It is show and tell Friday at http://kellishouse.blogspot.com/ --- This is one of my favorite sayings and favorite little pictures: " Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds ot be"--
This is really true---I have met people in happy circumstances who are miserable and I have met people in horrible circumstances who have joy because of their attitudes (and when in really bad times--such as Christ on the cross--the attitude or view on this life as compared to eternity). I have also seen that if I control the way I think about something this directly effects my emotions---this is why I have been trying ;-) to cultivate thankfulness always. Even in the death of my Mom there were many things to be thankful for--that her suffering had ended, that she was experiencing fullness of joy, that she had received Christ and knew him personally in that last year of her life, that I had precious memories of her and my childhood, that I had had a good relationship with her etc. I have found even in my hardest times if I looked there were things to be thankful for----I also have learned from people that have a grumbling attitude--that no matter what beautiful things are in the life they can't enjoy their lives--they only let their minds dwell on what they don't have. I have learned a lot from people in prison--ie The Hiding Place---how thankfulness enables joy in the worst of circumstances.
Cute! And the caption IS so true.
ReplyDeleteCute! And a perfect caption too.
ReplyDeleteSuch true words!!! I call it "Seeing the glass 1/2 full, instead of 1/2 empty." I also love "Making lemonaid out of lemons". I am so glad to be one of the 1/2 full people with you!!!
ReplyDeleteSusan
So true! When I think of the apostle Paul and all of his trials, it puts things in perspective for me.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Mrs. C
What a great statement! How true too. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDelete~Amy
Amen to that!
ReplyDeleteJoy is a choice! I read a quote the other day that said "it can be well with my soul even when it is not well with my circumstances" and I so agree.
ReplyDeleteI love Mary Engelbright. Thanks for sharing.
Cute plaque, and very true!
ReplyDeleteBarbara H. @ Stray Thoughts
Great saying and very cute picture1
ReplyDeleteVery cute and so true. Life is only what we make it.
ReplyDeletePerfect words to remember!
ReplyDeletePenny
p.s. It takes about 2-3 weeks to create a mosaic mirror of that size..
The lady headvases you saw on my Show and Tell Friday post are vases. They were sold mainly by florist shops in the 50s and 60s. They are being reproduced today. If you Google "lady headvases," you will find a wide assortment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet picture and such a true saying! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi NannyKim :) Thank you for your words today. Finding joy is a precious gift from the Father, isn't it? It is also a discipline that we must work at - daily.
ReplyDeleteSaw that you are reading some MT (post below). My favorite quote is one of hers. "You can do no great things. Only small things with great love."
Blessings! Q
sooo true!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with what you're saying...it's all in the attitude and beliefs you have. I always strive to see the good, no matter how bad things get:-) xo
ReplyDeleteLove the picture and the saying-so true!
ReplyDeleteCute picture and such words of wisdom!
ReplyDeleteI really like Mary Englebreit, her quotes are always on target, and her pictures adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job putting things in perspective too!
Katherine
I like that little picture. So true.
ReplyDeleteHow much starts with our own attitudes and our decisions. Thank you for reminding us.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and bliss
How much starts with our own attitudes and our decisions. Thank you for reminding us.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and bliss
nice post. attitude of gratitude can make all the difference. i'm a huge mary engelbreit fan (the artist of your picture). i love her art but i love how she adds sayings that are so true and makes you think. (my whole bathroom is decorated with her art - she makes me smile.)
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting my blog today and leaving a comment. hope you'll visit again and hope you have a nice weekend.
I absolutely agree with those words. Yes, I firmly believe we can decide to be happy if we set our minds to it!
ReplyDeleteI was glad to join you for this show and tell!
Cute picture, and I enjoyed reading your thoughts about the meaning.
ReplyDeleteVery true. :)
Thanks for visiting my blog. :)
I love that saying too! It is so true that our attitudes have so much to do with how we handle things. We choose to be joyful or we choose to be bummed. With Jesus there is joy in all circumstances when we realize that He is in control and has a plan for us. It is hard to do though sometimes!
ReplyDeleteIn Him ~ Sharon
Nice ant true.We thought over your suggestion and decided to sell her artworks online,can you help us with price.thanks
ReplyDeleteI love that saying! What a great reminder it serves every time you read it. I am glad you liked my kitty! He is quite adorable if I must say so. About finding stuff at the Goodwill- most of the time it is all junk too.(just like the Salvation Army). But I have learned to go to the Goodwill stores that are located in the 'richer' sections of town :)I still prefer a yard sale anyday!
ReplyDeleteI'm a half full glass also....makes life so much better...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit...Betty