our cutie Patootie is in the hospital today. Yesterday she discovered her legs weren’t working the way they should and had difficulty walking so they are trying to discover why. Hopefully they will find the problem and she’ll soon be home again. I’ll be going to visit her this morning. I’m happy to say she is in a place where they are taking good care of her. They have wonderful doctors and nurses there..

It’s a beautiful morning here with the sun shinning, and I woke up again, so I’m happy. Tomorrow I’ll be on an early flight back home to Texas, so I won’t be making any post on Sunday and I’ll post again on Monday.

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Happiness shared is happiness doubled.

Swedish Proverb

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

14,557. for a wonderful visit with family

14,558. for a beautiuful day

14,559. for a hospital visit 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

Only the pursuit of happiness is guaranteed. The rest is up to you.

David T. Fagan

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and express your joy an share what made you smile today . Your happiness will triggers others happiness.; August 8, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Happy National Happiness Happens Day! Have a good one.; August 8, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Mevely317 said...: I'm lifting prayers right now for your Cutie Patootie ... travel mercies for your early morning flight, too!
There's no place like home!; August 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
jack69 said...: Great shots for Happiness Happens. Hope all is well with you. I did get reservations in PA so our trip North is on...
Love from down this way; August 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM

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