Basic Advice for the day!

Be of good cheer; watch your tongue; be alert to one another; pay attention to your soul; don't worry about how you pray, just pray as you can; read your Bible a little bit every day, or most every day (just five minutes: no more or no less - and it'll add up); count your blessings; give at least three compliments a day; stop now and then and say, "I'm really glad to be here!" ... savor your food; stop, look and listen; don't be nosey; trust the people around you - they're doing their best, and let them know you appreciate their labor; don't be in a hurry all the time; look at yourself in the mirror and pull a few faces and have a good laugh at yourself; eat a good breakfast; and remind yourself to trust God a little bit more every day!

Compliments

Ten thousand pieces of advice – ho hum and oh well.

But let someone say, “You’re terrific!” and the energy begins to flow.

Our spirit thrives on compliments – and though I often forget to offer them – after all, I’m too busy with really important things, right?

There’s nothing more important than offering a compliment to someone – just to say thanks.

Pay attention today (oops, there’s some advice) and be quick to offer a compliment.

Watch them stand a little taller and walk a little more boldly.

And by the way, thanks for being You!

P.S. check out my friend’s blog – she’s terrific! The Blankie Chronicles – insights from parenting.