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Power Of positive...
Dec 4, 2007 | 4:03 PM
Category: Faith
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       As I sat in my doctor's waiting room friday morning, on the tv played such boring clips. I figured it was watch that or read month old people magazines... so I watched. On came a snipit of a Sunday morning show, and the topic was a town in where a book had defined the whole towns outllook on life. How could this be? I thought. A book? Where this place is, oh heck I forgot, but the book was the power of positive thinking. It showed how the author of the book had instilled ideas into people of his town into the simple thought of " if you believe you will get what you want, then you will recieve it " No it's not a magic book, no they don't have any coupons in it. But when you think about it, when you do have a positive attitude about things in life, have you ever noticed how well things go your way? I thought to myself... " now for some reason this all sounds familiar to me ".

       That same day I had a road test for a job, and thought the whole way over there, " I can do this " . Now I cannot say if I passed yet, I have to wait for a letter in the mail to let me know if I have passed that test, and get the job, but I did go home that day, feeling good about the whole experience.

     Later that night as I cleaned out my closet I came across some books I collected as a kid. Whatdoyaknow....... I have THAT VERY SAME BOOK :) I remembered that it was given to me by my dad, when I lost my best friend and tried to do myself in. I had even highlighted sections of the book I thought were most fitting at the time, and how incredibly happy I was to have found it.

     So my inspiration to write this, is that I think a book is such a great gift, to anyone. One that is fitting for that persons life at that time, and hopefully they will look back and remember the past, and look at all they have overcome, and all that they have to be thankful for in the present.

( I am reading the book all over again :)

Michelle

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Sanctus read my blog view my photos
Dec 4, 2007 | 4:22 PM

Good book! Let's also remember the story of "The Little Engine That Could!" Another good book along those lines is "How to win friends and influence people." Good stuff, it never gets too old.

Daniel
SamIam read my blog
Dec 4, 2007 | 5:28 PM

CS,

Look up a book called "Illusions" by Richard Bach.

The story is fiction, but the message behind the story is the core of what you are talking about, from both the positive and the negative(in other words, your post focused on how, when you believe you can do soething, you do it. The opposite is also true: when you think you are not capable of doing something (even when you ARE capable of doing it) you will NOT be able to.

I think you will enjoy it.
jamesryan read my blog view my photos
Dec 4, 2007 | 7:44 PM

Good luck on your road test. A book to read is always worth the time. And positive thinking keeps you going in life.
Christina_Park read my blog view my photos
Dec 5, 2007 | 6:57 AM

What a great idea!

Thanks for that reminder. It's tremendously helpful to be reminded that we CAN change our lives and those of others. Much of it begins within.

BIG HUGS!
DrDNP18 read my blog view my photos
Dec 5, 2007 | 8:00 AM

Michelle...
Your attitude almost always determines your altitude in life. You will get what you expect, if you truly believe in yourself(fronting doesn't count!!)! All things are possible.
Sounds like you are out of your temporary crapper & back on track. All the best with the job....hope you'll still find time to share with your blog friends!
MrsMovieman view my photos
Dec 5, 2007 | 9:19 AM

I believe in positive thinking too cause I always end up doing the right think in the end.OH !! by the way how you doin" ?? I saw your photo and never knew you were such a hottie !!
cityslicker2801 read my blog view my photos
Dec 5, 2007 | 12:36 PM

Daniel, is that really the title? If so I will look for it. Nothing like a good book to get me through these cold winter days where I have much time on my hands!

Samlam, I will be looking for that one today at the local library, thanks :)

jamesryan, thank you @ good luck ! I am hoping I did well, I sure did try my best :)

Christina, you are so right. I have noticed how your inner belief in yourself is vital in being happy ! Anyone can do anything they want, be anyone they want, with a bit of encouragement from the best person we all know, ourselves :)

DrDNP18, I been off the crapper, as soon as I slept for about 3 hours straight, 2 days in a row.. wow.. sleep did me some good. I needed it, but also I woke up after the 2nd day, and said to myself " get your _ss up and take pride in all you have " things picked up from that moment :) I need a job, if I dont get the one I want, aww heck I'll get one checking groceries at the supermarket..anything to take my time, and make a bit of money. I will always have time to blog with my buds !

MrsMovieman, Thanks! I aint so bad for an old chick :) You are nice looking yourself.
Sanctus read my blog view my photos
Dec 5, 2007 | 6:13 PM

Yes, Michelle. It's a timeless book written by Dale Carnegie. Here's a link to the book on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/
dp/0671723650

Daniel
jamesryan read my blog view my photos
Dec 5, 2007 | 7:24 PM

Daniel, your smile alone can influence many people.
moviemanjeff read my blog view my photos
Dec 5, 2007 | 7:52 PM

Thanks,I'm in the old ckicks club too
cityslicker2801 read my blog view my photos
Dec 6, 2007 | 7:36 AM

Thanks a bunch Daniel for the link !

Mrmovieman, um didnt I say thanks to your wife.. not you? Split personality? ha
moviemanjeff read my blog view my photos
Dec 8, 2007 | 3:26 PM

Yes you did, I'm just being a wise-ass !! lol
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cityslicker2801

Avid reader, strong belief in children learn what they live, strong belief in the family unit, I love god and feel we are all created equal,we all should be treated the same..with love..kindness AND RESPECT , I think all human beings have the right to an education a place to live and decent healthcare, I have strong faith in the long nap to replenish the soul, I am a star gazer, sunset watcher,  forever optimistic, big on foreign films, Korean dramas, Karate and Horror movie buff.  My life's motto is to live and let live, but if you aren't happy with your life, do something about it ! ~ Quit whining :)  ..

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