“Never lose faith in yourself, and never lose hope; remember, even when this world throws its worst and then turns its back, there is still always hope.”
~ Pittacus Lore
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đź‘Š Today’s Power Thought ~ The Right Choice
It’s my choice: I can choose to dwell on the negative and fear OR I can choose to dwell on possibilities and hope I choose possibilities and hope everytime.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Catch the Joy
“Joy attracts more joy. Happiness attracts more happiness. Peace attracts more peace. GRATITUDE attracts more GRATITUDE. Kindness attracts more kindness. Love attracts more love. Your job is an inside one. To change your world, all you have to do is change the way you feel inside. How easy is that?” ~ Rhonda Byrne
đź‘Ť COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening
Here are a few of the good things I witnessed or experienced today:
Two green geckos visited me on my patio today.
I was surprised this morning with two unexpected calls – both brought joy to me.
I met a new friend on my daily walk. We stopped, maintained social distance, and had a wonderful conversation.
I saw a beautiful white wild flower. I share it with you in the photo – enjoy!).
I put the mixings for lentil soup in the slow cooker and the fragrance is amazing.
Grateful for all the above.
If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things. Â I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).
đź‘Š Today’s Power Thought ~ I Can Do This
Times are tough. I’ll get through it with patience, a confident attitude, and faith.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Journey On!
“It’s funny how, in this journey of life, even though we may begin at different times and places, our paths cross with others so that we may share our love, compassion, observations, and hope. This is a design of God that I appreciate and cherish.” ~ Steve MaraboliÂ
đź‘Ť COVID-19 Is a Bummer – But, Good Things Keep Happening
I’m social distancing. I wear a mask when I go to grocery. Soon, I’ll be tying my hair in ponytail. I see brothers and sisters from every race, nation, and place on earth suffering and it tears at my heart. Yah, COVID-19 is a bummer. I refuse to let it turn me into a prune (no offense intended prunes). Starting today, I’m going to list a few good things I witnessed happening or happened to me during the day. I think good things are happening to you. If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things. Â I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).
Good Things Are Happening
- I saw a dad running with his son.
- The red roses on my rosebush near a statue of the Virgin Mary are in full bloom.
- I saw my neighbor this morning (I kept a social distance) and she told me she is recovered from COVID-19.
- I got toilet paper at the supermarket today – Yippee!
- When I went for my walk, I wished every one I saw good health and my greetings were returned.
I had a great day. I hope you have as well.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ The Sun Will Shine Again
“I want to believe that I’m not wrong. I want to believe that life isn’t full of darkness. Even if storms come to pass, the sun will shine again. No matter how painful and hard the rain may beat down on me.” Natsuik Takaya
đź‘Š Today’s Power Thought
I focus on what is possible, what I can do, where I can make a difference.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ It’s Going to be Okay
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.”
~ Thomas Merton
