by ~~ Sarina ~~
Member since:
August 12, 2006

Life is Good

December 26, 2009 01:21 PM UTC
views: 0 | 11 people recommend this | comments: 36

I often hear people say that they are having a bad day, or that their life sucks.  They seem to forget that it isn't the day that is bad nor the life you have that sucks.  There are moments in our day that are good.

Remember that life is a gift we are given.  What we choose to do with it is ours.  Focus on the moments of good and the moments of bad will not seem so significant.

The good moments can come in unexpected ways.  A phone call from someone you haven't heard from in a long time.

A Rainbow.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watching the snow as it drifts slowly from the sky to the ground.......

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Sunshine breaking through the clouds.......http://media-files.gather.com/images/d177/d135/d746/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

 

Fond Memories.....

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The Smiles



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A Hug



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Challenges arise.  We must rise above them.  Focus on the good for life is a gift and and life is good.

Comments: 36

Stacey Mamasaid Dec 26, 2009, 1:25pm UTC
Many blessings to you and yours...life IS good :)
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 26, 2009, 4:05pm UTC
Many blessings to you as well!
Donald M. Dec 26, 2009, 1:31pm UTC
Our day will be according to what we make it. Other times things just happen and it depends on what we do to deal with the day.
I awake and say "Thank you for this day, God." Some wake up saying "oh god it is daytime" Plant your feet solid in the morning and your day will more than likely be great.
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 26, 2009, 4:06pm UTC
I know a lady that wakes every morning and gets into her wheelchair. She is grateful to be at home. Every day she is at home...it is a good day for her.
Cheryl W. Dec 26, 2009, 1:54pm UTC
This is so true. Thank you for sharing...:)
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 26, 2009, 4:06pm UTC
Hi Cheryl, good to see you.
Sonia M. Dec 26, 2009, 2:06pm UTC
We all have bad moments but they don't necessarily add to a bad life....but I tend to always see the glass half full!

Thank you Sarina....!
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 26, 2009, 4:07pm UTC
Better half full than half empty.....I agree with you on that.
Teresa A. Dec 26, 2009, 2:16pm UTC
I do believe that our attitude can help determine how many challenges we will endure!
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 26, 2009, 4:07pm UTC
Remaining positive is the best way to deal with them.
Karen M. Dec 26, 2009, 2:45pm UTC
Great pictures...and their is always someone worse off than we are!
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 26, 2009, 4:08pm UTC
You are right on that one Karen!
Howard C. Dec 26, 2009, 3:18pm UTC
Excellent reminders!
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 26, 2009, 4:08pm UTC
Thanks Howard!
Howard C. Dec 26, 2009, 4:57pm UTC
Yw! Enjoyed it very much.
Steph-in-NE ..... Dec 26, 2009, 3:38pm UTC
this is an excellent though,, I refuse to be "depressed" down sometime is ok yet forget the rest. I see those smile in my little gkids everyday and that is my reason for continueing on
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 26, 2009, 4:09pm UTC
Grandchildren lift our spirits high. Mine are a blessing as I know yours are too.
Heather E. Dec 26, 2009, 3:53pm UTC
Yes, you are right. Life is good and we must look with willing eyes to see it. Love your pictures and your smiles.
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 26, 2009, 4:09pm UTC
Thanks Heather. Those smiles keep you going!
Ms Lee P. Dec 26, 2009, 5:13pm UTC
Awwww, you are a romantic and an optimist. You are correct, life is good and when we learn to love as we should it gets better and the negative things seems to leave us faster. Your pictures are delightful. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Hang in there.
Darlene B. Dec 26, 2009, 6:18pm UTC
Life is good! Life is good! Life is good!
Blessings for you, and your family!
Carol Lloyd Dec 26, 2009, 6:56pm UTC
My wish is that we all learn to be good to the only home we have and to all of its inhabitants. That is of course planet Earth. That we view our neighbors not only as the people across the street but across oceans as well. That we learn very soon that if mankind wants to survive it is in our interest that all species thrive. This Earth we call home has room for all species to roam. We need to learn the rewards of charity. And the respect of all peoples faiths. Not one better than the other but each serving the believer. The big one is that mankind learns to be less violent as it is easier to make war than make peace but the efforts that go into making peace reap the longterm benifits. Most of all we build lasting bridges between our differences and realize that perhaps when it comes to the basics of life which is all we really need there really are no differences. Take care. Keep Caring. A Happy Holiday Season to all.

Carol Lloyd Proud member of the Woodstock Generation and her trusy sidekick Junior Bug the Beagle
Life is good...if we just take a moment to truly look at it!
Deb J. Dec 26, 2009, 8:53pm UTC
Thank you Sarina...and an excellent photo essay!!!
JoAnn C. Dec 26, 2009, 9:32pm UTC
Wonderful photo essay and reminder for us all. When I am feeling down I try to remember that my life isn't bad and there are people a lot worse off than me.
Kathryn Flynn Dec 29, 2009, 1:13am UTC
you are so so so right..
Angela A. Dec 29, 2009, 1:01pm UTC
Thanks for reminding me that we have so much to be thankful for.
Mariana T. Dec 30, 2009, 7:25pm UTC
Sarina - I loved each one of these precious and positive pictures. Yes, you are so right on about that. I also noticed that some folks seem to think they're the only people on the planet who are having it rough - well, look around - they've got it better than many in most cases. What we focus on expands - if we are always whining about our illnesses then guess what - you'll stay ill but focus on good health and happiness and it will soon be yours! Thanks for reminding me and others about how beautiful life is - and thanks for all the gorgeous pictures! and smiles. Salud
Elaine B. Dec 30, 2009, 11:18pm UTC
This is so true.
Susan N. Jan 2, 2010, 8:46am UTC
Excellent photo-essay, I especially enjoyed the smiles!
Donald M. Jan 7, 2010, 7:51pm UTC
Just coming back to bring you some milk and peanut butter cookies. Sit back and enjoy.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Jan 21, 2010, 6:39pm UTC
I missed this...thanks for a refreshing perspective and a reminder of how many great things I have in my life.
Marysia M Feb 17, 2010, 6:26pm UTC
Somedays life does suck, others are good!

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