positive thinking
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Joyful Moment #616 Pickles
My grandma used to say, “If you don’t laugh about it, you’d be crying.” As a kid that made absolutely no sense. I get it now. Earlier this week, I went grocery shopping. I tried to stick to my list, but it was really hard to resist a jar of pickles. They were on sale… Continue reading
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Back to School Photo
It started out as a joke, but it has become one of my favorite traditions. Here’s my 2019-2020 Back to School Photo. Eight years ago, I was scrolling through Facebook. Many of my friends had posted their kid’s back to school pictures. The photos were adorable. The kids had smiling faces full of hope for… Continue reading
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Omelets, Moms, my toothbrush and other things to be thankful for today
Every November, I have a tradition. I write down one thing I’m thankful for every day. It helps me remember my many privileges and blessings. It’s a chance to pause and show gratitude to God and the people around me. It helps me reflect on how I can help those who are not as fortunate.… Continue reading
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A poem about a busted water pipe
This is the girl who was peacefully sleeping Unaware that disaster was silently brewing. This is the pipe that leaked in a wall Where water was collecting for who knows how long. This is moment the girl walked in the room And felt a river of water and saw a gushing typhoon. This is the… Continue reading
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Hula Hooping Through 2016: An Update on My New Year’s Goals
I remembered today that I had written New Year’s Resolutions. Oops. I’ve done many great things this year, but it’s just not been the stuff I set out to do. Here’s my update on my 2016 New Year’s Goals. Let’s see how I’m doing on them. 1.Do a 10 minute mediation/deep breathing exercise every day… Continue reading
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The Magic
There is a scene in the Wizard of Oz movie that I love. Dorothy has just defeated the wicked witch with the help of her friends and a bucket of water. The good witch Glinda comes and with a friendly smile tells Dorothy that she’s always had the power to go home. Dorothy just needs… Continue reading
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Joyful Moments #202
I’ve been tracking my joyful moments for the last two years. Every time I have a little pocket of happiness or a moment of fun, I call it out for what it is. It’s a joyful moment sandwiched in between my ordinary and sometimes stressful life. I had my 202nd joyful moment this week. I… Continue reading
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My Trip to Europe
Last Friday, I decided I needed one of those under the computer desk exercise bikes. I spent an hour researching them on the internet. I asked around and found a friend who had one I could borrow so I could try it out. I was so excited when I placed it under my desk at… Continue reading
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The Conversation
They were the perfect seats in the room. I was right in the middle of the second row. I could easily see the stage and hear the speaker. This was going to be an amazing presentation. I had the perfect seat. That is until I had to use the bathroom. Is the glass half empty… Continue reading