Men...

Growing up there weren't a lot of positive men in my life and then when I married my former husband he introduced me to one awesome man, his name was Father Eugene McCreesh. He was a Jesuit priest and just a very compassionate man. He uses to go to the beach with us every year and came up to the house on every occasion. My middle son was named after him. I was missing him a lot today, missing his quiet words, his big bear hugs, and his loving presence. But I am forever grateful that I have such kind and wonderful memories to remember!

Positive...

Today started out as a struggle to maintain my positive outlook, but I was determined to not go down that slipper slope, and when I made that decision I had one thing after the other happen to reinforce that intention. It started with this sign someone randomly put among the cookies at the check out, then as I was leaving the store, I ran into a lady who I had known from living in my community ( our kids went to the same school when they were little) and she stopped and chatted with me and said when the weather stays warm we should go for a walk. Then the rain held off until I got done with dog walking. The the lady who runs the pet sitting service text me to let me know someone made a comment to her that I always leave the best written updates for the clients. I think a couple more things happened but they escape me now ( that's what happens when I don't write them down). All in all ~ ( as the note said)  Today is a GREAT DAY!

Refuse...

Today is the only present moment I have available and I refuse to let any negativity into that space. I can't guarantee how I will choose to feel tomorrow but I can have control over the moment I'm in. I can either see my cup half full or half empty, it's my choice. The situation is still the same as it was when I was feeling discouraged and full of doubt, so why not just for today "refuse" to see anything but the positive and allow it to flow freely into my mind and heart.

Mirror...

"Reality is the mirror of your thoughts. Choose well what you put in front of the mirror."

Dr Norman Peele

This is one of the reasons I don't read the newspaper or watch the news, and I choose to surround myself with beautiful people and keep a steady stream of "good news" flowing in my life. But I am not blind to the injustice or in denial of others hardships, but when I keep positive thoughts in front of me, I can respond to those in need of "whatever" in a light of love and joy.

Ripple...

http://www.positivelypositive.com/2013/04/02/how-are-you-rippling-out-in-the-world

I subscribe to http://www.positivelypositive.com and it always gives me food for thought. One of my favorite things is the "ripple effect." It doesn't have to be big things, or things that require a lot of money: a smile, a compliment, a helping hand, a positively positive thought, a meal, and the list goes one. There are wonderful stories out there in the world of strangers giving to one another ( random acts of kindness). People have given to me and expect nothing in return and I have done the same. I always tell them to pass it on. Need more inspiration http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org is full of "make you smile" kind of stories. 

To live by...

No matter how long we have traveled on the wrong road, we can always turn around.

This saying was on the "Positively Positive" Facebook page and it's nice because it always gives me something positive to focus on everyday. I liked what it says - "that we can always turn around", and even if that is only in our thoughts It reminds me I always have a choice.

October.......

I have chosen October as my "no worries" free month. I am experimenting with the idea of practising everyday for a month to not pick up worry, or fear about my life. To wake everyday and set my intention to only GOOD thoughts and expecting miracles. What harm can it do? My cup is half full or half empty, it's however you want to look at it. When dark clouds of thoughts come my way I refuse to let them in. Positive energy reins over me.