Thursday, February 11, 2010

Keep On Smiling!

"Count it all joy," even when I have to deal with negative situations in my life, because the power of supernatural joy always causes me to win!

Businesswoman and businessman sitting at desk with laptop, laughing


My merry heart will do me good like a medicine and will enable me to partake of a continual feast today.

Brother and sister (8-10) playing with fruit in supermarket, smiling


Today I will not be worried or anxious; I will not be fearful and depressed. I know that, regardless of what things may look like right now (in the natural), I actually have a great life and can afford to let myself be happy. I can smile, laugh, sing, and be absolutely positive in my attitude . . . and because I can, I will!

Daughter (5-7) between parents outdoors, laughing, low angle view


Today I will not be in denial of whatever trials I may have to deal with, but I will endure every cross for the joy that is set before me. I can declare the end from the beginning, and call those things that are not as though they are. In my heart I know that everything is going to be all right.

Satisfied Businessman


Today I will do something to help me maintain a high level of joy . . . take a walk . . . get some fresh air . . . laugh with a friend . . . sing a song . . . accept a compliment . . . help somebody . . . be a blessing . . . get some exercise . . . eat something delicious . . . do something fun . . . be good to myself . . . let go of a grudge . . . learn something new . . . play . . . change my thinking.

Close-up of a young woman listening to music and laughing


Today I will expect the best, but will find satisfaction with what I have now. I will be content, without becoming complacent.

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.- Andy Warhol

Today I will be strengthened by joy, even in the midst of a fiery trial. I will speak words of life, be proactive in every situation, keep a good attitude, and will, basically, just have a great day.

Young man doing handstand on the beach


I took most of the above, with a few edits, from "A Year In The Now", by Jim Swilley

Found this fun sounding video while actually looking for something else: