Joy Rubbers

I want to get infected today!

Not by anxieties, Oh Lord I pray,

No, not by virus or any sickness…

But by the zest of people of gladness!

Let their enthusiasm be rubbed on me.

The genuine smiles I want to see!

Let me catch their sunny dispositions,

Their creativity, love, life and passion!

I got my share of sorrow and pain;

But I’ll choose to rejoice despite the rain.

I’ve been through a lot of troubles and defeat,

Perhaps the ‘high-spirited’ are the best to meet.

In this journey, I need more joy rubbers.

To add  colors and be my life-givers.

Then I’ll  set aside every gloom and doubt.

Cause in my heart, that’s what life is all about!

More Poems:
Seeing Rejection
Moving On

Frowny or Smiley Droplets?

‘It could be another not-so-good  day!’ I uttered yesterday  when I woke up. Aside from colds  I got fever and body ache. Maybe due to bad weather.  Sigh….   I stared blankly outside the glass window and then noticed the droplets, probably suggesting another rainy day?. . . . or a  troubled day? Ahhh.. it’s all in the mind, I whispered….

Then I remembered the article  written by  Norman V. Peale. In his book 'The Power of Positive Thinking', he asked:  ‘What is the easiest thing in the world to accomplish? He  answered: ‘Choosing unhappiness!’ 

That would be easy because you just have to go around and tell everyone that things aren’t going well. Nothing is really satisfactory. Situations are getting  hopeless and there'll be more troubles along the way. And then believe... Believe your statements. Believe that everything is gloomy… and surely within minutes you’d likely be the most unhappy person in the world!

However, he said that anyone can always choose the opposite. Instead of seeing the ’negatives’,   one has the power to say…. 

‘Things will be going well’ 

‘Life is good, and I’m thankful.  There are many things to be grateful for...’ 

‘Despite the bad weather or body aches or problems, I’m choosing joy…’ 

There’ll be warmth and happiness today!

And then  believe.... Believe  your statements.

That was what I did...
I guess  things didn't change right away but I felt better.
(Plus  I was able to finish these graphic representations : )

Marbles and Messages

Two days ago, I started thinking a new post. However, I wasn't able to come up with  good  concept until last night. I guess  when one is tired and preoccupied with worries works, he’s not as  creative. Anyway, it really happens.. (Life's like that!)  At least  my father’s  marble collection  gave me something to reflect upon...  and working on the following graphics  somehow, stirred  me up again!

According to Romans 8:25 .....we hope for what is not seen, 

we wait patiently for it. 

yes, we need to stay awake...

and  I can't agree more...

I also find the next message uplifting,

“Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, 

so that we can see Life with a clearer view again.” ~Alex Tan

 Always be grateful... I know  it’s easier said than done

but undeniably the best way to begin our days..

because.... 

Gratitude turns what we have into enough. (author unknown)

..and finally, we just have to smile and laugh : )

 coz..

Have a  wonderful weekend !!

It's Who I Have

The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have. ~Woody Allen

Being loved by family and friends makes it that much easier to push through all the heart ache and pain. ~author unknown

Before someone's tomorrow has been taken away, cherish those you love, appreciate them today." ~Michelle C. Ustaszeski