Keys to a Happy Life

Compliment three people everyday.!
Watch a sunrise.
Be the first to say "Hello."
Treat everyone as you want to be treated. Never give up on anybody; miracles happen.
Remember someone’s name.
Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage.
Be tough-minded, but tender hearted.
Be kinder than you have to be.
Don’t forget that a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
Keep your promises.
Learn to show cheerfulness even when you don’t feel it. A positive attitude is a choice.
Remember that overnight success usually takes 15 years.
Leave everything better than you found it.
Remember that winners do what losers don’t want to do.
When you arrive at your job in the morning, let the first thing you say brighten everyone’s day.
Don’t rain on other people’s parades.
Don’t waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Keep some things to yourself and don’t promote havoc by backstabbing people you love.
Enjoy a cookie from time to time. :)

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Making Today Count

A Man's Best Friend

I seen this picture today on MSNBC "Animal Tracks" and it said "Paying respects"
A dog sits for a second consecutive day next to the grave of her owner who died in the week's catastrophic landslides in Brazil, at the cemetery in Teresopolis, near Rio de Janiero. What loyal friends..... I believe dogs are great examples to follow: We could learn things like:
To always greet our loved ones with great enthusiasm when they come home.
Take lots of naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

50 List

Because I will be turning 50 this year, I have compiled a list of 50 things I want to accomplish in 2011....

1.Learn to sew
2.Go the Extra Mile
3.Couch to 5K
4.Learn Photoshop get New Camera
5.Be Content
6.Be Grateful
7.Have more Patience
8.Finish wood projects
9.Paint inside house
10.Travel
11.Read Scriptures
12.Love More
13.Lose 20 pounds
14.Simplify
15.Declutter
16.Volunteer
17.Downhill Ski
18.Cross Country Ski
19.Go on Honeymoon with my Husband
20.Camping
21.Hiking
22.Fishing
23.Plant Trees
24.Get Sewer/Water on Property
25.New Home on Property
26.Patience
27.Yoga
28.Meditate
29.Try one New Recipe A month
30.Pay it forward
31.Quality time with Savannah and Allie
32.Special outings with Granddaughters
33.Read More
34.Organize Pictures In Photo Albums
35.Go on a train ride
36.Watch more Sunrises
37.Watch more Sunsets
38.Play in the Rain
39.Get a Sauna
40.Pay off Truck
41.Pay off CreditCards
42.RELAX
43.Become free with MPB
44.Take Winston for more walks
45.Laugh More
46.Go On Dates with my Husband
47.Visit Family More
48.Pray
49.Be a better Mom & wife
50.Change Bad Habits to Good

Just Be

Be
(bē) v. to exist; have life; completely

From this moment forward…I stop the blame game and excuses. I am responsible for my life and for where I am today. I cannot blame the people and circumstances in my past, and I refuse to hide behind my past mistakes...

” Prayer for Peace”


Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen

Wordless Wednesday

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Happy Valentines Day!

Gratitude

“The power of gratitude” Recent studies have shown that practicing gratitude leads to a healthier, more fulfilling, others-centered life. People who focus on what they are thankful for (versus those who dwell on hassles and frustrations) are in a better place than those who don’t. They are less likely to get sick and are more active, hopeful and thoughtful of other people Yep gratitude is where it’s at…..

so I am going to try at least once a week to post everything I am Grateful for......