Life can be more “awesome”. But, we have to take our part in making that happen.
Link to: Neil Pasricha: The 3 A’s of awesome
I have always hated the idea of plastic storage bins…. until recently. My main objection is that I keep shoe boxes, which come free with every pair of shoes I buy. I have tended to use these to store all kinds of things. They are practical, and the price is great, but I can’t tell which box is which, the boxes aren’t very cool looking, and they are all different sizes, so they stack & store inefficiently. Recently, I read something about making small reasonable investments in my own happiness. I also read that being organized in a practical way can add to my happiness. So today, I went out and bought 10 clear tubs. The funny thing is that they were $2.97 each, so I really didn’t spend very much money. I think I will get a lot of aesthetic organization for such a small price. I am please with my “happiness” investment. Tomorrow I have a project to get them into use.
I am working on proposal letters for the “Fortify My Life” book. The part I am working on is the chapter descriptions. I have 40 chapters, so this is a pretty big project. But, I am having fun, and falling in love with my book all over again. I really CAN see what a special book this is. I am amazed at how it can be both “cute” and powerful. I really feel like this book is going to help people make big changes in how they live their lives. I can’t wait for it to be published so people can experience what God can do in their lives~!
The bad news is: I have a sore throat & fever.
The good news is: I am self-employed, so I can take the day off.
The bad news is: When I don’t work, I don’t get paid. No paid sick days for this girl.
The good news is: I am reading a really good book… and that makes me happy.
Oh? What am I reading?
The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin. I’m very likely to post quotes from this book. I find myself laughing and thinking as I read it. It has plenty of secrets for how to get more enjoyment out of our everyday lives by making small simple adjustments. Very Cool~!
Here is a website for more information: //www.happiness-project.com/
Approximately 18 years ago, someone reminded me of that cute little saying: “Do what you love and the rest will follow”. I’m not sure how seriously I took that advice, but I did take the advice. I have continued to take that advice, and I am happy to say that I like Mondays. I like my job. Sometimes Sundays drive me nuts. I force myself not to work my professional job type of work on Sundays. I don’t want my job to “own” me. But, in taking that day off, I actually do get more excited for Monday morning. I would like to encourage you to spend some time doing what YOU love to do. It might not become your career, but it sure will make you feel good. And, who knows where it will lead?
Happy Monday,
Laurie
With some fear and trembling, I write my 1st post on this new “Fortify My Life” Blog. I have been involved with this “40” project for about 3+ years now. Actually, it probably was born when I turned 40, 7 years ago. I was in a Bible Study at that time, and there was a question about the number 40 in the Bible. I suspect that I was more interested in the question because it happened to be my age. So, I did some extra research and came up with about 10 interesting citations of the number 40. They were interesting and uplifting stories of people overcoming adversity, and getting wonderful breakthrough, starting fresh new lives. My husband turned 40 six months later. His brother turned 40 the next year. When my brother turned 40, he was having an especially hard time. Telling me that he wanted to get his “$#!+” together, he put himself into a situation in which he could make a serious whole-hearted change. All the while, his loving sister wrote him 40 “fortifications” revolving around the use of the number 40 in the Bible. Now, I am sure that put in these terms, the topic sounds sort of dry. But, that couldn’t be farther than the truth.
In the months and years ahead, I don’t plan to share a dissertation on the number 40. Rather, I plan to share some of the secrets that will help us all “fortify our lives”. I hope to publish the collection of 40 letters that I wrote to my brother, now in book form with questions for contemplation at the end of each chapter. I want to share wisdom and insights from the Bible with people who are interested in the Bible. And, I’d like to share tips and speculations with people who want a better life, but are not interested in the Bible. I also want to see how much happier we can be, how much more positive our lives can be starting right now, and improving from here on out. I know that my positive emotional state effects my physical health, and the lives of my loved ones. I want us all to be fortified in Heart & Mind & Body & Spirit.
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Last year I played around with a book jacket type of description for the “40 Book”. Even though this may be radically changed, and printed under another name, here is a link to see my playful attempt at designing my own jacket back: 40fy My Life
Fortify My Life 