365 WORDS...ONE WORD AT A TIME...WELCOME TO FEBRUARY

Did you know that a little bit of KINDNESS goes a long way? When you are in line at the market and feeling impatient with the checkout person because she or he may be taking a bit too long...do you show KINDNESS or get upset, short with them or worse? I have learned to show KINDNESS even in such situations such as impatience, incompetence, or when things just are not going the way I would like. My mother always says you can catch more flies with sugar than you can with vinegar and its true. I look at many people who seem to have either so much sadness, or anger, or bitterness, or other negative things etched in their faces and I often wonder why is that. Often when you show them KINDNESS their faces do not change at all, but now and again they do and you find out they are actually someone nice to talk to. A compliment can go a long way. If people treated each other with KINDNESS and respect...there would be far less problems in this world. Share some KINDNESS today...make it part of your day.

365 WORDS...ONE WORD AT A TIME...WELCOME TO FEBRUARY

Did you ever noticed how some people are never SATISFIED with anything? Many times it is the media that entices us to want more and more things. There will always be new furniture, appliances, phones, and technology on the market but do we always need the latest and greatest new gadget? I used to not be SATISFIED whenever I looked at store ads or went to the mall or big box stores. People go into debt because they are not SATISFIED with what they already have. Why continue to buy the same things over again and again and again...I have learned that is a great way to never get ahead. I have committed myself to saving money in 2014. Yes I will still allow myself a few luxuries...but when new items come in I really want it to be with God's blessing. I want to be both SATISFIED and grateful. If you are not SATISFIED with your life or with the things you already have...look inside yourself and look to God. What you are seeking will not make you SATISFIED nor will it keep you SATISFIED. Remember it is great to look at and have new things, but each tomorrow always brings more things. Be SATISFIED.

365 WORDS...ONE WORD AT A TIME...WELCOME TO FEBRUARY

It is always amazing to me how many people love DRAMA. They thrive on it...rejoice in conversing about it...even feel others are dysfunctional if they don't have any. Personally I can't stand DRAMA. Those that inflict their DRAMA on me by sharing too much or trying to involve me in it usually find themselves out of my life. It is very difficult though if the DRAMA lovers are family members. I often find myself sitting in silence wishing they would just shut up. I once read that stupidity is doing the same thing over and over and getting the same result. This fits this situation...DRAMA always has a cause and the effect is DRAMA! Get rid of it! DRAMA, like stress affects your health, your well being, and heart especially. No thank you! Although it may be impossible to lead a totally DRAMA free life, you don't have to let it become a way of life. Calm and peaceful  is so much more ...well much more calm and peaceful....smiles.

365 WORDS...ONE WORD AT A TIME...WELCOME TO FEBRUARY

LAUGHTER is very very good medicine. Any type of stress you may feel during the course of your day goes away with LAUGHTER. Considering how I felt when I went to bed last night....I am beyond happy to hear my own LAUGHTER and that of my friends. LAUGHTER is great for the soul....LAUGHTER causes a chain reaction and affects others...causing even more LAUGHTER...now what could be better than that? Pass your LAUGHTER to others...it will come back to you like a boomerang....smiles.

365 WORDS...ONE WORD AT A TIME...WELCOME TO FEBRUARY

Today's word by necessity is LOUD....my laptop is so LOUD I really can not even focus right now. It is grinding in several various pitches. I have been listening to this LOUD grinding sound since 1.30 pm and really I could do with a bit of silence right now. So please forgive me and good night and may there be no LOUD annoying sounds in any of our futures...although since this was off a few hours and overnight...I am not sure that this isn't the new normal...that's kind of disheartening....sigh. Good night and God bless.

365 WORDS...ONE WORD AT A TIME...WELCOME TO FEBRUARY

Because this is Super Bowl Sunday, an unofficial holiday I will continue with the theme of things since it does fit right in with my GOALS for the week. I know I could have been way more productive last week, actually the past 2 weeks, so this week I have set some GOALS for myself. Yes I have made lists although I did not look at it all I will admit. I did some of my exercise routine and not all which slows the progress I have set for my deadline of June 1st. I think part of the problem is that I am burning myself out trying to complete too many tasks in one day. GOALS are a good thing...especially short term ones. Most of us make long term GOALS but what are the steps we need to take to get to them? I learned so many wonderful tips from My daily Challenge ... for instance yesterday when we set GOALS we also set a timer for 15 minutes to complete those GOALS. I will use that method again this week. What GOALS do you have long term and short term? 

365 WORDS...ONE WORD AT A TIME...WELCOME TO FEBRUARY!!!

One thing I have been learning is that negativity that has no purpose should not be voiced...so I am going to skip the word that was a reflection of my day and move on to something much more pleasant...smiles. Now technically this might be two words but since most of us view it as one and this after all is 365 words...one it shall be. Tomorrow is a holiday right?  Okay well it is for sports fanatics! SUPER-BOWL Sunday will one day be on the calendar marked as a holiday, probably already would be except it is always moving around. SUPER-BOWL Sunday is celebrated with costumes (yes face paint and body paint can be considered a costume)lots of gear...in support of favourite teams, parties....with lots of snacks and alcohol. There are even decorations like tablecloths, banners, and those giant football players for your wall. People travel from far and wide to get to the stadium to see it live or to just attend the pre-party (tailgating) festivities. If your team wins there is the post party madness complete with parades....so yep...SUPER-BOWL Sunday is a holiday....so have fun...stay safe...don't drink and drive. 

Happy SUPER-BOWL Sunday!!!!