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Be the positive,

Still keeper of the koi — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 15:38:48 GMT

There are so many difficulties in life, happy isnt always am option, How many times do we invite uneasiness into our day,Watching movies that stress us , reading books about painful things,dwelling on past mistakes.. It brings to mind the saying fake it till you make it comes to mind , I find even when I don't feel like smiling it turns things around when I do, you feel better somehow, others respond to you differently. Always unhappy people also are contagious, better to have distance If you , like me are influenced by others moods.. I mention these things because I myself, have pushed myself to find happy...Try this ,set the mood first thing in your house with happy, kindness ,good thoughts watch others respond ,following your lead.Be the happy you want in your life,don't wait for someone to hand it to you. It is your right in life , Smile, be grateful for the little things, right now, internet ,these boards, the lovely posters .Small ,but important, reap the last days of sunshine, the crunching leaves,the air..Think of the possibilities ahead...Be the love in the world,it so needs right now, change comes one little bit at a time. Sending you all love ,hugs and my wish for you to live life in beauty and happiness..Hugs my friends,MaryAnne

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EdithEllenLily — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:04:53 GMT

@Still keeper of the koi Beautiful post, kind one.

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golding76 — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:27:00 GMT

Bless you, Mary Anne,

I needed that today. So often life, with all its challenges, pulls us down into the swampiness of hurt, pain and grief.

Love to you and your family!

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meallen616 — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:53:35 GMT

MaryAnne,

So glad to read this post today,

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Azcowgirl — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:11:31 GMT

you’re absolutely right MaryAnne, ❤️ thank you and have a beautiful day! (:

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3suwm5 — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:44:32 GMT

@Still keeper of the koi Your post is exactly what is needed these days. Thank you MaryAnne!! I know you will have a positive Saturday now.

Your thoughts are exactly why I read 'Positive Thoughts' Thread everyday I get to the computer.

Enjoy your weekend, friend.

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Vivian — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 19:52:00 GMT

My life is currently filled with great stress. My husband is heading toward dementia, my 95 year old mother is suffering from mini-strokes, my daughter was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease, and I am having knee replacement surgery next month...currently experiencing lots of pain and unable to work out. I have to take each day at a time. I try not to focus on all the stressors. Rather, I try to enjoy the peaceful moments. When my life stressors and the news upset me, I sit back, calm myself, read an escapist mystery or watch an old movie, and I can get through the day.

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Still keeper of the koi — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 20:08:57 GMT

@Vivian florimond,You are the epitome of grace.. I hope your days are peaceful, it is a heavy burden with those we love. Be kind to yourself, you are very special, I hope you will allow me to pray for you.We can always use good thoughts.Semding you strength, you are very kind and loving ,we can all learn from your example...Hugs dear one, MaryAnne

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jeanlake — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 22:21:25 GMT

Lovely post. I like what Neville Goddard said - A CHANGE OF ATTITUDE IS A CHANGE OF DESTINY. My goal is simplicity and gratitude. Easier said than done, though.

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webbgarner1 — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 22:47:54 GMT

Beautifully said !!!Iy is much easier to spread love and happiness than be bitter , angry and discontent . Keep spreading the positive thoughts to folks, you are a blessing .

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hckynut — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 01:28:38 GMT

@Still keeper of the koi

I have always been the optimist, and the pessimistic ones have a harder time seeing the good(happy) in life. Too many fill their life's ledger with the negatives, some even completely ignoring the positives.

Nobody can make anyone happy, that is something that only they can do for themselves.

Thank you for this thread,

hckynut(john)

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Drythe — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 01:54:15 GMT

@Vivian

My knee and I are going in on 11-14.

What’s your date?

This is a re-do of a 10 year old replacement for me, so I HOPE

it won’t be so bad.

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hckynut — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 02:07:58 GMT

@Drythe

Sending you my thoughts and best for your upcoming surgery.

hckynut(john)

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dex — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 13:13:25 GMT

@Still keeper of the koi thank you once again.I was beginning to get into a funk as things have been piling up.i needed to be reminded that I can choose to find or offer a little happiness and that will be the salve for my wounds.I admire your inner beauty and thoughts that you share here.

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Vivian — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:39:18 GMT

Drythe, to answer your question, my rescheduled surgery date is 11/30, one week after Thanksgiving and 25 days before Christmas, and the arrival of my grandson and his girlfriend. They’re both Floridians and my grandson wants to take his girlfriend skiing. They’ll stay with us and my husband and I will take them out for some special dinners. My husband will do the cooking at home but since he is a much better chef than I am, all should go well. I’m hoping that by the time our guests come up, I’ll feel well enough to enjoy them and the holidays.