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Kristin Cuthriel

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A Short Message to Start Your Day

January 25, 2013 Kristin 31 Comments

window“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.” -Dale Carnegie

I don’t know about you, but it is a little too cold for roses to be blooming outside my window today. But Dale Carnegie’s message comes across loud and clear. I will stop and appreciate the snow flurries outside my window instead.

Let’s all take a moment today to appreciate the good things in our life. You may be going through a rough season in your life and find this difficult to do. But the good things are there. You may just have to look through the fog to see them.

If you are feeling so blue that you cannot think of anything to be thankful for, go do a little something special for someone else today. By brightening up someone else’s day, your day will brighten too- even if it is dreary outside.

Roses, snowflakes, or anythingΒ in between….

Appreciate the moment and have a great day!

You are worth it!

Inspirational

Comments

  1. stuartart says

    January 25, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    As Neale Donald Walsch says: The fastest way to experience something is to help someone else experience it first. Thanks for the reminder Kristin. πŸ™‚

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      So true!

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  2. jmgoyder says

    January 25, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    Beautiful post – just ehat I needed – thanks, Kristin.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      You are welcome! Enjoy your weekend.

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  3. fgassette says

    January 25, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Great words of encouragement. Every time we reach out with kindness to another person our heart expands its capacity for love and compassion.

    BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      True. Blessings to you!

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  4. Tina Del Buono, PMAC says

    January 25, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Hi Kristin. My friend and colleague were just talking about this last night. Since we are both over 50 and work in healthcare we see a lot of people who wait until they retire to “enjoy” life and then their health fails. They regret that they did not do things while they were younger. We must enjoy the roses each day, great post!

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      Very true, Tina! People often put off happiness rather than enjoying the moment. Enjoy your weekend. πŸ™‚

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  5. Sloan says

    January 25, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Great post, Kristin!

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      πŸ™‚

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  6. teasbook says

    January 25, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Great timing on this post! I’m going to take the time to enjoy the snow as well. Along with burying myself in my writing and stepping away from the chaos of technology! Thanks for the share! πŸ™‚

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      You are welcome!

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  7. Parenting And Stuff says

    January 25, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Just the reminder I needed today, thank you!

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      Great! πŸ™‚

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  8. teasbook says

    January 25, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Reblogged this on abstramification and commented:
    I feel as though it’s a sign! πŸ™‚ Maybe we should all take a little time off. It would certainly help our busy lives and renew our minds! πŸ˜‰

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you for sharing this with your readers! Warm wishes to you!

      Reply
  9. niki1k says

    January 25, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Reblogged this on niki1k.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you for passing this post along. Hugs to you!

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  10. Amy says

    January 25, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    Thank you for the wonderful words! Yes, taking time to enjoy the moment, Kristin!

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      You are welcome, Amy. I hope you have a terrific weekend.

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  11. Vicki Flaherty says

    January 26, 2013 at 12:48 am

    Well, I didn’t get to this for the start of my day…I’ll just carry it into the evening and tomorrow. Lovely inspiration. Thank you.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 26, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      I almost titled the post, “A Short Message to Start Your Day or Evening.” I am glad that it inspired you. Hugs to you, Vicki.

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  12. brianwilliamsen says

    January 26, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Yes. Amen. Wonderful words of encouragement!

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 28, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      Have a great day, Brian!

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  13. aviralkulshreshtha says

    January 28, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Wow…You have nicely planted the seeds of motivational factor in our hearts..Thanks for this. πŸ™‚

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 28, 2013 at 2:09 pm

      You are so very welcome!

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  14. zendictive says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:49 am

    good point (*_*)

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  15. Shannon says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    The exercise of counting blessings works. Once I start counting, I find I can’t stop! Also, replacing the phrase “I have to do this or that” with “I GET to do this or that” keeps joy in the foreground in everything that you do.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 30, 2013 at 11:12 am

      Love it!

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  16. Steve Lakey says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    This is a clear reminder. We often put off our happiness today by looking for happiness tomorrow.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      February 21, 2013 at 1:56 am

      Yes, we do often do this. Great to here from you, Steve.

      Reply

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