Disappointments are part of life. Any time we fail to get something we really want, disappointment comes knocking at the door. With each disappointment we can either retreat or push ahead. Learn from disappointments – they offer life lessons. Don’t give up, each disappointment may be the key to something better. Push ahead!
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🤗 A Better Life ~ Be a Friend
I have a friend who’s headed for disappointment. There’s not much I can do as my friend is all in on going down the road they’ve chosen. Often times, the best we can do is let our friend run down the road and when they hit the disappointment wall, be a friend to them. Friends stand by  each other 24/7.Â
🤗 A Better Life ~ Celebrate Yourself
Toss yourself a party. It can be a party of one or as many as you want to invite. Celebrate yourself. Look at all you’ve done, all the mountains you’ve climbed, and all the wonderful adventures you have waiting for you. I’ll RSVP – You deserve it.
🤗 A Better Life ~ I Like Folks
I like folks who don’t lie.
I like folks who are kind.
I like folks who enjoy a good laugh.
I like folks who are respectful.
I like folks who know when to be serious and know when to relax.
I like folks who’ll stop what they’re doing to help someone who needs an extra hand.
I like folks who don’t criticize me just because I see the world a bit differently.
All in all, I like most folks.Â
🤗 A Better Life ~ Enjoy the Ride
Life’s not always a straight line getting better or worse. It’s more like a roller coaster where there are periods of calm, periods or terror, and periods of sheer relief. We don’t know what’s coming. Whatever is coming, take it on, give it your best, and enjoy the ride. It’s the only ride we’ve got.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Take Time to Stop and Smell the Flowers
The mountain laurel are in bloom in south Texas. If you’re not familiar with it, it is a beautiful cluster of purple flowers hanging much like grapes on a grapevine (see photo). Every time I pass a mountain laurel bush I stop, check for bees, and take in their wonderful fragrance. Take time this spring to stop and smell the flowers.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Keep Hope in Your Heart
Put the cloud behind you, there’s a bright day ahead, it’s waiting for you. Don’t look back, keep moving with your head held high and hope in your heart.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Don’t Miss a Single Minute
It’s springtime. The mountain laurel are in bloom. Wild flowers are making their entrance. Don’t miss a moment. Spring comes but once a year. I love spring. I’m not going to miss a moment of the crazy spring dance. I’ve got spring fever and it’s contagious.
🤗 A Better Life ~ It’s a Good Reason
Everyone has scars. The emotional. scars are visible only to the person wearing the scars. It’s a good reason to cut each other some slack and offer understanding.Â
🤗 A Better Life ~ Let Your Light Shine
There is good in everyone. Some keep it hidden and some shine like the noon day Texas sun. When we help others discover the good in themselves we open them to new possibilities. Let your light shine.