Kindness

How many of you have had an experience where you were having a bad day, or your shift at work was just way longer than you wish it was, or some other similar negative kind of day/situation? Of course you all have! Now, how many of you have experienced those moments where a small act of kindness have turned those kinds of days around? One of the customers smiles at you and tells you to have a good day. Someone complements your clothes or some other thing about you. Someone gets a door for you. You've all had these moments. They're wonderful little tid bits aren't they. :) I want to challenge you all to be that someone. Help someone pick up the stuff they dropped. Tell the cashier to have a good day as well. SMILE at people. Etc. There are all manner of things you can do to brighten up the lives around you. And you can't help but brighten your own day when you do so. So go be the light you want to see in the world! Make today the beautiful day that it is! Smile! I'll talk to you all later. :)

Meditation

Blog readers, today's post is about meditation. I never really put much stock into the idea until lately. But when I really started trying it, it was awesome. It helped me to be a lot more calm and get my emotions and such to turn around when I need them to. I would recommend it to anyone. If you're LDS, then heed the fact that many general authorities have referred to their own meditation, and if my memory isn't failing me, they have counseled us to do it as well. And hey, if they think it's a good idea, then it probably is. :P I hope everyone is fantastic! Make today a good day! Talk to you all later!

Attitude

So I recently got some work after a long while of sitting around each day. And there is a part of me that would much rather sleep in for a few more hours instead of getting up for work. That part of me also doesn't want to go do manual labor all day. This doesn't just apply to work. There are all sorts of things that we decide are undesirable that we don't want to do. But think about it. Really think about it. It's not all that bad. Work gets you money, and even though it's boring, you know you would be more bored and less fulfilled (not to mention poorer) with no work. Take it one day at a time. You don't have to let it overwhelm you. Everything will be ok. It's not as bad as you think it is. Just smile about it no matter how boring or terrible you think it is. Stop thinking about it so much, and just do it. It will go a lot smoother. :) Remember to smile people! Today is a good day!

Forgiveness

So on that kidsgivemehope.com site, there was a story that went something like this. A mother and her very young son were on their way out of a grocery store. Someone behind them said something very insulting to the mother. The child promptly turned around, and went to go give the someone a hug. The someone was very taken aback and asked the child what they were doing. The child explained that their mommy said they should love the people that are mean to them. The someone didn't know how to respond. The child simply hugged them and walked away.

Remember everyone, there's no reason to get mad. For all you know, that person might have a legitimate reason for cutting you off. Maybe their mother is dying in the hospital, and that's why they're driving so recklessly. Maybe they have no idea that what they're saying is offensive. You don't know. Give em the benefit of the doubt. Assume that everyone has a great reason for doing what they're doing. Don't worry so much. Everything will be ok. :) You'll live happier too! Remember to smile today! :)

Gives Me Hope

Alright everyone, today's post is in support of what got me started on this blog. It's a series of sites called Gives Me Hope. There's the original under that name, and another two: Kids Give Me Hope and Love Gives Me Hope. I would very much recommend going to check them out. They are amazingly happy sites something along the lines of the format for MLIA. They seriously give me happy highs. X) Go read some!

Smiles!

Today's theme is smiling! I want you to smile. I want you to let the smile spread all through you. I want you to feel the smile in your gut, and in your fingertips, and all the way down to your toes. Can you feel it? :) Now try to keep it with you. Smiles are contagious. Smile at someone else. Spread it around. Making someone else smile might cheer you up more than you realize. :) No go have a wonderful day!

The Start of Something New

I have been sad and keeping myself in the dark for a very long time. It wasn't till just recently that I finally starting getting things figured out and bringing real light into my life. I have been so much happier and I want everyone to know that same happiness. I am going to be posting inspirational and uplifting thoughts whenever I can think of them. I also would encourage any that have questions or want to be lifted up in a specific subject, to please let me know. You are free to stay anonymous, and I will help you as well as I can.


Today's uplifting thought: There is love all around you. If you believe in God, then that is definitely one source of love. His love is infinite and eternally deep. There are always friends and/or family that love you. It may be hard to see. They may not be very good at expressing this love for you. They may not know how. But know that they love you. Pay attention. You'll find it if you're looking. :)