MY GIRL and I
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How to Begin the Day
Be bright! Today is a new day! Knowing how to begin a new day is important to make life more fun. Here are 10 tips that have worked for me over the years: 1. Greet the day. 2. Smile, and say "Good morning" to everyone you see. 3. Feel good about yourself and your qualities. 4. Say optimistic things about the day. By looking at yourself in the mirror and saying at least 10 good things about yourself, it will definitely improve your day. 5. Focus on your objectives for the day, and get them done as soon as possible. 6. Trust in your inner strength to solve any problem that day. 7. Remember this: "If life doesn't smile at you, tickle life 'till it laughs!" 8. Sing (or hum) any song with a positive message. 9. Eat breakfast. This is a healthy way to start the day and will help you throughout the day. 10. Exercise. It releases chemicals in the brain that make you feel better. Tips: a) Remember no day is the same.b) When your p...
Be Rich in any Climate
The secret to being rich lies in remembering thatfriendships are priceless, time is invaluable, health is wealth, and love is a treasure. Create a nest egg of beautiful memoriesthat you can dip into from time to time to ease any sorrows. Have the kind of remembrancesthat raise you up with their worth and keep you there with their wonder. Always have a supply of hopes on handto help you plan your tomorrows. Remember that when you invest in your dreams,it is impossible to overpay. Give away smiles, and watch them come back to youa hundred times over. Stuff your pockets with kindness and optimism;there is nothing more precious in the world. I'm sharing this advice with you todaybecause you are a treasured piece in the puzzle of my life.
WHAT IF?!?
What if you placed fewer conditions on your own happiness? What if you didn't place destination markers on your own happiness? "I'll be happy when I get home" or "I'll be happy when I pay off my house" or "I'll be happy when I have a new car", etc... What if you change the rules and make happiness a natural way of living? Remember, nothing in life comes labeled, YOU are the labeler. You can complain that roses have thorns or you can celebrate that thorns have roses. It's up to you! Take some time to reflect on the power you possess to control your labels. This universe is balanced. There is always something you can see as a positive in any situation. Throughout history, some of the greatest messages have come out of the greatest messes. Happiness is a gift just waiting to be unwrapped. It needs to be found. And finding happiness should not be seen as finding a needle in a haystack. Each day is a blessing that brings an abundance of happ...