Take control of your day -- This Day

A warm smile sent your way, right from the start.  A wish that your day will be filled with love, filled with laughter and that each step you take is one you chose, you expected and you took advantage of the opportunity given to you.

We all have opportunities each and everyday.  

To make a difference, to be kind, to laugh and experience joy.

Sure challenges face us, times seem difficult but in the end we have the promise from God that nothing will be given to us that we can not handle.

Think about the families of 9/11.  The pain they must have endured over the last nine years.  Yet that carry on, the push on and remind the world that their lost soul/spirit was special, they are missed and still loved by them.  Imagine the pain, the feeling of loss that is still replaced by love and longing for the memories to remain close to the heart.

Now that's difficult.

Think about the family of a teen that passed away to young via some violent act or accident.  No fault of their own, no fault of the parent just the plain and simple fact that they are no longer able to be with them at holidays or for that matter any day.

Now that's difficult.

Yet these families carry on and more than that the make a difference.

They share a smile.

They share in laughter.

They love.

They have choices, they choose to make a difference and they choose to live life at the top and not the bottom.

Self control - you bet

Inspiration - yes again to that

They take charge of their actions and results and keep making the best of any situation.

And so can you!  : )

A quote on working through difficult times:

" Take the first step, no more, no less and the next will be revealed."

~ Ken Roberts

The first step, the first action and the first prayer in the morning that gives thanks to the Lord, gives praise to his creations and gives respect to all his creations, even those we disagree with.

I leave you with one more wish today......  That you forget yesterday, its gone, nothing can be changed.  That you not worry about tomorrow for its not here yet and the content of the day has yet to be decided.  Worry not for it truly is like sitting in a rocking chair you go back and forth with no real result.

NO my wish is that you live for today, this day the one we share you and me.

Live for the word NOW.

Live for the moment.

Live for the one small candle that says when I am lit, I can light up the darkness, and show you the way.

The day awaits, take control, self control and laugh and smile along the way!

Smiles sent your way   :  )

09/12/11

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Taking self control to choose what is best

Smiles sent your way today!  Laughter may it fill your home always.  Wishes sent for a new day, time spent well achieving and believing that this day is meant to be loved.

Taking this wish is easy, its given to you today.  But trusting it and putting it into action is all you my friend.  All you.

A quote:

“The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.”

~ Alfred, Lord Tennyson

We often know what we need to do to achieve happiness.  We know the steps, have the tools, know what should be done right at this moment.  But then we lose that self control, that vision of success.

Maybe we don't believe it, maybe we don't trust in it.

Why?  If you know that there is a better way, a better choice why not do the better thing?

A great question is it not.

The past, your past does not need to equal right now or the future.  In plain and simple terms the past does not equal the future.  Its a different time, with different circumstances.  So why believe or fear that?

The choices we make are critical to our smile, our laughter, our beliefs and our actions.  The choices we make dictate to others how we choose to be treated, and believed.

For me... Starting the day out with prayer to God is a must, critical.  Now I only ask for wisdom in my daily dealings, and for the remaining prayer time give thanks and praise for my health, my children, my life, my home, my job.  I am truly going to God in thanks  and just asking for wisdom and patience in my dealings with others.

I then go forward with spoken gratitude, just out loud in the car or outside, saying to the world I am grateful for nature, grateful for the smells of flowers, fresh cut grass, morning dew.

Then the laughter, LOL.  Two minutes maybe three of just deep belly out loud laughter.  It feels good try it some time. LOL  It opens the airways, kicks in the heart and I go forward with my day.

I have no doubt that good is everywhere and the choices I make either highlight the good with brightness or dim that good so it is hard for me to see, much less believe.

It is all choice and belief in taking that first step no matter what the outcome.

Its o.k. to fail, fall, out of failure comes a new success. Plain and simple that has played out time and time over history.

Now what is your choices this day? This week?  This very second?

Choose for laughter, choose to give that simple sincere smile and stand out in the sea of frowns as I like to say.

To be loved we must allow it.

To be accepted we must accept ourselves.

To be appreciated we must understand how to appreciate.

To trust we must understand that we may be hurt even though we gave all.

But trust again we shall and we will.

Smiles sent your way   :  )

09/05/11

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Staying Focused in a Unfocused World

Wishes sent your way that your smile will never go away, and if it drifts off my hope for you is that it won't go to far.  Smiles sent just in case it has.  : )


Today the conversation is on staying focused.  So many things can happen that sends us out of focus.  Good things, bad things, terrible things.  Things of course we can't always control.  Most of the things in life we can and like I have written before often our thoughts and actions bring about all those things that happen.




For ever action there is a equal or larger reaction.  We also reap what we sow.


Harvest time is all the time.




So if bad things happen to all of us its not what we do its how we do it that will make all the difference.


We will hurt.


We will fail.


We will have bad things happen.


If your not riding a wave in life then surely a wave is about to crash on you.


But we can focus on something other than the hurt.  We can learn from our failure and if bad things happen we can react in a way that is productive and advantageous to our mind, body and spirit.


Tools for that reactive moment.  Lets cover some here.


Tool # 1  Faith


Faith in God, in your higher power, in the energy and spirit around you that wants you to succeed and be happy. Your are a creation of good and you can overcome anything.


Isaiah 54:17 NLV

No tool that is made to fight against you will do well.

And you will prove wrong every tongue that says you are guilty.

This is the gift given to the servants of the Lord.

I take away their guilt and make them right,” says the Lord.

Tool # 2   Love and Belief of Self

Without love and belief of self we are a hampered and troubled spirit.  The number one person in your life is you.  Because with out you those you love are with out your gifts that you can share with them.

Love is the most important asset for self.

Belief in self and what you bring to the table has even more impact on your life and actions.

“If you aren't good at loving yourself, you will have a difficult time loving anyone, since you'll resent the time and energy you give another person that you aren't even giving to yourself.”

~ Barbara De Angelis

Tool # 3  Focus and Conviction

To focus and not waiver towards your values and beliefs.  To remain strong even if others try to weaken you.  To believe that you will succeed even after numerous errors.  That is the kind of focus and conviction that one needs to sustain when life's waves get in the way.

Living with integrity means: Not settling for less

than what you know you deserve in your relationships.

Asking for what you want and need from others.

Speaking your truth, even though it might

create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that

are in harmony with your personal values.

Making choices based on what you believe,

and not what others believe.”

~ Barbara De Angelis

Three tools for now.  More on the way but if we can practice, and repeat even after a failure or miscue you will see a better focus in your life and in the life of those you love.

Prayers you bet they are a tool and it goes with out saying that with out prayer and praise we have little faith.

Hebrews 11

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,

the evidence of things not seen.

Smiles sent your way   :  )

09/04/11

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Take Charge Tuesday *New* ~ August 16, 2011

Happy Tuesday everyone and here is hoping that you take charge of your day for the good, for the possibility and for the betterment of you and those around you.

Taking Charge is so vital, looking at the event in front of you and saying yes, this is the way I want it to end, starting with the end in mind.

Knowing that when all is said and done this is the way you want things to look.  

No other way is acceptable or probable because you with your heart and soul look for this resolution.

Much of it is action and execution of a well thought out design for your day. But most of it is attitude.

A quote that I find filled with so much truth, by Charles Swindoll:

“The longer I live, the more I realize 

the impact of attitude on life.

Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. 

It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.

It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill.

It will make or break a company... a church... a home.

The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.

We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way.

We cannot change the inevitable.

The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.

I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.

And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.”

Attitude is everything.

Having gratitude.

Being real with oneself and understanding the truth about having a choice.

Even when we choose not to do the right thing we have chosen.

Right -- wrong -- or with indifference we choose our outcomes.

Everyday in every way.

So breakdown that quote by Mr. Swindoll.  Take it apart and ask yourself. How can I choose to be better.

Better for self

Better for family

Better for those whom I come in contact with.

Taking charge is all about choosing the attitude to have and the outcome that comes with the actions.  The effects from the cause. The reactions from your reactions.

Live, Love, Dream big, take steps towards those dreams but always and I mean always love the living you have chosen.

Till next time keep smiling, and keep taking charge of your life.

May you be blessed today and everyday.

Smiles sent across the miles : )

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Monday Motivational Moment *New* 08/15/11

Here I go again a new day and a very happy Monday sent your way : )  Everyday should be a happy day so grab your day by the handles, walk with passion, laugh freely and dream big!


Yesterday I changed the home page to

www.makemesmileonline.com

please feel free to email me with comments and suggestions.  I also changed the video, which I hope you enjoy as well.


The video a 2 minute collection of smiles from various people with an awesome song in the background worked out well.  So please feel free to share it and pass it on if you think someone may need to see it.


Also added was a 'Quotes to Inspire' page that should also help someone find the perfect thought or message.


Share your thoughts and comments if you would and please take the time to visit the site.
Going on 2 years and 5 months as the guy who puts the site on and has revised it and I am very proud and give thanks to God above for the inspiration and passion for this project.


A quote, a video, and a song to help with your motivational needs today.  Enjoy and pass them on and thanks for all your kind words and thoughts.


The quote:

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile,

but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

The first video:

A song/video that I hope resonates in your spirit today:







I hope you take charge of your new day!


Smiles sent your way today and everyday enjoy and have a great day everyone! : )

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Sizzling Saturday *New* July 30, 2011

Happy Saturday and may you find this day not only a happy and joyful day but a day that sizzles.  A day of memories made, love shared and smiles all around.

Here is my question for you today.

Do you allow your self to have

this kind of day?

There is the question but the fact is many hold their emotions back.

They criticize their value and disable the ability to enjoy the moment much less the day.

A quote about this:

True love brings up everything - you're allowing

a mirror to be held up to you daily.

~Jennifer Aniston

You have to love yourself first.

You have to have that passion that you want that person in your mirror to enjoy life, to succeed, to find joy, to forgive and forget.

The past is history, today is the first step to the rest of your life.  Take it and allow your love to begin with you.

Give yourself permission to sizzle today and everyday.

This day is yours to start if you have not before to appreciate your ability.  To believe that life can be joyful and full of energy.

Don't stumble through another day, make the day bow down before you.  Your in charge of this moment, and the next, and the next one after that.  Sieze it and savor it with a smile.

Thats what my daily posts are all about.  I want you to sizzle with a smile, stay in the moment and take one step at a time towards giving and making a difference with not just another but yourself.

Simple things to think about today?

My friend it is all simple.  Life is not demanding you to get a college degree in it,
 everyday your in class.

You just have to allow yourself to participate.

Stay smiling today and enjoy yourself each and every smile!

: )

Smiles to you across the miles and around and over any obstacle.

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Walking Through Wednesday *New* ~July 27, 2011

Happy Wednesday everyone, July is coming to an end and August is at our doorstep.  How was your month, do you have memories made, it is great to be able to look back but always live life in the present.

Remember, the past is history and tomorrow is the mystery so lets just live for today. Stay hungry for sure, stay foolish sure ok but always live life as if it was all play.

Easy enough? It can be for sure.

So as part of Wednesdays new format for this post I want to share how we can and should handle any adversity that may come up in our life. How we can turn it around and learn to feel inspiration instead of desperation. On this day I have set it aside to inspire you and to help you overcome and focus on a more positive outcome.

This quote will start us out on the subject of living for today:

You must live in the present

launch yourself on every wave

find your eternity in each moment

~Henry David Thoreau

Awesome thought, not easy to live by of course. Some of us are very fearful of waves, and living with eternity for each moment.

We fear the moment that seems uncertain.  Not all of us but many do.  That wave that is about to crash the surf seems harmless of course, unless your the shore and some of your sand goes back to the sea.

We fear the unknown and unlike the small child we lack imagination of a positive outcome, change for who me?  It worries us but we say its ok for the other guy. Let him handle the change for me I like the warm water.

Some of the best things in life come from those moments of uncertainty and the best memories are from spontaneous actions.

Live life, dance and sing like no one is watching, and who really cares if they are.

Live in the moment.

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.

~Oprah Winfrey

Let go of preconceived outcomes and dream and have wonder like that of a young child.

Walk through the experience. Don't be tepid, don't stop short of your finest moment.

Walk on and look back only to see how far you have come.

For the person who looks back and sees no progress is certainly the person who has stood frozen in fear.

Fear - False - Evidence - Appearing - Real and it often is just a fable.

No truth just lots of hype.

Enjoy your dreams

Live your day

Live for right now and let your mind dance in the morning light.

Smiles to you and yours today and everyday!  : )

Enjoy the day ...

Enjoy the day ...

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