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07 January 2025

Choosing Light in Every Moment

 



In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, positivity becomes a superpower. It’s not about ignoring challenges or pretending that life is always perfect. Instead, it’s about choosing to focus on the good, finding strength in the small victories, and embracing hope even during difficult times.



Positivity isn’t just an abstract concept; it’s a practice. 



How to Cultivate Positivity



1. Practice Gratitude Daily



Take a few moments each day to reflect on the things you’re grateful for. Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s missing to what’s abundant in your life.



2. Surround Yourself with Uplifting People



The people you spend time with have a huge impact on your mindset. Seek out those who inspire and encourage you, and distance yourself from negativity when possible.



3. Find Joy in Small Moments



A warm cup of coffee, a kind smile, or the beauty of a sunset—positivity thrives when we appreciate life’s simple pleasures.



4. Reframe Negative Thoughts



When you catch yourself thinking negatively, pause and reframe the thought. Instead of “I can’t do this,” try, “This is challenging, but I can find a way through.”



5. Take Care of Yourself



Physical and mental health are deeply connected to positivity. Exercise, eat well, get enough rest, and take time for activities that bring you joy.



6. Spread Kindness



A small act of kindness can brighten someone’s day and bring you a sense of fulfillment. Positivity grows when shared.



Choosing Positivity Daily



Life is unpredictable, and not every day will be easy. But positivity is a choice you can make each morning when you wake up. It’s a decision to face life’s challenges with courage, to focus on solutions rather than problems, and to trust that even the darkest night will lead to a brighter dawn.



By cultivating positivity, you not only transform your own life—you create a ripple effect that touches everyone around you. So, take a deep breath, smile, and choose light in every moment. The world becomes a better place when you do.





A pocketful of sunshine and 






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19 December 2024

🌿 𝓖𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓽𝓾𝓭𝓮 & 𝓢𝓽𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓰𝓽𝓱 🌿


Life is a mix of highs and lows, joys and struggles. Today, I pause to reflect on the beauty of it all—the good moments that warm my soul and the challenges that test my spirit.



Every triumph teaches me gratitude.



Every setback builds my strength.



I am thankful for the lessons hidden in pain and the blessings wrapped in love. Both have shaped who I am and continue to guide me toward becoming better, stronger, and more resilient.



Let’s embrace every chapter, every twist, and every turn with a heart full of gratitude and unwavering strength. 💪



𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲?



A pocketful of sunshine and 




 

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12 November 2024

Dancing Through Life: Finding Success in Every Step



Life is a dance floor, and each of us has our own rhythm. Success? It’s not just a destination; it’s a collection of moves—some smooth, some clumsy, but all part of the dance.



Every step, every twist, and every turn adds to the melody of our lives. Stumbling isn’t failing; it’s just part of learning the beat. Embrace every misstep as an invitation to grow. Let your setbacks teach you, and let your triumphs remind you of the joy in the journey. Success comes not only from reaching goals but from the courage to keep moving forward, even when the music changes unexpectedly.



So, let go of the fear of getting it wrong. Dance with all you’ve got, savor every moment, and trust that success will follow the rhythm of joy you create. Life’s too short to sit out the song—get out there and dance!



A pocketful of sunshine and 


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02 November 2024

Embracing Life with Resilience


While we may not be able to control every event in life, we have the power to control how we respond. Our attitude—our perspective—is one of the most influential choices we make every day. It shapes our experience of joy, hardship, and everything in between.



Choosing a positive, resilient outlook doesn’t mean ignoring reality or glossing over pain. It’s about acknowledging those challenges while believing in our own strength to meet them. It’s finding gratitude in the small moments when the big ones feel overwhelming. 



When life presents its challenges, I try to focus not on what’s happening but on what I can do about it. I’m learning that the true richness of life isn’t determined by external events but by my inner landscape—how I choose to think, feel, and react. And that, ultimately, is where real freedom and peace lie.



A pocketful of sunshine and 

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25 November 2018

In Hindsight...


It has been a beautiful life...
TRULY BEAUTIFUL!

It's not all about wealth.
It's not about what you have.
It's not about the size of your house.
Or the brand of your car.
It's not about the beautiful things you own.
It's not about your title or 
the brand of your clothes, bags and shoes.

Life is all about finding
PEACE OF MIND...
Learning to love unconditionally...
Giving without expecting anything in return...

Life is about finding your worth
and knowing you are ENOUGH...
Life is about the relationships you have formed,
the lives you have touched...

Life is about being content with what you have
and finding happiness in what you do...

Life is about KNOWING that you love what you do
and that you are where your heart is...

Life is about learning the lessons 
that each heartbreak taught you...

Life is about the people around you 
and knowing that you have served them well...

Life is about making the people you love HAPPY that you are in their lives...

Life is all about Faith, Hope, Strength, Courage and Wisdom...
It's all about Love... Contentment... Peace...

Life is finding meaning and making a difference in your own little way...

Life is all about Living and Loving and Coping...

Life is PERFECT the way things are...

And that is why LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!

☀️☀️☀️

Thank you, Lord, for everything. 



A pocketful of sunshine to you all! 

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09 September 2010

What Life Is All About


life is not about accumulating wealth
but about making one's own dreams come true and 
having a clean bill of health...

life is not about the mistakes you made
but the lessons you have learned along the way
and the strength you have gained...

life is not about disappointments
it's just that some things are not meant to be
and there is such a thing called patience...

life is not about the people who put you down,
wait for you to stumble or don't have anything nice to say 
neither is it about those who wish for you to drown ...  

life is about the relationships you have built
and the people who truly care 
and those who encourage you to live to the hilt... 

 life is about faith
when things go wrong and you've got nothing else left
you know that God is all you need...

life is about being free to live, love and laugh
anyone who tramples on that basic right
does not deserve to stay in your life...

life is about rising above any adversity,
picking up the pieces and moving on graciously
after all, you've got only one life to live...

life is about learning how to count your blessings
and the true meaning of contentment
gratitude is the key to happiness- one that's real and permanent...

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010




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Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.

It is with great pleasure and honor that I accept the following poetry awards for week 27 and  friendship awards from Thursday Poets' Rally's host, Jingle-

The Most Considerate Poet Award
The Most Stylish Poet Award
The Most Mindful Poet Award



Talented Blogger Award
Happy Best Friend Day Award

Jingle, thank you so much for your continued support and appreciation of my blog!


Posted for Thursday Poets' Rally Week 28

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01 August 2010

A Bend In The Road

There once was a girl
She wanted to become a lawyer
And as she grew older
Each step she took got her closer
To her heart's sole desire.

As dreams do come true
So did hers,and she took her oath
She went on to fight in court
With fervent ardor
Wearing only the best of suits and stilettos.

Each time she walked into a courtroom
She stepped into a magical world of her own
For many years, the law's complexities
And intellectual challenges kept her
Spellbound and mesmerized to no end.

And then somewhere along the way
Something happened...
Suddenly the law that she faithfully
Served and loved
Seemed distant and impossible.

And so, she took on the road
That led her to another path
She took a turn that would lead her far, far away
From the world that she used to know
It all just seemed meaningless.

But not far into the new journey
She opened her eyes and saw
That she was in a strange world
Where nothing seemed right
No matter how hard she tried.

She felt so lost and alone
Her spark of life begun to flicker
Then it dawned on her
When she took that sudden turn
She left her heart behind.




 © Bing (PinkLady) 2010




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12 May 2010

The Looming Karma (Haiku)

Welcome to “Sensational Haiku Wednesday!”
This week’s theme is:  
Karma



there is no escape
according to what you did
thus shall you repay


like a hungry wolf
it tracks you down, haunting you
'til justice is served


so run if you must 
sadly though you won't go far
sins of yore loom near



Join the
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Next week’s theme: Ego




And speaking of Karma, a psychic friend of mine once told me that the easiest way to earn good karma in this lifetime is through your parents. Treat them well and life will treat you better, she said. 

The Dalai Lama himself has this to say about how to earn good karma points...

Instructions for Life
by The Dalai Lama

  1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve Great Risk.
  2. When you Lose, don’t lose the Lesson.  
  3. Follow the three R’s:
    Respect for self,
    Respect for others and
    Responsibility for all your actions.
  4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful Stroke of Luck.
  5. Learn the Rules so you know how to break them properly.
  6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
  7. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
  8. Spend some time Alone every day.
  9. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your Values.
  10. Remember that Silence is sometimes the best answer.
  11. Live a good, Honorable Life. Then when you get older and
    think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a Second Time.
  12. A Loving Atmosphere in your Home is the foundation for your life.
  13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the Current situation. Don’t bring up the past.
  14. Share your Knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
  15. Be gentle with the earth.
  16. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
  17. Remember that the Best Relationship is one in which Your Love For Each Other Exceeds Your Need for each other.
  18. Judge your Success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
  19. If you want others to be happy, practice Compassion.
  20. If you want to be happy, practice Compassion.
 Source: Spiritual Now





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