HOW OFTEN DO YOU DO THIS? CHANGING YOUR LIFE WITH WORDS - DAY 123

Living a thankful life can make each day joyful, each burden lighter, each relationship better, and relieve the stress that plagues so many of us these days. With all the trouble in the world today it is too easy to think only of what is wrong in our lives.  I know it is easy to be bogged down with unhappy thoughts, angry reactions, bitter feelings, and despair over things that are not as we want them to be.  In spite of these things, however, there is one thing each of us can do to help ourselves.

Being thankful is not just for religious people, but it is for all people.  I truly believe that every person can find things each day for which to be thankful.  Beauty, music, art, nature, and kindness are available to all of us at no cost so even the poorest of the poor can enjoy them.  Family, friends, work, health, opportunities, and so many other things to be thankful for are truly blessings.

Today's message is:

COUNT BLESSINGS!

CHANGING YOUR LIFE WITH WORDS - DAYS 104 AND 105

I apologize for not getting the posts for these two days published on a timely basis.  Due to the very serious illness of two dear friends and then my brother-in-law taking a bad fall and landing in the Emergency Room, my plans for the past two days have been revised several times.  So, in the interest of your time and to get back on track I am going to briefly share with you the messages for the two days:

Day 104................BE INSPIRED

We all need a dose of inspiration from time to time.  You may get it from looking at the beauty of nature, or the innocence of children, reading the wise words of a great poet or author, or studying a work of art by a painter of sculptor.  Be certain to take time to allow yourself to become inspired.  There are a myriad of things just waiting to give you the inspiration you need to reach your goals and achieve your dreams.

Day 105..................BE READY FOR IT

The slogan of the Boy Scouts of America is Be Prepared.  That is such a great motto, and we would all do well to be as prepared as we can be for all kinds of situations.  We cannot always be ready for everything, but it should be extremely easy to be prepared for those events and appointments we schedule ourselves. Whether it is being prepared for a meeting, a test, a medical appointment, a child's first day at school, or every school day............get organized, help others to get organized and be ready for whatever the day will bring.  You can do it!

WHO INSPIRES YOU? CHANGING YOUR LIFE WITH WORDS - DAY 74

Are you a creative person who looks for inspiration?  Inspiration can be found in music, nature, literature, religion, art, and conversation.  It can come to you suddenly out of nowhere.  Do you provide inspiration to others?  Do you provide inspiration to yourself?  You should be the first person from whom you seek inspiration.  Find a quiet place and think your own thoughts.  You will be surprised at what happens.

Today's message is:

INSPIRE MYSELF!