Happy Thursday all. Another beautiful day in the neighborhood! 40's this morning, going up into the 70's again. It looks to be another great day for being outside. The birdies are serenading me as I write, and Bitsy is all pumped up watching them. I noticed yesterday that there is a bird nest in the gutter on the porch overhang. The bird hardly ever leaves!
I have lots of green popping up in the perennial bed. We have a cool down coming in Sunday, after the storm front moves through, and are looking at one cold night. I am sure everything will be fine, as they were all up some, during the last cold snap. It basically will only last a day or so, then temps go back up.
Years and years ago, I had a very bad temper. It was not pretty. Once I met G, I realized the reason I was that way before, it was because I was not happy! Once I got happy - everything changed. Sure, I was broken hearted and lost when I lost him, but I still feel that love from him in my heart. That will never leave. He would want me to go forward and do good. That is how I try to live and not let that negative creep back in.
STOP letting yourself get triggered by the bad stuff!!!!! That is exactly what is happening.
I just want to be happy each day and maybe make someone else's day a little more joyful. That is it! Pretty simple.
I have stopped watching a lot of You Tube channels and have stopped reading a lot of blogs because all I see is negative. That isn't what I want to absorb in life. You shouldn't either.
Look for the GLIMMER and SMILE. I do believe it is true, the more you start to notice the good things in life, the happier and healthier you will feel. The more you are likely to do something nice for another. The more you are likely to smile or say a kind word.
That is what we need.
Be that GLITTER that makes things shine and gives another a picture of GLIMMER!
Sending out blessings to you all. Have a wonderful day!
**(no politics)**
Excellent! I spent some years angry and I think most of it has faded away. Now I am mostly happy (there are some sad bad days, but I'm not *angry*). What a difference. :) A gratitude journal was helpful, but is no longer needed. Every night I can remind myself of the good things that happened during the day and the great wonderful goodness the Lord has put into my life.
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Thanks. YES - I have sad days too, we all do. But I have let the anger and let it go. It serves absolutely no purpose. And you are 100% correct - there is a BIG difference in sadness and anger. God is wonderful. We just need to open our eyes to all the wonder and beauty in life. Be thankful is a blessing.
DeleteThank you!! Great post. And thanks for being a blogger who firmly keeps a "no politics" zone!
ReplyDeleteThanks. My pleasure!!! Just not something I care to talk about in public.
DeleteThis is a great post and I love that saying. We do all have sadness from time to time but we can't let it make us bitter or angry. My gram always told me to never think "why did this happen to me" because things happen to everyone and we are no different. That always stuck with me. I choose to look at the positive and the good and not focus on the bad or sad things.
ReplyDeleteI love that you're able to move forward and remind yourself that G would want you to be happy and at your best. That is wonderful!!
I am so glad your grandma passed on those words. Glad you choose happy and joy as well. We can make ourselves miserable if we want to, or we can make ourselves joyful.
DeleteG was the funniest person, and he was always doing something good for someone - so I just try to be a positive force. He would be happy.
This reminds me of a quote from the play, "The Glass Menagerie ". Amanda Wingfield, the mother, tells her adult son to "rise and shine rise and shine!" to which he replies, "I will rise but I won't shine". Ah Tennessee Williams and his Southern dysfunctional characters, he did them so well.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Well, I want to try and do both. Shining brings a little light into ours and someone else's world! Sorry Mr. Williams.
DeleteWow wow wow! Another fabulous post! So much encouragement, and you are a good example. When I feel the need to complain, I remember what happened to the people of Israel when they whinged about so many things while in the desert. There is a blessing in every single thing in our lives. I follow a fellow on Instagram who has wonderful quotes. "Before you ask God for anything, first thank Him for everything." Another one: "Sometimes I think we need to thank God for what did not happen." Just can't imagine you with a temper. Have you seen the quote, "Keep your temper. No one else wants it."? Continue to trust in the Messiah and let Him carry your burdens.
ReplyDeleteNeed to catch up on yesterday's chores. Erin and I had a good time shopping and making fun of weird clothes in Goodwill. She found some really nice pants, one pair for work, and a really nice summer purse. Costco had tonnes of eggs. We don't buy cow's milk but it is $2.55 a gallon there. Don't know if that is a good price. The Farmer found some cooked ground beef from 2022 in the freezer, from which we will make soup today. Gradually clearing out older items.
Enjoy this beautiful day!
Oh trust me I had a temper at one point in my life. It really was a lousy time in my life. Done with that thank goodness.
DeleteYou now, when I start my prayers I always start with a list of things I am thankful for - then I ask for protections for others.
YES, always tell God thank you! How many times have we 'missed' a moment that could have been horrible - by the grace of God.
Glad you had a good time shopping. Fun can be had, just walking around and looking. They do have some clothes sometimes! Yay, on the eggs. I have been reading today, that prices are coming down! I sure hope so, for everyone.
Decent price for milk. Nice, that you are using up the older stuff. Enjoy this glorious day.
There is only one YouTube channel worth watching IMO, that would be the Canadian pepper. He has the best prepping/survivalist show on the internet, with the inside updates on world politics and what the average person needs to look out for, and how these global events will will impact people who are not prepared.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen that one, and probably wouldn't watch. I don't watch You Tube that do politics in any form. Just me. I want to learn creative things and have fun watching. I want to see families and cooking and crafting. That brings me joy.
DeleteThere is appropriate sadness and anger. Turning a blind eye only helps people with nefarious activities thrive.
ReplyDeleteWe will agree to disagree on that. I know what is going on in the world, I just create my joy and happiness in spite of it. I will not wallow in it.
DeleteWhen mom taught school she came home with glitter in her underwear!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post. The ugliness in our society and on the news can surely get a person down. You bring light and positivity to all of us everyday. Thank you for this. Linda T
ReplyDeleteYou are sweet. Thank you. I am just so over the ugliness.
DeleteWhy not be happy? If you get to choose - choose happy.
I think telling someone to be happy is like telling someone to be cold, if you don’t feel it….you can’t be it. But you can improve your attitude and how you act towards others.
ReplyDeleteI love that you continue to make your beloved Glen proud, it’s such a lovely way to live your life and gives it such meaning.
Take care, Louise.
You may be right - you can't make someone. But all the little bity things we do, observe, say and like - CAN surely change up attitude and maybe make that person a little happier. Can't hurt!
DeleteThanks. He is a part of my life every day and always will be. I would want him to be proud - and it in my mind it keeps him 'alive' in some way.
I am afraid not to stay up on what is going on politically, but it's also made me more centered/focused on my house/home, and making my life the best it can be as our little world. I spent a lot of time in the home of someone who is perpetually angry and not very nice to me over the past year. She needed help because of surgery. The experience depleted me, as I am not used to conflict. Some people thrive on it. It's always so reaffirming to know that there are others who won't have that in their life and won't heap it on others. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI am very aware of the world going ons. I just don't let it get me in a panic or too upset. I trust in God and have faith, so I move at a slower pace and just believe I am prepared.
DeleteSome people are always angry or always have drama and it is exhausting to all those around them.
I agree, focus on your little world and make it the best you can.
I only recently heard about the Glimmers, and it is so true. Finding joy and happiness in little things leads to a much better life, and I think it enhances our individual health too. I look back at my mid life working days, as there was a period of time when I was often negative and frustrated, and I cringe now to think of the affect it must have had on my colleagues. And possibly on my family too then.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Those little things do brighten a day and yes your health as well. I know when I was angry it wasn't pleasant for others. It passes on to them as well. That isn't good.
DeleteI have one family member that way now, and I finally had to unfollow on FB. Drama is her game. She must be miserable in her life. Nothing has helped, we have all tried.
It isn't like she is a kid, well old enough to do better and has what one would call a cush life. It is so sad.
It is all too short to spend it angry!
I always try to look for the positive in any situation. It doesn't do any of us any good to get bogged down on all the negatives in life. I have friends that are so politically motivated that it. has ruined friendships. I think we have to live and let live...no amount of ranting or raving is ever going to change someone else's mind.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful weekend, Cheryl. xo Diana
Good for you. Looking for the positive is just a happier way to live. Most people do not care what others opinions are, and you are right, they will not change minds.
DeleteI like that - live and let live. Just try and have the best day possible - is all we can do! Thank you and you too.
I am a fan of your philosophy of thrift and frugality - and you are such a lovely person. But I must respectfully disagree with your attitude of ignoring the bad news. This a perilous time in American Democracy. I live by the saying "All it takes for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing."
ReplyDeleteI did NOT say I ignore it. I am well aware of what is going on. I just do not have to behave badly because of it. Many feel they do and have the right to be hateful to others. I will not and I will not tolerate it. I will live my best life regardless. We all should.
DeleteI love that...Happy is a great place to be as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteThanks - I so agree.
DeleteI've stopped following accounts/blogs that have a lot of negativity too. While I do understand that it's a relief to be able to vent every so often, it's just too much energy draining to me.
ReplyDeleteWith everything that is happening these days, I can't be happy all the time, but at least I try. Following blogs/accounts that are uplifting certainly do help a lot!
Heck no, we can't be happy 100% of the time - but yes, we can sure try to be pleasant to others. That is what is truly important - how we treat others.
DeleteYou are so right, too much is just draining.
Cheryl, I always find encouragement and kindness here on your blog. That's why I keep coming back :) You inspire me and I enjoy your wisdom. I have noticed that the internet is so full of hatred these days. I always say that the devil runs the internet, so it's no surprise that his people are there, lurking around.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Debbie. I appreciate it.
DeleteThere is just so much nastiness everywhere! It does seem the devil is working overtime! I just won't give him the satisfaction.