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Great Message!! I'll do it!
posted by
Adaman
on September 17, 2005 at 1:11 AM
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Thanks for this reminder!
posted by
keri5707
on September 16, 2005 at 9:17 AM
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I was always made to believe
that happiness is temporary, but joy, in the Christian sense, is a more lasting feeling that takes longer to find.
posted by
devinmitchell
on September 14, 2005 at 9:51 PM
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Lovely and oh SO True
The reminder is greatly appreciated. It's way too easy for me to forget...get up, get going and by the time I can take a breath, things are happening and I forget that I am the Captain of my fate. I'm the one that determines the outcome of my life. THANKS for telling it so elequently.
posted by
ravencat18
on September 14, 2005 at 12:18 PM
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Will you stop giving opinions so like mine? I have nothing to comment about!
posted by
Gubby
on September 14, 2005 at 11:44 AM
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Beautiful post, Quirky
and thanks for the reminder! I am generally a very optimistic person, and like to see the good side of things, but sometimes I do need to be reminded of all the things I have going for me!
Have a good one!
posted by
Cunningham_Smith07
on September 14, 2005 at 11:23 AM
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Quirky...
Couldn't agree more. Happiness is a choice but it is not always easy. Sometimes it does require effort to follow through with your happiness.
posted by
A_Norseman
on September 14, 2005 at 9:44 AM
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I agree, happiness is a choice, though I like the word contentment better because happy moments are fleeting, like any other mood. Happy moments are treasures that should be stored in a safe place so that when we're experiencing less than happy moments, we can open our internal treasure chest and bring them out one by one to remind us that this too shall pass. Sandi
posted by
Sandra_Harris
on September 14, 2005 at 9:29 AM
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Quirk I don't think we control our fate but I do believe we control
the outcome of things to come. How we choose to deal with whatever comes our way is totally up to us. Like Ariala said, "see the glass half full or half empty". I agree that the mind is a powerful thing...and yes, switching our trail of thoughts to positive drive definately is a big influence in our lives!
posted by
cosy
on September 14, 2005 at 8:48 AM
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Quirky...
I do think that we are in control of our destiny, be it happiness, contentment, or the negative. I wouldn't have said this 5 years ago when I was emotionally destrought and confused. It's VERY HARD to overcome negative habits or negative mindsets that have developed in us through out our lifetime. It's hard to re-train ourselves to think a new way. BUT, kudos do those who keep trying. There is something positive to be found in every situation that impacts our lives. I'm not saying there is always something GOOD, but there is always a positive way of looking at that which challenges us.
posted by
Masky
on September 14, 2005 at 7:43 AM
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Arrrrrrgh, woke up with a smile and kissed hubby today
but am having a nasty day so far as I can tell:(
posted by
Meringue
on September 14, 2005 at 6:13 AM
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Right on advice!
posted by
Oceandancer
on September 14, 2005 at 5:40 AM
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quirky
yes, i made that choice this morning. i was brought up a very negative and fearful person. it's in me pretty deep. for a long time, i would have to literally talk my way out of it every morning. this morning, i was thinking negatively for no apparent reason. then i started loving. i loved my kids, my wife, my dogs. i feel totally different now. thanks for the reminder.
posted by
avant-garde
on September 14, 2005 at 5:14 AM
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Great reminder of giving thanks for what we have
posted by
Aria4
on September 14, 2005 at 4:46 AM
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What a great post. Really uplifting
QQ. Thanks.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on September 14, 2005 at 3:43 AM
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Wonderful advice, Quirky.
posted by
SilverMoon7
on September 14, 2005 at 1:33 AM
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happiness is a state of mind...
we can choose to be happy or not...
posted by
Marshallengraved
on September 14, 2005 at 1:01 AM
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a good one again, I think i will share this i came across,
dont' put the keys of your happiness in someone else' pockets....
posted by
prisondairy
on September 13, 2005 at 11:13 PM
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Great wisdom Quirky
Thank you.
posted by
Katray2
on September 13, 2005 at 8:22 PM
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Quirky!!
This is so true..and divine...Schree` 
posted by
Schree
on September 13, 2005 at 6:48 PM
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>:-} happiness IS a choice!
(BUT... having CARROTS always helps!!! {-:< )
posted by
wiserabbit
on September 13, 2005 at 6:42 PM
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very true
Have you seen "What the bleep do we know"? or is it "What the bleep do you know?"
It's amazing to see that our thoughts actually change the outcome of experiments. The water experiment comes to mind. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. It's proof that what your post is saying is true.
posted by
DebbieDowner
on September 13, 2005 at 6:24 PM
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Quirkyalone....
Hi.. We all seek out happiness and find those moments in the simple little things in life
posted by
BrightIrish
on September 13, 2005 at 6:15 PM
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nice one quirky
it just reminds me that happiness has to be my decision, if I rely on others to make it, I'm gonna be waiting a while!
posted by
Jomei
on September 13, 2005 at 5:46 PM
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'They' say
it is a choice....however it just happens to me....cuz the times I try to be happy I just get pissed cuz I have to try so hard. I believe there is a reason why we have hot and cold, mad and sad.......you know, so we will be able to tell the difference.
posted by
ALWAYSALOVER
on September 13, 2005 at 5:45 PM
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Very inspiring. I liked this alot and will most definitely keep it in mind.
StevieC
posted by
StevieC
on September 13, 2005 at 5:37 PM
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