Dear Readers and Followers:

A big part of having a positive attitude is a result of FRIENDSHIPS that we develop.
I trust that the following is encouraging you to develop more close and supportive friends in your life.
Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle

    A Friend is a person who goes around saying nice things about you behind your back.
    A Friend is one who knows all about you, and likes you just the same.
    A Friend is one who will continue to talk to you or meet with you though they know that they are missing their favorite television program or sports game.
   
    A Friend gives ----
          a hand when you need it;
          a smile when you are sad;
          a lift when you are weary;
          a song when you are glad;
          a help, and a shoulder to lean on when you falter;
          a hug, a word, and a listening ear when you are blue;
          a hope for the dreams that are special to you.

A wonderfully wonderful sentiment.  Knowing you are a friend of mine makes this all the better.
Thank you for sharing this for everyone to reflect on.

Hugs and smiles, Jess



cc: @Alaskan Danielle

Quote from: Donica on November 27, 2018, 10:58:58 AM
I learn something new everyday, and everyday I feel dumber. I'm guessing in another 30 years, I will feel like the dumbest person in the universe.

Donica.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on November 27, 2018, 11:47:53 AM
@Donica
Dear Donica:
You are saying what we can all say as we get older....   older and wiser!!!
   
When we stop learning, we stop striving to be a better person....   
When we stop learning, we stop living.

As we go through life, we may have more answers but the new questions keep coming even faster.
The "more that we know" results in the"more that we do not know."

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this thread, you are always welcome here.
Hugs,
Danielle

Hello again Donica and Danielle

I agree with your views and experience entirely and it reminds of the song by Johnny Nash which began:


There are more questions than answers
Pictures in my mind I will not show
There are more questions than answers
And the more I find out the less I know
Yeah the more I find out the less I know


Hugs to all

Pamela

Learning something new every day is a wonderful thing.

Recognizing how much we do not know, how much there is still to learn is enlightening, and something I would celebrate.  So very much still to see, do, and learn in this universe!

I embrace my lack of knowledge as opportunity, a chance to enjoy the pleasure of filling as I explore and learn more of myself, my world, and all that is.

Quote from: Michelle_P on November 28, 2018, 12:05:46 PM
Learning something new every day is a wonderful thing.

Recognizing how much we do not know, how much there is still to learn is enlightening, and something I would celebrate.  So very much still to see, do, and learn in this universe!

I embrace my lack of knowledge as opportunity, a chance to enjoy the pleasure of filling as I explore and learn more of myself, my world, and all that is.

@Michelle_P
Dear Michelle:
Very well stated and exactly how I feel... 
...learning can be very exciting and a satisfying experience.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts here on this thread!!!
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Michelle_P on November 28, 2018, 12:05:46 PM
Learning something new every day is a wonderful thing.

Recognizing how much we do not know, how much there is still to learn is enlightening, and something I would celebrate.  So very much still to see, do, and learn in this universe!

I embrace my lack of knowledge as opportunity, a chance to enjoy the pleasure of filling as I explore and learn more of myself, my world, and all that is.

I'm with you on this 100% Sister!  The day I stop learning is the day I draw my last breath!

Learning is essential to keeping the mind youthful and in good shape. I believe it is important to keep the body learning to. Right now I am sitting on a Exercise ball and have replaced sitting in a chair. It is a really good passive workout that has helped my posture. All these things make me feel better about myself.

Here's something I read when I was a kid, and I've never forgotten it. Jack London fans may recognize it.

"They had hurt only the flesh of him. Beneath the flesh the spirit had still raged, splendid and invincible."

No matter what happens, the spirit is indomitable. No enemy can steal it, replace it, or even hope to touch it. Feed it well and it will never break or falter.     

No matter what happens, the spirit is indomitable. No enemy can steal it, replace it, or even hope to touch it. Feed it well and it will never break or falter.   
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Is that part yours? Its inspirational!

The last bit is, yeah. London can be a right downer, but he was always fairly inspirational to me.

The positive mindset thread is such a great collection of quotes and thoughts that are so good to share.
I found one which I think fits in here, when we are along our journey.
From Robert Holden
"Beware of the destination addiction, a preoccupation with the idea that happiness is in the next place, the next job, and the next partner. Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are."

I have found myself in this frame of mind until I get a reality check to remind of what I have done.
Liina

Quote from: Liina on December 09, 2018, 10:11:27 PM
The positive mindset thread is such a great collection of quotes and thoughts that are so good to share.
I found one which I think fits in here, when we are along our journey.
From Robert Holden
"Beware of the destination addiction, a preoccupation with the idea that happiness is in the next place, the next job, and the next partner. Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are."

I have found myself in this frame of mind until I get a reality check to remind of what I have done.
Liina

@Liina
Dear Liina:
Yes indeed, there are great things to read on this thread with the contributions from all the readers followers that have posted their helpful thoughts.

Your Robert Holden quote is exactly what some may need to apply to their lives... thank you for posting it here.

If you have some time, go back to the very beginning of this thread... a lot of good entrees by the many contributors.

Thank you for posting and sharing.
Danielle

I recently stumbled over one thought I really love and it is such a great match to who I am trying hard to be:

The World Is Filled With Nice People. If You Can't Find One, Be One.

I should add, that even though I found so many nice people, I am still trying to be a nice person.

Hugs,

Sarah

I love my tag line.....
"I love you. No...... I might not know you, but if folk can hate for no good reason, I can love."

@sarah1972
Dear Sarah:
Thank you for sharing your helpful thoughts. 
It is important that we personally make the effort to be all the things that we desire to see in others that we come across in our life journey.

...as you indicated we need to endeavor be a "nice" person.
... in addition there are many positive attributes that we should strive for which include being friendly, encouraging to others, helping those in need, being sympathetic and having empathy for those going through difficult times, being ready to lend an ear and a shoulder to lean on (and a hug) to those that that are in their dark emotional times, etc, etc.

All of that is what I envisioned when I started this thread.
I appreciate you contributing to this thread and I am always encouraged to see and read the many many various thoughts that all the readers and followers post here.

Hugs for you and hugs and well wishes to all.
Danielle

Quote from: sarah1972 on December 10, 2018, 09:45:10 AM
I recently stumbled over one thought I really love and it is such a great match to who I am trying hard to be:

The World Is Filled With Nice People. If You Can't Find One, Be One.

I should add, that even though I found so many nice people, I am still trying to be a nice person.

Hugs,

Sarah

@Jessica
Dear Jess:
Yes indeed, your posted thoughts are so important ... and frankly is a statement of not only what this world needs more of but summarizes what has been happening in this world and how we all need to show love, not hate.

I have always liked what you have written on your profile signature line:
"If you go out looking for friends, you are going to find they are very scarce.  If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere."

Thank you for sharing always being a good example here on the forums.

Thank you for sharing.
Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle

Quote from: Jessica on December 10, 2018, 10:21:55 AM
I love my tag line.....
"I love you. No...... I might not know you, but if folk can hate for no good reason, I can love."

Quote from: sarah1972 on December 10, 2018, 09:45:10 AM
I recently stumbled over one thought I really love and it is such a great match to who I am trying hard to be:

The World Is Filled With Nice People. If You Can't Find One, Be One.

I should add, that even though I found so many nice people, I am still trying to be a nice person.

Hugs,

Sarah

This is a great quote!  The one constant I have found on this journey is all the wonderful and kind people I have met. 

Wonderfully positive tune here:

@Alaskan Danielle
Thank you for that, yes I have read your threads and those of many others here over the last couple of years, from page one through to the end and the most recent posts. So many good threads and information from everyone here. Wow! It just took me a while to get myself online with the site, for me life has been getting in the way of living and not always having the time to reply and post as I would like too. Now I am here and can reply, yeah!
Being engaged here gives one confidence and a sense of community, so good for going forward.
Thanks again! By the way your cookies look awesome, yes agreed, couple of cookies and a hot chocolate on a cold winter day is such a treat!
Liina

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on December 09, 2018, 10:42:10 PM
@Liina
Dear Liina:
Yes indeed, there are great things to read on this thread with the contributions from all the readers followers that have posted their helpful thoughts.

Your Robert Holden quote is exactly what some may need to apply to their lives... thank you for posting it here.

If you have some time, go back to the very beginning of this thread... a lot of good entrees by the many contributors.

Thank you for posting and sharing.
Danielle

Quote from: randim on December 10, 2018, 01:53:45 PM
Wonderfully positive tune here:

Wow, Thanks for sharing that tune.

Love it!

Lisa