I’ve heard quite a number of people say that for them, 2015 has been a tough year; in some cases, a very tough year. I concur.
Our calendar year is broken up in months, weeks and days. There are times when you have a tough day. At the end of one of those days, you might optimistically say, “This was a tough day, but tomorrow things will be a lot better.”
There are other times when a given week has lots of challenges. Sometimes an entire month seems filled with one unpleasant thing after another. But a whole year? Since we mark time by days, weeks, months, and years, an unusually long time span of disappointments, challenges, obstacles, and sorrows, is often labeled, “a really tough year.”
I first posted this 5 years ago. I thought it was pretty cool.
Even though Facebook’s appearance has changed since then, I still think it’s pretty cool. What do you think?
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Lots Of Folks Need A Little Extra Love This Time Of Year
For some, “‘Tis the season to be jolly,” is more like, “‘Tis the season to be stressed!” It is a busy time of year: lights, greeting cards, presents, parties and other joyful festive activities. While the “reason for the season” has become much less obvious, there are still many who will endure another year of holiday stress for lots of reasons.
Perhaps the biggest holiday stress comes from money, or the lack of it. Some feel obligated to buy gifts that often totals more than the funds they have. Far too many solve this dilemma by adding to their current debt which in turn causes more stress. Dave Ramsey offers some help with this on his site with a free tool called, “My Christmas Budget.”
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I’d rather believe a friend’s words and be wrong, than doubt them and be right.
I’d rather realize I don’t know what is in someone else’s heart, than be
The Optimistic Spin Is On The Air
Tonight, Liz Boyle and I launched a new radio show called, The Optimistic Spin. The show is currently on the air weekdays, 8-9pm, mst. A show about inspiring people, unsung heroes, people doing really cool things. A show that takes a break from all the depressing things going on in our world – A show we hope will inspire you, or at least put a smile on your face! Listen live at www.glnradio.com
When something unpleasant or negative happens, and it seems that sooner or later it always does, what’s your reaction or response? Below are two lists. One is a list of reactions. The other is a list of responses. Can you see
What If There Was A Radio Show With Positive, Uplifting News Stories?
There’s a lot of sad, depressing news in our world. The media outlets including TV, radio, and even Facebook make sure we don’t miss any of it. None of it is inspiring, to say the least.
But what if there was a radio show with positive uplifting news stories? A radio show that inspires and encourages you? A radio show that brings you a breath of fresh air? A radio show about people making a difference, people who inspire you?
