I have been asked a lot lately how I keep such a positive attitude, how I can be so happy and upbeat so much of the time. Well not to sound trite but I have 12 secrets that I try to remember to always live by. So tonight I am going to share them with you:
• 1-Try everything twice. On one woman's tombstone she said she wanted this epitaph:
"Tried everything twice. Loved it both times!" Why twice- the first time with anything is usually awkward and uncomfortable. The second time gives you a better experience with it, whatever it is.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. (Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!) I try to surround myself with happy, positive, successful, kind people. Positive people breed positive people. Surround yourself with people that are the way you want to be. Keep learning: Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever...
3-Never let the brain get idle. 'An idle mind is beginning of death. I love learning, I read books, take classes, engage in conversations with people that are smarter or more knowledgeable them me. It keeps my mind working and busy.
4. Enjoy the simple things. A walk in a spring rain, the laughter of a child, the smell of roses or of fresh cut grass. Find the enjoyment in the basic and simple things of life. There is joy there to be had.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER. I love to laugh; there are plenty of times I will laugh so hard I make myself cry. It’s the greatest feeling ever. Currently the Big Bang Theory on Thursday nights is the show that makes me laugh so hard. It’s great.
6. The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. LIVE while you are alive. In the course of 10 years I lost my Mom, Dad, Mother in law, Grandmother in law, Grandfather and Husband. Each was significant losses for me. I gave myself time to grieve, I cried, I mourned and then I moved on to live this life. Life must go forward. There is no idle in life, there is no backward either.
7. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, and hobbies, whatever... For me I have tons of books, I love books, I love my nick knacks, for each 1 reminds me of something fun and pleasant, whether it was trip, my parents, my grandparents, a special friend, the birth of my God daughter, my nephews, etc. Be with the things you love the most. After all your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help. As you all know I am firm believer in Chiropractic care. Chiropractic is the best form of health care out there; it’s the only true HEALTH care. It will help you maintain your body so you can live a long and healthy life.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is. Guilt is destructive and serves no really purpose. I try to learn from my mistakes and do better the next time, but I do not live in guilt. It’s just not healthy.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. I love you, are the 3 most powerful words in our language. Who do you love? And how often do you tell them that you love them? I strive to let the folks I love know that I love them. I love my friends, I love my family. It’s only in the act of giving love that, I love my family. It’s only in the act of giving love that you get it back.
11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second chance. Forgiveness is so very important. Start with yourself. Then forgive anyone else in your life that you feel has wronged you. FORGIVENESS is the key to freedom, and life fulfillment.
12- To Thy own self be true… What does that mean that means always always follow your heart, your brain and your own values? Do not be talked into anything you do not feel right about doing.
This journey is easier if you know what you want, have a strong value system and know how to laugh.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah
Terry
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