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Title: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on January 20, 2012, 12:07:24 PM
Thanks to Doe and a great article she put on another thread that was very enlightening to me, I wanted to start this one.  I'm asking everyone to post a positive thought for the day here....nothing negative.  We have control of our thoughts so let's start with a positive thought every day.


Mine for today is:

I am stronger than the negative.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 20, 2012, 12:35:32 PM
I am loving and loved.  :)
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Post by: Smilesback@u on January 20, 2012, 05:39:21 PM
There is a story about a poisonous snake who a guru reforms.  But because people knew the snake would no longer fight back, the snake who had terrorized others was now being terrorized and abused.  The next time the guru saw the snake, the snake was barely alive, having been mistreated.  Hearing the account of what the snake had suffered, the guru said, *For shame!...are you such a fool that you don't know how to protect yourself?  I told you not to bite, I didn't tell you not to hiss.  Why couldn't you have scared them away by hissing.*  We are not meant to attack others, but use good speech.  Sometimes that good speech leads to more peace and happiness in ourselves and others, and sometimes good speech is a good *hiss*.      That's why WWU works for me -- ;)   
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Post by: Pen on January 20, 2012, 08:40:00 PM
I saw the most beautiful sunrise today! I had to get up early for an app't, and there it was...incredible.
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Post by: sesamejane on January 21, 2012, 12:18:25 AM
Bring on the  rain - nourishing and needed in the end
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Post by: Pooh on January 21, 2012, 05:36:59 AM
A dog laughs with his tail.  Remember today that we have it on the other end!  ;D
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Post by: Doe on January 21, 2012, 07:42:53 AM
"If you have food in your fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of the world"
http://posters-for-good.tumblr.com/post/542977597/if-you-have-food-in-your-fridge-clothes-on-your

(great thread, Pooh!)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Smilesback@u on January 21, 2012, 08:51:23 AM
Celebrate life like you are forever young ;)
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Post by: elsieshaye on January 21, 2012, 09:31:24 AM
"Feelings aren't facts."  (This one helps me when I get so caught up in my own emotions that I can't see past them and everything in my life gets colored by them.)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on January 21, 2012, 10:12:03 AM
Good one, Elsie. May I add  "...and facts don't have to affect our feelings." I tend to let reality bring me down instead of remembering I can choose how I'm going to feel everyday.

DH & I have a lovely day planned w/family we haven't seen in a long time. Life is good. I choose to be happy!

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Post by: luise.volta on January 21, 2012, 11:29:32 AM
I dread knowing the time will come when I will no longer be able to be a bad influence! (Still "holding" at 84!")
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Post by: Smilesback@u on January 21, 2012, 01:22:05 PM
I like that luise - Being spunky is not so funky - arg,  :o
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on January 22, 2012, 11:40:15 AM
Your thread gave me the idea Doe!  So you get credit.


"I am thankful for everything that made me the person I am today and I will be proud of that person!"
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: FAFE on January 22, 2012, 01:04:25 PM
This is something I learned from a friend of mine.  If you have a problem and it takes money to fix it, and you have the money, then you don't have a problem. 

Also, got to spend about 3 hours with the grandbaby today, plus my daughter drove a total of 6 hours yesterday to be with us for my sister's funeral. 
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 22, 2012, 04:44:53 PM
"A day with my daughter (today) is a day of joy!" Reenie is one of my sort of kids...but I can't tell the difference any longer.  :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on January 23, 2012, 06:34:33 AM
Today, my vitamin D is kicking in and I have more energy!  Yay.  (My scheduled bloodwork came back last week that my vit d levels were insanely low).
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 23, 2012, 09:22:16 AM
Great, Pooh - Positive thought: She who doesn't give up...makes it!
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Post by: Pooh on January 24, 2012, 02:43:32 PM
Ok, so we had 8 people call in sick today, so I got pulled into dispatch...lol.  So after a rough day, I was trying to think of something positive.  I got it!  I didn't kill anyone!   :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 24, 2012, 03:30:43 PM
I am SO impressed, Pooh!

Positive thought: I am going to have my Tax Return completed for me today and I won't have to do it again for another year!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 24, 2012, 04:15:57 PM
Will Rogers said, " You might be on the right track but that doesn't mean you need to just sit there and get run over.   ;D
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Post by: luise.volta on January 24, 2012, 05:01:52 PM
Hey, that's fits WWU to a "T."
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Post by: Pooh on January 25, 2012, 07:27:18 AM
THAT one Beth goes in my stash  ;D

Ok, so I will coat tail Luise on this one.  I got my taxes done last night sooooo Saturday, we're going couch shopping!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on January 25, 2012, 09:00:56 AM
It's a beautiful day. I'm very grateful.
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Post by: luise.volta on January 25, 2012, 10:33:15 AM
Today's gem...I am so poor I just found out that I don't have to pay any income tax!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Doe on January 25, 2012, 12:29:10 PM
I just realized that my little garden patch is getting sun all day again! 
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Post by: lancaster lady on January 25, 2012, 02:42:35 PM
Hello Everyone !

so glad to be here ......my snowdrops are wearing their white hats which means Spring
is round the corner ... :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 25, 2012, 06:02:57 PM
L Lady, I am going to start looking for the Robins... It means Spring is here when we see them flying through! :D  My Grandmother always made a big deal about it every year.  :)

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 25, 2012, 06:16:52 PM
We are expecting another paralyzing blizzard next week!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Nana on January 26, 2012, 03:07:27 AM
I love my life...my family and friends. 
I am grateful to God....for all the deserved and undeserved blessings he has bestow in me.  And also for all my pains and worries I have been through...... now I can appreciate small things which in the past I took for granted. 

Have a wonderful day!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: pam1 on January 26, 2012, 08:12:01 AM
Quote from: Beth2011 on January 24, 2012, 04:15:57 PM
Will Rogers said, " You might be on the right track but that doesn't mean you need to just sit there and get run over.   ;D

Awesome quote!  Love it :)

Hey, I got a hot shower this morning!  Between DH and DD I generally get a lukewarm one.  But not today!  Woot Woot
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on January 26, 2012, 08:48:46 AM
Quote from: luise.volta on January 25, 2012, 06:16:52 PM
We are expecting another paralyzing blizzard next week!


That's your positive thought???????  ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 26, 2012, 04:02:47 PM
Thanks pam1

When my DH and I went up North to visit his family, we looked around at places and thought about moving.  My first question was what do we do when it snows because we can't go anywhere? :)  His whole family thought that was hilarious and I was being serious.

Positive thought: I am glad I have a DD to laugh and talk with each day ;D ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on January 26, 2012, 11:15:42 PM
A hot shower is priceless. I totally get it, Pam! Luise, we need snow and/or rain in my area, so I'd be cheering if a storm was headed here.

My positive thought for today (well, tomorrow since it's so late): How lucky am I to have the opportunity to learn new things every day. Never stop learning!

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 27, 2012, 03:31:01 AM
I can always count on my babies (cats and dogs) to make me smile.  :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 27, 2012, 09:48:10 AM
OK...no more blizzards thoughts!  ;) Today it is: "Dogs rule!" (I'm one of those weird people who think dogs are unconditional love.)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 27, 2012, 02:28:49 PM
 Ms. Luise,

Don't tell my cats that... :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 27, 2012, 02:33:13 PM
Here's one for you: I knew a famous psychiatrist who once told me," Many people can't tolerate the marvelous independence of a cat.":-)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 27, 2012, 02:49:22 PM
How true!  My dogs always come and greet me. My cats well, it depends on their mood.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 27, 2012, 04:11:08 PM
Dogs: Hi, Mom - What can I do to please you?

Cats: It's about time - Here's what you can do to please me!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: diazdebbie on January 27, 2012, 04:24:41 PM
Fill your mind with light, happiness, hope, feelings of security and strength, and soon your life will reflect these qualities.

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Post by: luise.volta on January 27, 2012, 04:28:14 PM
Yup! Love that! Where we focus...that's what shows up. :-)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 28, 2012, 03:49:50 AM
I woke up today  :) 
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Post by: luise.volta on January 28, 2012, 05:56:54 AM
I care that you woke up today. And I rejoice in the joy of caring.
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Post by: FAFE on January 28, 2012, 05:59:03 AM
My DD and GD are on their way for a visit.  Actually her washer is torn up and she's coming over to do laundry.  Otherwise, we would have gone to their house for a visit.  Now, gotta go put all the gates up!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 28, 2012, 08:12:03 AM
Enjoy your visit FAFE! :)

I think we take the simplest things for granted in life and I am truly grateful for each and every day.   Happy Saturday Everyone!  :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 28, 2012, 08:18:10 AM
I wasn't finished.... Ms. Luise right back at you.  Thanks....
And thanks to all the strong, wise women here!   
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 28, 2012, 08:32:49 AM
I agree. I am deeply grateful for food and shelter. Health and happiness. Work and friends. Love and loving. Fun and rest.

Positve Thought: Today is a day of abundance; appreciated and used wisely...with joy.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 29, 2012, 05:48:39 AM
Smile and the world smiles with you  :)  Or they wonder what you are up to..... ;)
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Post by: luise.volta on January 29, 2012, 08:27:14 AM
"I never met a piece of fudge I didn't like."
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Post by: Pooh on January 29, 2012, 10:22:08 AM
I have a bad head cold so I sound all sexy  ;D
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Post by: luise.volta on January 29, 2012, 10:26:36 AM
Well, heck, it's the weekend. Don't let a cold get in your way.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Pooh on January 29, 2012, 10:29:59 AM
I said "sound" sexy....my snuggie, kleenex box, hair in my face doesn't necessarily make me look or feel sexy...   ;D
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Post by: luise.volta on January 29, 2012, 10:33:35 AM
Use your imagination. Close your eyes; picture young, svelte, healthy and energetic...(be careful not to open your eyes...)
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Post by: Pooh on January 29, 2012, 10:36:21 AM
LOL
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Post by: Pen on January 30, 2012, 08:50:49 AM
Pooh, hope you're being spoiled (chicken soup, hot tea, trashy magazines.) Get well soon!
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Post by: Beth 2011 on January 30, 2012, 04:15:10 PM
Hope you're feeling better Pooh. 

Positive Thought for the evening....  The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step......whewwww I am tired already  ;)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 30, 2012, 04:56:48 PM
Did I offer this one?

I don't want to brag or make anyone jealous or anything but I can still wear the earrings I wore in highschool!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 30, 2012, 05:04:29 PM
;D ;D ;D

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Post by: bdwell1904 on January 30, 2012, 08:15:31 PM
Quote from: luise.volta on January 29, 2012, 10:33:35 AM
Use your imagination. Close your eyes; picture young, svelte, healthy and energetic...(be careful not to open your eyes...)

Luise is that supposed to be pooh or the guy she is dreaming of making her feel sexy?? teasing feel better pooh
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 30, 2012, 08:29:48 PM
  ;D ;D ;D  Both!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on January 30, 2012, 10:18:44 PM
I received a card from a work pal that said:

"You know it was a good day if you didn't hit or bite anyone."  Nathaniel, age 4

I know how he feels  :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 31, 2012, 03:23:13 AM
That's good one Pen.  ;D

My DA told me this one yesterday.......

When you're walking, you may fall down but you're still moving forward.

One of my personal favs is when people say to you in passing....be good.  I say, "Why? or ... I can't make any promises."  That usually stops them in their tracks.  You have to laugh. ;)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on January 31, 2012, 08:11:23 AM
Managed to pay my taxes without becoming bankrupt !   Hooray !
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Post by: pam1 on January 31, 2012, 08:43:50 AM
Quote from: Pen on January 30, 2012, 10:18:44 PM
I received a card from a work pal that said:

"You know it was a good day if you didn't hit or bite anyone."  Nathaniel, age 4

I know how he feels  :D

LOL

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 31, 2012, 09:35:05 AM
Heard on this retirement community campus: "How are you? Fine - I woke up!"
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Post by: Pooh on January 31, 2012, 12:33:05 PM
Thanks for the well wishes...they must have worked, I feel much better today!

My positive thought for the day:  When life hands you lemons, use them as ammo....it will instantly make you feel better
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on February 01, 2012, 03:58:50 PM
Ms. Luise,

I tell people that everyday!  :) 

Happiness is being.
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Post by: luise.volta on February 01, 2012, 06:23:25 PM
And then there's: "It aint over 'til it's over!"
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Post by: Pen on February 01, 2012, 10:26:10 PM
DDD left a voicemail saying she'd called "just to chat" and that she loved me. It was so sweet! So far no follow-up requests for spending money, lol.
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Post by: Beth 2011 on February 02, 2012, 03:36:31 AM
All right Pen! 

I am happiest when I am the dirtiest.... working in my yard.  :)  Hurry up Spring!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 02, 2012, 09:18:45 AM
I am the happiest watching others working in their yards. 8)

Positive Thought: "She with black thumb...best keep hands in pockets."
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Post by: Pooh on February 02, 2012, 10:20:48 AM
Ha ha ha!

My cold is gone and I can breathe today!
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Post by: luise.volta on February 02, 2012, 11:21:18 AM
;D ;DGreat! ;D ;D
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Post by: Beth 2011 on February 02, 2012, 03:01:34 PM
Pooh, I am glad you feel better. 

Life is like a box of chocolates.... you never know what you're gonna get.  ;) 
I love that movie.... Forest Gump
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Post by: Beth 2011 on February 03, 2012, 03:27:04 AM
As I passed neighborhood where DS lives as I do everyday on the way to work ..... I had no reaction.  :)       
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on February 03, 2012, 05:27:54 AM
Woo Hoo Beth!  That's great!

My positive today:  The sun is shining and no rain.  The temperature is supposed to be in the 60's and I have a window in my office!
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Post by: luise.volta on February 03, 2012, 10:11:45 AM
 ;D ;D ;D Whoa!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Pen on February 03, 2012, 03:44:14 PM
Beth, that's epic. Congratulations!

My thought is: It's the weekend! Yay!
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Post by: luise.volta on February 03, 2012, 04:02:46 PM
TGIF!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Beth 2011 on February 03, 2012, 08:52:34 PM
Thanks Ladies!

Positive Thought for this evening: Peace of mind is not for sale.
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Post by: luise.volta on February 05, 2012, 12:10:15 PM
"Speaking cruel words is like sharpening a boomerang."
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Post by: Pen on February 05, 2012, 03:03:30 PM
Good one, Luise.

One of the Super Bowl ads will show David Beckham in his new line of undies for H&M. Can't wait! ;)
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Post by: bdwell1904 on February 11, 2012, 07:59:18 AM
Luise- on one of the post someome said " Sometimes God calms the storm and sometimes he calms the child" that to me is one of the most positive thoughts I have ever heard. I don't remember who said it but I love it.
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Post by: luise.volta on February 11, 2012, 06:31:53 PM
Here's one, (an old saying I just made up): "We're never too old to grow up."  ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on February 12, 2012, 07:33:27 PM
Dear Ms. Luise,

I have been coming to your website since just before Christmas and I am truly amazed and inspired by you and everyone here.  I came here earlier today and I see myself in other's post.  You have helped me help myself.....I am not totally there by any means but I am working on it and I don't feel so bad about things anymore and I can see the difference in my DH and DD because they are reacting to my reactions.  I feel better and I can see they seem to feel better too.  :)  Thank you. 

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Post by: luise.volta on February 12, 2012, 08:07:00 PM
Thanks. That's what we're here for...to take in the perspectives and experiences of others. It's one way to learn...by example. We all need role models when we can't see the forest for the trees. Sending love...

OK, that's today's positive thought: : "We all need role models when we can't see the forest for the trees."  ;)
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Post by: Pooh on February 13, 2012, 05:05:00 AM
Today's positive thought (with a giggle):  "Face it, don't facebook it!"
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Post by: lancaster lady on February 13, 2012, 05:08:52 AM
I'm with you on that  one Pooh !  :)
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Post by: Pooh on February 13, 2012, 05:23:28 AM
 ;D
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Post by: FAFE on February 13, 2012, 05:44:44 AM
A friend of mine has the right attitude - it's never too late to have a happy childhood.  So, I'm certainly having a great time with my childhood now. 
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 13, 2012, 08:53:41 AM
I like "It's never too late to grow up" better because I'm already in my second childhood!  ;D ;D
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Post by: Beth 2011 on February 14, 2012, 03:19:06 AM
Well, on that note Ladies.... my positive thought for today is.... I will go to work and play well with others. ;D  Happy Valentine's Day  :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on February 14, 2012, 07:27:20 AM
Valentine's Day is a day for showing love.  That doesn't have to be to someone else....you can show it to yourself.

         Happy Valentine's Day

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/savedtoserve/Valentine/pooh.jpg)
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Post by: luise.volta on February 14, 2012, 08:11:08 AM
Oh, I love that, Pooh!

Positive thought: "You are special every day. It's just that on Valentine's Day how wonderful you are is a National Holiday!"
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Post by: lancaster lady on February 14, 2012, 08:47:29 AM
Sending <<<HUGS>>> to you to Pooh ...<3 x
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Post by: elsieshaye on February 15, 2012, 08:41:30 AM
Oh, I LOVE that picture, Pooh!!  Right back atcha!
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Post by: luise.volta on February 15, 2012, 10:22:13 AM
Me, too! I would just change the little sign to read..."My WWU Gang!  ;)
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Post by: Pooh on February 16, 2012, 01:23:55 PM
There ya go! :D



(http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l514/VelcroPooh/pooh2.jpg)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 16, 2012, 01:50:10 PM
P - That has to be the cutest thing I have ever seen! I have asked Kirk if there is a way to put it at the top of our Home Page!  :D

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on February 16, 2012, 01:52:40 PM
Aww...thanks.  I've been trying to teach myself how to use photoshop.  I'm getting some better but I've laid low the last couple of days as they have doubled my dang meds and I feel like my heads in a barrel.  Looks like a 10 hour trip to a specialist in my future.

Positive thought:  "10 hours in a car with my DH always gives me the giggles."
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 16, 2012, 02:00:18 PM
Positive thought: "She never fails to make me smile."
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on February 16, 2012, 10:07:51 PM
Those darn meds. Are you sure it isn't just the PhotoShop, lol? And just what is it that you and DH are doing that is so hilarious, little missy?

My thought: I saw an old clip of Whitney Houston singing to Nelson Mandela. It was nice to have a positive, uplifting image of her during all the sad, negative news coverage.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on February 17, 2012, 05:43:00 AM
Lol.  Wouldn't you like to know?  (wink, wink).  No, I swear he turns into Robin Williams when we are on a road trip.  He can't carry a tune for nothing and can't remember any words to songs, so he starts singing at the top of his lungs and makes up words he doesn't know.  He's good at imitating cartoon voices and all those come out in the car.  Droopy, Kermit the Frog and Fozzie bear all entertain me while singing the wrong words.   He will spot a sign and whip across traffic to stop and see "The world's biggest measuring cup."  I always have to allow at least 3-4 hours longer than necessary on a trip because of his side trips. 

Remember about a year ago, I developed what they said was a cyst, on the top of my hand?  It's still there, hard as a rock and the last month, I've now developed about 10 more of them in the muscles in my shoulder and shoulder blade.  It's making my muscles knot up and swell and I'm in alot of pain now.  My MD and I had a good argument Tuesday when I went because he was all nonchalant about them.  I was arguing that I was getting worse, he's was arguing that they would go away.  The one in my hand is still there and April will be a year, so I'm not convinced these will go away and they are still multiplying.

I'm having to self diagnose (dangerous) because he knows nothing about my disease and frankly, no one around here does.  My scleroderma/morphea causes overproduction of collagen.  I have also always had a problem with calcium deposits.  I get them everywhere.  I had to have one removed from my face when I was 26 and the lab report showed it was a calcium deposit, surrounded by tissue that had become infected.  I tore my achilles tendon twice, and it was from a calcium deposit forming on the back of my heal that cut it in two.  I had a calcium deposit show up in my rotary cuff one morning.  Just woke up and couldn't move my arm when I was 32.  The ortho put a shot of cortisone next to it to hopefully move it, and it did luckily or surgery was next.  My booby squishes always come back with tons of calcium deposits in my breasts.  My tech calls me "lumpy" when I walk in.  You know how you can go back and see a pattern after years of things that you didn't think of at the time?  That's where I'm at right now.  With this diagnosis, right or wrong, it all makes sense to me now.

So, I truly believe all these years I have had this disease and that's probably where all these have come from.  I think it's been in my bloodstream for at least 20 years doing things and it just manifested worse, to the skin level the last three years.  I think that's what all these knots are now.  I think my body is overproducing calcium and collagen and forming these knots which is a characteristic of the disease.  He says they are just muscle tension.  He spent about 10 seconds feeling around and just doubled up my meds.  I'm frustrated because I am losing strength in my arm and hand.  I'm in alot of pain and I can tell my arm and the muscles in my shoulder are causing me to lose some mobility in my arm.  It's happening slowly, but I can tell the little differences and my fear now is that if I don't find someone that can do something, I'm going to lose the use of my arm in the next few years.  I'm a realist and have researched this to death and I know they can't cure it or stop it but you would think they could slow it down.

I have found the leading specialist in the Southeast on my disease about 10 hours away.  I spoke with his nurse and she said she could get me in within about 6-8 weeks.  He's highly sought after around the US for conventions because he is considered an expert in this field.  My DH wants me to go and is supportive, so I'm wrapping my brain around it.  Part of me really wants to go, part of me is so frustrated with doctors right now, tests and such that I'm being stubborn.  I know I need to do it, but I'm trying to get myself to understand I might get there and he may say, "nothing we can do."  I'm gearing myself up for both scenarios and I know I have to mentally get there first.  I refuse to take narcotics, and I pitched a fit because he wanted to put me on valium.  Nope.  I don't want to cover the pain, I want to fix it!

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on February 17, 2012, 05:43:46 AM
Ok, I hijacked my own thread...Lol.

Today's positive thought:  "Every day I learn something new.  It's up to me to apply that knowledge to make my life better."
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 17, 2012, 10:01:24 AM
Old saying I just made upt: "We are very, very seldom helpless. We just don't like the consequences of some of our options."
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on February 17, 2012, 10:08:01 PM
Have you noticed how the age of senior citizens discounts rises every year? It's always just out of my reach.

Today I happened to shop at a store that uses the "younger" age, so for the first time ever I actually got a Senior Citizens Discount! Yippee!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 17, 2012, 10:11:26 PM
Welcome to the "Big Kid's Club!"  ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 25, 2012, 10:01:28 PM
"Any reality is an opinion." -- Timothy Leary
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: firelight on February 26, 2012, 06:01:21 AM
"Today is just another day to excel!"

and: 

"There has never been another you. With no effort on your part you were born to be something very special and set apart. What you are going to do in appreciation of that gift is a decision only you can make." Dan Zadra

I love these.

Warm thoughts ladies as I watch the beautiful sun out there doing it's best to melt that snow!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: firelight on February 26, 2012, 06:06:54 AM
"No dessert is too pretty to eat!"   :P
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 26, 2012, 09:05:00 AM
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -- Albert Einstein
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Post by: firelight on February 26, 2012, 09:44:42 AM
whew!  thank goodness.  It's tough enough handling it all in increments!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on February 26, 2012, 11:57:06 AM
Sun, clear skies, light breeze, good coffee, pleasant music, fat cat, lilacs leafing out...my reward because I cleaned my office! Whoo-hoo! Took a huge bag of old paperwork to the shredder. Cobwebs (mental and otherwise) be gone, lol.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 26, 2012, 12:42:54 PM
P - What a lovely picture. We have snow! :ox Following in your footsteps..I will tackle my desk...taking no prisoners!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on February 27, 2012, 04:59:30 PM
Well, we have snow today...and I love it! Fire in the stove, good book, fat cat, and a lovely latte; what could be better?
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on February 27, 2012, 05:12:08 PM
Beautiful! Same here, except for the fat dog! :-)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on February 28, 2012, 03:46:48 PM
If you allow people to make more withdrawals than deposits in your life, you will be out of balance and in the negative.  Know when to close the account.
....Christie Williams
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on February 28, 2012, 04:27:29 PM
Beth, I love this :)
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Post by: Beth 2011 on February 29, 2012, 02:15:46 PM
Thanks Pen  :)

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on March 03, 2012, 02:12:31 PM
Wise Women Rock!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: firelight on March 04, 2012, 12:26:08 PM
Right on with your positive quote, Beth!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on March 05, 2012, 03:19:24 PM

When you find yourself cocooned in isolation and despair and cannot find your way out of the darkness, remember that this is similar to the place where caterpillars go to grow their wings!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on March 05, 2012, 05:22:23 PM
Todday's TUT ) Totally Unique Thought. (Do you get those? www.tut.com/ )



"When you feel happy, really happy, it somehow seems that you've always been happy and that you'll always be happy.

The same is often true when you feel sad, or lonely, or depressed, or broke, or sick, or scared.

Something, perhaps, to remember."
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: firelight on March 05, 2012, 08:28:22 PM
that is so true, luise. 

You reminded me with this quote about a lady in a nursing home I used to work at and I got to be the 1st to sing her "happy birthday" on her 100th birthday.  Such an honor for me!  anyway, when I asked her the secret to longevity, she just replied "I've always basically been a happy person!"  And she was.   :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on March 05, 2012, 08:59:45 PM
My husband, Val, 100 last October, is the same. He is deeply at peace and accepting and grateful. He was a high-level executive but/and he says "Thank you" more often than anyone I've ever known, and means it! The nurses here want to clone him!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: firelight on March 06, 2012, 05:40:57 AM
 :)  I am certain they do!  Happy people make us happy too and makes our job a lot easier.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on March 08, 2012, 07:10:46 AM
The need to criticize simply belies a longing for recognition, appreciation, and validation. None of which, however, can be obtained through criticism.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on March 08, 2012, 09:25:32 AM
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. - Henry David Thoreau

I love Thoreau....

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on March 09, 2012, 02:36:33 PM
In honor of Ms. Luise's Birthday and all us older gals.....
We don't get older....we just get better   ;)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on March 09, 2012, 03:16:45 PM
"You don't stop playing because you get old...you get old because you stopped playing!"
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Ruth on March 12, 2012, 02:19:17 PM
Quote from: luise.volta on March 05, 2012, 05:22:23 PM
Todday's TUT ) Totally Unique Thought. (Do you get those? www.tut.com/ )



"When you feel happy, really happy, it somehow seems that you've always been happy and that you'll always be happy.

The same is often true when you feel sad, or lonely, or depressed, or broke, or sick, or scared.

Something, perhaps, to remember."

I'm just going to steal this one, because its far better than anything I could come up with. 
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on March 23, 2012, 02:19:23 PM
"Never raise your hand to your children - it leaves your midsection unprotected."
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on March 23, 2012, 02:30:05 PM
Life is short, live it
Love is rare, grab it
Anger is bad, dump it
Fear is awful, face it
Memories are sweet, cherish it!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on March 27, 2012, 08:09:02 AM
"Never scream at your children....bend over and whisper...it scares them more!"
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: forever spring on April 15, 2012, 11:31:53 PM
You can always trust Mark Twain to have a good positive thought for the day. Thanks Mark (hope this is out of copyright now)


"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on April 15, 2012, 11:38:11 PM
20 years from now I will be 105! LOL!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: forever spring on April 16, 2012, 04:16:16 AM
Now, there's a positive thought! LoL
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on April 16, 2012, 11:30:28 AM
LOL, too! We all get so used to 20-year mortgages and other long range concepts both positive and negative and then there comes a time when it is a shock to realize that your little dog has a longer life expectancy than you do.

Positive Thought: Today is all there is. Yesterday is a memory and tomorrow is a dream. (Who wrote that?)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on April 16, 2012, 11:34:48 AM
Yesterday is but today's memory, tomorrow is today's dream...Kahlil Gibran (I hope we are past copywrite!)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: forever spring on April 16, 2012, 10:37:45 PM
Luise your quote is much more gentle and appropriate at any time of life and a lot less demanding than the Mark Twain's sentiment as he specified the time frame. I don't know when Twain wrote this but he must have been younger.

I just put it in this thread which I like very much because it makes me aware how positive thinking can help create a firm basis of trust which can help us cope with the unfortunate and often seemingly unbearable things that life throws at us.

For me it was a reminder to never stop dreaming and wishing for things. I have a huge wish list for the future and no item on this list is in any way remotely linked to material goods.  :D

Ready for another of my favorite ones:

"Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." - Victor Hugo  :-\






Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on April 17, 2012, 07:14:51 AM
I often toss my age into the mix just for flavor...and perspective.  :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on April 17, 2012, 07:15:59 AM
I will get to see my Son tonight!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on April 17, 2012, 07:23:22 AM
Wonderful, Pooh!
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Post by: Pooh on April 17, 2012, 07:31:12 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on April 17, 2012, 07:56:14 AM
So happy for you, Pooh! Isn't it amazing how little it takes to make a mom smile?
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on April 17, 2012, 07:59:48 AM
Yes it is.  I am so looking forward to spending the next 3 days with them both.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: forever spring on April 17, 2012, 08:29:45 AM
Hurray Poo, so happy for you!  :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on April 17, 2012, 10:07:12 AM
Wish I was there for a group hug ! ;)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on April 27, 2012, 08:04:28 PM
Old saying I just made up: Every fork in the road we come to, has lessons for us...no matter which road we choose.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on April 28, 2012, 08:01:00 AM
Or as Yogi Berra once said, "When you come to a fork in the road....Take it."

Here's my thought for the day: a supportive group of friends/sisters is precious; cherish those friendships!

My mantra was always "family first" but other than DH, and occasionally DDD, it's changing to "loving, supportive relationships first!"
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on April 28, 2012, 08:23:01 AM
Cyber-family first! Yay!  :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: forever spring on April 28, 2012, 10:19:09 AM
   
               

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."
  ;)

PS: Downloaded from www.thinkexist.com. Great website to brighten up dark days!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on April 28, 2012, 12:53:38 PM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on May 09, 2012, 04:54:34 PM
Ms. Luise, Pooh, Pam, Lancaster Lady, Doe, and others I have not named....  Thank you for listening to me when I pop in.  I had not posted for a while but I did think about everyone here everyday.  I wish each and everyone one here a Happy Mother's Day.   :)    You all help me keep my head on straight.  XOXOXO
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on May 09, 2012, 06:12:29 PM
You're welcome! Have a great day, too. Sending love...
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on May 10, 2012, 12:22:39 AM
Hi Beth ........always happy to hear from you , have  a great weekend ..... :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: forever spring on May 10, 2012, 03:13:29 AM
Lovely to hear this wonderful feedback Beth. Everybody here agrees with you, I'm sure This is a great site, a source of comfort for sore souls!

"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn." Harriet Beecher Stowe
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on May 10, 2012, 07:25:11 AM
Beth and everyone, me too  ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on May 10, 2012, 11:24:59 AM
Thank you Beth!  Me three!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on May 10, 2012, 02:39:44 PM
Thought I'd mention that you are still wearing your Santa suit Pooh ?
Time for the shades and Hawaiian shirt ....lol
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: forever spring on May 10, 2012, 10:16:01 PM
Lol to the Santa suit! Pooh in shades and Hawaiian shirt will be a treat for the eye!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on May 11, 2012, 08:30:09 AM
Santa Suit on Mothers Day..."Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Tulips..."  8)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: forever spring on May 11, 2012, 10:21:38 AM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: artlady on May 11, 2012, 10:54:02 AM
" Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God "     Leo Buscaglia


So I need to really get back to painting more .  As mother's we were given a gift with our children so we need to do the best with can with those gifts even when they get cracked, wrinkled, prickly and jsut down right hard to live with.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on May 11, 2012, 12:03:54 PM
Positive Thought: I have a little package here from Hawaii that says: Do Not Open Until 5-13! :-)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on May 11, 2012, 12:16:15 PM
Another Positive Thought: Our Webmaster, and my son, Kirk VandenBerghe, is everybody's God-son...come Sunday! OK?
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on May 11, 2012, 01:18:45 PM
Maybe its a shirt for Pooh .... :)    oooooo exciting Happy Mothers Day Luise .
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on May 11, 2012, 01:24:42 PM
Thanks! I have one surviving son, Kirk. and eight "sort of" kids...plus two grown grandsons...and a great granddaughter in college!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on May 11, 2012, 02:44:57 PM
Thanks Luise , I must say that Kirk does look after all of us !
What a great 'godson' he is , thankx Kirk .
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on May 13, 2012, 02:26:45 PM
Happy to claim Kirk as our own :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on May 14, 2012, 12:09:46 PM
Hee hee.  There ya go!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on May 14, 2012, 01:15:19 PM
LOL ......what a cool dude ! :D  :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on May 14, 2012, 04:03:03 PM
Looks a little like Kirk, don't you think?  :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on May 15, 2012, 05:25:00 AM
Cute and loving?  Ok!  ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: forever spring on May 16, 2012, 06:02:31 AM
Love your shades Pooh!
Blessed are those with lovely DS!  ;D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on May 20, 2012, 12:54:43 PM
When you were born, you were crying
And everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so that when you die,
You're the one who is smiling
And everyone around you is crying.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on May 21, 2012, 08:17:05 AM
I absolutely love that Luise!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: simplysad on May 24, 2012, 11:03:23 PM
Here are a couple that I really like  :)

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.

I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Keys Girl on May 25, 2012, 08:33:15 AM
I like this one:

We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong.  The amount of work is the same.  - Carolos Castaneda
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on May 25, 2012, 09:00:47 AM
Good one!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: simplysad on May 25, 2012, 09:20:53 AM
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf."  ~Jon Kabat-Zinn

"A car can't operate without the mechanical systems working, but it can operate with a few dents and scratches..., you are the same."  ~Mike Dolan
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: firelight on June 03, 2012, 05:11:09 PM
"No amount of darkness can hide a spark of light."
~unknown
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Doe on June 14, 2012, 06:43:56 AM
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one."
? C.S. Lewis
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on June 23, 2012, 08:19:05 PM
Elephants never change their spots and leopards never forget!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Elise on June 24, 2012, 07:06:23 AM
The sweet peas are climbing - gorgeous little bouquets straight ahead!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on June 24, 2012, 07:17:11 AM
It all comes out in the wash.   ;) 

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on June 24, 2012, 07:33:21 AM
I read this in a thread just a moment ago...

Healing is not for sissies.

From our very own Luise Volta

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: lancaster lady on June 24, 2012, 08:14:36 AM
Sending positive thoughts to Val , hope things are ok Luise .
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Keys Girl on June 25, 2012, 08:48:53 PM
"One has to live in the present. Whatever is past is gone beyond recall; whatever is future remains beyond one's reach, until it becomes present. Remembering the past and giving thought to the future are important, but only to the extent that they help one deal with the present." – S.N. Goenka

My computer was in for repairs, so I'm not sure what is happening with Val, but will keep him and Luise in mind.

KG
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on June 25, 2012, 08:59:50 PM
Don't do today what you can put off until tomorrow.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on June 25, 2012, 09:05:50 PM
Thanks for the positive thoughts sent Val's way. He had a massive infection and then a drug reaction but he is a tough old (as in really old!) bird and he is recovering.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Elise on June 26, 2012, 02:19:27 AM
Glad to hear Val is improving - keeping him and you in my thoughts Louise.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on June 26, 2012, 05:40:20 AM
"I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace." - Dalai Lama
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on June 26, 2012, 08:25:33 AM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Keys Girl on June 28, 2012, 08:55:14 AM
"Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim,"

Nora Ephron said in a 1996 speech to the graduating class of Wellesley College (from which she graduated in 1962).
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on June 28, 2012, 07:00:38 PM
Nice, KG. I read that in an article yesterday and it stood out for me, too.


RIP Nora Ephron.

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Keys Girl on July 07, 2012, 05:14:59 PM
"Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears."  John Lennon
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on January 27, 2013, 03:11:04 PM
I smiled at the thought of my son today.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on January 27, 2013, 03:34:08 PM
B - I smiled at the thought of you smiling.  :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on January 28, 2013, 06:40:41 AM
Me too! Beth, that's really wonderful. Thanks for reminding us to notice these signs of progress. I get so busy & sidetracked sometimes; I forget to pay attention.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on May 17, 2013, 05:24:04 PM
Ms. Luise, I love your quote, What you think of me is none of my business.  I always tell people at work if I don't need to know don't tell me, ignorance is bliss.  :) 

My ignorance was blissful this week. :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on May 17, 2013, 05:30:44 PM
B -  You know...I used to hand others my "report card" and give them the power to grade me. Not any more!  :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Beth 2011 on June 27, 2013, 03:51:14 PM
I got my PC back.  :D  It crashed and had to take in for repairs.  Happy Day Everyone!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on June 27, 2013, 04:17:16 PM
Wonderful!  :)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: freespirit on July 15, 2013, 12:51:57 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/p480x480/970403_549900948404572_1306013838_n.jpg)

:D...I would do something like this.
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Post by: luise.volta on July 15, 2013, 01:07:30 PM
Love it!  8)
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Lavender on July 15, 2013, 09:11:40 PM
Thank you for that picture, it made me beam!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on July 16, 2013, 11:40:17 AM
Hee Hee! I would too!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Keys Girl on July 16, 2013, 07:29:09 PM
"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." ~ Michael Althsuler
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on July 17, 2013, 01:18:01 PM
My positive for the day was by a complete stranger.  I ran out at lunch break and picked up a couple of things from a store nearby.  There was a lady in line behind me that said, "Oh honey.  I love your hair!  I wish mine would do that!"

Ok, seriously, I was running late this morning and threw my hair up in a big clip.  It looks like a peacock took roost on the back of my head!

Bless her heart, she made my day.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: freespirit on July 18, 2013, 11:51:32 AM
I love your hair too Pooh,...although I've never seen it. lol...I always had fine hair, and the older I get the thinner it gets. ??? ugh.....How I would love to just bunch it up and clip it on my head.  ;)...I got a short layered haircut, which makes it look fuller,..so I'm grateful for my hairdresser who seems to have a magic wand.  :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on July 18, 2013, 12:08:48 PM
The lady who cuts my hair has a magic wand, too...but she refuses to come over every morning and use it. What's that about?
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: nanaabby on July 18, 2013, 08:06:06 PM
Today I......"Lived~Loved~Laughed" for Me!  It felt good!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: freespirit on July 18, 2013, 11:47:27 PM
hahaha, Luise,...we need to drop a magic wand on our hairdressers.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on July 19, 2013, 10:13:13 AM
Thanks FS.  I have the most thick hair in the world and have the opposite problem.  It's hot and my hairdresser hates it! Lol.  It soaks up color and takes forever to dry.  The problem is that I look horrible in short hair.  I have a very pointy chin and if my hair is shorter than my chin line, you see nothing but my pointy chin.  If I keep it cut to there, I can't put it up and it's still hot, hot, hot.  Right now, it's the longest it's been in years.  It's about 4 inches past my shoulders because I figured if I could tough it out and get it long enough to put up, then I would be happier.   

So although I feel for your thin hair, the other side of having really thick hair stinks too :) Funny, it looks ok up, but not short???
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pen on July 19, 2013, 01:03:40 PM
Wish me luck, new hair stylist tomorrow (last one over-processed my poor, curly hair.) Pooh, great story! Love when that happens.



Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on July 22, 2013, 06:48:29 AM
Hope you had success!
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: freespirit on July 23, 2013, 01:45:59 PM
Love this!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/999689_660271537336237_1333407179_n.png)

Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on July 23, 2013, 02:17:16 PM
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Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: freespirit on July 24, 2013, 12:50:12 AM
Louise. your hubby was a very handsome man.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: luise.volta on July 24, 2013, 11:32:15 AM
Val was still a clock-stopper at 98, when that was taken. And he didn't know he was handsome or even care.  :D
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Whitney on July 30, 2013, 12:38:57 PM
I can choose to be better, not bitter.
Title: Re: Today's Positive Thought
Post by: Pooh on August 05, 2013, 01:37:58 PM
I just figured out that DH and I's vacation to Disney World will be during Halloween!

Ha ha ha....I'm so dressing like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz....went to a craft store at lunch and found the pattern!  Woot Woot!  I'm so making red glitter shoes too......
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Post by: luise.volta on August 05, 2013, 01:42:38 PM
:D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: seabreeze on September 10, 2013, 12:15:40 PM
I am grateful for the positive energy from the women on this thread! Thank you all!
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Post by: lancaster lady on September 10, 2013, 12:26:31 PM
today's very positive thought is .........every once in a while I get an email reminding me of my friends
across the water ........
Glad to see you're all still kicking gals , still my favourite ladies , love ya ! :-*
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Post by: Pooh on September 10, 2013, 01:31:20 PM
It's my LL.....WOO HOO!!!!  So glad to hear from you.  I think about you often but I also know that no news is good news! :)
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Post by: luise.volta on September 10, 2013, 02:06:26 PM
What a treat to hear form you LL!  :D :D :D
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Post by: lancaster lady on September 10, 2013, 02:15:43 PM
Awww you too Luise And dearest Pooh !
Life goes on here , same old .....still working ...hope to retire next year .
My GD is now 3 1/2 years old !! and still causing trouble ....lol but still melts my heart .

You will always have a place in my heart , all of you ladies across the water ..I'll  always keep in touch ...x
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Post by: luise.volta on September 10, 2013, 02:44:07 PM
Great to hear all of that. I can still almost taste those clotted cream scones! Sending love...
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Post by: Pen on September 11, 2013, 12:11:36 AM
LL, what a nice surprise seeing your post! Miss you heaps, but as Pooh said no news is good news. Glad you're well :)
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Post by: freespirit on September 14, 2013, 06:53:36 AM
Do not spoil what you have, by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have, was once among the things you hoped for.
Epicurus
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Post by: elsieshaye on September 24, 2013, 10:08:11 AM
My best thoughts today are "this too shall pass" and "just keep swimming"...
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Post by: luise.volta on September 24, 2013, 12:11:08 PM
This moment is fine. All others are either over with or haven't surfaced yet.
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Post by: Beth 2011 on October 20, 2013, 05:46:25 PM
My DM is very ill, but today when my DD and I were visiting her she said something so simple but so sensible and I wanted to pass it along.  We were talking about different things that were going on in FOO and she said, "Yes, you never know about anyone except yourself, we don't know about all the entanglements of another person, not even with our own family members.  You just never know.  And I realized at that moment all the time that Ms. Luise has said more or less the same thing.  It really hit home and allowed me to release the burden that I was carrying and didn't realize it until today.  :o   
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Post by: luise.volta on October 20, 2013, 06:01:44 PM
What a lovely gift she gave you. We think we know...and then we make judgements re: what we don't know...and act on them.

I used to tell my kids that first we make something up, then we believe it and then we are at the effect of it...same thing.