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Be Joyful and Celebrate Each Day

by Mary Frances Hansen
oday is your day to paint life in bold colors, set today's
rhythm with your heart-drum, walk today's march
“Twith courage, celebrate today as your celebration of
life.” Jonathan Huie phone call shows you really care. You will never know what a
We need to make the most of each day. Some people are so simple call might mean to someone who just needs someone to
preoccupied with their past or so focused on their future, they listen with empathy and without interruption. This is why God
miss the joys of today. “This is the day that God has made let us gave us two ears to listen and talk less. Listen to their fears and
rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalms 118:24 I am most grateful I feelings, and give them words of encouragement.
still have a choice to fill my mind with “positive affirmations”
regardless of my circumstances. I try and make the best of my Shower family and friends with LOVE. Let them know you really
care about them. We get so busy we sometimes neglect telling
situation. Confucius says......”Our greatest glory is not in never
falling, but is rising every time we fall.” Life is full of challenges them just how much they mean to us. The lyrics of the song,
“Have I Told You Lately That I Love You”are so meaningful and
and overcoming them makes life more meaningful. There are
many ways to make our lives more meaningful and live each day touching. People never outgrow the need to be loved whether
they are young or old.
to the fullest. Let me share a few with you.
If you are feeling depressed or out of sorts, try and forget yourself Find someone who needs a SMILE and give them one of yours. I
and concentrate on what you can do to bring joy to someone love the song...”When You Are Smiling The Whole World Smiles
With You.” Smiling is an universal expression. Sometimes when
else. There is always someone who has more problems and in
much worse distress. Sometimes we have a tendency to think our we smile at a stranger it is worth a million dollars. Smile at each
other, smile at your spouse, smile at your children, and smile at
problems, our concerns,and our needs are the most important.
When we focus on others,we become less self-centered and more your friends. It doesn't matter who it is because...... a smile will
help you grow in greater love for one another.
self-less. Mother Teresa says....”Unless life is lived for others.
It is not worthwhile.” When you give of yourself you are truly Smiling not only brightens your day, but brighten those around
giving. Taking time and showing love to someone else is a you. Research shows it not only makes you feel good, but it
special commodity. I once heard if people are all wrapped up in makes others feel good too. It gives you energy, makes you look
themselves, they are over dressed. younger and not so grumpy. Smiling will give you power if you
Call someone you haven't seen or talked to in a long time. They are down, and it will lift you up. Practice SMILING for no other
may need someone to just listen to share their problems and a reason than,,,,,,YOU CAN!!!!!

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