Blog Posts - Happiness
Why a Non-Catholic, like Me, Loves Christmas

Christmas CakeUnlike other holidays celebrated in India, Christmas isn’t about making noise, wasting water, risking your life or killing an animal. Christmas is simply a time of the year where one is supposed to feel grateful to the Lord and one an...
by Winter all the Time on Dec 17, 2016
Why happiness is a destination not a journey

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by 2knowmyself on Dec 15, 2016
A Woman’s World: Christmas is Magical

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Definitely. To me, Christmas has always been such a special time. As a child, I loved the spirit of Christmas so much. Now, I am an adult and a mother too, but my fondness of winter festivit...
by Simply Marina on Dec 15, 2016
Are you afraid of happiness

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by 2knowmyself on Dec 14, 2016
Wishes and dreams…

“Wishes and dreams are like sugar cubes. Each one is sweet and satisfying until the rain comes, and then they disintegrate completely.” ~M Photo credit: onehdwallpaper.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: despair, dreams, happiness, ho...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Dec 7, 2016
Believe in yourself…

“If people think you’re smart, why try to convince them that you aren’t?” ~M Photo credit: saraer90.deviantart.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: believe, encouragment, happiness, image, original quote, positivity, postaday...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Dec 5, 2016
Happiness Secrets.

By David Joel Miller. Happy people know and practice these secrets. Happiness is not an accident. Being happy is not about luck. There are happy people in the humblest of situations and miserable people in mansions. Mostly this is about … Conti...
by counseolrssoapbox on Dec 5, 2016
So live…

“The day we stop wishing for the life we’ve never had, is the day we truly begin to live.” ~M Photo credit: nicolerautenberg.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: dreams, Encouragement, fulfillment, happiness, inspirationa...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Dec 4, 2016
Sunlight.

Sunday Inspiration. Post by David Joel Miller. Sunlight. Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. Benjamin Franklin “Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight.” Gordon B. Hi...
by counseolrssoapbox on Dec 4, 2016
Perspective

“Sometimes all we need is a good cry, to put things into perspective.” ~M Photo credit: chobirdoken.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: crying, happiness, life, original quote, perspective, postaday, quote, thoughts, writing...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Dec 2, 2016
Enjoy the Christmas Good, Survive the Bad

Even though I am usually a bit of an emotional wreck, and Christmastime is an emotional minefield, it’s still my favorite time of the year. Everything about it is in my wheelhouse. Old-timey traditions, romantic street-scapes, rustic cozy d...
by Brooklyn Bread on Dec 1, 2016
The Proposal

Dainty hearts and flowers Fill the love-sick air As inquisitive gawkers Stop blatantly to stare Love has certainly blossomed Of this there is no doubt And a radiating fervor Can be felt throughout Like a spreading disease A contagious warmth …...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Nov 26, 2016
Christmas Shopping with a Cause

I’m sharing this post on behalf of the Americans Diabetes Association Gift of Hope Program, since this organization is so important in my life. Diabetes is a disease that has touched my family and is near to my heart.My grandfather suffered from T...
by The Kim Six Fix on Nov 26, 2016
Questionable dreams

Life At times So full Of dreams The kind That take My breath Away Moments Beyond belief Where love Is found So unexpectedly And yet I question Its existence Days Of joy Where words Consume me Hovering temptingly … Continue reading →...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Nov 23, 2016
Will you always…?

Will you always be My trusted friend And love me until The very end? Will you always stand By my side And be my companion To comfort and provide? Will you always nurture My aspirations And encourage me … Continue reading →...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Nov 23, 2016
The power of positivity…

Always turn your negatives into positives. Life seems to operate better this way. ~M Photo credit: Pinterest.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: choices, Encouragement, happiness, inspirational, life, negativity, original quote, pain, p...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Nov 22, 2016
On the subject of cheating…

Today was a bit of a somber day for the attendees at our local church. It appears that our pastor resigned because of his unfaithfulness to his wife. I am a member of this church, but no longer a regular … Continue reading →...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Nov 20, 2016
Confused…

Bittersweet memories Flood my jumbled mind Many happy remembrances And some of the discouraging kind I consider whether our lives Will ever regain what’s been lost Hoping that the indiscretions of our past Haven’t come with an irre...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Nov 17, 2016
Some days…

Some days… We just need a gentle word Someone who’ll let us know That we’ve been heard Some days… We just need to feel like we’re loved To know God is smiling down on us From heaven above … Continue rea...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Nov 16, 2016
Friends Forever

Little girl Blond hair blue eyes Living the happiest Days of her life For right beside Is her very best friend A young boy Of almost ten Dangling their feet At the end of the pier Just happy … Continue reading →...
by Putting My Feet in the Dirt on Nov 14, 2016