We all want it, but do we all offer it? And if not, . . . then why not? It costs nothing.
Giving kindness not only makes the recipient feel better, but not too surprising is that it makes you feel better also!
Try a random act of kindness today and see what happens – I’m betting that you’re going to feel better the rest of the day. Make it a habit – we’ll all be better for it.
Following on the heels of Happiness comes from within, is today’s thought tickle!
Isn’t this just one of those things that sounds so obvious that you wonder why it has to be pointed out?
Isn’t it sad that it has to be?
Especially over the past couple of years in our country, I’ve never seen such animosity and divide. No one can agree on anything. What ever happened to my Mother’s old saying, “You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar”? These days if you’re a fly, you’re just gonna get squashed.
The power of positive thinking can create great change now when we need it most. Where can it start? With the person in the mirror!
Go download the John Lennon song “Imagine” and then . . . imagine being positive with everyone you encounter today.
Have you ever heard of the Meyers Briggs Personality Assessment?
If you are ever curious about the reasons behind why you make certain decisions, how you might handle a certain situation or are contemplating a relationship – go do this test! It’s an eye opener.
I did one years ago, as part of a leadership group I was participating in. Boy did it open my eyes to some of my personality traits. What was even MORE eye opening several years later, was after my “then” husband did one for work. We compared our scores. It should have been a warning.
I scored very highly on the “judger” judgmental part of the test. I’d never had that trait identified like that before. I really had to focus on being more understanding of other’s opinions and personalities and seeing that I could not put how “I” would handle something on them, as an expectation.
I think I have a pretty good character – and most of the time I’m a really good person, but it is still a daily struggle at times to let those judgements go. What can I say but that I’m a constant work in progress!
Thanks FR for sending these gems to me! They’re all wonderful, and it’s quick to peruse, and then forget. But you know me, so instead – I post it today, and will then take each point one by one to “think on”!
Yes, you guessed it – I’ll be sharing those thoughts to tickle yours over the next few days! Hope to hear from you.
In my book I encourage people to get up, get out and get active. I suggest using a step tracker of some sort to actually see how active (or inactive) you are on a daily basis.
I use the FitBit. There are many trackers out there, but I love that it tracks my heart rate, my steps and my sleep (which certainly lacks) among other things.
This year my totals were emailed to me and after seeing them – I was exhausted. My goal is 10,000 steps per day. Let’s just say I’m more apt to reach and/or surpass those goals in the summer (i.e. nice weather) vs. rainy wintry days. Still, when you see the grand total, it kinda takes your breath away.
Amongst my goal oriented friends who are in my “group”, I’m usually right in the middle in the number of steps per day. Not really a competition . . . but then again.
The (constant) leader is a “runner” and since she normally runs five miles a day I am NEVER going to beat her. (on the few weeks where I have surpassed her, I’ve emailed her to find out if she broke both feet – she is THAT dedicated).
Why I ever accepted her “friend” request via FitBit is beyond me. WTH was I thinking??
So, here’s how I did in 2017:
2,832,537 steps or,
1,236 miles
435,203 calories burned
So why are my jeans so tight, SIGH????
Musician John Mayer posted this list of Principles of Adult Behavior on Instagram honoring the passing of John Perry Barrow. The “Principles of Adult Behavior” itself was written by Barrow, then a lyricist for the Grateful Dead, in 1977 on his 30th birthday.
This post by another “blogger”, was shared with me by a friend who shares my same “thoughts” on behavior. Really, when you read it, don’t you flash back to things that your parents taught you “back in the day”?
Sometimes the simplest credo’s are the easiest to follow. My mother always called it “common sense”. I call it my hope for humanity. Thanks Carol!!
“Secrets to Inner Peace”
If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can relax without alcohol,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs, . . . . . . .
Then You Are Probably The Family Dog!
And you thought I was going to get all spiritual ….
Handle every Stressful situation like a dog.
If you can’t eat it or play with it,
Pee on it and walk away!
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WORDS WOMEN USE(1) Fine : This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.(2) Five Minutes : If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.(3) Nothing : This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.(4) Go Ahead : This is a dare, not permission. Don’t Do It!(5) Loud Sigh : This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)(6) That’s Okay : This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That’s okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.(7) Thanks : A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you’re welcome. (I want to add in a clause here – This is true, unless she says ‘Thanks a lot’ – that is PURE sarcasm
and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say ‘you’re welcome’ . that will bring on a ‘whatever’).(8) Whatever : Is a woman’s way of saying F– YOU!(9) Don’t worry about it, I got it : Another
dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman
has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking ‘What’s wrong?’ For the woman’s response refer to #3.
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