A person who was overly optimistic used to be called “Pollyanna”. Pollyanna was a character in a children’s novel written by Eleanor H. Porter in 1913. In the book and subsequent movies, Pollyanna transformed misery into joy by playing “The Glad Game”. Though now an orphan, Pollyanna’s father taught her the game. The object was to … Continue reading Let’s Play the Glad Game!
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A Recipe for Change
Perhaps during the recent quarantine, you decided to try a new recipe. You scrolled through Pinterest or even an old-fashioned cookbook until a picture caught your eye and made your mouth water. That was the one! You imagined how delicious it would be and how much your family would enjoy something new. Off you went … Continue reading A Recipe for Change
Contemplating Change
Last time I talked about making some progress toward goals that have been stalled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Stuck at home. Too much news-watching and Netflix binging, too much comfort food, and too little concentration on what is important beyond this moment has left me with pounds to lose, run-away emotions, and a loss … Continue reading Contemplating Change
HOW TO CHART A COURSE TO YOUR PURPOSE
NOTE: I wrote this post awhile back. At that time, problems and distractions were more personal and less global than they are right now during the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020. If you have recently suffered some major setbacks in your goals and dreams as a result of the coronavirus and the resulting shutdowns, it might … Continue reading HOW TO CHART A COURSE TO YOUR PURPOSE
40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 35
As I began to read Day 35 of 40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life by Tommy Newberry, I thought I knew where he was going with his analogy. He was describing his big family Christmas gatherings. I know about these as my three sisters and I, all our spouses and kids, my grandmother and parents made quite … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 35
40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 32
Today you get permission to do all the things you love to do. No more worrying about your weaknesses either. According to Tom Newberry on Day 32 of 40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life, that is God’s intention for you. You were created to play a special place in His plan for history. You were gifted with … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 32
40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 31
Self-discipline means choosing your actions based on your decisions and goals rather than letting your emotions run the show. That’s the word for today from Tommy Newberry in 40-days to a Joy Filled Life. He states, “Self-discipline occurs in the moments when intention defeats indulgence, when mission trumps mood, and when spirit conquers sentiment.” Without self-discipline, I … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 31
40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 25
Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” In this same spirit, on Day 25 of 40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life, Tommy Newberry suggests we take time to look around and see what’s working in our lives, what’s bombing, and how we can improve before it’s too late. This is a perfect activity for … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 25
40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 24
More than 3 million people applied for unemployment in the last week due to the shutdown of businesses in the United States because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Being newly out of work, at least temporarily, may have given some a new appreciation of their jobs. If you’ve been lucky enough to stay employed, all the … Continue reading 40 Day Journey to Joy – Day 24
Cool Like Christ 