a day-by-day better me

For me, this time of year seems more appropriate than even new years for bringing fresh starts into my life.  I know that at the end of this day, when I put my head on my pillow, I will find more satisfaction in the person I was today if...

{1} i find something to laugh about...oftentimes just pulling out a photo album of my family can make me chuckle (and sometimes cry in a good way) when a photo triggers a memory; oh some funny funny moments this family has had.

{2} i speak softly to someone who isn't expecting me to do so...i'm a firm believer in "a soft answer turns away wrath" (boy, that Solomon knew a lot about a lot); saying something kind when I don't feel like saying something kind, now that's a better me.

{3} keep my thoughts and intentions very positive...as in saying no to sources that bring negative thought processes into my mind and heart (music? tv? conversations? critical people?...)  Don't we get bombarded with enough negativity without willingly welcoming it in? 

Oops, I think I got a little preachy today.  Can you tell I've been having the 'be a better you every day' lecture with my kids lately?  :)

Hope it's a positively rewarding day for you!

Comments

[Sally in Mass]

Preach it, sister!

We could all use a little "be a better you every day" reminder each and every day!

You are a breath of fresh air!

[Rhonda]

Very beautiful thoughts. I, too, am working on raising a virtuous, moral child, so he gets these types of 'speeches' often. I wish all parents did this. What a wonderful way we could improve this world. What did Ghandi say: "Be the change you want to see in the world"?

[Ashley Schultz]

Your blog is alway so uplifting. Thanks for these reminders...I think they're worthy goals to work towards for me too.

[Dawn]

Thanks for this post, Rebecca!! You are an encourager.

[Kimberly White]

You are so right about a soft answer ... that Solomon knew his stuff (but then again, he did ask God for the best thing - wisdom!) Have a wonderful day! Kim

[angie]

Wonderful post! i will be thinking about speaking softly all day. thank you!

[Michelle Hart]

I have daily contact with very diverse customers in my retail business and I find that a soft answer coupled with a smile works wonders to turn away the harshness that they usually walk in with. Thank you for being "preachy" today...I needed that reminder. You're a blessing!

[Leah]

Thanks for the positive affirmation! I've been thinking the same thoughts recently.

[PamMc]

It's such a pleasure to visit your blog and find softness and positivity. Thank you.

[Shelly]

I love reading your blog. You truly inspire me, not just spiritually, but creatively. Thank you for being so "real" and sharing so much of yourself with all of us.

[Jill]

Wow! I needed to read this post today....especially #3. Thank you so much.

[Joy B.]

You alway have the right words at the right time. Thank you.

[Kris with a K]

here's a happy blog to check out....

http://susiedavis.blogspot.com/

she has some things to say about being positive too!

[Petra]

Great post! Love your three points!!! :)

[carol]

Great reminders, Rebecca...not preachy at all! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[Tautchia]

We all need these little reminders every once in a while. Thanks so much for sharing your heart with us.
hugs!