Food for Thought

Good thoughts is food.

                                          Raymond J. Cleveland , 90

This remarkable man said he would sometimes rather have good things spoken to him than to eat regular food. It's easier to digest and better for the body and soul.  He takes no medicine and has no pains. His secret, according to him, is a positive mind.

If you want to hear more about Ray, click here.    Ray

Do you think that the more positive people in the world have a brain chemical different from those who aren't?  Why are some people just naturally cheerful and glass half full when others are not and it's a struggle? Well I will struggle on because I want to be like Ray.

Luv ya,

Raymond J. Cleveland

Raymond J. Cleveland

Raymond J. Cleveland

Humm- Grateful?

Something I recently read- It seems I keep coming across these kinds of messages. I must really need them. But his one really got me. Think about it.

What if you woke up today and had only the things you expressed gratefulness for yesterday?

 

Yikes!   Right?

 

I encourage you to be thankful because the reality is that whatever our circumstances we really do have so much and we need to focus in that everyday.

A recent song I came across said something like this -  "Bad things happen we all have pain I can moan and complain but there are a million other things I can be grateful for."

Luv ya- 

Just a Thought

 

 

I find it interesting that so many who quote and espouse John 3:16 often seem to forget about 

John 4: 11

Luv ya, 

 

11 Beloved, if God loved us so [very much], we also ought to love one another. 

 

I think that means all others.While I don't really quote John 3:16 I've been challenged lately in John 4:11. I needed this reminder. A lot of people need this reminder these days.

Turn Some Pages

If your tired of the same old story-well then turn some pages.
I will be there when you are ready to roll with the changes.
Cause you've got to keep on rollin.  REO Speedwagon

I can't tell you have much this song has been going through my head for several days now- one I woke up singing on Thursday and this is Sunday!!. I kept meaning to share it here, actually immediately, because I am always intrigued by how I get certain songs in my mind and why.  So now that I have maybe I can move on to something else. (please).  I hope whomever the message was meant for (besides myself of course) will receive it. I've heard this song so many times for years and the words never meant anything to me.  But they are really pretty cool.  TURN THE DARN PAGES!! Do something different, go after your dream if you're tired of things as they are.  The universe will be there when you are ready- set in your mind- asking- offering.

But  also stop telling that tired story.  Like "I can't because...." My childhood was this so that",  " I'm different so....",  "I've been hurt so..."   "Everything always goes wrong for me"   It's all a story we tell ourselves that prevents us from rollin. That was then this is now. Turn the page and write something different.  Roll with the changes.

Luv ya,

EWW Dried Up Bones

A cheerful heart is a good medicine; 

But a broken spirit drieth up the bones

 Just a thought for the day- even if you're having a bad day, I bet you can find one thing to laugh out loud about, or at least give a little smile about.  Don't let them bones dry up!  ha ha ha

 

Love ya, 

What If.....

Hi Alli, Nick and all,

I'm being a little silly this morning but hang with me.

When I woke this morning the sun was shining through my window and it looks like it's going to be a another beautiful day. I quickly did a small "ceremony" of gratitude then sat up to get out of bed. A funny thought went through my head- now Allison and Nick, you may not have ever heard this expression, but I feel you probably have because of the grand mother you have who loves to use quips and idioms.

My thought- OH MY GOSH WHAT IF I'VE BEEN GETTING UP ON THE 

WRONG SIDE OF THE BED ALL THESE YEARS ?

Ha ha- I told you I was being silly.  But have you ever been asked that question when you've been grumpy or had a bad day-  "What's wrong with you - you get up on the wrong side of the bed today?" It just flashed through my mind. Is there really a wrong side? And how do we know which is the right side? ha ha ha

Well what if.....?

For whatever reason I get up on the side away from the door and walk around the bed. Which causes more steps, etc. I don't have to do it that way. I could shoo the cat off the other side and get up there. I DID. I'm looking forward to the day to see if it made a difference :-) .

Humm.   From this thought sprang the thought- is there something else I can change today to make a different/positive outcome.  I can think of a few.

Luv ya.

Did I Help?

I saw this video this morning and it made me think. I know his message is about how it takes many people working together to create the world we live in and the things in our world. And how true that is if you look at it his way!  SO if that is true than I/we can use this concept to feel really good about the things we do in the world. Our "small" jobs etc. If someone is thinking that they do not make a difference maybe a mind shift to thinking this- " I never know what part I may have played when being kind to someone, or selling something to someone, or - fill in the blank. Maybe in some small way I helped us go to the moon"  (hey, you never know) As a musician - maybe someone was distraught and heard your music and was able to go on, maybe as a sales person you smiled, gave someone an idea- it goes on and on.

Just another way to feel good about ourselves and our contributions. We are all worthy of praise if we are all doing our best.

Luv ya,