I had a great moment of Duh-scovery today…what it was about is of no consequence. Coming up with the term to describe catching onto something that is super obvious but had previously eluded you: Moment of Duh-scovery=priceless.
Question: When will that new thing you’re inventing be ready for the public?
Answer: Inventionally.
My son bit into his rock-hard ice cream sandwich today and discovered something.
Ruth: Start them young! Choosing to live a happier life, one Smiley at a time!
The Smileys are on the inside!!! Just like a Smiley state of mind comes from within!!
I cheated, but I couldn’t resist!!
Was having a great lunch with my team and feeling good when I saw this Smiley in my dessert!
So much has been given to me; I have no time to ponder over that which has been denied. – Helen Keller.
I too have no time to ponder over that which has been denied, lost, stolen, broken, screwed up, used up, turned down, overlooked, accidentally forgotten, under appreciated, laughed at or was just a colossal fail/mistake on your part. Life is too full of wonderful things and happy moments to focus on the crappy stuff.
That’s not to say that these experiences should be ignored. The blunders in life are merely data for the next attempt. Pay attention. Modify. Adjust. Don’t quit.
And yeah, we all have crappy stuff. It’s just best not to define our days by the small inconveniences or even by the big bummers. And while we’re at it how about not defining so many things as crappy. Small inconveniences are just that, small. Keep them that way by not giving them a second thought.
When you focus on the good and the cool and the happy, you feel so much happier and more content, more Smiley!
I dropped someone off at B.AR.T. today and just as she climbed out of the car her train arrived meaning there was no way she could pay and get to the platform before the train pulled away without her. Oh well, next train comes in 15 minutes, it’s a beautiful sunny day and she has a book with her. No big deal, actually kind of like, “Score!” Well, at least that’s what went through my mind. And no, I’m not going to repeat what went through her lips.
When I witness unnecessary agitation over small annoyances of no consequence, I think to myself, “Deep cleansing breath.” I’d like to say those words to the person who is suffering (self imposed but still suffering), but in that moment of agitation you know they don’t want to hear from a Little Miss Sunshine. I wish they did. I wish they could.
So smile. Be happy! Say “oh well.” and move on.
Ruth
B.T.W. that’s a B.A.R.T. Track Smiley at the top of the post.
There’s something really fun about being in the presence of some one who is bubbling over with exuberance. It’s fun to watch them in action. It exciting to see what they pull off.
There is such gumption and panache in the actions of exuberant people. They move forward at a dizzying rate. Hurdles are crossed, roadblocks ignored and all kinds of cool successes achieved. Small failures along the way simply roll off of their backs. And exuberance is available to everyone. Exuberance isn’t a personality trait that you either are born with or not. It’s an attitude you can choose to employ.
Attitude defines how we attack our lives. Doing it with exuberance is kind of like daring the obstacles to try to get in the way. Go on, I double dog dare you!
Smile. Be happy!
Ruth
Clarinet Smiley
In a store window in Maui. For $1,500, it can be yours.
Anyway, I couldn’t help thinking of you. S-
I’m Kelley from Grand Rapids, MI. I came to know your site by following Amanda Schripsema and her Gideon’s battle against Leukemia. We were just finishing up Pizza when I noticed that the top of the lid from the sauce had this fantastic smiley.
I assure you – no manipulation was involved. 🙂
Ruth: When you see Amanda, please give her a hug from me. She is a great mom!!