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We Loved
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Give A Goodnight Kiss
Start Loving Yourself and Your Life
LIVING IN THE PRESENT MOMENT
THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
CREATING MORE TIME AND MONEY
RELAX, HAVE FUN, AND ENJOY LIFE
RELATIONSHIPS
ILLNESS AND GRIEF
YOUR FAMILY, CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
BAD HABITS
YOU AND SOCIETY
SPIRITUALITY
YOUR JOURNAL AND QUESTIONNAIRE
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THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
17. Is Your Cup Half Full or Half Empty?
If you approach each day with a smile, see the goodness in people,
and make lemonade out of lemons, then you are a "half-full person." You don't
care if it's going to rain because the clouds are so beautiful. If you're stuck
in traffic, you enjoy the music or your passenger's company. But if you approach
your day with a negative attitude and notice or experience more bad than good,
then your approach is half empty. You are your own worst enemy: you sabotage
your own fun and your own joy of life. So cut it out. Retrain yourself to notice
only the good things in any situation until you rid yourself of this horrible
habit. Don't be a dream killer . . . for yourself or anyone else.
18. Let Yourself Be Happy. Count Your Blessings Every Day.
There is always someone else worse off than you. Look around you: your life is
full of blessings. Make a list of things you are thankful for: your sight,
health, family, food, shelter, a pet, your kids, friends, a good book. If you
could even get out of bed this morning, then you are blessed. Do not take all
this good fortune for granted. Be thankful for all these blessings. (JE)
19. Use Positive Language. Think Positive Thoughts.
Try not to use negative words too much like hate, disgusting, sick,
ugly, etc." Notice how things have improved in the world, in your town, in your
life. Look for beauty. Try not to be sarcastic. Sarcasm is a "put-down"of
something or someone. The way you act in the world is basically a habit. You can
retrain your behavior and your thinking, and you will benefit by doing so. Being
considerate, kind, and positive is contagious and worth the investment.
20. What You Give Is What You Get.
If you give love and kindness to others, you will probably find yourself
overflowing with love and happiness. But if you give bitterness, cynicism, and
negativity, that is what you will attract. In the mirror of life, you are
reflected back, so let your goodness shine out. (JE)
21. Notice the Positive Side of Life.
Even though we are surrounded with love and positive things every
day, the negative side of life seems to get a lot more publicity. Too many
negative images sap us of our optimism. So don't make a constant diet of
negative people, newscasts, angry music, violent movies, and conflict. (Kids do
not benefit from watching too many news shows and violence on TV.) Surround
yourself with happy, positive people and situations whenever you can.
22. Be Funny. Laugh. Laugh Out Loud.
Laugh at yourself. Send funny cards to people. Watch funny movies. Enjoy
yourself and have some fun (just not at anyone's expense). Laughter can cure
what ails you and make life fun. It's very good medicine.
23. Sing Out Loud. Dance Wacky. Get Moving.
Kids love this one! Turn on some upbeat, peppy music nice and loud.
Disney movie soundtracks and oldies are great for this; anything you know the
words to. Not only will you release a lot of stress, you'll get your exercise,
too.
24. Smile at Strangers and at Yourself.
Everyone is attracted to happy people. They make us feel better. You
can be one of those people. You'll cheer up both yourself and those around you.
Besides, frowning makes wrinkles.
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Meaning of Love
Home Work
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